Women of the Thompson Valley 18/19

Women

of the Thompson Valley 2018 / 19

Women

of Kamloops This Week

“Some leaders are born women.”

– Geraldine Ferraro, first female Vice Presidential candidate Welcome to Kamloops This Week’s annual Women of the Thompson Valley publication. There are so many talented, bright women in our area that make vital differences in all facets of life – not only women in business, but also those who are moms, those who volunteer, and those who quietly make a difference in their own families.

We are excited to showcase many women in this edition and this first group of women, I am happy to say, are the women of Kamloops This Week. This team of talented, dedicated women work in all aspects of our business, from management and administration to sales, advertising design, editorial, and circulation.

To All the Women of the Thompson Valley, thanks for the difference you make. We are pleased and proud to celebrate your success in these pages.

TARA HOLMES

Promotions Co-ordinator, Kamloops This Week

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Ashley Eaton

Thank you so much to everyone who helped me to win Restoration Project of the Year and Personal best. Working in Kamloops is incredible, I love the people, the community and growth we are seeing. Please contact me if you would like to know more about Kamloops Woman in Business (KWIB), The Chamber, Rotary or Restoration!

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

Joanne Richards

I have lived in Kamloops since 1985 when my husband was transferred with work. We raised our children in Westsyde and were very busy with all of their activities.

I have always worked in the financial industry but it wasn’t until I got into real estate that I felt that I was where I belonged.

I get to meet so many people and help them with the biggest purchase of their life. I love it!

I am an energetic, hardworking, friendly and passionate Realtor who makes finding your new home my top priority. I take pride in getting to know you, and listen to your needs and desires for a new home.

I look forward to meeting you in the near future.

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Starr Webb

As a mortgage broker, Starr Webb has been building connections with her clients that go far beyond their mortgage loans. Starr started in the finance world working for two of the big banks and then as a broker for over 15 years. She knows the difference of having someone work for you instead of the banks when it comes to finding the best mortgage for you. She can take the time to get to know her clients, their needs and wants which is so important not only for those re-mortgaging but also for the first-time buyer who may need that little extra attention. The personal service that Starr offers has resulted in a deep level of trust, friendship and mutual success.

Starr believes in being an active member of her community by volunteering for two groups that help make a difference to the lives of others.

She has served on the organizing committee of the CIBC Run for the Cure for over a decade most recently as the Run Director. Starr also sits on the Board of Directors at Habitat for Humanity helping build affordable housing and promoting home ownership to help break the cycle of poverty.

Call Starr and let her experience work for you.

Starr Webb Mortgage Expert swebb@dominionlending.ca

250-574-0115 • starrwebb.ca 206 - 444 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2A4 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. Dominion Lending Centres BlueTree Mortgages WEST.

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Karen Moilliet

Raising and home-educating her seven children, whom have had learning differences, has given Karen life-experiences that have motivated her to research for better ways to teach and coach. Her adult children now hold University degrees, businesses, work skills, and strong leadership roles in their communities.

Karen has been a Certified Coach since 2007 and accredited with International Coach Federation since 2015. She works with individuals and groups to help them strategize for success. She loves one-on-one or teamwork. Working with teams to renovate buildings, or coaching a teen to investigate their giftings for career choice are some of her joys.

Karen, and her husband Ian, have attended and facilitated marriage courses together because they themselves wanted to be the best they could be for each other. Karen also has founded, Silk on Fire a seminar event that helps female spouses and authored the book, Silk On Fire.

Karen believes in DYNAMIC relationships that produce EFFECTIVE TEAMS, RESULTING in STRONG healthy FAMILIES, communities and PROFITABLE companies.

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Women

of the Thompson Valley

BY BUSINESS

4 Seasons Landscaping . . . . . . . 6 Alternatives Funeral & Cremation . . . 9 Appliance Gallery . . . . . . . . . 15 Berwick on the Park . . . . . . . 23 Blue Tree Mortgages . . . . . . . . 4 Cains Independent . . . . . . . . 15 Cates Ford Epp . . . . . . . . . 11 Coldwell Banker Kamloops Reality . . . 6 Colliers International . . . . . . . 11 Drake Cremation & Funeral Services . . 17 Fulton & Company LLP . . . . . . . 13 Gary’s European Sausage & Deli inc. . . 21 Glover’s Medicine Centre Pharmacy . . 17 Horizon Dental . . . . . . . . . 17 IG Wealth Management . . . . . . . 3 Kamloops This Week . . . . . . . . 2 McElhanney . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Memory Quilts by Marnie . . . . . . 21 Rainbow Restoration . . . . . . . . 4 Remax Real Estate (Kamloops) . . . . 19 Spice - A taste of Indian Cuisine . . . . 9 The Relationship Coach . . . . . . . 4 The Ruby Room . . . . . . . . . 15 Thompson Rivers University . . . . . 9 Twin Rivers Counseling . . . . . . . 11 United Floors . . . . . . . . . . 21 Women’s Enterprise Centre . . . . . 19

Cover Photo: Laura Doan Above Photo: Lise Cote

BY NAME

Angela Gross . . . . . . . . . . 23 Ashley Eaton . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ayla Salyn . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bev Graham . . . . . . . . . . 23 Billie Jo Askeland . . . . . . . . . 23 Candace Cates . . . . . . . . . 11 Chelsey Tennant . . . . . . . . . 13 Doreen Monson . . . . . . . . . 19 Dr Cindy Nagel . . . . . . . . . 17 Durvene Gal . . . . . . . . . . 15 Elisa Becker . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Erin Currie . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Erin Saunders . . . . . . . . . . 17 Helga Gemsa . . . . . . . . . . 21 Isobel Irvine . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Jacqueline Siemen . . . . . . . . 23 Jana Workman. . . . . . . . . . 23 Jasmine Russett . . . . . . . . . 13 Jessica Vliegenthart . . . . . . . . 12 Joanne Richards . . . . . . . . . 4 Julie Schooling . . . . . . . . . . 6

Kaitlyn Cumming . . . . . . . . . 13 Karen Moilliet . . . . . . . . . . 4 Karin Sykes . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Kelsey Boudreau . . . . . . . . . 3 Kim Nobert . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Leah Briault . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Leah Card . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Liana Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Lisa Russell . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Marilyn Giesbrecht . . . . . . . . 3 Marnie Freeman . . . . . . . . . 21 MaryAnn Shewchuk . . . . . . . . 17 Mona Murray . . . . . . . . . . 11 Shannon Ramunno . . . . . . . . 15 Shawn Michaud . . . . . . . . . 11 Stacy Gagnon . . . . . . . . . . 6 Starr Webb . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sukwinder Sawa . . . . . . . . . 9 Tanya Cokran . . . . . . . . . . 11 Teri Young . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wendy Lindsay . . . . . . . . . 21

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Lisa Russell

Kamloops is HOME. Whether you’ve grown up in our city your whole life as I have, or have just recently moved your family here, we all feel a sense of pride in our beautiful community.

The things we appreciate most are our friendly people, great weather, fabulous sports, recreation, education, arts, culture, and our beautiful river and lakes!

Whatever your reason for living here, I would love to be your family’s REALTOR®. I will guide you through your real estate decisions - whether it is buying your first home, selling, right-sizing, or investing for the future.

With over 30 years experience, my approach is relaxed; offering personalized professional and sincere service, helping you achieve your goals for your family, always with YOUR best interests at heart. ♥

Stacey Gagnon was born and raised in Kamloops and loves helping people bring to life their visions for their outdoor space. That’s what originally drew her to landscaping work.

But after five years working for someone else, she felt an entrepreneurial spark and decided to start her own business – 4 Seasons Landscaping.

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What career is the perfect blend of science, design, and serving communities? Julie Schooling, Landscape Architect with McElhanney, believes she’s found it. Locally, she is working with the City of Kamloops on an urban streetscape project, collaborating with her engineering colleagues on the U-Haul and Cummins Western Canada developments, and has recently done a final inspection for the landscaping of a net-zero JULIE SCHOOLING four-plex on Schubert Drive. In the Okanagan, Julie has helped facilitate a series of workshops focused on managing different motorized and non-motorized uses on a section of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, and with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, she is designing more than 8 parks, boat launches, day use areas, and trailheads. Highlights of her projects in the lower mainland include streetscape projects in White Rock and Horseshoe Bay as well as on-site and off-site landscape designs for multiple subdivisions. Julie enjoys chances to apply her MSc in Environmental Science, earned at TRU after many months of studying rainwater and trees at McArthur Island Park! Leisure time sees Julie kayaking, cross-country skiing, or volunteering with the Kamloops Naturalist Club.

She brings her passion for the work as well as her experience as a certified irrigation technician to her business and with her determination, she is sure to be a success.

With one year behind her and staff that can vary from 15 to 40 depending on the season, 4 Seasons Landscaping is definitely taking off.

Maybe that’s because Stacey is totally hands-on with her business, working alongside her crew at all hours. She and her professional team bring innovative ideas and excellent customer service to every project, big or small.

Elisa Becker, a Professional Engineer, and Isobel Irvine, an Engineer-in-Training, are delighted to be working in Kamloops, in the Thompson Valley. Civil engineering is a diverse field allowing a typical schedule to vary from day-to day. It is a rewarding career that provides a constant learning environment, allowing ongoing development of both professional and personal skills.

Together, Elisa and Isobel work with both First Nations communities and municipalities throughout British Columbia.

They assist communities in the design ELISA BECKER ISOBEL IRVINE and construction of infrastructure ranging from housing subdivisions, to roundabouts, to underground utility systems. More recently, they have been working together to write grant funding applications on behalf of communities, so that they may pursue opportunities that they wouldn’t necessarily have the funds for otherwise. Locally, Elisa is the civil engineer for the new U-Haul development near Westsyde, involved in the construction of underground services. In the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Elisa was the civil engineer of a roundabout intersection design in Revelstoke BC, involved in the design and construction of the project. Through a joint effort, Elisa and Isobel helped in securing funding through a grant application for Revelstoke to design and construct a second roundabout, including underground piping network upgrades. Outside of work, Elisa enjoys shopping, snowshoeing, and hiking with her husband and their golden retriever.

Isobel Irvine was born and raised in Kamloops and has recently graduated from UBC-Okanagan in Kelowna. In Isobel’s spare time, she enjoys downhill skiing and has recently taken up mountain biking.

Engineering | Surveying | Landscape Architecture www.mcelhanney.com

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Women

of the Thompson Valley 2018 / 19

W

elcome to Women of the Thompson Valley, a tribute to women leaders published annually by Kamloops This Week.

In these pages are profiles of women whose daily activities help propel Kamloops and the Thompson Valley forward. The women featured in this publication epitomize the drive and focus needed to be constantly improving.

In September, Forbes sat down with a number of female business leaders and asked for insight into how women can transform leadership.

A response from Mani Dasgupta, chief marketing officer of IBM Global Business

Photo: Susan Cullum

Services, stood out: “As a leader, two things have stuck with me throughout my career: passion and risk. First, have true passion when you are a leader. It’s extremely important because people look up to you. It’s about essence, not ego. Leave your ego behind and build a team that’s passionate for success.

“Second, don’t be comfortable. Take some risks. Your ability and potential to take risks allows you to get out of your shell, be comfortable in the uncomfortable. As our CEO says, growth and comfort don’t co-exist.”

By showcasing and celebrating the

inspirational women in the Thompson Valley, we hope to convince others to avoid placing limits on their potential, the scope of their career and the opportunities their intelligence and skills would otherwise allow them to reach.

Please take some time to read through the profiles of the women within these pages.

You may be a peer or you may be someone aspiring to reach such heights by setting aside comfort in the pursuit of growth. In the end, you will learn about your neighbours — and you may even come away with the inspiration needed to achieve more success.

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BY THE NUMBERS According to Canadian Trade Commissioner Service statistics (2013): • There were 950,000 self-employed women in Canada in 2012, accounting for 35.6 per cent of all self-employed people; • In 2010, Quebec had the highest proportion of majority-owned female SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprise) at 19 per cent, followed by Atlantic Canada, Ontario, the Prairies and British Columbia; • The proportion of women-owned businesses that plan to expand is generally higher than men; • Approximately 51 per cent of Aboriginalowned SMEs belong partly or wholly to women; • Among established businesses (non-start-ups), the percentage of female entrepreneurs rose from 27 per cent in the early 1990s to 33 per cent in 2012; • The average net profit before tax of femaleowned businesses has increased from 52 per cent of male-owned business profits in 2000 to 89 per cent in 2007; • Majority female-owned firms with growth intentions are significantly more active in hiring new employees than majority male-owned firms; • Majority women-owned SMEs represent more than $117 billion per annum of economic activity in Canada; • The percentage of young women (ages 25 to 34) with a post-secondary degree or diploma has increased from 43 per cent in 1990 to 71 per cent in 2013.

Non Negotiables Before you start a business: What are your non-negotiables?

Exploring and understanding who you are and what you want is the best starting place for setting up a business.

In order for your business to succeed, and for you to stay on top of its demands, you need to be very clear on your priorities, on what you will give to your business and on what you expect to get out of it.

It is tempting to look at the year’s top trends in start-ups and decide you’ll pursue what looks most promising — but would that be the right business for you?

Take time to explore the business you’ve envisioned. If you can describe the business you want, you will give yourself the opportunity to take stock of what you have.

Let’s start with your non-negotiables.

We all have areas in our lives where we will not compromise and areas where we can be a little more flexible. Things we passionately require are our non-negotiables — we must have them or somewhere along the line we will run out of steam or even crash. Without them, we will be troubled by what is missing from our lives.

Non-negotiables can be vastly different for each of us: • Jen wants to be known as a mover-andshaker within her business community.

• Brittney wants to be able to set her own hours.

• Teresa wants to earn a six-figure income.

• Kris wants Fridays off to volunteer in her child’s classroom.

• Kim wants to work with businesses that are environmentally conscious.

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What are your non-negotiables? Taking these into account in the business you are creating will make that company more workable for you.

Consider who you will hire or partner with if you need and love to be creative, but don’t like bookkeeping, administration or sales. If you have to be home on weekends, can you plan your business to accommodate this? Knowing who you are allows you to look clearly at your business: Does it fit? Can you adjust it? Are you on exactly the right course?

There’s a good chance that not everything you wrote about is essential. But it’s important to start big and work back.

What are the non-negotiables you’ve included or implied in your business vision?

This is an excerpt from the Creating Your Business Plan Workbook: A Stepby-Step Guide to Your Business Success, published by Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC) and available for download at wec. ca/CYB. WEC is a non-profit organization devoted to helping B.C. women launch, lead and scale their own businesses. Its full range of services include business loans up to $150,000, personalized business advice, skills training, mentoring, resources and a supportive community to help women entrepreneurs realize their business potential. The Women’s Enterprise Centre can be found online at womensenterprise.ca.

Kim Nobert Sukwinder Sawa

Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services began in Western Canada in 1992 as Personal Alternative Funeral Services, with the goal of providing consumers with a comfortable, affordable and common-sense alternative to the escalating costs found in many funeral homes. Our mission is to deliver superior value, both financially and emotionally.

Sukwinder has lived in Kamloops more than 30 years and can't imagine living anywhere else.

Spice Of India Cuisine has been satisfying appetites since 2009, offering a diverse selection of Indian cuisine for all tastes and solidifying the Northills Shopping Centre eatery as the premium Indian restaurant in Kamloops.

In addition to serving fantastic food, Spice is passionate about giving back to the community.

This year, Spice was involved with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and will again be a proud contributor to the Kamloops This Week Christmas Cheer Fund. Spice is also honoured to have been voted No. 1 in both the Kamloops Daily News and KTW Readers’ Choice Awards for seven years.

Please join us for our amazing all you can eat lunch buffet. Make sure you come hungry because we know you will leave Spice full.

Kim was born and raised in Kamloops and after 39 years found her calling as a licensed funeral director. She has attributed her “life’s lessons” to reach both her personal and professional goals. After starting her funeral director’s apprenticeship in 2011, Kim graduated Mortuary School in 2013 and was her class valedictorian.

Kim was appointed as a Manager of Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services® new location in Kamloops in August 2014.

Kim married her husband Paul in 2001, and values his support of her career. Together they have three crazy rescue cats, four fantastic nephews; great parents, and many friends that she likes to share her time with when she can.

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Relocating for a new job can be a moving experience

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oving can be a considerable undertaking. While working professionals who are single or married with no children may find it easier to move than those with families, it’s fair to say that anyone who is moving in the near future has some significant work ahead of them.

In its job relocation survey, moving company Allied Van Lines found people move for a variety of reasons. Fifty per cent of the 3,500 respondents indicated they relocated for career advancement or money and many more indicated they relocated because of a job transfer (12 per cent), their companies moved (nine per cent) and to be closer to family/relationships (eight per cent).

Regardless of what’s motivating people to relocate, and whether or not they’re relocating on their own or uprooting their families, various strategies can make a forthcoming move go more smoothly:

Inquire about relocation assistance: The Allied survey found that 63 per recent of companies offered relocation packages. That’s a considerable perk, as moving can be expensive, especially for those moving to different parts of the country.

Asking about relocation expenses before being offered a job can be tricky, but some companies may mention such packages in their job ads or in their initial meetings with out-of-town candidates.

Ask what relocation packages cover: Relocation packages vary from company to company. The Allied survey found 54 per cent of companies that offered such packages covered moving expenses, while 21 per cent gave new hires a lump sum of money to use as they deemed necessary. One in five companies even sponsored trips to search for homes.Those offered relocation packages should get the specifics so they can start creating moving budgets.

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Emphasize organization: Much of the stress associated with relocating can be traced to the logistics of uprooting oneself and one’s family. Men and women who are unaccustomed to making lists may want to start, as doing so can help keep track of all the tasks that need to be completed before hitting the road. Various unique tasks, from canceling utilities to changing insurance policies, must be completed before moving, and it’s easy to lose track of what’s been done and what hasn’t. Maintaining a to-do list and checking off tasks as they’re completed can simplify the relocation process.

Rent your first home: The Allied survey found 31 per cent of respondents indicated the most challenging part of relocating for a job was finding a home, while 29 per cent felt acclimating to their new community was the most challenging aspect of their relocation. Those who rent their first homes upon relocating can remove some of the pressure to find the perfect house, knowing full well their first home in their new community will be temporary.

If possible, rent in a location that makes it easy to immerse yourself in your new community, which should make the adjustment easier.

Shawn Michaud is the owner of Twin Rivers Counselling Services. Shawn was born and raised in Kamloops. Shawn has been working in the social services field since 2000 and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC-Q) and a Registered Social Worker (RSW). She completed a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology to help achieve her childhood dream of becoming a marriage counsellor.

Shawn moved away from Kamloops in 2001 to pursue post-secondary studies and has achieved certificates, diplomas and degrees in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick.

Returning to the Kamloops area in 2015, she feels honoured to serve the community she grew up in that helped her become the person she is today.

Shawn uses a variety of therapeutic approaches Shawn Michaud that are customized for her clients, with the spirit of promoting personal, spiritual and professional MACP, CCC(Q), BSW, RSW growth. Shawn has over 4-years-experience working in career counselling and extensive experience working in the field of Gerontology (the study of the process of aging).

Shawn’s goal is to help you improve your connections and relationships with others.

Shawn’s philosophy follows the belief that you can change what is not working for you, and she focuses on giving you the skills and tools to change it.

Shawn provides counselling for individuals and couples and looks forward to helping you set goals, make the changes you want and improve the quality of your life.

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With 30 years of experience in real estate, Mona has a comprehensive understanding of the commercial real estate market in Kamloops. She has facilitated countless sales and leasing deals in retail, office, and industrial sectors, among others.

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Candace Cates graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) and Bachelor of Law. She worked briefly with a Vancouver law firm and moved back to Kamloops where she joined Jensen Mitchell Carroll and became partner. She continues to provide legal services to her many clients at Cates Ford Epp. With her expertise of Wills & Estates and Corporate Law, Candace provides her clients with a wealth of knowledge, practice and understanding.

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FULTON & COMPANY LL KAMLOOPS

250.372.5542 300 - 350 Lansdowne Street

VANCOUVER

604.900.3104 960 - 1055 W. Georgia Street

Leah Card Partner

Ayla Salyn Associate

Jessica Vliegenthart Associate

Leah’s family of 4 has recently grown by one Labradoodle puppy, “Loki”. They are excited to take him up to their Cabin, and teach him to swim (and fish?). Leah’s motto is: Work hard and be nice to people (Burrill).

Ayla loves to travel and explore, particularily to the North to enhance her ever-growing collection of Yukon art.

Some of her favorite pieces appear on the Yukon Brewing Company bottle labels.

You may know Jessica as a paralympian in the 2012 London Games but did you know she is also a backyard chicken farmer? She has a small flock of laying hens named after prominent legal ladies.

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Kaitlyn Cumming Associate

Chelsey Tennant Associate

Jasmine Russett Associate

Kaitlyn’s spare time is spent on the pitch - she’s played rugby at the club, varsity, regional and provincial level - so she of-

Chelsey enjoys everything outdoors, and especially mountain biking, camping and hiking. If she’s not outside, you might find her at a local B.C. brewery searching for the next best stout or porter.

Jasmine loves to experience new cultures - she has explored 5 of 7 continents and plans to see the last 2 by 2022. She is fluent in Punjabi, enjoys live music and has an impressive collection of concert t-shirts.

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of stitches or bruises after a big game.

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Recycled Sounds will echo in Peru M

ix some high school girls together, encourage their mutual interest, challenge them to create something and the end result might be something like Recycled Sounds.

And that sound will soon be heard in Peru as part of an international competition.

Their product, dubbed Recycled Sounds, flowed from Steminists, a 16-week pilot project in Kamloops between Junior Achievement British Columbia (JABC) and Arrow Transportation to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics — commonly referred to as STEM — to high school girls.

Recycled Sounds is an eco-friendly, hands-free wooden smartphone stand. It uses reclaimed wood and was designed and engineered to capture and amplify sound.

Program co-ordinator Kara Wright said the girls came up with the idea from their “collective desire to watch Netflix in bed on our smartphones hands-free.”

Key to the design was also finding the right angle to watch in comfort.

The Kamloops team has now been selected

by JA Canada to represent the country in JA Americas Company of the Year Competition in Lima, Peru, from Nov. 25 to 28.

During a five-month span, the team selffunded, produced and sold 110 speakers online, through community and retail contracts and in pop up shops.

At the competition in Peru, students from Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean will present the results of their enterprise and learning experience and appear before a panel of independent judges, which will determine company performance based on competition criteria.

Recycled Sounds was chosen to represent Canada by a panel of judges that assessed submissions on several criteria, including innovation and the three P’s — people, planet and profit — said Karen Gallant, vice-president of programs and charter services at JA Canada.

While the not-for-profit association is covering the costs of transportation and accommodation to Peru, the Kamloops team is fundraising for additional expenses, including flights to Vancouver from Kamloops, vaccines and medical insurance.

The wooden smartphone stands are available online at recycledsounds.blog. They sell in a classic stained or unstained version for $20 and can be customized for another $5.

The Steminists program came to Kamloops courtesy of Jackie Charles, who had been volunteering with JABC for some time.

Charles had been presenting JABC’s Economics for Success program to students in the Lower Mainland.

The program is designed for students in grades 8 to 10, showing them why they not only need to stay in school, but how they can

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The Kamloops Steminists consist of four South Kamloops secondary students.

From left: Tasia Linquist (vice president of sales), Alia Sandeman-Allen (president), Rohkeya Diaou – (vice-president of production and finance) and Sarah Baughan (vice-president of marketing).

learn skills that can help them plan for success in the workforce.

With that experience in mind, there was no question Arrow Transportation, where Charles is the chief information officer, would partner with JABC for a pilot project in Kamloops promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics for high school girls.

Steminists started earlier this year. It includes weekly two-hour sessions in which students are taught to brainstorm, design, market and sell a STEM-related product or service.

Caroline Kaiser, marketing and communications specialist at Arrow, said the company “was definitely all over it” when asked, not only because of Charles’ involvement, but because the company wanted to take steps to increase the number of women who find jobs in the transportation industry.

It also uses technology in many ways “so everything just fits,” Kaiser said.

JABC is a member of JA Canada and part of JA Worldwide, the world’s largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business.

Recycled Sounds is an eco-friendly, hands-free wooden smartphone stand, It uses reclaimed wood and was designed and engineered to capture and amplify sound. This is the classic version. There is also a customizable version.

Hi, my name is Shannon Ramunno and I am the owner of the Ruby Room for 7 years. I am a lifelong Kamloops resident, and live in Batchelor Heights with my husband of 20 years, Jason and children Dawson and Kyra. The Ruby Room is a mixture of new and recycled fashion and accessories that keep our customers coming back to discover what is new. I love finding quality and unique items to bring into the store, as well as designer finds that keep you coming Shannon Ramunno back looking for more! We carry popular and trendy brands such as Michael Kors, Coach, Lululemon, Guess, American Eagle, Silver, Matt & Nat and Banana Republic to name a few. Local artisan soaps by Two Sheets Soap Co. and jewellery from Good Works and Caracol offer a few other items to keep your gift giving needs covered. New this year, we have expanded into consignment bridal and grad gowns, and it is booming! We put new gowns out weekly, and buy gowns on consignment at a rate of 50 percent cash. We look forward to seeing you soon at The Ruby Room, “where you don’t need to spend a lot to look like your worth a lot!”

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Durvene Gal

Durvene Gal enjoys offering appliance options that the average consumer might not be aware of, including European name brands and higherend models from companies like Sub Zero and Wolf.

But she also wants you to know that if you’re shopping on a budget, she can certainly find something that’ll be a great fit.

These appliances may come from manufacturers whose names you may not recognize, but they are brands that are both trusted and very popular.

They’re also built to an exacting standard and expected to last many years.

Durvene chose to focus on these kinds of products because they weren’t readily available anywhere in Kamloops, and that has proven to be a great choice. She’s been in business for 20 years, owned her store for nearly 15, and has been located at her current location for almost two years.

While she says that in the past she has worked a lot with people who were building their homes from scratch, she’s found more and more people – especially those in their 30s – have been buying older homes and looking to renovate their kitchens with new appliances and cabinets.

And many of these buyers are turning to these European appliance options to ensure a remodeling that will last.

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Dedicated to serving the local community Five of the eight department managers at Cains Independent Grocer are women. Combined these ladies bring 82 years of experience to the store. Each agrees they love their job, their community and customers.

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Why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crucial to find time for fitness M any adults admit to having little or no time to exercise. The World Health Organization recommends healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week or do at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week, while also performing muscle-strengthening activities involving the major muscle groups at least two days per week.

Commitments to work and family can make it hard to find time to visit the gym or exercise at home.

But the benefits of regular exercise are so substantial that even the busiest adults should make concerted efforts to find time to exercise.

The following are a handful of ways to do just that:

Embrace multitasking: Many professionals are adept at mult-tasking in the office and those same skills can be applied when trying to find time for exercise. Instead of plopping down on the couch to watch television, bring a tablet to the gym or the basement and stream a favourite show while on the treadmill or the elliptical. When running errands around town, ride a bicycle or walk instead of driving.

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Cut down on screen time: A 2017 report from Media Technology Monitor revealed that the average adult in Canada spent more than 24 hours each week consuming media.

That includes time spent using smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other devices. By reducing that screen time by just one hour per day, adults can create enough free time to meet the WHO-recommended exercise requirements.

Make it a group effort: Involving others can make it easier for adults to find time to exercise. Instead of hosting work meetings in a conference room, take the meeting outside, walking around the office complex while discussing projects rather than sitting stationary around a conference table.

At home, take the family along to the gym or go for nightly post-dinner walks around the neighbourhood instead of retiring to the living room to watch television.

Redefine date night: Adults who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find time for exercise during the week can redefine date night with their significant others.

Instead of patronizing a local restaurant on Friday or Saturday night, enrol in a fitness class together. Parents can still hire babysitters to look after their youngsters while they go burn calories instead of packing them on at local eateries.

Finding time to exercise can be difficult for busy adults. But those committed to getting healthier can find ways to do so even when their schedules are booked.

Dr. Cindy Nagel

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was born and raised in Kamloops, BC and proud to have returned home to build her state-of-the-art dental studio in 2015.

She graduated with honours from McGill University in 2012 and trained as a hospital dentist in Calgary before transitioning to private practice in Kamloops in 2013.

Erin is a long time Kamloops local. She spent many of her adult years exploring different places in the world and lived in Australia for 4 years.

Erin was happy to return home to Kamloops in 2009. A career in the funeral profession was her dream and now she is a licenced Funeral Director and Embalming Apprentice set to graduate in 2020. Erin feels her roots are in Kamloops and is honoured to go through this program in her home community. Her partner Ryan is her biggest supporter along with their adorable dog Georgia and bunny Alfie.

In Alberta, she gained valuable experience working with medically complex patients and children, including administering conscious sedation.

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During the Summer of 2015, Dr. Nagel volunteered her days at the nonprofit dental clinic in the New Life Mission in Kamloops, giving back to those most in need in our community.

In 2017, Dr. Nagel joined the Medical Staff at Royal Inland Hospital and is now offering dental treatment under general anesthesia, both in the hospital and Kamloops Surgical Center.

Outside the office, Cindy loves to do yoga, knitting, cooking with realfood, and enjoys a good cup of tea. She is currently learning to play guitar and enjoys her monthly features on “Talk to the Experts” with Paul Graham, live on Radio NL 610AM here in Kamloops.

MaryAnn was born and raised in Uncas, Alberta and moved to Barriere in 1990.

Years later, she decided to apply for an assistant position with Drake Funeral working out of Clearwater. She became an apprentice and graduated as a funeral director and embalmer in 2012, and then became the manager of North Thompson Valley operation. MaryAnn meets with families from Heffley Creek to McBride and all areas in between. MaryAnn has two children and 5 grandchildren and the support of Tim. For MaryAnn its not a job, it’s a way of life.

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Strategies to create a better work-life balance

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arents with responsibilities at work and at home commonly struggle to find balance between these two often conflicting sets of obligations.

Surveys have indicated that working professionals who work less are more likely to be happy with their work-life balance than those who burn the midnight oil at work. But for many adults, working less is not always an option.

A 2012 report from New Zealand’s Ministry of Social Development found that the percentage of working professionals who were very satisfied or satisfied with their worklife balance declined as their hours worked increased.

Canada’s general social survey discovered similar results, noting that, while the majority of working parents were satisfied with their work-life balance, those who were not most frequently cited their dissatisfaction at not having enough time for family life as the main culprit behind their discontent.

Creating a better work-life balance is an ongoing commitment, and even working

parents who employ the following strategies may find they need to periodically tweak their routines so they can fulfill their obligations at home and at the office.

Schedule family time: Since working professionals unhappy with their work-life balance often cite lack of family time as the reason for that dissatisfaction, finding time for family may be the key to changing that outlook. Schedule time for family just as you schedule the rest of your daily commitments.

Listing family dinners or activities in your daily schedule will ensure you don’t mistakenly schedule other activities during family time.

Employ technology where possible: Some working parents may feel as though technology has made it harder than ever to leave work at the office.

But while smartphones, tablets and other devices may mean you’re never too far away from work, technology also can be used to create more time with loved ones. Employ an app such as FaceTime to eat lunch with your

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spouse or chat with your children each day.

Such interactions may not be as enjoyable as face-to-face interactions, but building them into your day can help you stay in touch with family and provide a welcome respite from busy workdays.

Use your vacation days: A recent study from Project: Time Off — a national movement aimed at highlighting the important role that time off from work can play in the lives of professionals — 55 per cent of Americans did not use their full allotment of vacation days in 2015. That translated to 658-million unused vacation days, 222 million of which could not be carried over into 2016.

Professionals who want to create a better work-life balance can examine their vacation day usage and resolve to use them all if they are not already. Parents can use vacation days on national holidays when schools are closed so they can squeeze in family time even when they are not going on trips.

Parents who put their minds to it can create a more fulfilling work-life balance.

Tips for a career change

Women considering a career change may experience mixed emotions.

The excitement elicited by such a decision may be tempered by fear. Such fear is natural when embarking on a new path and leaving behind some security and professional equity, but that fear should not be the deciding factor when women mull whether or not to change careers.

The decision to change careers is something that requires careful thought and ample consideration of a host of factors. Women facing such a decision can consider the following tips to ensure they make the best choice for themselves.

Consider your motivation before pursuing a change: The motivation behind a career change can go a long way toward determining if that change is ultimately successful. Money can be a great motivator, but if money is the only thing driving a change, then women might be better off pursuing new opportunities within their existing field rather than changing careers entirely, as staying within the field will allow women to capitalize on the professional equity they have built over their careers while also providing a new challenge.

A genuine interest in another profession or a desire to find a better work-life balance might make for better motivators to change careers than simply switching to make more money.

Do your homework: Career changes require hard work and, if extra schooling is necessary, a potentially sizable financial investment. Women should thoroughly research any fields they might pursue before making a change so they can fully understand the commitment they will need to make.

Once they get an idea of what they will need to do make a successful career change, women should speak with their family to discuss the effects that their pursuit may have on family members. Such a discussion can make the transition to a new career easier.

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Recruit strategically to avoid hiring traps

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our hiring strategy is key to your company’s future growth. There is no better way to retain employees than to ensure their personal and work values fit in with the culture of your company.

position. For example, if your exiting staff had difficulty writing reports, you want to be certain the new employee can write reports — only to discover that the interview is far too heavily weighted on this one task.

Here are five steps for a successful hiring process:

3. Prepare relevant questions: Once you’re ready to interview, be sure to ask questions directly relevant to the tasks of the job. A good practice is to include behavioural questions. In other words, do not ask “what if” questions; instead, ask “tell me a time when you …”-type questions.

1. Start with the job description: Ensure the job description is current and accurately reflects the requirements, skills and knowledge required to complete the job at the highest possible level.

2. Watch out for hiring traps: Hiring traps include situations in which a manager hires someone to replace an exiting employee. The trap is the propensity to hire the opposite of the skill set from the last employee who held the

4. Know the culture of your company: To retain employees, you need to make sure their personal and work values fit in with the culture of your company. If you’re hiring people who are the wrong fit for your corporate culture, you’ll see high turnover.

5. Be courageous in your hiring: Hire people who are smarter than you, people who have more experience, better connections and more expertise. This takes courage for a manager/ owner to implement.

If the employee fits the culture of your company or organization, you’re off to a fabulous start in your business.

The Women’s Enterprise Centre is a non-profit organization devoted to helping B.C. women launch, lead and scale their own businesses. Its full range of services include business loans up to $150,000, personalized business advice, skills training, mentoring, resources and a supportive community to help women entrepreneurs realize their business potential. The Women’s Enterprise Centre can be found online at womensenterprise.ca.

GREAT PART-TIME JOBS FOR RETIREES Upon retiring, many newly minted retirees find themselves looking for ways to fill their free time. Hobbies may not take up too much time and travel can stretch retirees’ budgets.

One way that retirees can make great use of their free time and make a little extra money is to find part-time employment. Part-time jobs can help retirees maintain their connections with their communities, whether it’s their professional community or the community in which they live, while also providing a sense of purpose.

Retirees interesting in finding part-time work may want to consider the following jobs.

Consulting work: Many retirees have long resumes and that experience is still valuable even after retirement.

Consulting firms often hire experienced businesspeople on a project or contract basis, which can be great opportunities for retirees to fill their time and make sizable amounts of money without having to commit to longterm employment.

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Teaching: Inquire about teaching opportunities at a nearby university or even the local high school. Such opportunities may only be available on a volunteer basis, but some might pay parttime salaries or small stipends.

Either way, many retirees find that working with young people helps them stay young, and passing on lessons learned to younger generations can provide a sense of purpose.

Seasonal work: Seasonal work is another great way for retirees to fill their time and make a little extra money along the way. Come the holiday season, retirees should have no trouble finding seasonal retail work at their local malls or shopping centres. In warmer months, retirees may find seasonal employment at area beaches, golf courses or parks.

HELGA GEMSA

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Interior Design is what I love to do.

My happiest moments are creating a perfectly suited dream home for you.

Some people are afraid to get someone to help them because they think they won’t get what they want, even though they don’t quite know what they want.

My job is to find out what you like, your style and bring it to life in your home and within your budget. In most cases I can save clients money (i.e. having to repaint because the beautiful grey paint color you chose is now very green or blue).

I’m very good with colour and have been doing interior design in Kamloops for the past 19 years. What I think makes me different than other designers is my knowledge of so many things! My drafting & construction experience helps when I’m dealing with renos and layout for rooms. Furniture layout is often a problem with homeowners—I can tell you what furniture layouts will work in your room.

I consider myself an expert in window coverings including shutters, blinds & custom draperies. If you have difficult shaped windows or can’t figure out what to do on you windows, I’m confident I have a solution that works and also looks gorgeous. My goal is to make your room look like a magazine cover that you love!

Just remember design is in the details and I’m good at the details.

39 YEARS AND GOING STRONG After first emigrating from Germany to Eston, Sask in 1965, and then finally settling in Kamloops in 1970, the family introduced their expertise and German sausage recipes to Kamloops Meat, until a good friend talked them into opening Gary’s European Sausage and Deli in 1978. Helga started out as a hairdresser but not long after their son Jurgen was born she was hands on in the business.

Working the front counter and greeting and serving customers. These days she does not spend as much time at the shop but when she does pop in it takes a few minutes to get her coat off as customers love to chat with her.

For over 39 years, Helga and her late husband Gary have been building their European sausage business based on the success of high quality fresh sausages, German specialty foods, and friendly service.

Their son Jurgen joined the business 25 years ago and continues the family tradition of providing fresh European sausages to the Kamloops community.

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My name is Marnie Freeman, and I am your memory quilt maker. I design and manufacture quilts made from personal items of clothing. I was born and raised in Kamloops, BC, and am very proud of this community I call home. I raised two outstanding boys, alongside my husband, and cannot believe that both, as adults, also call Kamloops their home.

Memory Quilts by Marnie opened in early 2017. The business was born from a hobby and a passion to offer a very unique service—give people a means to bring their memories out in the open, so they are no longer buried in a box or a closet somewhere.

Quilts have a long standing history of symbolizing love, joy and comfort. A memory quilt, in my opinion, is a notch above the traditional quilt, as it truly speaks to the essence of a person. It can be especially meaningful when someone has experienced the loss of a loved one.

A Memory Quilt by Marnie, a quilt that tells your story, is a unique way to remember.

I work with almost all types of clothing and fabric items. It is also possible to combine the different types and weights of fabrics. Each memory quilt is custom designed, and new fabrics can be utilized in the design, if required.

I started teaching my craft in the spring of 2018. Classes are being offered and advertised in the City of Kamloops Parks & Rec. Activity Guide. Private lessons are also available, upon request.

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Take a cue from successful women Women continue to take steps forward.

According to the Fortune 500 list, 2015 tied the record set for the highest number of female CEOs in America’s largest companies by revenue. Twenty-four women, including Mary Barra of General Motors, Meg Whitman of Hewlett-Packard and Ginny Rometty of IBM, made the list.

Although women make up 45 per cent of the labor force and only five per cent head Fortune 500 companies, women are making greater strides than ever before. For example, in 1998, just one woman led a Fortune 500 company, according to the Pew Research Center.

Certain traits could help propel successful women to the top. Here’s a look at some of the ways female professionals can overcome professional hurdles and make their mark:

Be passionate about what you do: Women who maintain passion about their careers are more likely to overcome any challenges and stand out in the workplace. If your profession is not stoking any passion, explore alternate career opportunities.

Recognize your strengths: Today’s professionals are less likely than their predecessors to stick with one company or line of work for their entire working lives.

But just because you change jobs or career paths does not mean your past experience is useless. Successful women know what they do best, whether it’s public speaking, writing or making sales pitches. Apply those strengths when looking for a new job or career.

Know when to ask for help: Even the most accomplished women have limitations. Asking for help when you need it can help you overcome those limitations. To be good at what you do, you first have to learn from others.

Sometimes the smartest way to overcome an obstacle is having several hands on deck to provide a boost. Thinking that the work is better left to you alone could be a mistake. Enlist help when you need it and never hesitate to ask for another perspective.

Make time for exercise: A sluggish body can make for a sluggish mind. Successful people need to be sharp and exercise can help them maintain their mental focus.

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According to John J. Ratey, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, muscles send hormones rushing to the brain, where they mix with a substance called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. BDNF plays a role in brain cell growth and learning. Without it, brains can’t absorb new information or grow and learn.

Exercise also helps relieve stress, which can make resolutions easier to see and make tasks less overwhelming.

Go easy on yourself: While many successful people strive for perfection, achieving perfection is unlikely, if not impossible. Successful people often admit to being their own worst critics, but don’t beat yourself up if you endure some trial and error.

Mistakes can be a great teacher, so use any you make to your advantage.

Don’t be afraid to take risks: Successful women are not afraid to take risks. Many may have decided they don’t fit a specific mold and want to affect change.

However, calculated risks are different from reckless decisions, and it is important to recognize the difference. A calculated risk may involve starting your own business after learning the ropes in a specific field and testing the waters. Reckless behaviour would be opening that business with no relevant experience.

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Billie joined Berwick on the Park in 2015 and is responsible for providing the overall coordination and operation of our 24 hour care to residents in our Brio Care Suites. She performs all day nurse duties and manages the 24 hour care team staff.

Jacqueline joined Berwick on the Park just over a year ago. She is responsible for the planning, organizing and implementation of innovative, creative and balanced programs that foster social interaction, continued learning and wellness amongst our residents.

Bev joined Berwick on the Park fourteen years ago as the Marketing Manager. She moved over to the General Managers office in 2012 and has been responsible for the overall management and operation of the community ever since.

With her team, she strives in maintaining standards for exceptional service delivery.

Jana recently joined Berwick and is responsible for coordinating front office operations as they relate to resident services. She supervises the Reception/Concierge team in coordinating the day-to-day work flow to ensure quality control and service delivery.

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