Thank You 2017! You Have
Been Amazing!
2017 was truly the beginning for us at The Edmonton Muse. What started off as an idea in my kitchen has quickly grown into something that I don't think any of us were thinking it would be... already. We started with Jazz of Dog Rump Creek Music doing the Over A Beer Column. He has given us the intel of Stony Plain and Spruce Grove which has a growing music scene of it's own! Stephie (Wynterdollie) is the lead of the Health and Wellness section, giving us athletic routines and advice along with her monthly Athlete of the Month interviews. Her contributions have really opened doors and created a unique opportunity where athletes and entertainers grace the same pages. Rebecca (YEGfoodie) has given us a very in depth look into her foodie self, along with her eclectic interests of metal, horror and alternative lifestyles. She volunteers to many shelters and human services, while keeping up with communications and administrations with the Muse. Shauna is an artist, author and photographer. She has really implemented unique styles and amazing pieces to the magazine and somehow manages to be everywhere... all the time. She was actually the first recruit!
We now have Quin with her Quintessential Tarot, Julian doing videography, Tania doing a little bit of everything (seriously, she's amazing!), Ian and Judy from Pen and Lens, MJ with her inspirational messages and soon to have Marni launching a fashion section. We also can't forget our new marketing team with Bob, Marc and Shane.
What cant be ignored from this past year is the incredible support that we have been given from the Edmonton Music Scene, the arts communities, the health and wellness groups and our dedicated readers. It is because of them that we are who we are today! You have created partnerships that have opened doors to opportunities that we can offer our communities in return. It's a perfectly cyclical relationship that has benefits to all of us and we plan on keeping it that way.
For 2018 we hope to make paychecks, have a real home/office/community centre and continue to offer more of what we already do.
Thank you Edmonton! We are thankful for you and 2017!
Sincerely,
Jessi Toms
Founder/ Owner