Women of Influence 2025 by Black Press Media Group

WOMENOF INFLUENCE Celebrating ONTHEPENINSULA

Ontheoccasionof InternationalWomen'sday PeaceArchNewsiscelebrating strong,ambitious,courageous andinfluentialwomeninour community.

EMPOWERINGWOMEN WITHDISABILITIES: LeadingChange, BuildingCommunity

StaceyKohler

CommunityBuilder&VolunteerLeader

UNITIbelievesinthepoweroflived experienceto create lastingchange.CommunityDevelopment Services (CDS),inspired by theadvocacy oftheSelf-AdvocatesofSemiahmoo(SAS),empowers peoplewithlived experience asthedriving force inbuildinganinclusivecommunity

For over 67years,UNITIhassupportedpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesandbraininjuries throughemployment,mentalhealth, recreation,leadership, housing,and communityinitiatives. CDSfostersthedeepest transformation,ensuringequity forall.

We are proud to introduce sixincredible womenwhoembodyleadership,resilience, andadvocacy— creatingmeaningfulchangenotjustforthemselvesbut fortheir communities.

StaceyisacommittedmemberoftheWhiteRockRotaryClub representingUNITI.SheplaysavitalroleinRotary’sbooksaleevents, leveragingherpositiveattitudetorecruitvolunteersfromUNITI.Eachyear,sheservesas thecaptainoftheUNITITeamforthe ColdestNightoftheYear,oneofCanada’smost successfulfundraisingeventsforhomelessness.Thefundsraisedaredirectedlocallyto SOURCES,whereStaceyisrecognizedforherleadershipandfundraisingefforts.Her commitmentextendsbeyonddisabilityadvocacy;sheactivelysupportsbroadersocial causestoensurethatinclusionbenefitseveryone.

LaurenSimpson

HousingAdvocate&CommunityConnector

JeevanBasra ChampionofGiving

JeevanisaCo-ChairtoSAS,wheresheinfusesherleadershipand frontlineworktoachievetheirmissionofmakingchangethroughpositive relationships.SASisawellknownnameincommunitynow,withmany partnershipopportunitiesreachingouttothem.Onevery“sweet”eventistheSurreyTreat AccessibilityHalloweenVillagewhichJeevanleadtheSASpartnershiponthelocalevent. AsagraduatefromtheSFUCommunityLeadersIgnitingChangeprogram,Jeevan’spassion forserviceledhertocreate SocksforaCause,aninitiativethathasdonated1,000sofpairs ofsockstotheSouthSurreySourcesFoodbank.Throughstrongpartnershipswithbusinesses likeRBCWhiteRock,shecontinuestogrowthisproject.Herdedicationwasrecognizedwhen shewasnamedoneofthe Top25Under25 inanAwardseventforSurreyBoardofTrade.

Laurenisarelentlessadvocateforaffordablehousing.Withadeep personalcommitmenttoensuringeveryonehasahome,shehas cultivatedkeyrelationshipswithpolicymakersandpoliticians,includingPremierDavid Eby.LaurenservedasaCommunityAmbassadorforSurreyHousingNeedsReport, transformingitintoaplainlanguageforbetteraccessibility.Lauren’sadvocacyisbreaking barriers,ensuringpeoplewithdisabilitieshaveaccesstosafe,affordable,andinclusive housingtowhichshehasreceivedseveralawards.

MadyWieczorek

Entrepreneur&LGBTQ+Advocate

NatalieRaven

BusinessLeader&Networker

AmemberofSAS,andtheResilientWomeninBusiness,Natalie representsUNITIwhilealsosupportingfellowentrepreneurs.She thrivesonnetworkingandmentorship,helpingwomengrowtheir businessesandstrengtheningcommunityconnections.Shehasalsotakenonleadership rolesinpresentationdesign,providingCanvaworkshopstohelpothersdevelopessential businessskills.

Madyisanindependentforceinthecommunity.Sherunsherown cookiebusiness,activelyvolunteersforLGBTQ+initiatives,andhas participatedinSoYouThinkYouCanDrag,ahigh-profilefundraiserfortheSurreyPride Society.Madyliveslifeoutloudandthecommunitylovesherforit.

AlexaLehwald

FutureTEDxSpeaker&DisabilityAdvocate

WithdreamsofgivingaTEDxtalk,Alexaissharpeningherpublic speakingskillsthroughpresentationsatInclusionBC,Equally Empoweredprogramsinschools,andadvocacyevents.SheisalsoenrolledinKwantlen PolytechnicUniversity’sIncludingAllCitizensPathway(IACP),demonstratingthathigher educationandleadershiparewithinreachforeveryone.

BEYONDADVOCACY: BuildingCommunity

UNITI’score philosophy isempowerment notjust participation,butleadership We’ve seenfirsthandhow upliftingself-advocatestransformsentirecommunities,and we’re proud to supporttheirjourneys.

CommunityDevelopmentServices (CDS)isbuiltonthe extraordinaryachievementsof SAS, a movementprovingthat self-advocacy drives systemicchange Fromshapingthe Canadian Accessibility Act to hostinginclusive AllCandidatesMixers,fundraising for accessibility, and fosteringdeep community connections, SAS hasledgroundbreaking efforts. Recognizingthisimpact,UNITIcreatedCDSto amplifytheir workand expand community-ledinclusion.

CDS ispowered by self-advocateswhogobeyondadvocacy they lead. The women ofCDS are drivinginitiativesthatstrengthen communities,enhance accessibility, and deepen connections.

ThegrowthofCDS marks a shift where thosewithlived experience don’tjust seek inclusionbutdefineit. UNITIisproud to supporttheseleadersasthey breakbarriers andpave the wayforfuture generations. Their workprovesthat wheninclusionis at the core,communitiesthrive.Together,we are transformingsociety—one connection,one initiative, andoneactofleadership ata time

JillianGlennie,DirectorofDevelopment tosupportUNITIat 604-209-7979 or j.glennie@uniti4all.com

HolisticNutritionist

ValerieMrakuzic

RegisteredHolisticNutritionist

Doyoustruggleorwonderwhat’spreventingyou fromreachingyourhealthyweight? ValerieMrakuzic

RHN,willdetermineyourweightlossblockingfactorsand thenestablishapersonalizedwellnessplantohelpyoufeel better,preventfuturehealthproblemsandlosethoseextra pounds.Additionalbenefitsincludebettersleep,increasedenergyandlower stresslevels.

Thetypicalimbalancesassociatedwithweightlossstruggles:

1.Hormoneimbalances:insulin,cortisol,adrenalandthyroidhormones

2.Mineraldeficiencies:calcium,magnesium,potassium,zinc,selenium,etc.

3.Toxinoverload:environmentalandsyntheticchemicals,metals,etc.

4.Pathogeninfections:fungus,virus,bacteria,mold,parasites

5.Digestionandabsorptionissues:foodsensitivities,enzymes,elimination

Valeriewillestablishacustomizedwellnessplanthatincludesanin-depthreviewof yourhealthhistoryandgoals,acustomdetoxandweightlossmealplan,nutritional report,reviewofyourfoodintakelogand12weeksofprofessionalsupportand coachingtoensureyoursuccess.

Imaginewhatitwouldfeelliketobehealthynewpersoninlessthantwomonths? Pastclientscanattestthatsuccessisachievable.

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Acupuncture&HerbalMedicine

ACommunityPillarforHealthandWellness

Fornearly30years,FengLiAcupunctureClinichasbeen acornerstoneofnaturalhealthandwellnessinWhite Rock&SouthSurrey,helpingindividualsmanagepain, stress,andchronicconditionswhilerestoringbalanceto theirlives.

RunbyFengLi,anMDinChinaandaBC-certifiedTraditionalChineseMedicine (R.TCM.P.)practitioner,(Liam)Sheng(R.TCM.P.)andJinghao(Lisa)Yan(Dr.TCM) – all servingpatientswithtimelyandcomprehensivecare.

FengLiAcupunctureClinicofferscustomizedtreatmentstoaddressavarietyofacute andchronicconditions.Acupunctureprovidespainlessandeffectivereliefforchronic pain,migraines,dizziness,TMJ,jointinjuries,seasonalallergies,infertility,menopause symptoms,digestivedisorders,insomnia,andmore.

Forthoseseekingmanualtherapy,theclinicprovidesTaoismTuinamassage,orLaser Acupuncture – anon-invasivealternativetotraditionalacupuncture.Supplementary therapiesincludefirecuppingandtraditionalChineseherbalmedicine.

Ourclinicspecializesintreatingcaraccident-relatedinjuriesandprovidingeffective treatmentforpain,inflammation,concussions,memoryissues,andwhiplashinjuries. OurclinicalsoprovidesdirectbillingforextendedhealthcoverageandICBCclaims, makinghigh-qualitycaremoreaccessibleforourpatients.

Ourgoalistorestorehealthanddailyfunctionbyharmonizingthemind,spirit,and bodythroughintegrativetreatmentsthatpromotehealingandbalance.

Formoreinformationpleasevisitwww.fengliacupuncture.comor(604)538-9367. VisitUs&ExperiencetheBenefitsofAcupuncture!

UnmatchedExpertise&Service TeamMcKnightRealEstate Ifyouarelookingforexpertguidanceintherealestate market,looknofurtherthanTeamMcKnightfrom MacdonaldRealty.Withover$3billioninrealestate transactions,receivingmultipleawardslikeFraser ValleyRealEstateBoard’s“TopDollarVolumeTeam,”theyarea reputablechoiceforresidentialandcommercialpropertyneeds.TeamMcKnightisthe #1teaminMacdonaldRealty,companywide.

“TeamMcKnight’ssuccessliesinourunwaveringcommitmenttoexcellenceanddiversity,” saysLouise.“Ourmultilingualteamandvariedlanguages,allowsustomarketandnegotiate effectivelywithawiderangeofbuyersandsellers,ensuringthebestresultsforourclients.” TeamMcKnightproudlyservestheLowerMainland,specializinginWhiteRockand SouthSurrey.Knownfortheirstrategicapproach,TeamMcKnightoffersunparalleled sellerservices,includingprofessionalphotography,videography,extensivesocialmedia marketing,andnewspaperads.Thesetools,Louisebelieves,arevitalin“maximizing propertyexposureandattractingseriousbuyers.”

WhatsetsLouiseapartispairingherindustryknowledgewithherpersonalizedservice forclients.“Strongcommunicationsandnegotiationskillsareimperative.Ihaveavery personalizedapproach,understandingmyclientswantsandneeds.”

AwardedSouthSurrey&WhiteRock’sBusinessLeaderoftheYear,LouiseMcKnightand TeamMcKnightcontinuetoleadwithpassion,integrity,andacommitmenttocommunity. Formoreinformationvisitourwebsitewww.team-mcknight.comorcall604.209.9394.

AngellHasman &Associates

SidraSubzwari,Realtor

NavigatetheMarketwithConfidence—SidraSubzwari PREC,YourTopBCRealEstateAdvisor

SidraSubzwariisn’tjustarealestateagent;she’samarketexpert,communityconnector,andapassionateadvocateforherclients.Sidra SubzwariisaWhiteRockspecialist,co-founderofthestellarPacificRealEstateteam,anaffiliateoftheaward-winningbrokerageAngell Hasman&Associates—heraccomplishmentsdirectlyreflectherdedicationtoherworkandtoherclients.

“Fromthebeginning,Icommittedtolayingasolidfoundationbasedonmyvalues—integrity,hardwork,dedication.Ithinkconsistently showingupwithoutexpectingovernightsuccessreallycontributedtocreatingthebusinessIhavetoday,”saysSubzwari.

Withadeepunderstandingoftheuniquenuancesoftheindustry,Subzwariofferspersonalizedguidancetailoredtoyourspecificneeds andaspirations,whetherbuyingorselling.OfferingservicesandlistingsinthelowermainlandincludingLangley,Surrey,WhiteRock,for bothresidentialandcommercialrealestate—shecoversitall.

Through10+yearsofsalesandmarketingexperience,she’srefinedherskillsetforthebenefitofherpatrons.Subzwarisaysthat’s ultimatelywhatclientsarelookingforthatshemasterfullyprovides.“Someonewhoisintheircornerandprioritizingtheirassets.”

Whetheryou’reafirst-timehomebuyer,aseasonedinvestor,orlookingtorelocate,Subzwaritakesthetimetounderstandyouruniquevision, lifestyle,andfinancialobjectives,craftingatailoredstrategythatalignswithyourgoals.Subzwarisaysthatbuildinggenuinerelationshipsand trustisinitiallywhatgotherintothebusiness,andwhatkeepshergoing.

“Meetingnewpeopleeveryday.Buildingrelationships,buildingfriendships.Andthenhelpingpeoplereachtheirgoals.WhenourclientstrustusandreferPacificRealEstatetotheirfamilyand friends,thatisthegreatestcompliment.”

PacificRealEstate’syearlyrecognitionasthe#1TeaminSouthSurrey&WhiteRock,andwithover$500millioninhomessold,herteam’sluxuryrealestateportfolioandtop-tierservicespeakfor itself.

“It’sourcommitmenttoclientserviceandexperience.It’swhatwedobehindthesceneseverydaythathelpsusstandoutinthepubliceye,”saysSubzwari.

Partneringwithluxuryaffiliatesandhigh-endlifestylebrandslikeHauteResidence,LuxuryListings,HavenMagazine,BoulevardVancouver,tobringclientsthebestofthebest.Forbuyers,Sidra leveragesherextensivenetworkandresourcestoensureyouhaveaccesstothebestpropertiesavailable.Sheguidesyouthroughthecomplexitiesofoffers,negotiations,andduediligence— protectingyourinterests.Havingbuiltconnectionsbothlocalandinternationally,Subzwari’sbusinessacumenmaximizesyourinvestments.“Ihavetappedintoourresourcechannels(withfinancial institutions,developers,andcolleagues)tofindthebestdeals.”

Asasuccessfulbusinesswoman,Subzwarivaluesgivingbacktothoselessfortunate,workingcloselywiththeWorldHousingfoundation,anorganizationthatprovidesstablehousingtothemost vulnerablefamiliesaroundtheglobe.“Iamgratefultohavegiftedmultiplehomestofamiliesinneedovertheyears.”

Asatruedreammakerandexceptionalprofessional,letSubzwarinavigatethecomplexitiesofthemarket,whileyoufocusontheexcitementofyournextchapter.SidraSubzwari—yourtrustedBC realestateadvisor.Visithttps://www.soldbysid.com/orcall604.356.0077formoreinformation.

SIDRASUBZWARI

QueenofFreeze

CareeWalker,Owner

NewBeauty–SouthSurrey’sPremierAestheticDestination DiscoverunparalleledaesthetictreatmentsatNewBeautyin SouthSurrey,expertlyledbytherenownedCareeWalker. Withanimpressive24+yearsofexperience,Careestandsas Surrey’s#1CoolSculptingprovider,proudlyearningthetitle of“QueenofFreeze,”.NewBeautyisthethirdELITEcoolsculpting centerinCanada.Careecanofferevengreaterresults,andpricinghasneverbeenmore affordablewiththelatestElitecoolsculptingmachine.

AtNewBeauty,webelieveinthepowerofpersonalization.Ourjourneybeginswitha thoroughconsultationtocrafttailoredtreatmentplansthatmeetyouruniqueneeds. Theboutique-styleenvironmentweofferenhancesyourexperience,ensuringthatevery visitleadstotransformativeresultsyou’lllove.

Ulthera–Tighter,Firmer,BetterSkin

ExperiencetheexceptionalbenefitsofUlthera,oneofourmostsought-aftertreatments. Thisnon-invasiveprocedurerejuvenatesyourskinbystrengtheningandtoningit fromwithin.Ultherapystimulatesdeepcollagenproductionbyharnessingadvanced ultrasoundenergy,resultinginnoticeablyfirmer,moreyouthfulskin.Unliketraditional lasersorradiofrequencytreatments,itskillfullybypassestheouterlayerofskin, deliveringconsistentandpreciseresultswithoutdowntime.Manyclientsbeginwith treatmentsforthelowerfaceandfindthemselvesreturningforadditionalsessionson theneckorbrowtoenhancetheirlookfurther.

EMFace–ARevolutioninBeauty

Ifyoudesireayouthful,sculptedappearancewithoutsurgeryorneedles,looknofurther thanEMFace.Thisgroundbreakingtreatmentrevolutionizesbeautybyliftingbrows, cheekbones,chin,andjawlinewhiletighteningmuscleandskin.Injust4-6sessions, clientsexperienceastonishingresults:boostyourelastinby200%andincreaseyour muscletoneby80%.AtNewBeauty,wecombinecutting-edgetreatmentswitha personalizedtouch,empoweringclientstolookandfeeltheirabsolutebest.Don’t wait—jointhetransformativejourneytoday!Alwaysofferingfreeconsultations. JoinusforournextLunchandLearnOpenHouseonApril16,at12:00-3:00pm— RSVPat604-787-4099

112–1656MartinDriveSurrey,BC (604)787-4099|New-beauty.ca

FriendlyFamilyDentist

Dr.CherryGupta DDS

AtGeorgianSquareDentalinWhiteRock,weprovide top-tierdentalcareforyouandyourfamily,ensuring everypatientistreatedwithcomfortableandquality care.LedbyDr.CherryGupta,ourcliniciscommittedto assistingclientsachieveasmiletheycanbeproudof. Dr.Gupta’sexpertiseinvariousdentaltreatmentshavemade heratrustedproviderinthecommunity

Ourcomprehensiveservicesincluderoutinedentalexams,partialorfulldentures, Invisaligntreatment,veneersandimplants,crowns&bridges,andrestorative dentistry.Whetheryouneedageneralcheck-up,professionalassessment,or advancedteethreplacement,we’vegotyoucovered.Dr.Guptaspecializesin offeringastress-freedentistryexperiencewithinformativepatientcare,explaining procedurestepsandpatientchoiceforthebestpossibleresults.

AtGeorgianSquareDental,weunderstandthatvisitingthedentistcancause anxietyforsome,whichiswhyweprioritizepatientcomfort.Fromthemomentyou walkthroughourdoors,ourfriendlyteamisheretomakeyourvisitasrelaxingas possible.Weusethelatesttechnologytoensureefficient,effectivetreatmentswith minimaldiscomfort.

Wealsoofferflexibleschedulingandacceptavarietyofinsuranceplans,makingit easierthanevertoaccessthedentalserviceyoudeserve.

CallGeorgianSquareDentaltodayat(604)385-0074or visitgeorgiansquaredental.comtoscheduleanappointment.Letusstartyour journeytoahealthier,brightersmile!

www.georgiansquaredental.com

Optometry Store

DrGurjeetBains,Owner

ABOUTMYBUSINESS:

■ EyeExams&OCTRetinalScans

■ HolisticEyecare.MyopiaControl

■ 1Hr.OpticalLab

■ Luxury&Hand-MadeEyewearSpecialist

■ FreeStyleyesConsultation

■ CustomDigitalLenses

OriginallyhailingfromBritain,Dr.GurjeetBainsisaSouthSurreyresidentandownerofRoyal LondonOptometry.ThisBoutiqueistheperfectintersectionofEuropeanfashion,culture, architecture&technology,offeringauniqueselectionoftheworld’sbesteyewear–allatour doorstep!Celebrating29yearsinpracticethisyear,theclinichasafocusonpreventative eyecareusingholistictreatmentsandnutriceuticals.“Istrivetoprovidegoodold-fashioned serviceandtop-qualityproductsforexcellentvalue;similartowhatIexperiencedgrowing upintheUK,”Dr.Bainsexplained.“WeusethelatestequipmentfromtheUK,Germanyand Japan,andstocktheverylatesttrendsinqualitylenstechnologiesandluxury/handmade eyewearfromEurope.”Thisincludeshead-turningeyewearfromBoutiquelabelssuchasAnne etValentin,Theo,Lindberg,Gold&Wood,DitaandVinylize,aswellaseco-friendlyframesusing naturalandrecycledproducts.

Theentireeyecareandeyewearshoppingexperienceisbreathtakinglyunique.Framesare displayedonantiquefurniturecarvedfromcenturyoldBritishreclaimedwood;sleekframe rodsfromGermany;antiquemirrors-alltocreatetheRoyalLondonexperience!Herdesign inspiration?HerMum’sgold-platedhandmadeeyeglassesfromthe1960’s;aswellasher heritageVictorianhomethatwastheWomen’sATSHeadquartersintheUKinWorldWarII, wherePrincessElizabethtrainedtomaintainvehicles.

“Themostrewardingpartofmyjob,isseeingthefamiliarfacescomeintotheexamroomeach year,andhelpingmaintaingreateyehealthandvision,”saysDr.Bains.DropintoseeDr.Bains fortheRoyalLondonexperience!!

REALTOR

SusanVollmer

WhyExperienceMattersWhen BuyingorSellingaHome

Whenitcomestobuyingorsellingahome,experience isn’tjustvaluable—it’sessential.With38yearsin therealestatebusiness,I’venavigatedeverytypeof market,solvedcountlesschallenges,andsuccessfully guidedclientsthroughoneofthemostimportantfinancialdecisionsoftheirlives.

WhyWorkWithMe?

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr.PriscillaNarotam

ExperienceComprehensiveandHolisticCareat WindsorSquareChiropractic.

• ProvenExpertise: Withnearlyfourdecadesintheindustry,Iknowhowto anticipateissuesbeforetheyarise,ensuringasmoothtransaction.

• StrongNegotiationSkills: Whetheryou’rebuyingorselling,myabilityto negotiateeffectivelycansaveyoutime,stress,andmoney.

• MarketKnowledge: Iunderstandlocaltrends,pricingstrategies,andwhat ittakestogetthebestdeal.

• Full-ServiceSupport: Fromlistingtoclosing,Iprovidehands-onguidance, clearcommunication,anddedicatedadvocacyforyourbestinterests. AsaRE/MAXrealtor,Ialsobringthestrengthofaglobalnetwork,givingyou accesstotop-tierresourcesandmarketingstrategies.Ifyou’relookingforareal estateprofessionalwithahistoryofsuccess,let’sconnectandmakeyourreal estategoalsareality!

InteriorDesigner

CaraLawson

ConvenientlylocatedinSouthSurrey,WindsorSquare Chiropracticisyourtrusteddestinationforholisticcare andlongtermpainrelief.Ownerandpractitioner Dr.PriscillaNarotam,bothaskilledandcompassionate physician,isheretohelpyouachieveoptimalhealthand wellnessthroughpersonalizedtreatmentsthatfityourbody’suniqueneeds. “Itakemytimewitheachpatientandmakeaspecifictreatmentplan.Iamvery investedinallmypatientsandtheiroverallhealthcare,”saysNarotam. AtWindsorSquareChiropractic,Dr.Narotamtreatsawiderangeofinjuriesand conditionsincludingrelievingarthritissymptoms,chronicmigraines,Thoracic& Lumbardysfunction,andsports-relatedinjuries.Offeringavarietyofskilledtechniques beyondChiropracticadjustmentslikeMyofascialRelease,TriggerPointTherapy,and DeepTissueMassage—patientsreceiveaspectrumofsupportivetherapies Whetheryou’rerecoveringfromaninjuryormanagingchronicpain,Narotamhelps restorefunctionandpromotelong-termhealing.Servicesincludeposturecorrection andcustomorthoticstohelpprovidecomprehensivecare.HaveanICBCorWCB claim?Windsorhasgotyoucovered!Contacttheofficeformoreinformation. Byusingevidence-basedtreatmentsandfocusingontherootcauseofdiscomfort, Dr.Narotamensuresthateachpatientreceivesthecaretheyneedtoliveahealthylife, sotheycan“gettheirconfidenceback!”

Bookanappointmenttodayatwww.wschiro.caorcall604-535-1242. Comeexperienceahealthier,pain-freelifeunderNarotam’sdiligentcare!

Youwouldexpectaninteriordesignertosee you.AtCaraInteriors,wehearyou.Our distinctiveapproachtoyourdesignneeds--” ListenFirst,DesignSecond”--willproducea spaceyouwillbeproudtoembraceasyourvery own.

Youwouldexpectaninteriordesignertosee you.AtCaraInteriors,wehearyou.Our distinctiveapproachtoyourdesignneeds--” ListenFirst,DesignSecond”--willproducea spaceyouwillbeproudtoembraceasyour veryown.

Ourgoalistoensureyourhomeorofficeinstills astunning,vibrantfirstimpressionwhenguests orclientswalkin.CaraLawson,asprincipal interiordesigner,believesinteriordesignshould supportthefunction,aesthetics,andcultureof thosewhoarelivinginthespace.Itisthecareful balanceofpsychologyandfineartsthatcreates afinishedproductequallyfunctional,charming, anduplifting.

positiveenergyandasenseofwellbeing.

spacesdesignedtopromotepositiveenergy andasenseofwellbeing.Weofferinnovative productoptionswithvariedprices,whichallow clientstoremainwithintheirbudgets.We willhelpyoubuildabeautiful,inspiring,and comfortablehomespecificallydesignedtomatch yourindividualneeds andlifestyle.

Ourdesignersdeliverprojectswithtimeless, elegant,beautiful,anduniquetoyourdistinct styledspaces.Weofferinnovativeproduct optionswithvariedprices,whichallowclients toremainwithintheirbudgets.Wewillhelp youbuildabeautiful,inspiring,andcomfortablehomespecificallydesignedtomatchyour individualneedsandlifestyle.

Weprideourselvesondesigningspacesthat aretimeless,sophisticated,glamorous,and responsivetoyourparticularstyle.Wealso offerourowncustomcabinetrylineaswellas customfurnitureandwindowcoverings.

theCanadianDecoratorsAssociation. SheisalsoaCertifiedImage,Interior&Industry DesignStyleStrategist,accreditedmemberofthe NationalKitchen&BathAssociationand principalownerandstylistofCaraInteriors.Cara hasbeenfeaturedinthePNEPrizeShowandby avarietyofmedia,includingPeaceArchNews, BCHomeMagazine,LoveMagazine,and IndulgeMagazine.

Thisbalanceisclearlydisplayedinourprojects. Weareanaward-winningboutiquefirmthat combineselegance,creativity,style,and warmth.Weareknownforcreatingclient focusedlivingspacesdesignedtopromote

Thisbalanceisclearlydisplayedinourprojects. Weareanaward-winningboutiquefirmthat combineselegance,creativity,style,andwarmth. Weareknownforcreatingclientfocusedliving

Weprideourselvesondesigningspacesthat aretimeless,sophisticated,glamorous,and responsivetoyourparticularstyle.Wealsooffer ourowncustomcabinetrylineaswellascustom furnitureandwindowcoverings.CaraLawsonis anExperiencedInteriorDesigner,skilledinnew builds,renovations,furnishings,customerservice, windowcoverings,andkitchen&bathdesign. AgraduateofKwantlenUniversityCollege,she isapastdirectorandaccreditedmemberofthe CanadianDecoratorsAssociation.

CaraLawsonisanExperiencedInterior Designer,skilledinnewbuilds,renovations, furnishings,customerservice,window coverings,andkitchen&bathdesign.A graduateofKwantlenUniversityCollege,she isapastdirectorandaccreditedmemberof

Yourhomeisanextensionofyouridentity,sowe promisetodoitright.Listeningintentlytoyour needs,wewillworkcloselywithyouandour contractorsthrougheverystepoftheprocessto ensureyourhomeisexactlythewayyouwantit. Wedon’ttakeresponsibilitylightly.Weearn yourtrustbecausewearededicatedtomanaging yourhomewithutmostrespect,professionalism, andmostimportantly,integrity.Callustodayto scheduleaconsultation.

SheisalsoaCertifiedImage,Interior&Industry DesignStyleStrategist,accreditedmemberof theNationalKitchen&BathAssociationand principalownerandstylistofCaraInteriors. CarahasbeenfeaturedinInspiredWestCoast Homes,PeaceArchNews,BCHomeMagazine, LoveMagazine,andIndulgeMagazine.Sheis alsoaco-authorofPursuit365BusinessEdition. Yourhomeisanextensionofyouridentity, sowepromisetodoitright.Listeningintently toyourneeds,wewillworkcloselywithyou andourcontractorsthrougheverystepofthe processtoensureyourhomeisexactlytheway youwantit.Wedon’ttakeresponsibilitylightly. Weearn yourtrustbecausewearededicated tomanagingyourhomewithutmostrespect, professionalism,andmostimportantly,integrity. Callustodaytoscheduleaconsultation.

CARAINTERIORS

ChildCare&Education

SandraChristian,Founder/President

ABOUTMYBUSINESS:

QualitychildcareforchildrenNewbornto10yrs.

■ InfantToddlerCare

■ 3-5yrChildCare

■ PreKandExtendedPreK

■ SchoolAgeCare.IncludingPro-DDayandSchoolHolidaycare

InJuly1996,Ms.SandraChristianhadthevisionto integratethepreschoolprogramshehadwrittenandthe logoshehaddrawnwhilecompletingherEarlyChildhood Educationprogramintoherownpreschoolcenter.Shealreadyhadanamechosen andproceededtobuyadouble-wide,oldrundownportableatthebackof ColebrookUnitedChurchonPanoramaRidge,Surrey.

29yearslater,CreativeKidshasgrownto8locationsacrossSurrey,Langleyand Chilliwackwithover200qualityeducatorsandcloseto1000families.Facilitiesrange insizefrom4,000to11,000squarefeet.Sandraisproudofthehappy,nurturingand creativeenvironmentthathasbeencreatedforall childrenandfamiliesovertheyears.

CreativeKidspridesitselfonbeinganorganizationwithapersonalconnectiontoour children,teachers,families,andcommunity.Workingcloselywithparentsthrough apositiveandunhurriedatmosphere,westrivetodevelopthechild’sinterestin learning.Ourhighly teachersstrivetoofferafun,social,andstimulating academicprogram.Weaimtoprovideearlylearningskills,appropriatesocialskills andleteachchildexplore,playandbeascreativeastheywanttobeinasafe,loving environment.

FromaseedplantedinSandra’sheart,manythousandsofchildrenhave fromCreativeKidsvisionof“PlantingtheSeedforFurtherEducation’TM hasbeen embracedbytheentireCreativeKidsFamily.

http://www.creativekidslearningcentres.ca/

Visit www.creativekidslearningcentres.ca toview thewiderangeofprogramsfromqualityinfant carerightthroughtoqualityschoolagecare.

RealEstateProfessional

AmandaMilford– YourTrustedRealtorinWhiteRock&Surrey

AmandaMilfordofTheAgency-WhiteRockisatop-rated realtorknownforhermarketexpertise,efficiency,and compassionateservice—especiallyduringlifetransitions. Recognizedasoneofthetop1.2%ofrealtorsinthe FraserValleywitha4.9-starratingonGoogle,clientstrust herforaseamlessbuyingandsellingexperience.

Amanda’smovetoTheAgencyinJuly2024haselevated herservicethroughaglobalnetwork,creativemarketingstrategies,andahighly collaborativeenvironment.“WediscusslistingsinourTuesdaysalesmeetings,andI nowofferprofessionalvideosforeveryproperty—helpingclientsgetfasterresults.”

Withadecadeofexperience,Amandaoffersafull-serviceapproach,including buying,selling,staging,andtop-tierpropertymarketing.Shetailorssolutionsfor bothresidentialanddevelopmentpropertieswhileguidingclientsthroughshifting marketconditionswithconfidenceandease.

Socialmediaisanimportantwaytoreachoutandconnectwithclientsandthe public.AmandahasanactiveInstagrampagewhereyoucanfeelfreetoask questionsandengage.“LivinginWhiteRock,Ican’thelpbutfeelincrediblygrateful. I’mgratefultoliveinsuchabeautifulplace,gratefultobeCanadian,andgratefulto haveraisedmykidshere.Thiscommunityisn’tjustwhereIwork—it’swhereI’vebuilt alife,metincrediblepeople,andsharedintheirjourneysoffindinghome.”

Beyondrealestate,Amandaiscommittedtogivingback,activelyfundraisingfor WomenofOptionsandtheBCFoodDrivewhilehostingfamily-friendlyeventslike herannualFoodTruckinthePark.Shealsosharesmarketinsightsonsocialmediato keepclientsinformed.

Let’sMakeYourNextMoveYourBestMove! www.white-rockproperty.com @amandamilfordrealtor

FamilyLawyer&Mediator

KendellePollittLLB,Q.Med.

KendellePollittisahighlyexperiencedfamilylawyerand mediatordedicatedtohelpingclientsnavigatecomplexfamily lawmatterswithcompassionandprofessionalism.Asthefounder ofPierLaw&Mediation,awell-respectedfamilylawfirminWhite Rock,BritishColumbia,Kendelleprovidescomprehensivelegal supportinareassuchasseparationanddivorce,childcustody, propertydivision,common-lawseparations,andadoption. Shealso specializesindraftingpersonalizedpre-nuptialandcohabitationagreements, ensuringherclients’long-termsecurityandpeaceofmind.

amanda.milford@theagencyre.com 6043302975

Withastrongfocusoncollaborationandconflictresolution,Kendelleworkscloselywithfamiliesto findamicablesolutionsthatminimizestressandlegalbattles.Asacompassionateandexperienced mediator,shehelpsclientsresolvedisputesoutsideofcourt,fosteringconstructivedialogueand mutuallybeneficialagreements.Herempatheticapproachanddedicationtoalternativedispute resolutionsetherapartasatrustedadvocateforfamiliesundergoingdifficulttransitions.

UnderKendelle’sleadership,PierLaw&MediationhasbecomeacornerstoneoftheWhiteRock legalcommunity,offeringprofessionalandcompassionateguidancetoclientsfacingfamilylaw challenges.Hercommitmenttoexcellencehasearnedthefirmnationalrecognition,including beingnamedoneofCanada’sTopGrowingCompaniesin2024byTheGlobeandMail.

Beyondherlegalpractice,Kendelleispassionateabouteducatingandempoweringclients, providingclear,practicaladvicetohelpthemmakeinformeddecisions.Herabilitytobalance legalexpertisewithadeepunderstandingoffamilydynamicsensuresthateachclientreceives personalizedandstrategicsupporttailoredtotheiruniquesituation.Kendelleisalsodeeply committedtosupportinghercommunity.AstheTitleSponsorforthisyear’sFarmersMarket,a PlatinumSponsorforBrightWalkfortwoconsecutiveyears,andaproudsponsorofWhiteRock PrideWeekandtheSemiahmooRavens,shedemonstratesherdedicationtomakingapositive impact.Additionally,KendelleandherteamhelpedraisemoneyforColdestNightoftheYear, furtherunderscoringhercommitmenttolocalcausesandcommunitywell-being. Withareputationforintegrity,professionalism,andaclient-firstapproach,KendellePollitt continuestobealeadingforceinfamilylawandmediation,guidingfamiliesthroughlife’smost challengingtransitionswithcareandexpertise.

#205-1522FinlayStreet.WhiteRock•(604)560-8285 Info@pierfamilylawyers.com•www.pierfamilylawyers.com

medicalaesthetician

LeahCorrin

CEO+FounderofEssenceofLMediSpa+EOLSkincare

“Buildingabusinessasawomanintoday’sworld comeswithitschallenges,butitisalsoatestament toourabilitytoleadwithcompassion,innovation, andstrength.IfoundedEssenceofL20yearsago, asasanctuaryofbeautyandwellness,tohelpothers regaintheirconfidencethroughtransformativeskincaresolutions.Inspiredbymy ownjourneybattlingcysticacne,Icommittedtoprovidingholistichealingand personalizedcare.ThroughcuratedtreatmentsandtheEOLMedicalSkincare™️ productline,EssenceofLaddressesavarietyofskinconcerns,delivering exceptionalresults.

Throughoutmycareer,Ihavelearnedthatsuccessisnotjustaboutachievinggoals; itisaboutempoweringotherstofeelconfidentintheirownskinandinspiring themtopursuetheirdreamsfearlessly.Ihavealwaysbelievedthateducationand personalizedcarearethefoundationoftruesuccessintheskincareindustryandin life.AtEssenceofL,Istrivetomakeeveryclientfeelseen,heard,andsupported ontheirjourneytohealthier,moreradiantskin.Itailoreverytreatmenttoaclient’s uniqueneedsbecausetruebeautybeginswithin.

ThisInternationalWomen’sDay,Iamproudtocelebratenotjustmyown achievements,butthecountlesswomenwhoinspiremeeverydayfromclients, andcolleagues,toentrepreneursalike.Letuscontinuetolifteachotherup,break barriers,andredefinewhatitmeanstobestrong,ambitious,andcourageous. Together,wecancreateaworldwhereeverywomanfeelsempoweredtoshine.” www.essenceofl.com604.531.0575

SANDRACHRISTIAN

RealEstateSpecialist

CrystalWilliams

AsecondgenerationRealtorwith17years ofexperience,Crystalhasbuiltastrong reputationintheindustry.Growingupin SouthSurrey,shebeganhercareerin2008 andquicklymadeanimpact,achievingtop 1%salesvolumewithintheGreaterVancouver RealEstateBoard.

Diversifyingherrealestatecareer,Crystalworkedasasales representativeforseveraltopLowerMainlanddevelopers.Herin-depth marketknowledgecombinedwithacollaborativeapproachhelpsher clientsnavigatetheever-changingrealestatelandscape.

NowasteamleaderattheWilliamsRealEstateTeam,Crystalis committedtobuildingtrustandmaintainingclientrelationships.She offersamultitudeofservices,includingbuying,selling,marketing, homestaging,andexpertnegotiation.Whetheryou’repurchasingyour firsthome,downsizing,orinvesting,shebringsastrategicmindsetand personalizedservicetoeverytransaction.

LawProfessionals

KimKarrasandBrookeFernandes InternationalWomen’sDayisadaytoshowoursupport andsolidarityforwomeninordertohelpdrivepositive changeforwomenworldwide.

KimKarras,principalofBKSLaw,haspracticedlaw for38years(thelast26intheSouthSurrey/White Rockcommunity)andhasseenalotofchangeinthe opportunitiesforwomenandtheirrolesinbusinessandthe legalprofession.

Thethemeofthisyear’sInternationalWomen’sDayis “WomenofInfluence”.Thereisupwardmomentuminthe legalindustryandwomennowmakeupover40percentof practicinglawyersinCanadaandhavemadelargestrides movingintopartnershipandseniormanagementroles.

Thelawyersandstaff(whichincludes13women)atBKSwanttocongratulate andsupportalllocalbusinessownersandindividualsinourcommunitywho embraceequityeverydayandarecommittedtocreatingenvironmentswhere allwomencanthrivetotheirgreatestpotential.

https://www.williamsrealtors.ca

Astrongfamilyethosandclient-firstapproachensuresyouarefully supportedwhenworkingwithCrystalandtheWilliamsRealEstateTeam. 100-2429152Street Surrey,BCV4P1N4 604-542-2444 realtorcrystalwilliams@gmail.com 604-365-1131

HelenPetre

PUBLICACCOUNTANT

“Accountingisforanytypeofbusiness.Idon’thavea nicheofclients.Anybodyneedsmyhelp—I’mthere.” HelenPetreissteadfastandfocusedonclientcareand clarity.Sheemphasizeshowitdoesnotmatterhowa businessissetup,theirsize,orcurrentstate,sheisthereto offeraccountingadvice&support.

Shealsodoesitfromaplaceofintrinsicloveforthework.“IlovewhatIdo.Ithinkit’s insultingtocallitajob.Newclients,newmessynumbers—Icallitfoodforthebrain.” Workingwithclientsindozensofsectorsincludingconstruction,manufacturing, non-profit,unions,andwithover20yearsofexperience,sheseesallperspectives ofassistingwithbookkeeping.“It’sgoingbeyondthebusinessside.Makinga connectionwithaclient.Buildingthatconnection.”Surpassingtheservicesof financialstatements,taxes,andsoftwareselection,sheisalsopassionateabout educatingandmakingclientsfeelempowered.“Ifaclientiseagertolearnand beinvolved,Iamsohappy.”Helenalsounderstandshowtomeetclientsatwhere theyareandprovideoptions.Consultationsareaboutassessing,investigating,and quantifyinghowhands-onaclientwantstobeinthecontinualaccountingprocess. “I’mguidingclients.I’mbehindthem.It’sultimatelythebusinessowner’sdecision.It’s theirbusinessandtheirvision.Ijustwanttoguidethemtotheirvision.”

http://www.helenpetre.com/

KimKarrasandassociatelawyer,BrookeFernandes,focusonestateplanning, estateadministration,corporateandbusinesslaw.Thesecommittedwomen areapproachable,empatheticandsensitivetoclients’needsandcircumstances. OnInternationalWomen’sDay,theywishtocongratulateandapplaudall womenwhoareworkinghardeverydaytohelpdrivesuccessforall.

https://bkslaw.com/ 1688152StSuite309,Surrey (604)542-5344 bkslaw.com

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Personalized Tutoring

JessicaLin,K-12WritingTutor

TheSouthSurreyTutor TailoredLearningforEveryStudent MeetJessicaLin,thefounderofSouthSurreyTutor.With auniquecombinationofexperienceinEarlyChildhood Education(ECE),journalism,andcreativewriting,Jessica helpsstudentsfromKindergartenthroughGrade12,aswellasadults,achievetheir educationalgoalsthroughpersonalizedlessonplans.

DrawingfromherbackgroundinECE,Jessicaknowshowtoengagestudentsand meettheirindividuallearningneeds.Shelovestailoringlessonsforeachstudent, somethingshecouldn’tdowhenteachinglargergroups.“Ilovegettingtoknowmy studentsovertimeandadjustingmyteachingapproachtokeepthemengaged,” saysJessica.

SpecializinginK-12LanguageArts(reading,writing,speaking,spelling),Jessica offersone-on-onetutoringforstudentsinSouthSurreyandWhiteRock.Sheprovides flexiblelearningoptions,includingbothonlineandin-personsessions.HerAdultESL classesfocusonimprovingcomprehension,pronunciation,andlisteningskills,with Mandarintranslationavailablewhenneeded.

“Iloveprovidingtheindividualattentionthatstudentswouldn’ttypicallygetinabusy classroom,”saysJessica.Whetherit’senhancingdescriptivewritingskillsorcrafting moreconciseessays,Jessica’sapproachfocusesonfosteringapositive,engaging learningexperience.

Readytostartyourlearningjourney?Bookafreeconsultationatsouthsurreytutor.com oremailthesouthsurreytutor@gmail.comtogetstarted.

thesouthsurreytutor@gmail.com SemiahmooLibrary 1815152StUnit100,Surrey,BCV4A9Y9

HELENPETRE PUBLICACCOUNTANT

BrookeFernandes Associate

KimKarras Principal