Julia Fedorin

The Problem I'm Obsessed With

Moving across the country at 21 is terrifying. Moving to Victoria? Even more so. While everyone talks about Vancouver and Toronto, there's a hidden gem on the west coast that young professionals often overlook. The problem? No one's telling the real, unfiltered story of what it's like to start fresh here – the challenges, the victories, and everything in between.

What We're Building

I'm creating a vlog series that captures the authentic journey of building a life in Victoria as a young professional:

• Raw insights about leaving the familiar (goodbye, Waterloo!)
• Navigating Victoria's unique work culture and lifestyle
• Finding community in a city known for being hard to break into
• Balancing corporate life at BCI with creative pursuits
• The reality of building a career on the island

Why This Matters for Young Canadians

Every year, thousands of young professionals face the same questions:

1. Should I stay in my hometown or venture out?
2. Are there opportunities outside the major tech hubs?
3. Can I build a meaningful career in a smaller city?
4. How do I find my community in a new place?

Victoria has a unique story to tell. It's not just about tech jobs or beautiful scenery – it's about finding a place where you can build both a career and a life you love. But someone needs to tell that story authentically.

Why I'm Building This with Tenfold

By day, I work in internal communications at BCI, where I help make complex ideas accessible and engaging. Through Tenfold, I found a community that encouraged me to share my own story and experiences.

What started as personal documentation has evolved into something bigger. I'm not just sharing my journey – I'm creating a resource I wish I had when I made the leap. Because sometimes the best way to build something meaningful is to be the person you needed when you were starting out.