Girls Who Fight

Girls Who Fight

Girls Who Fight We sat down with Canadian MMA fighter, Gemma Sheehan, to learn about her women’s empowerment initiative and her project in South Africa. We asked, she shared. Here’s Gemma’s story! YourVisa: Were you always into fitness while growing up? Gemma...
Face Off

Face Off

Face Off We sat down with Canadian boxer, Phil Lo Greco, ahead of his bout with Britain’s own, Amir Khan. We asked, he shared. Here’s Phil’s story! YourVisa: How was life growing up? Phil Lo Greco: I was born in Toronto. My family and I went back to Italy and I...
Bar Chordes

Bar Chordes

Bar Chordes We sat down with master guitarist, Babak Amini, to learn what it takes to know all the bar chordes and how it started in Canada. We asked, he shared. Here’s Babak’s story! I grew up in Tehran, Iran. At the age of 5, I remember I always wanted to play...
These Plates Were Made For Painting

These Plates Were Made For Painting

These Plates Were Made For Painting We sat down with Jacqueline Poirier who always played with her food. Fast forward a few years, and replace the food with paint!  We asked, she shared. Here’s Jacqueline’s artsy story. Growing up, I had an excellent childhood!...
Ace of Cakes

Ace of Cakes

Ace of Cakes These aren’t your regular old cakes folks. We sat down with Lyndsay Sung, who adds a bit more than just frosting on these sweet masterpieces. We asked, she shared. Here’s Lyndsay’s tasty story! I was born in Vancouver, BC and grew up close by...