Sustainable Festival Series Design

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Your Sweet Spot Life
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Marguerite Apotre
Founder
(20)
4
Project
Academic experience
120 hours per learner
Learner
Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Community engagement Environmental sustainability Event planning
Skills
interactive storytelling market opportunities sustainability strategies community resilience sustainable business innovation
Details

Your Sweet Spot Life is seeking a team of learners to design a sustainable business model for an innovative festival series. The festival is inspired by the compelling story of Colten and Phoenix, focusing on themes of overcoming abuse, healing, and community resilience. The project aims to integrate interactive storytelling, educational workshops, and market opportunities, with a strong emphasis on sustainability in tourism, community engagement, and local economic impact. Students will apply their classroom knowledge to create a cohesive plan that aligns with these themes, ensuring the festival is both impactful and sustainable. The challenge is to develop a model that not only captivates audiences but also supports local economies and promotes environmental responsibility.

Deliverables

The deliverables for this project include a comprehensive business model document outlining the festival's structure, sustainability strategies, and community engagement plans. Additionally, students will provide a detailed proposal for interactive storytelling elements and educational workshops. The final deliverable will be a presentation summarizing the proposed festival series, highlighting its potential economic and social impacts.

Mentorship
Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes
Sustainable cities and communities

About the company

Company
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Media & production, Travel & tourism, Agriculture, Business & management, Education

About Us
Introduction
At Your Sweet Spot Life, our mission is simple: we co-create. We’re not here to provide or offer—we’re here to join forces. Whether it's a concept, a product, a creative endeavor, or a community growth idea, we work together to bring it to life, sharing both the process and the rewards. We’re not a business in the traditional sense, but rather a collaborative ecosystem where ideas, resources, and creativity flow between partners.

Co-Creation
Every project begins with a shared idea. From conceptualization to development, we move together to refine and evolve that idea into something tangible. We embrace a co-creative approach to everything, whether we’re building products, services, or community-driven initiatives. Every step is a shared investment, and every outcome is a reflection of our collective effort.

Local Impact
Our projects are rooted in the strength of local partnerships. We work with Canadian businesses and individuals to bring ideas to life, whether that’s creating sustainable products, enhancing local services, or supporting community growth. Each collaboration brings together local knowledge and resources, ensuring that everything we build has deep roots and far-reaching impact.

Shared Learning
We don’t just teach or train—we learn together. Every project presents opportunities to build new skills, exchange knowledge, and deepen our collective understanding. We provide resources and tools, but more importantly, we co-create an environment where skills are developed organically through collaboration.

Creative Process
From Canadian lifestyle brand creation to metanarrative interactive experiences, we aim to explore all forms of storytelling—theater, film, books, radio, and more. Our projects can integrate many mediums and genres to build rich, engaging, and innovative works that captivate audiences and reflect our collective vision.

Sustainable Growth
Our focus is on long-term growth, not just short-term outputs. From community-driven projects to economic systems that support innovation, we build frameworks that allow for sustainable, generational success. It’s about creating systems that grow together, whether in the form of collaborative spaces, marketplaces, or new ways of engaging with the world.

Marketplace
The work we do is meant to sustain. Our marketplace isn’t just for products—it’s a platform where all kinds of ideas can be shared and scaled. Whether it’s creative works, services, or community projects, the marketplace brings everything we build together in one place, supporting economic stability and growth for every project we co-create.