Led by Connection, Grown by Many.

SHE/HER

Sophia Ahamed is a Designer, Creative Director and Visual Artist based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She is the Principal and Creative Director of Monograph&Co, a full-service design studio known for crafting thoughtful, immersive experiences.

Her work has been featured in leading publications including Gestalten, Wired Magazine, Designboom, and more, reflecting her reputation in the global design community. She is also the CoCreate partner for Adobe and Adobe Creative Cloud. 

Sophia is celebrated for her meticulous attention to detail and refined aesthetic—hallmarks that elevate every project into a work of art. Specializing in branding and visual art for hospitality, interior, Development, and retail environments, her designs bring a whimsical sensibility that sparks imagination and enhances the guest experience. Each space she touches is layered with intention, personality, and a sense of play.

SHE/THEY

Foxx Cant is a writer, filmmaker, educator and community organizer based in Metro Vancouver. She is the executive producer at Prismatic Fox Media, that provides video and photography production services, and founder and editor in chief of Anomalous Transmissions, a digital publishing company that specializes in the work of trans and non-binary fiction writers.

As a documentary filmmaker she seeks to amplify stories from the margins of society, while her fiction work consists of subversive stories delivered in a fun, colourful and approachable style. Her books, videos and essays have reached tens of thousands of people in over a dozen countries around the world.

THEY/HE

Parker is a queer creative facilitator, brand strategist, and co-founder of Harc Creative, where he partners with his husband Jarren to help teams unlock their voice and align from the inside out. Their work centres clarity, courage, and human connection—especially for those often left out of traditional business spaces.

Co-founding the Rainbow Entrepreneur Collective came from a deep need to feel less alone. As openly gay entrepreneurs, Parker and Jarren longed for a space where 2SLGBTQIA+ business owners could show up fully, be seen, and share generously. So they built it.

At REC, Parker brings his gift for listening and his passion for voice liberation to create brave, connective gatherings. No panels, no pitches—just honest conversation, mutual mentorship, and circles of care.

Parker believes we do our best work when we don’t have to shrink to fit. Through REC, he’s helping create a world where queer entrepreneurs can lead with heart, share with candour, and shine without apology.

HE/HIM

Jarren is a queer entrepreneur, certified Executive Coach (CEC, ACC), facilitator, community builder and co-founder of the Rainbow Entrepreneurs Collective.

He helped start REC because he knows how isolating entrepreneurship can feel — especially when you don’t see yourself reflected in traditional business spaces. What he wanted (and couldn’t find) was something more human: a place for real conversations, deep connection, and space to show up as yourself. So he got together with a few likeminded folks and built it.

Jarren brings over 15 years of experience in brand strategy, coaching, and facilitation. As co-director of Harc Creative, he works with purpose-led people and organizations to clarify their story, align with their values, and move forward with confidence. Whether supporting senior leaders, creative entrepreneurs, or grassroots teams, he leads with curiosity, care, and deep listening.

At the heart of it all is a belief: business doesn’t have to be performative. It can be connective, grounded, and even joyful — especially when we do it in community.