Tim Lee has created something very special. He is the founder of the Sanctuary Cafe in Steveston, BC.

A born and raised resident of Richmond, Tim is an avid runner and cyclist, he has run the Boston Marathon and has climbed iconic mountains in the Alps and the Dolomites on two wheels. He understands the important balance between exercise, good coffee and good community. He leads with his mantra for movement “civil cycling and civil running.” The philosophy of doing things for joy and adventure. Performance and results don’t always come first. 

Most importantly, he wants to get residents out of their cars, walking, running and riding to Sanctuary Cafe for great coffee, food and conversation. Sanctuary is a place you come for coffee but stay for conversation, stay for community. 

Tim takes us through his journey from working a 9 to 5 to starting his dream job after 20+ years in the corporate world. This episode is for anyone that needs a push to follow their dreams. Tim has the leader mindset with the overarching goal of fostering positive community. He’s journeyed on two wheels all around the world and drawn inspiration from cultures and cafes around the globe. Join us as we follow Tim on his path from dreaming up Sanctuary Cafe to living the dream.

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