Network
THE STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries
SYDNEY — A national pageant winner who will be competing internationally later this year has a strong connection to Cape Breton.
Patricia Seward was crowned Miss Intercontinental Canada in November, just six months after being named Miss British Columbia World.
It’s a long way from Cape Breton, but Seward’s fondness for the island runs deep, having spent much of her childhood summers here.
“Both my parents and my whole family are from Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island,” explained Seward, a Vancouver native.
“My parents moved here and it was really just them, so I would go there every summer Nova Scotia and I would go to Cape Breton to see our family.
“It was pretty much a home away from home for me.”
Patricia Seward
- Hometown: Vancouver, BC
- Connection to Cape Breton: Grandmother Lillian Giovannetti is from Port Morien. Father Robert Seward is from Glace Bay and mother Mary Giovannetti from Port Morien.
- Education: Bachelor of Business Administration from the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University and Degree in Luxury Fashion from Bocconi University, Milan, Italy.
Some of Seward’s fondest childhood memories include going to the coast with her cousin and more.
“Swimming with my family in the refreshing Atlantic Ocean at Port Morien Beach, shopping for ice cream and other goodies daily at Bucky’s Store in Port Morien, hiking the Skyline Trail and discovering the many treasures along the Cabot Trail.” she remembered.
Patricia Seward is pictured with her family at her childhood home in Coquitlam, BC in June 2020. Left to right are Mary Giovannetti, Patricia Seward, Breanne Seward and Robert Seward. INVOLVED – Involved
Back in Vancouver, Seward is the founder of the Future Fashion Initiative, which empowers women in need by providing clothing and education about sustainable fashion.
“There are a lot of women in Vancouver and across Canada who don’t necessarily have the interview attire,” she said.
Seward was recently named a “Style Champion” by Dress for Success Vancouver, an international non-profit organization that provides professional clothing, career services and skills development programs to women.
“What I really do is collaborate with the community and share information,” she said. “I held a webinar in November where we had about 40 different clients where I was able to teach them how to create a sustainable capsule wardrobe for themselves.”
“If you feel good and look good, you can really show that to the world and be successful.”
“Cape Breton is very close to my heart.” – Patricia Seward
In addition to her commitment to women and charities, Seward has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and studied luxury fashion at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.
Seward is currently busy preparing for an international Miss Intercontinental Pageant to be held later this year at a location yet to be determined.
“I hope to bring Canada back onto the international stage, which would be a dream come true. I’m really looking forward to representing my country and I’m very proud of it.
“[I am] prepare in many ways. I think a lot of it is mental, physical and spiritual.
Whatever happens, Seward still plans to find time to visit Cape Breton as often as possible.
“Cape Breton is very close to my heart,” she said. “I hope to come back as soon as possible.”
Don’t miss interesting posts on Famousbio
