Client Success Stories
Discover real client success stories from across Quebec, showing how people are achieving their goals and making an impact in their careers and communities.
May Newsletter
YES’ May Newsletter is packed with everything you need to thrive this month—from practical tools to expert advice and can’t-miss events!
May Client of the Month: Sabrina Bejba
Meet our May Client of the Month! Celebrate artist Sabrina Bejba and explore her handmade jewelry and cyanotype printmaking workshops.
April Client of the Month: Ifrah-Sophia Zarowsky
Discover Ifrah-Sophia Zarowsky’s journey with YES and how she overcame language barriers and more to become a creative industry leader.
March Clients of the Month: Tasha Deane & Sweata Patel
Discover unique vintage treasures with Venus & Suns! Shop sustainably with curated antique decor sourced locally & from European markets.
February Client of the Month: Debbie Foster
Meet Debbie Foster our February Client of the Month and discover how she took her artistic journey to the next level.
December / January Client of the Month: Tess Cournoyer
Meet Tess Cournoyer, our Client of the Month! From uncertainty to a career in sustainability, Tess is now a Store Manager!
November Clients of the Month: Yannick Pelletier and Mario Nucciarone
Meet Géophysique MaYan, a rising geophysical survey company in Quebec founded by two friends turned entrepreneurs with YES’s support.
October Client of the Month: Kylie Sandford
Meet our October Client of the Month: Kylie Sandford! After moving closer to nature in 2008 from the city, the importance of the natural environment and the benefits of our relationship to it, took over in her artwork.
September Client of the Month: Pedro Nuñez
Meet Pedro Nuñez our September Client of the Month! Learn how Pedro overcame his obstacles and landed a position as a Graphic Designer with YES’s support.
August Client of the Month: Gabriel Faubert
Meet August Client of the Month: Gabriel Faubert! Learn how he has built multiple e-commerce stores, scaled 2 brands to 6 figures, and is forecasted to reach 7 figures by January 2023.
$21,000 AWARDED TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS – Prizes awarded after intense Demo Day event for women-only accelerator
Maison Cocktail wins big at the 2024 ELLEvate Pitch Competition where women entrepreneurs vied for $21K in prizes after a dynamic Demo Day.
July Client of the Month: Adam Fainman, aka Beatox
Meet Beatox, Montreal-based artist and CEO of Moonlite Media, making waves with a new album, national tour, and support from YES.
June Client of the Month: Mia Scalabrin
Meet Mia Scalabrin, our June Client of the Month! Learn how she launched her career in data analysis with YES’s support.
May Client of the Month: Renata Germano
Meet our May Clients of the Month: Renata Germano and Juliana da Rosa Pedersen, two driven Brazilian women, who have embarked on an exhilarating journey to fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams!
April Client of the Month: Kate Lavut
Meet April Client of the Month: Kate Lavut! She’s the playwright of A Little Bit Pregnant and creator of Chico, shortlisted for the Quebec Writers Federation Prize.
March Client of the Month: Sarah Aziz
Meet Sarah Aziz, a newcomer and mom who found confidence, community, and a new career in healthcare through YES’s Youth on the Rise program.
February Client of the Month: Jheanelle Bedasse
Meet our February Clienf of the month, Jheanelle Bedasse, co-owner and co-founder of Maison Cocktail Inc. Explore the game-changing journey where Jheanelle’s passions converged to lay the foundation for her thriving business.
Meet the Winners of the 2023 Iris Unger Recognition Award: Daniel O’Connor and Bradley Heaven
Discover how Daniel O’Connor and Bradley Heaven of All Access Life turned a passion for assistive tech into impact, earning the 2023 Iris Unger Award.
December / January Client of the Month: Rayana Kalombo
Discover how artist Rayana Kalombo uses painting, poetry, and music to build community—and how YES helped her turn her creativity into a thriving career.
November Client of the Month: Adriana Smith
Adriana Smith, our November Client of the Month, is a multidisciplinary artist and graphic design intern residing in Montreal, Quebec.
October Client of the Month: Nick Meireles
Nick Meireles launched Kleaniko in 2021 to offer five-star cleaning services. With YES’s help, he unlocked his potential and built a lasting business.
September Client of the Month: Karin Hazé
Karin Hazé’s passion for storytelling through cinema began in childhood and grew into a purpose-driven path for justice and social change.
August Client of the Month: Alexis Vasil
Learn how Alexis Vasil, a determined and resilient transgender youth, overcame major job barriers and landed her first role as a Junior Developer.
July Client of the Month: Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien
Discover Alexandra Papavramidi-Julien’s inspiring journey with Pilates and her mission to share its benefits with mothers worldwide.
June Client of the Month: Sandra Woods
Sandra Woods turned her chronic pain and disease experience into art, using her background in healthcare and military service to advocate through painting and sketching.
May Client of the Month: Keera Sama
Keera Sama joined WERQ after 4 years away from work. She regained confidence, sharpened her skills, and landed 3 job offers in her field.
April Client of the Month: Paul Mackey
Paul Mackey, founder of Safestreet, designs safer streets, improving pedestrian, cyclist safety, and reducing accidents. Discover his entrepreneurial journey with YES!
March Client Of The Month: Dorothée Bolade
Meet Dorothée Bolade, a black changemaker who created a line of culturally diverse coloring books to celebrate African history and built a successful business.
February Client of the Month: Ruken Usta
Discover Ruken Usta’s journey from overcoming integration challenges to achieving her career goals with support from YES’ Youth on the Rise program.
December / January Client of the Month: Gili Loftus
Award-winning keyboardist, Gili Loftus details her experience as a three-fold expert on the fortepiano, modern piano, and harpsichord.
Meet the Winner of the 2022 Iris Unger Recognition Award: Alisha Wissanji
Alisha Wissanji was chosen for the Iris Unger Recognition Award. The award recognizes projects that best reflect the values of Iris Unger, YES’ former Executive Director.
November Client of the Month: Cecilia Mejia
Learn how Cecilia Mejia dedicated herself to pursue her dream of creating her own line of furniture and objects for home decor.
October Client of the Month: Kieran Dunch
Discover the story of Kieran Dunch: From a BFA in Theatre to a successful software developer and freelancer specializing in app building for digital/live art experiences.
September Client of the Month: Véronique Leduc
Montreal artist Véronique Leduc creates eco-friendly art using natural dyes from flowers. Discover her journey and growth with YES’ artist support services.
August Client of the Month: Reem Baiazid
Reem Baiazid is a mother, co-founder, and CEO of Leedus. Learn more about her story in this month’s Client of the Month!
July Client of the Month: Taina Virtanen
Taina Virtanen was born in Finland and has been living in Montreal since 2015. Find out how Taina launched her career with the help of YES.