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#FlashbackFriday to a previous Rise Awards! The Ri

#FlashbackFriday to a previous Rise Awards! The Rise Awards were created to honour and celebrate the achievements of inspirational members of the Kelowna business community. ⁠
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The Rise Awards culminates with an awards ceremony and banquet on May 17 – after a rigorous nomination and selection process.⁠
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This year, we have three categories - Woman of The Year Award, Change Maker Award, and Spirit Award. ⁠
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Visit https://kwib.org/rise-awards/ to nominate someone! ⁠
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Nominate Someone for the RISE Awards! 💜🏆️💜⁠
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It is a beautiful gift to nominate someone you think deserves to be recognized at our 2023 RISE Awards. We know firsthand the look on a nominee's face when they find out about their nomination - it's unbeatable! 🥹⁠
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Created to honour and celebrate the achievements of inspirational members of the Kelowna business community, the RISE Awards will be celebrated at a ceremony and banquet on May 17th. Registration opens soon, so keep an eye out! 👀⁠
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This year we have three award categories: Woman of the Year, Spirit Award, and Change-Maker of the Year. Head over to https://kwib.org/rise-awards/ to make a nomination!

MEET KWIB MEMBER: Monique Lambert, Event Planner a

MEET KWIB MEMBER: Monique Lambert, Event Planner and Decorator! ⁠
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Monique Lambert is a passionate and creative Event Planner and Decorator. With over 20 years of experience in tourism and a diploma from BCIT in Event Planning and Public Relations, she brought her expertise and flair back to the Okanagan.⁠
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Monique took over PopUp Events Co. just over a year ago from an Australian entrepreneur who saw a niche for a local luxury picnic business in the Okanagan. Monique has since doubled the company’s inventory and opened a storefront location in West Kelowna. ⁠
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PopUp Events specializes in picnics of two to 40 people at locations ranging from partner wineries to beautiful local beaches or the privacy of your own home. Monique provides a range of event services so please check out PopUp Event Company’s website for more information 👉️ https://popupeventsco.com/⁠
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Monique spent the last 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, volunteering her time with The Elizabeth Fry Society and Mamas for Mamas for event planning and fundraising ventures to help empower women in her community. 💜⁠
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Join us in welcoming Monique to KWIB! @popupeventsokanagan⁠

We're thrilled to have @avalonrosebotanicals as a

We're thrilled to have @avalonrosebotanicals as a vendor sponsor for our event tomorrow! ⁠
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Avalon Rose Botanicals creates sustainable, plant-active skincare products that enhance your natural glow, and help you nurture your relationship with yourself.⁠
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They make a full line of clean+conscious face and body products, including facial serum, foaming cleansers, clay masks, mineral bath soaks, body butter, & more!⁠
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Sounds amazing? Make sure you check them out tomorrow! ⁠
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Only a couple of days until our International Wome

Only a couple of days until our International Women's Day celebration! Are you coming?! We are so excited to have @sondrfresh as a vendor sponsor for this event!⁠
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SONDR is a naturally-derived, clean, and cruelty-free deodorant that is free from aluminum and parabens. SONDR was born from the struggle and frustration of finding high-quality, functional products that truly stand behind their ethical statements. ⁠
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You'll want to check them out! ⁠
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KWIB takes pride in partnering with some of the be

KWIB takes pride in partnering with some of the best venues around town. We are still dreaming about the delectable dinner we had at the @eldorado.resort at our last event. 😍😋⁠
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Join us for some cocktails and appies for our next event on March 8! Get your tickets before registration end 👉️ www.kwib.org ⁠
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We couldn't agree more! Tag your bestie in the com

We couldn't agree more! Tag your bestie in the comments 💟 👇🏼⁠
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Psst.. don't forget to get your tickets for our International Women's Day event on March 8th! Tickets are going fast! Register at www.kwib.org⁠
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Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 with Ke

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 with Kelowna Women in Business! Join us for an inspiring Un-Networking session about how to connect as yourself and not just your business card. Whether you are a women business owner with an extensive network or you have just begun your business, this event is for those who are looking to find a space for real and authentic connection.⁠
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#IWD2023 theme is #EmbraceEquity⁠
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The first step to more equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.⁠
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Together with this year’s IWD theme of #EmbraceEquity, we will have a session to help us connect on the grounds of who you are, rather than what you have accomplished.⁠
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Ready for more? Join us! Register at www.kwib.org⁠
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Did you catch some of the amazing tips and tricks

Did you catch some of the amazing tips and tricks on posture and confidence that @altaviehealth shared at our last event?! AltaVie is our Title Sponsor and Okanagan's Top Perinatal and Pediatric Center. ⁠
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They're an amazing all-women team who are passionate about women's health and their loved ones. They have a diverse team consisting of chiropractors, RMTs, naturopathic doctors, and registered dieticians. ⁠
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We're truly grateful for their sponsorship which supports us to host incredible events where you all can connect with one another! ⁠
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If you haven't got your ticket for our International Women's Day event on March 8, you better snag one soon! Tickets are going fast. Register on www.kwib.org ⁠
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#kelownawomen #networkingwithapurpose #kelownanetworkingevent #kelowna #forthesmall #okanagan #kelownalife #okanaganlife #womeninbusiness #ownyourstory #kelownabusiness #speakyourtruth #tellyourstory #femaleentrepreneurs #leaningin #shopkelowna #purposefulliving #womeninbiz #womensupportingwomen #womenwhohustle #empoweringwomen #liveyourpurpose #risingstrong #womenempoweringwomen #kelownabossbabes #bossbabes #womenentrepreneurs #networkingevent

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 with Ke

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 with Kelowna Women in Business! Join us for an inspiring Un-Networking session about how to connect as yourself and not just your business card. Whether you are a women business owner with an extensive network or you have just begun your business, this event is for those who are looking to find a space for real and authentic connection.

Date: March 8, 2023
Time: 5:15pm Registration. 5:30pm Start.
Place: Kelowna Yacht Club

Register through the link in bio!

Did you catch the model at the AGM EVOLVE Fashion

Did you catch the model at the AGM EVOLVE Fashion Show wearing some fashionable eyewear? We were thrilled to have @specsavers as a vendor at our AGM Event in January!⁠
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Be sure to check them out! ⁠
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Here's a little bit of Sunday evening motivation b

Here's a little bit of Sunday evening motivation before you all kick-start the week tomorrow! The road of entrepreneurship or following your dreams isn't easy but we couldn't have said it better than Oprah, "a queen is not afraid to fail."

Did you catch our beautiful models at the AGM wear

Did you catch our beautiful models at the AGM wearing some stunning jewelry? We were thrilled to have @oliveanddenton sponsor our AGM and style our models with their beautiful Indigenous handmade jewellery. ⁠
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Their business celebrates the Anishinaabe and Onkwehon:we culture through the art of handmade jewellery which uses materials sourced from up-cycling and Indigenous vendors. ⁠
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With Valentine's Day around the corner, these lovely pair of earrings are the perfect gift for a loved one this Valentine's Day. Be sure to check out their exquisite work!⁠
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Did you catch @joolsandjolpin at our AMG EVOLVE ev

Did you catch @joolsandjolpin at our AMG EVOLVE event? You all absolutely seemed to love their jewelry! Jools and Joplin creates globally sourced gemstone jewelry that is designed for women who embrace the passion of self-expression through fashion. ⁠
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If you didn't make it to our last event, you should definitely check them out! It might make for a great last-minute Valentine's Day present for a special someone!⁠
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at our AGM EVO

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our AGM EVOLVE event! It was such a blast 🎉 Thank you to Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group for being our co-host sponsor. We truly couldn't host such incredible events without our generous sponsors. ⁠
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OCFLG is an interdisciplinary team of professionals, committed to creating solutions for families in transition, with compassion and integrity for the benefit of all participants. ⁠
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It was also absolutely incredible to have two community leaders such as Pamela Pearson and Shannon Christensen join us for the event. We hope to see you at the next one! ⁠
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Negotiation is crucial to business success and an

Negotiation is crucial to business success and an important life skill that can be used daily. Do you know the five negotiation styles and how personality can affect these negotiation styles?

Kelowna Women in Business and Stacey Fenwick are excited to present a negotiation workshop for the first of our fireside chat series.

In this workshop, you will learn your natural and habitual negotiation style and how to create an effective negotiation style for the circumstance. In business dealings, effective negotiation is win-win. We will discuss the skills you can develop to become an effective negotiator claiming value for yourself and others.

Venue: Kelowna Yacht Club
Starts: Wed Feb 15 2023, 05:30pm PST
Ends: Wed Feb 15 2023, 07:30pm PST

Register on our website www.KWIB.org

Wow, what a stellar way to kick off 2023! 🎊 Tha

Wow, what a stellar way to kick off 2023! 🎊 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AGM Event and the Fashion Show!

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Kelowna Women in Business and LR Real Estate Group

We're thrilled to have @specsaversca as a vendor a

We're thrilled to have @specsaversca as a vendor at our AGM Event that's coming up in a matter of days!⁠
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SpecSavers is a global optical company that brings quality and affordable eyewear and eyecare to millions of customers⁠
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Be sure to stop by their table on Wednesday night! We can't wait to see you all there! ⁠
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Thank you to Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Gro

Thank you to Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group for being our January 25th AGM EVOLVE event!⁠
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OCFLG is an interdisciplinary team of professionals, committed to creating solutions for families in transition, with compassion and integrity for the benefit of all participants.⁠
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Their vision is to transform the way in which individuals and families create solutions, for now, and for the future.⁠
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We truly couldn't host such well-received events without our sponsors, thank you Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group! ⁠
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Thank you! 💜⁠
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