From Artistic Beginnings to Creative Entrepreneurship
Born and raised in a small town in southern Nova Scotia, Angela's passion for art ignited from an early age. From doodling on scrap paper to adorning walls, she couldn't resist expressing herself through drawing. High school saw her gravitating towards the art room, opting for serene creativity over a bustling cafeteria.
Exploring various artistic mediums like pottery, photography, painting, and online digital media, Angela's talent continued to evolve. During her final year of high school, she delved into writing as a volunteer for a community newspaper. Conducting interviews with inspiring individuals—business owners, coaches, and volunteers—she penned articles showcasing their noteworthy accomplishments. Nervously interviewing a visually impaired unicyclist for her inaugural piece, Angela's passion for storytelling shone through.
Although initially planning to pursue journalism at the University of King's College, she followed a captivating detour and graduated from an animation college instead. This comprehensive program covered classical animation, 3D modeling, post-production work, and storyboarding.
For six years, Angela contributed her artistic talents to a Gemini award-winning animation company as a paint and effect/background artist. Unfortunately, when the company faced financial challenges, she embraced change once again. Transitioning into the healthcare field, Angela obtained a diploma as a patient support worker, also known as a Continuing Care Assistant. Balancing work and raising her daughter,Angela yearned to reignite her artistic pursuits.

Over the past decade, Angela dedicated herself to mastering online marketing, refining her video editing skills, and continuous learning, embracing challenges even when progress seemed elusive. Motivated to escape the conventional path, she not only pursued personal fitness goals, raised chickens, and engaged in educational pursuits but also aspired to become a registered nurse, enlisting in the Canadian army to achieve that dream. The pandemic altered her perspective, crystallizing her ambitions, and she emerged with a clear sense of purpose, having transformed her initial uncertainties into a resolute vision for the future.

Curious to explore Angela's impressive portfolio and witness the magic she creates, she invites you to delve into Rough Seas Marketing, her brainchild where creativity meets entrepreneurship.