Success Stories
Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program has supported businesses and artists across Ontario with their very own online stores. Find some of our graduate success stories below and see how we help participants succeed online. Learn more about the program here.
Sherisse is the owner of Brampton-based skincare company SKINCARE SNOB CO, a female-founded beauty brand offering high-quality beauty tools and skincare devices for women of all ages that are easy to incorporate into an existing beauty regimen.
Alexis Kelly
April 06, 2022
Kitchener-based Ann is the owner of Ilaman Skin. She started her own skincare business that focuses on making natural, environmentally friendly and gentle skincare products that are easy to use in skincare routines.
Ayesha Siddiqui
March 30, 2022
A Toronto based aesthetician was forced to rethink how she did business due to the pandemic labeling her services as “non-essential”. This led to Sophia’s journey to restructure her in person service to an online eCommerce Store.
Ayesha Siddiqui
March 28, 2022
Studio 22 Aesthetics all started as a vision after the owner Alex Somers was able to step back and reflect on her 16 year long career in the aesthetics industry during the pandemic.
Michelle Foster
March 21, 2022
After suffering side effects of mainstream deodorants, Karam Nabahani launched a sustainable, all-natural deodorant brand seeking to build a community of eco-conscious consumers. With the help of ShopHERE, Karam relaunched his now fast-growing brand.
Alexis Kelly
February 04, 2022
Mekisha created her own products for most of her life because she couldn’t stand buying prescriptions to treat her skin. Mekisha decided it was time for a fresh new look for her business and what better way to do this than with the ShopHERE.
Michelle Foster
January 12, 2022
From conception to reality, founder and owner of Pretty Little Secrets Beauty, Dianne Nguyen, helps Canadians highlight their true beauty by embracing one’s natural features.
Edgar Melo Santeliz
November 29, 2021
Nancy Cunningham changes the artisan cosmetics game by producing high-quality, natural soaps in different shapes, sizes, and scents. Since the digital launch of Cunningham Vintage Soapworks, her business has expanded to all of North America.
Abdullah Idrees
November 05, 2021
After many years of working in a hair salon, Lily Tan, owner and hair stylist of Good Hair Design discovered her true passion was to help others improve their self-esteem and confidence. She can now do so more than ever with her new online store.
Michelle Foster
October 26, 2021
