CONTRIBUTORS

COURTNEY SHEA WRITER

The gig Torontonian Shea delves into why some of us are smiling through depression in “The Shadow of Your Smile” (p. 80). Perks of the job “I love getting to read about whatever is going on in the world, from politics to pop culture, as part of my job—most people do that in their off-hours.”

CARLENE HIGGINS WRITER

The gig Originally from Brampton, Ont., Toronto-based Higgins introduces us to five hairstylists who are changing the game in “Masters of Hair” (p. 113). Insider spill “Even the very best make mistakes, including one colourist who confessed to leaving bleach on a certain famous client’s hair too long and lived to tell the tale.”

EMM ARRUDA MODEL

The gig Oakville, Ont., resident Arruda wears all the knits in “Warm Front” (p. 94). Role

model “For me, the most rewarding aspect of modelling is having an impact on those who follow my story. The industry gives you such a platform and the ability to speak up, which I think is pretty cool—especially when you make a difference to someone in a positive way.”

CHARLOTTE WILLER MAKEUP ARTIST

The gig Originally from Denmark, NYC- and Paris-based Willer is betting on invisible makeup as the next big beauty trend—a contrast to her colourful work in “Hue Know It” (p. 128).

Freelance life “What I love about being a makeup artist is the freedom and the change that comes with every job.”

GUY SADDY WRITER

The gig Vancouver native Saddy shares the tale of how he played the Vancouver housing market (and lost) in “Betting the Farm” (p. 78). Sentimental value “My favourite piece of decor is my office desk. It was my father’s before he died, and I’m sure if I scraped the drawers I’d find enough DNA to clone him. (The more I say it, the better this plan sounds.)” n