ABOUT
Hi folks, nice of you to stop by! I’m Lola (Laura) Côté—artist, client care advocate, former pro athlete, and the kind of person who’ll befriend your dog before I befriend you (no offense).
I was raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, by two incredibly hardworking parents who taught me the recipe for success: DREAM BIG and DO YOUR BEST. Both were high school teachers and athletic coaches who earned their place in the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame.
Following their lead, I became an indoor volleyball aficionado, representing both Team Saskatchewan and Team Canada Juniors in international competition. My love for the sport took me to Memphis, TN, the home of the blues, where I earned a full scholarship to play NCAA Division I volleyball for the University of Memphis Tigers.
In Memphis, I did what I set out to do (literally—I was a setter). I broke records, became the school’s All-Time Assists Leader, and earned an All-American Honourable Mention—all while completing a degree in Business Management with a major in Marketing. After graduation, I checked another box off my bucket list by playing professionally in Europe before retiring my jersey.
Walking away from volleyball wasn’t easy, but it gave me the chance to discover who I was beyond the sport. I realized the arts—movies and music—had always been faithful companions, carrying me through every chapter of life. That realization led me to The Vancouver Film School, where I graduated in 2014 with a diploma in acting for film and TV. After spending time in front of the camera, I found a deeper passion for film production and screenwriting. In 2021, I founded Lolasea Productions.
These days, from 9 to 5, I help businesses grow by focusing on customer success. In my spare time, I’m caring for my mini Bernedoodle, Teddy, or diving into the creative realm. Whether I’m studying film, writing stories or poetry, getting lost in music, collaborating with other creatives, or brainstorming future projects, I approach it all with the same passion I brought to the court.
If you’d like to connect or collaborate, reach out! I’d love to hear from you.