Yesterday, we launched the Winter 2024 issue of 3 magazine – the second issue! In this issue, we delve deep into the theme of home, exploring what home means to those who live between borders and across cultures. The idea of home feels exceptionally sentimental as I reflect on its meaning, not just as a physical space but as an evolving concept—an experience shaped by the people we love, the traditions we honour, and the journeys we take.
For the global citizens among us, home often defies a single definition. It’s not just where we live but where our identities are shaped—an intersection of past and present, heritage and hope. Through this issue’s diverse and inclusive stories, we aim to illuminate the many facets of home, from its grounding comforts to the questions it raises about belonging in a rapidly changing world.
Our cover story features Canadian actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. She talks about her transition from her breakout role, having been scouted by Mindy Kaling, in Never Have I Ever to the next chapter of her career; she reflects on the importance of finding home within herself. Her journey of navigating identity and ambition offers an inspiring glimpse into how grounding oneself can empower success, motivating us to find our own paths.
This theme of self-discovery extends to the home of tech entrepreneurs Arati Sharma and Satish Kanwar, who are profiled in Happy Place. Their Toronto home is a stunning illustration of Scandinavian simplicity and South Asian vibrancy, a place that nods to their roots while embracing their family’s modern life. From their spiritual mandir to a dining table designed for gathering loved ones, their space redefines home as both a personal retreat and a communal hub.
Beyond the literal walls of a house, we explore the metaphorical meaning of home through the lens of migration in Opportunity Calls. As digital nomads and third-culture individuals, those who have spent significant periods of their formative years outside their parents’ culture and forge new paths around the globe, they are reshaping what it means to belong. Home becomes a feeling rather than a fixed location—a sense of connection that transcends borders.
This issue also brings forward the role of tradition in defining home. In her latest novel, Behind You, author Catherine Hernandez draws from her Scarborough roots to examine how home can be both a sanctuary and a site of fear. Similarly, our feature on hibiscus—a plant steeped in cultural significance across continents—celebrates how food connects us to our heritage, creating a shared sense of belonging and valuing diversity across communities.
In The New Look of Luxury, we see how evolving notions of home extend to how we live and consume. This feature highlights how these thoughtful 2025 trends can shape a more meaningful lifestyle, from sustainable skincare to electric vehicles. Meanwhile, in Art and Identity, we explore the work of modern quilters using their craft to express stories of migration, family, and resilience.
These stories remind us that home is not just where we come from but what we carry with us. It’s the values we inherit and the new traditions we create. For many, like those in our profiles, home is a blend of cultures—a place where Canadian multiculturalism meets personal history to create something uniquely beautiful.
As you journey through this issue, I invite you to consider your own definition of home. What does it mean to you? Is it a place, a memory, a feeling? Home is often a story for those who live between worlds—a patchwork of experiences, people, and places that come together to shape who we are. I encourage you to share your thoughts and stories about home with us and your fellow readers as we continue this exploration together.
In an increasingly polarized world, celebrating the multiplicity of home is not just an act of reflection but of unity. Through the voices and visions in 3 Magazine, we hope to inspire connection, empathy, and the courage to embrace the complexities of belonging. By sharing these diverse stories, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of each other’s experiences and a greater sense of empathy for the many ways we define and experience home.
