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5 Reasons To Celebrate Montreal Street Art At Mural Festival This Week!
Let The Fun Begins!

Here’s Why You Need To Attend The Biggest Montreal Street Art Festival Of The Year!
The Montreal street art scene has always been more underground as far as I remember but in past 5 years, Mural Festival has provided a serious platform where we get to know who’s who in terms of street art in the city!
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Indeed, for 5 years in row, the team behind Mural Festival made it their mission to showcase street art on a local and international scale. It’s a 10 days celebration
that reunites enthusiasts for one main reason: discover and enjoy the Montreal street art scene!
From June 8th to June 18th, Mural Festival will transform Saint-Laurent boulevard into an outdoor museum. You’ll see street artists completing their mural in front of your eyes, various stands where you can discover new brands or artists and many attractions.
They provide you a tour guide with all the different installments, shows & events you can attend. They have incredible sponsors such as Vice, Fido & Hennessey and don’t be surprise if they come through with tons of giveaways for the attendees!
Today we will overview 5 reasons why you should attend the Mural Festival, what to do, what to see and how to make the most of this unique experience.

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1.The Murals & Street Artists
At Mural Festival, every guest has the chance to see street artists in their creative space! Take a walk on Saint-Laurent boulevard and watch them put together their art.
You also have the opportunity to learn more about them, last year we had the pleasure to speak to a lot of them and learn more about what street art is all about.
You will get to witness an art piece being created from A To Z if you walk around the festival for a few days. This is the kind of view you won’t get in a while in the city!

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2. The Block Parties!
Even though most of the activities and events presented to Mural Festival are free, some events are paid for but believe me when I say this : every penny is worth it!
The Hennessy Vip Experience is the best option if you don’t feel like staying in the crowd and jumping around. You get to sit down comfortably, enjoy some drinks, network and have the most impressive view on the second floor of the vip spot.
This Hennessy section also kicks off some of the most epic block parties. Those block parties bring together some of your favourite artists.
This time around they have the Block Party MURAL presented by The Kraken Black Spiced Rum with a crazy lineup of artists just for you!

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3. The Various Concerts
It’s all about vibes and based on my personal experience last year, it seems like artists that perform on the Mural Festival stage are there to give you something you will never forget.
We were impressed by the performances to the point where we had to do a write up the very same day about 3 Artists That Have Set The Stage On Fire At Mural Festival last year.
If you need to turn up, enjoying music and keep the energy flowing in your veins for the next few days; Mural Festival is the place to be.
Watch School Boy Q Tearing Up The Stage!
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4. The Food Stands!
Since the festival is taking place on Saint-Laurent boulevard, most of the local restaurants will be serving their best dishes outdoor to make sure you have everything you need during the day.
They have some nice terraces where you can relax before or in between activities or shows. Last year some of the stands were offering free food or beverages as well. Trust me, after an intense moment in a crowd or a long walk on the boulevard, a nice meal is always well deserved
5. Discover Upcoming Brands
Mural Festival also gathers some of the hottest upcoming brands in the city! Streetwear apparel, high-end accessories and many different kind of products are showcased on the street for you to discover them.
Last year we discovered Le Cartel Clothing & Lajoie,; two brands are now making solid moves in the city since we’ve first got introduced to them.
If you’re into supporting local designers and getting familiar with new oness, once again Mural Festival is the place to be!
Finally, in order for you to have a clear idea about this celebration of Montreal Street Art, here is recap from last year
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Sports Experts Might Be Your Go To For Your Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
A Different Kind Of Valentine’s Day
Sports Experts’ Valentine’s Day Guide Is Your Life Saver This Year
Whether you believe in it or not, Valentine’s Day is your occasion to show appreciation for your significant other. Perhaps, when you’ve went through tons of flowers and chocolate; looking at Sports Experts as a potential place for a nice gift is not that farfetched.
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To make it easy for you to navigate through their wide selection. They’ve put together a guide that brings together some of ideas for him and her.
To make it even easier for our readers, we’ve handpicked our favorite items that should make it to whatever you have planned on February 14th.
#1 Fitbit Versa

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Price : 199,99$
If I’m with you, I want you be happy, fulfilled and most of all H-E-A-L-T-H-Y . That’s exactly what you get with the Fitbit versa, a slick design and all the functionalities to take your fitness to the next level. It doesn’t hurt that the watch is currently on discount either.
#2 Skates

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Price Range: 41,99$- 159,99$
There’s something about outdoor activities during the winter time. You won’t miss by getting yourself his/hers pairs of skates. There are plenty skate rinks sprinkled around the city just waiting for you.
#3 Adidas Matching Outfits

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Price Range: 54,99$- 104,99$
It’s a ”To Each His Own” moment but if that’s what you’re into or if you just want to spice things up your way to your date, this might be a good surprise.
#4 A Gopro

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Price: 529,99 $
First off, it was a shocker to me that Sports Experts actually has Gopros but if you want to capture moments with your significant other and let him or her explore their creativity, this is the one!
#5 A Yoga Matte

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Price: 69,99$
Let’s try something different for 2021, how about trading your usual dinner at home with candles for a nice and serene yoga session. You have to switch things up sometimes ladies and gents.
For more ideas and suggestions, go check their guide on the Sports Experts website.
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The End Of An Era And A New Start: Dress To Kill Magazine Goes Digital
A New World Order
I hate to break it down to you so abruptly but the world is changing, the world as we knew it, the way we consume, the way we think and even that good old Dress To Kill magazine is going through it.
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As a young and inexperienced blogger back in 2016, I felt deep in my earth that paper was a dying medium and that the internet was about to carry the torch.
a hundreds of blog posts later, multiple attempts at building an online presence and literally trying to digitize the aesthetics & creativity I saw in magazines growing up.
I must admit 2 things: 1. what it takes to make fashion or information enjoyable is very hard to put together and 2 building an audience on or offline is a GREAT feat.
I grew to admire and respect my peers in traditional media because they made the most out of nothing at a time where Facebook and all those outlets were not a thing.
In case you didn’t know, Dress To Kill magazine is not your average magazine by any shape or form.
Promoting Canadian art and fashion from province to province was something seemingly unthinkable but they got it done.
From iconic covers with Lenny Kravitz and more iconic nights at le Mount Stephen to bring the whole industry under the same roof, DTK got it done.
Don’t take what I’m saying as a farewell note because today actually mark a rebirth for the publication.
Indeed, while the world was going all over the place, they went on a well thought out rebrand.
As you might have guessed, the biggest take away from this is the stoppage of the paper version of the magazine.
The focus is now digital but as I told you earlier, DTK doesn’t go halfway.
Their new platform will include an online boutique which once again is going to focus on shedding light on Canadian creators for men and women.

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Do you think more magazines are going to make a full transition to digital?
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We Ask A Personal Development Coach How To Overcome The Ins and Outs Of The Crisis
It’s all about your point of view

Everything You Need to Know Through The Lens Of A Personal Development Coach
I’m always amazed at how people like to stigmatize the role or relevance of a personal development coach. They’re quick to label it a scam, a fad, something based on nothing but little they did know, they’re coaches around the world who impacts millions and millions of people in a life changing way. I was looking for the equivalent of a Tony Robbins in Quebec, my research undoubtedly came back to the same name: Marc Dumaine.
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Mr Dumaine is more than a personal development coach, he’s a man with a story.
Not your average story either. From overcoming alcohol and drug abuse to obtaining a MBA to running campaigns for some of the biggest corporations in this province. Here’s a man of many battles.
Honorable mention too, these days Marc is focused on creating an international platform to impact as many people he possibly can.
The bottom line is this. This personal development coach is not unfamiliar with trials and tribulations, changes and transitions.
That’s why to me, in a time like this where everything is doing a 180 degree, I had to pick his brain and ask him how can you and I get over.
In this Q&A, we indeed ask Marc Dumaine about several things such as how to bounce back from the crisis, his keys to success and much more.
QUESTIONS FOR MARC DUMAINE
#1 How did you figure yourself out as a future entrepreneur and what was the key factor that made you take that route?I was always an artist at heart and found that I didn’t it in any mole. After completing my MBA, I realized that my biggest assets were my differences. I decided at that moment to stop following what people expected from me and launched my own business. To me being an entrepreneur is an art form in itself. I have never regretted that choice since I launched Asana Coaching 10 years ago. #2 How can someone go from being self-employed to an entrepreneur making money without physically being there?The internet is booming with opportunities right now ! Even with the COVID-19, there is a redefinition of the way people consume products and services ! It is a TIME for being creative and look into endless opportunities ! Get out of our comfort zone and start being inspired by people who are already doing it ! Then, build yourself a right game plan with an amazing branding, and you are all set for the best adventure of your life.
The pros are definitely the freedom it gives you in terms of choosing your schedule, the services you want to offer, the different partnerships you can build and finally, having a real impact in your client’s lives ! The biggest con I think is the loneliness that comes from working on your own and often alone ! You also have the insecurity of never having a stable income. This life is not made for everybody ! #4 What would be the achievement you’re most proud of and why?The biggest achievement for me is to have never given up ! In my 10 years as an entrepreneur, I could have gone bankrupt a few times, I could have been discouraged for so many reasons… but my faith in what I was doing kept me going ! It is a hard industry where you are competing against so many people and you have to realize that you have never made it ! You have to renew yourself every day, offer the top of the top and always evolve as a human being and expert ! I am very proud to still be there today, stronger than ever. #5 What entrepreneurs should learn from the Coronavirus crisis?I think we have to realize that we can’t just keep running all the time ! The anxiety, the stress and the adrenaline are very dangerous ! We talk a lot of profitability, performance but we tend to forget to talk about happiness and well-being ! I hope this time brings more humanity into entrepreneurs’ lives ! #6 Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?Without wanting to sound over the top, I truly believe that I will have built my brand into an international platform that will include wellness retreats worldwide, TV shows, a one-man show, a few books and real estate projects ! No pressure ! LOL Seriously, I am a kid at heart and developing my business is the best adventure that life has given me ! Watch out world, I am coming. 🙂 #7 What would be the main thing entrepreneurs around the world should learn from you?That I almost died three times from drugs and alcohol ! That I was the mos unhappy and insecure person for the two thirds of my life ! That i was bullied and rejected for being different ! And in the end, I am the living proof that anything is possible when you don’t give up on yourself and your life ! #8 What would be your 3 keys to success ?1- You are 100% responsible for your choices, attitude, perceptions and mindset 2- There are no mistakes, only feedback ! 3- Only accept what’s 10/10 for you ! That is a sign that you are treating yourself life the most important person on your life. |
If you’re interested in seeing him in action, he’s doing a Facebook live tonight at 7:30 pm and if you’re looking for some light in these dark times, that’s the place to be.
To know more about Marc Dumaine and his journey as a personal developement coach follow him here
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