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In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KelownaNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it amazing. We want to show our friends, neighbours, family and colleagues that we notice them and the fabulous things that they do.
What is your name?
Kyle Adam Profeta.
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
I'm from Morning Trail, British Columbia and I grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I've lived in Kelowna for almost two years
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My dogs and cats of course. I'm also a bit of an introvert who likes to spend time by myself, but I can't forget about my best friend on the planet who I love more than anything, Tanner. These three things make me feel at peace and feel a sense of purpose
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
New Zealand. Peaceful and green
What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Vibrant Vine! Best vegan wine in town!
What is your favourite activity?
Playing the drums.
If you had to choose: pizza, tacos, or burgers?
Burgers.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Forgetting half a song behind the drums in front of 2,000 people
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Leaving my previous career and starting this food truck endeavor. The pay-off (not financially) has been tremendous for me. I'm changing minds daily and I couldn't be more proud of myself for not looking back and continuing to follow my gut.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Meeting Mark Messier in the Oilers dressing room back in the late 80's.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I try to feed the homeless when I can.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
A world where everyone thinks for themselves with an open-mind.
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Golf.
Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
Anywhere I can pitch a tent (no pun intended).
Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
I would like to see a more-open minded, positive, welcoming vegan community. In my eyes, Kelowna is too wrapped up in the trends and cliques. Think for yourself. That could mean that you don't eat meat, but you wear leather or that you eat meat and don't wear leather. It's all positive change because of the sense of awareness you are providing for yourself and society. Raise some questions people! It's all positive change if your thinking for yourself.
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The tremendous support for local businesses.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1) Deep sea diving
2) Relations with Scarlett Johansson
3) Meet Sylvester Stallone
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I really want to kiss Scarlett Johansson.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest)
Mainly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Bare Taco.
Why did you get into/start this business?
I wanted to turn people onto a vegan diet.
What is the goal of your business?
To open up people to fast affordable vegan food.
What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?
The biggest struggle has been balancing the two.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
Business plan would be the same, however I would have liked to simplify my life a little more before taking on such an endeavor.
What do you always find yourself saying?
I'm always saying half-words in a Ron Burgundy voice.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Come on, seriously...
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Support local man!
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Starting this business almost two years ago and I'm still standing along side with it.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
The peeps at Vibrant Vine for always being so supportive and like family to me and Bare Taco (and Scarlett Johansson).
My choice for the KelownaNow In Focus spotlight is:
Vibrant Vine!
Some general comments I would like to share are:
Love you all and thank you for all the support. Go vegan!
We encourage you to leave your comments and words of support below and submit your own nomination by clicking HERE. You are also welcome to submit a form of your own by clicking HERE. Thank you, Kelowna.
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