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Hi there, I’m Kaytlyn! I am the Owner and Lead Organizer of Sort & Simple Professional Organizing. I love transforming people’s lives through simplifying their space.
Hello! I’m Sharmin. I am a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Mental Health & Addictions, ER, and Medical Aesthetics.
Nwando is a professional fashion designer that is on a mission in changing the trends in the fashion world with her innovative designs, working with the African Ankara fabrics, infused with Western Designs.
Searching for health care in Edmonton is not an easy task. Finding a doctor who is accepting new patients is hard and finding a provider who has the time to help you work through all your health concerns is even harder.
Stephanie Walsh is a passionate Canadian entrepreneur. She is the owner of Steph Walsh Styling Inc. located in the beautiful Iron Salon in Edmonton, Alberta and she also is the Founder of BeautyBound Boutique, a new modern online beauty and lifestyle shoppe.
The decision to become a jewellery designer was a natural fit for me as it complimented my educational background in Fine Art. Truly, jewellery is art at its finest...
To those of you who don't know me my name is Larissa MacIsaac. I grew up on a farm an hour east of Edmonton and moved to Edmonton at the ripe age of 18 to pursue a career in cosmetology.
My name is Amal Mohamud and I am a writer, director and producer from Edmonton. I use my media skills and storytelling abilities to create and tell visual stories on screen.
My journey into the Home Sales business began when I was only 18 years old. Now, almost 7 years later, all of my accomplishments I owe to choosing boldness. I read a quote recently that stuck with me:
My business is called Practically Minimal. I help women declutter their lives and overcome overwhelm. Practically Minimal is all about empowering ourselves to focus on the things, people and experiences that align with our lives and purpose, and finding the courage to let go of what doesn’t.
At Clean Smiles Dental Hygiene, we believe “Prevention” is the way to go.
Retreat and recharge. From the comfort of your home. Kaavish spa offers luxurious full body, head-to-toe treatments using world famous Tatcha products to ancient skin treatment regimens with a modern touch.
Combining forces and best-fit backgrounds to build a company founded in creativity and functionality.
We spent our summers performing landscaping jobs and quickly fell in love with the work.
My name is Aisha and I am the Founder of Fairly Dental Staffing. I was born in Toronto and my family and I moved to Montreal shortly after. I was raised there until the age of 9, and then moved to Edmonton. My family is from Tanzania, Africa and my roots are traced back to India.
JORDYN LEAH SWIM is a sustainable, ethical, fully biodegradable, born-in-Canada swimwear label for wanderlusting souls who want gorgeous pieces they can not just look fabulous in, but also feel great about wearing and supporting. Made by women for women, with so much love.
YEGBOSSBABES hosts everything from vision board workshops to holiday mixers to seminars with award-winning women entrepreneurs—“yegsperts,” as they’re called. They also have a membership program. Perks include a space on the YBB directory page (a beautifully-designed online database of women-run businesses in Edmonton), event discounts, and professional headshots.
My FK*IT Lash business started on my drive to work one day. It was dark, cold and early, and my falsies were NOT cooperating.
The social media is a wonderful thing. Overtime the world of marketing has evolved and eventually we were all introduced to Influencer Marketing.
My name is Sharon and I’m the proud owner of a photo booth company called fotobüth. My journey to becoming the owner of a photo booth business is different than most. To be honest, it wasn’t something I set out to do or even considered looking into.
I am the owner of Sweet Bouquets Cupcakes in Edmonton. I specialize in floral cupcakes and cakes. There are a lot of bakers in the Edmonton area but I am proud to say that I am the only baker who specializes in floral cupcakes to this extent.
I know a lot of people say that they were born as entrepreneurs and that they left their jobs to pursue their passion or their true calling, but I’m not one of them. Not even close. The truth is that although I’ve always been very driven and outwardly successful, in my education, career, for most of my life that was a pretty picture I painted, not a reflection of my inner reality.
YEG Marketing is an agency that focuses on brand development, marketing and social media strategy. It can be as simple as creating a content calendar for your social media or doing a full brand refresh.
Hello! I am Megan Alexandra, a girlfriend, dog mom, sister, dreamer, hairstylist and the creator of Styled by Tangled, and I am so passionate about love, family, charity, design and of course the beauty industry. I am so excited to be able to establish a project and wrap it all into one and to be able to share it with you, beautiful.
After being a stay at home mom for the past six years, I had this burning desire inside me to finally make my lifelong dream a reality, to be my own boss without compromising on the responsibilities of motherhood.
My business 511Kitchenamour is a private hosting and city hopping event curating outfit. 511kitchenamour is vested in the creation of unique and healthy recipes, fusing African and north American ingredients to create signature dishes.
Hello YEG Boss Babes! My name is Danielle, and I am the owner of Etched In Marketing. I found a love for marketing in university, and with that came a dream of one day having my own consulting business.
My professional titles are Social Psychologist and Organizational Health and Culture Strategist, but I prefer People Lover and Connection Builder!
Hey! My name is Trish and I am the owner of Portage and Main. We design and manufacture kids clothes here in Edmonton. We have been around for almost 5 years now. We operate a factory out of South Edmonton where we make all your goods, and two retail stores in Edmonton.
Hello Everyone, my name is Nadia Goymer and my service is Ayurvedic Health Counseling here in Edmonton, Alberta. Ayurveda is Yoga’s holistic healing sister science, which includes the body, mind, and spirit.
When you’re a busy entrepreneur juggling work and family life, it can be overwhelming to add holiday shopping into the mix.
Helping Busy Entrepreneurs Declutter with Impact. As a woman in business, you’ve got a lot on the go.
A professional organizer’s guide to kick-starting decluttering and organizing for 2024.
Becoming a mom means your entire life and body undergo a lot of changes. Fitting in exercise during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond into motherhood will probably look different than any other phase of your life.
You are the most important person when it comes to your health. The right health care professionals understand this and will help in any way they can to ease your concerns and ensure your experience is positive.
The amount of small, medium, and even large business owners that do not have a clue on the repercussions of not implementing basic safety in their workplace is scary.
Through Mike Figliuolo’s course in LinkedIn, you will learn what different contracts mean, pricing and payment terms, warranties and liability terminology and expectations, and insurance requirements. He also lets you in on what you should consider when defining your project scope.
Let’s talk Condos. There’s somewhat of a negative connotation towards condos and the “condo fees” that come along with them.
Have you ever tried to make a change or create a new habit only to realize that after just a few days you're feeling so much resistance that you're ready to just give up?
Have you ever rolled out of bed in the morning, poured yourself a hot cuppawhatever and fired up the old search engine to find out what’s new in the exciting world of window coverings?
This IWD hits different and for many reasons. It’s been hard to “celebrate” in a whirl-wind of countless moments of discourse we are aware (and maybe not aware) of when it comes to the advancement of gender equality around the world and here at home over the past 2-3 years.
2022 didn’t start out quite as expected with the pandemic beating us down, but one thing I keep hearing … this won’t end, so we’re ready to start planning! Below’s a short but important list to keep in mind when planning a trip this year …
We can’t start a new year until the old one is cleared with. Most people WANT a better future, but are held back by guilt, shame, embarrassment, from their past. Most of this is at the subconscious level, which makes changing the habit of living in the past harder, BUT, we can start changing this habit around by using this one simple 3-part tool.
Truth or Myth? Having Realtor Representation When Buying a New Build. There’s a lot of controversy out there about having a realtor represent you when buying a brand new home. I am here to state the facts.
WHY RE-COMMIT to the 4th quarter? Because the 4th quarter is a quarter of your year! And how we treat a year is how we really treat our life… and your life is important. Wouldn’t you agree?
To save you the time and hassle I have put together 4 key components to elevate your marketing strategy and reach out to your potential IDEAL client.
Ready to pay less taxes, see increases in your bank account?
Do you like setting goals for yourself? Do you think setting resolutions, or thinking about what you want out of a new year year, at the start of the year, is important?
Hi, you. My name is Miranda Horvath, and I ask you to join me in this shared picturesque memory to describe a feeling many of us may be feeling at this moment.
Social media is now and will always be the best platform to connect with your audience and make an image for yourself. Social media is expanding and getting bigger and bigger each day. Take advantage of this platform and make a name for yourself, entertain your audience and now in 2020, create an outstanding social media strategy. Here are some tips on how to do it:
When I think about it now, it’s pretty obvious why clearing clutter from my workspace has helped me be more successful in my business. But, hey, hindsight is 20-20, right? After I organized my home office, I found that fewer things were getting lost in the shuffle. Shawna from Practically Minimal will explain how decluttering will uplevel your business.
You decided to take a risk and become your own boss. Those of you who have gone through this process, know all about it. You are contributing to the economy, creating jobs, and mastering your craft. So why can it be much harder for you to secure a mortgage?
Brandy, a nutrition and lifestyle coach is here to discuss a topic on #tipsytuesday that most of us women may struggle with, the diet mentality. It can be hard to stop with all the rules you’ve likely been following for years. Every diet has rules. The question is how do you break free?
So you’ve started your own business and you’re excited. You’re out there hustling to establish yourself and before you know it, people are excited about your business too!
My name is Lilly and I work with entrepreneurs and established businesses on how to better move their businesses, their impact, as well as their personal lives forward.
I want to empower you with a few tips and tricks to help you when you are starting out. Now, this may not apply to everyone. If you have leased space before, especially via Kijiji (or equivalent), it may have gone smoothly and with no complex documents to go through.
We are well into September and now that Q3 is slowly coming to a close, Q4 has been the only thing on my mind. I’ve been brainstorming what I want the rest of the year to look like for me, and a lot of that has involved, self-reflection, creating vision boards and goal setting. Today I want to share with you 10 reasons why goal setting matters and why it is so beneficial to creating life with meaning.
If your initial thought is how much you dread the discomfort that comes with networking, don’t worry, you’re not alone! The idea of walking into a room filled with strangers and having to talk about yourself is certainly daunting, even to experienced networkers.
Going to a networking event can seem daunting, especially if you’re a bit of an introvert (like me!) I’m always thinking things like “All those people in that room are going to be looking at me and I have to present my best self or they won’t like me. What if I talk too much or not enough? What if I have a bat in the cave?!”
We did research about not only business books that are recommended by other boss babes but also work/life balance books and inspirational reads that have been acclaimed to be life changing:
When you’re a busy entrepreneur juggling work and family life, it can be overwhelming to add holiday shopping into the mix.
Hi! My name is Jamie and I own and operate Bougie Rouge Boutique located off Jasper Avenue. I wanted to create a place that inspires women
We’re a public relations and strategic communications agency dedicated to helping Canadian brands
My name is Wendy Lien, and I am the owner of Magnolia and Mimosas, a home decor and gift boutique located in Edmonton
Hello, I am Rossana Puebla, a Chilean migrant woman.
At One Village Family Chiropractic Community we provide chiropractic for the family with focus on prenatal, pediatric and postnatal care.
Experienced bilingual Real Estate Agent specializing in buying and selling properties
Industrial loft with large windows and exposed brick perfect for studios and events!
A glimpse into a vibrant room full of women in business networking & enjoying the BEST mocktails and cocktails from Tipsy Tays Bartending.
2020 is our year of “GROWTH & LEADERSHIP”. What are your words? What are your goals? What are your aspirations? We are so lucky to have connected with over 45 women to create vision boards of our own to start 2020 off just right!
On September 30th, our fellow ambassador & photographer, Nicole Constante held her first Sip & Support. It was all about how to show up for your audience on Instagram stories.
Another one for the books! With over 80 attendees at the Fall Mixer it was one of our most magical events yet! With great feedback on the networking game YBB team member Nicole Constante curated.
Our panelists took a deeper dive to explore a much more complicated element of nutrition and wellness: the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy mindset around food.
A great summer evening with our community showing up and filling the Old Timer’s Cabin for our first ever Content & Cocktails. Our team enjoyed getting to know the community with some mingling and networking before the event kicked off.
I am sure you have heard us say it, and we do not mind saying it again, our word for 2019 is COLLABORATION! We jumped on board with the team at Bottomz Up Bartending and Old Timer’s Cabin in Edmonton to collaborate on a beautiful Summer Mixer.
On Sunday, May 5 we held our second Soulful Sunday speaker series focusing on meditation and mindfulness in a boss babe work life. We’ve teamed up with the Wellness Warrior and Momentum Walk-in Counselling to launch this series in early 2019, with the goal of empowering women through wellness discussions with leading experts in an interactive panel style event.
I always love getting the chance to sit down (and indulge in wine) with Kyla Kazeil. She is a true rockstar and always chooses to courageously speak her truth. Kyla co-owns 5 local Edmonton businesses, yes, 5, The Bamboo Ballroom, The Common, Foosh, 99ten, and Grandin Fish & Chips. Oh, and did I mention she also has a 3 month old baby named Stevie? Girl, you're killin' it.
We made MAGIC! What an amazing night celebrating each other. Connecting, learning and growing along side each other.
It is very obvious how much fun was had at our Women with Vision 2019 Event. The room was buzzing with goal planning and sharing.
We found an amazing article from Rouge Wood Supply about 10 Super Chill Grounding Rituals that is a must read! With our
My name is Herminia Zavala and I love to create. I have always enjoyed expressing myself through art.
Meet Cora-Lee from The Matriarch, An Indigenous Licensed Heal Your Life-Life Coach, Licensed Heal Your Life-Teacher & Traditional Family Parenting-Facilitator
I've always loved digital design and typography. I feel like a huge part of a message can be conveyed with the right font, colour pallet and phonetically spelled words and phrases.
Black. It is the name I have been given in the place which I was risen. Black. What is black?
We need to stop stigmatizing the word disability. It’s ok to embrace your disability, society has taught us that being different is bad.
Parents play an important role in the healthy development of their children. In today’s world, there is a big focus on mental health and supporting children to boost their self-esteem and self-confidence, but the amount of information at our fingertips can be very overwhelming.
YEGBOSSBABES hosts everything from vision board workshops to holiday mixers to seminars with award-winning women entrepreneurs—“yegsperts,” as they’re called. They also have a membership program. Perks include a space on the YBB directory page (a beautifully-designed online database of women-run businesses in Edmonton), event discounts, and professional headshots.
“I missed the adult conversations on mat leave.”
“I felt judged in other moms’ groups because I like my job/I’m working on mat leave/I’m going back to work early.”
“I’m concerned about how becoming a mom will impact my career.”
Epicexperiences.ca is the online platform that specializes in unique experience gifts and adventure tours that bring excitement, fun and a “Wow!” emotions to any special occasion. We are on a mission to simplify gift shopping and provide a convenient gift-giving solution. And my goal is to bring those positive emotions and precious moments to as many people as possible in Canada and beyond through Epic Experiences.