Kelowna Women in Business

Kelowna Women in Business Empowering women to achieve their person & professional potential through in-person & online events Members and the general public are welcome!

Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) was established in 1993 as a not-for-profit organization, created in order to give a voice to the female entrepreneurs and professionals of Kelowna. Run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteer Directors, we host monthly sessions and enjoyable social events featuring a variety of female speakers touching on business-savvy information and topics affecting women in business today. Our aim is to create a community of women supporting women, while providing as many informational sessions and networking opportunities as possible to all Kelowna based women, and a platform to help promote one another’s businesses. Our monthly gatherings alternate between evening dinners and noontime luncheons or early breakfasts. We meet once a month from September to June – and break for the gorgeous Okanagan summertime! December is our festive Christmas mingler, and June is our largest and most exciting charity fundraising event of the year. Our total charity donations are in excess of $50,000 in the past eight years alone. We understand the importance of creating impact and giving back to the community; KWIB adopts a local charity affiliation to partner with and support each year – portions of all Membership fees, event tickets, and special fundraising events go directly to our charity of choice, and help to fund our Young Women Under 30 in Education and Female Entrepreneur Start-Up bursary programs!

Amrita Dhami, whose curiosity about people, ideas and how things work has shaped a career spanning engineering, business...
09/04/2026

Amrita Dhami, whose curiosity about people, ideas and how things work has shaped a career spanning engineering, business and technology.

As a Technical Analyst at Extrada Tech, Amrita helps businesses make sense of their data, improve how they operate and explore practical AI tools that fit the way their teams actually work.

Originally from Ireland, Amrita studied Mechanical Engineering and worked at Stryker before earning her Master’s in Management at UBC Vancouver. After supporting startups through Accelerate Okanagan, she made the move to join one herself at Extrada Tech. Today, she combines curiosity and problem-solving with a passion for making technology feel less overwhelming and helping businesses find practical ways to make their workdays a little easier.

Outside of work, Amrita enjoys strength training, the outdoors, great food, live music and trying new hobbies.

We’re grateful to have women like Amrita in our KWIB community!

KWIB Member Pop-Up: BEYOND THE BRIEFWhat are the legal things in your business you keep meaning to deal with… but haven’...
08/28/2026

KWIB Member Pop-Up: BEYOND THE BRIEF

What are the legal things in your business you keep meaning to deal with… but haven’t yet?

Join us at FH&P Lawyers for an evening of practical insights, conversation and connection with the women of FH&P.

FH&P Partner Nancy Ling will kick things off with a casual 10-minute conversation on “The Legal Things Business Owners Often Put Off… Until They Become a Problem.”

No laptops. No lengthy presentation. Just practical conversation about protecting what you’re building, including:

• Business ownership, agreements and strong foundations
• Protecting your personal assets
• Wills, Powers of Attorney and succession planning
• What happens if you suddenly can’t run your business?

Plus, there’ll be time to ask questions.

Afterward, connect with the women of FH&P and fellow KWIB members over beverages and light bites in a relaxed setting.

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 4–6 p.m.
📍 FH&P Lawyers, Landmark 4
👥 Limited to 55 guests
Non-alcoholic,Wine, beer, beverages and light bites will be provided.

KWIB members may bring one non-member guest. Space is limited. Register early through the link in our bio.

With summer coming to an end and the start of school just around the corner, now is an excellent time to begin thinking ...
08/19/2026

With summer coming to an end and the start of school just around the corner, now is an excellent time to begin thinking about a financial plan for your child.

Our friends at ATB Wealth are sharing tips for how to start building financial autonomy for your child’s future.

You can read more in the article in our bio link. Have questions now?

Reach out to an ATB Wealth Advisor at atb.com/wealth.

Amy Cohen, who has spent more than 20 years creating experiences that bring people together with purpose.As the Founder ...
08/18/2026

Amy Cohen, who has spent more than 20 years creating experiences that bring people together with purpose.

As the Founder and CEO of Okanagan Corporate Retreats + Incentives, Amy designs executive retreats, corporate off-sites, leadership experiences, and incentive travel programs across Canada and select global destinations.

Her entrepreneurial journey began in the beauty industry, where she founded one of North America’s leading makeup academies before bringing her expertise into experiential events. Today, through Okanagan Corporate Retreats + Incentives and The Chic Experience, she creates opportunities for leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and grow.

We're grateful to have women like Amy in our community!

Networking doesn’t have to mean name tags, formal introductions or awkward small talk.Join fellow KWIB members for Walk ...
08/18/2026

Networking doesn’t have to mean name tags, formal introductions or awkward small talk.

Join fellow KWIB members for Walk & Connect — a relaxed hour to get outside, meet someone new and build meaningful connections along the way.

Talk about business, life or whatever’s on your mind. Come on your own, reconnect with someone you’ve met at a past event or make a new connection.

September 17 at 10 a.m.
Meet at the Sails
One-hour walk

This event is open to KWIB members only.
Register through the link in our bio.

📧 Email [email protected] to join the WhatsApp group.

Not a member yet? Join KWIB through the link in our bio.

Tania Gustafson wants women to stop fighting their bodies and start working with them. As a board-certified nutritionist...
08/14/2026

Tania Gustafson wants women to stop fighting their bodies and start working with them.

As a board-certified nutritionist, hormone coach, and behaviour specialist, Tania helps women take back control of their health, hormones, and weight through perimenopause and menopause.

She created the FIT Menopause Method after realizing most approaches to women's health were designed for the wrong body at the wrong stage of life. Her method works with your midlife body, using food as the foundation.

One of only five health professionals in Canada licensed and certified to deliver this approach, Tania has been helping women thrive for over 14 years.

Midlife doesn't have to mean feeling stuck or frustrated in your own body. Tania is proof of that.

We're grateful to have women like Tania in our community!

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for the KWIB Fall Kickoff!Kick Off a New Season of Connection.Success isn’t just about what y...
08/13/2026

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for the KWIB Fall Kickoff!

Kick Off a New Season of Connection.

Success isn’t just about what you know. It’s about how you connect.

Join us for The Human Equation with international speaker, coach and writer Beth Hanishewski. With more than 25 years of experience, Beth is known for simplifying complex workplace and personal challenges into small, doable steps.

Discover practical tools to help you strengthen relationships, communicate with greater confidence and better understand the influence you bring to every interaction, while connecting with women who are building, leading and growing across the Okanagan.

📅 Thursday, October 1
5:30–6:00 PM | KWIB AGM — Members Only
6:00–9:00 PM | Fall Kickoff
📍 Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club

Ticket options:
• KWIB Member Ticket
• Non-Member Ticket
• Non-Member Ticket + Yearly KWIB Membership

New to KWIB? Come experience our community and discover what KWIB membership can offer you.

Already a member? Bring someone who should be part of the KWIB community.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Visit the link in our bio to reserve your spot.

Goldie Hartford built H.A.V.E. Solutions because she believes leadership shouldn't be something people have to figure ou...
08/12/2026

Goldie Hartford built H.A.V.E. Solutions because she believes leadership shouldn't be something people have to figure out on their own.

She brings 30 years of experience helping high-performing professionals transition from operational expertise into confident, effective leadership. She meets leaders where the hard stuff happens: in meetings, tough conversations, and the day-to-day moments where clarity makes all the difference.

When she's not coaching, you'll find her on her motorcycle or hanging out with her chihuahuas, Charlie and Lucy.

We're grateful to have women like Goldie in our community!

Stop learning about AI. Start using it.AI is moving too fast for courses. By the time one is published, the tools have a...
07/27/2026

Stop learning about AI. Start using it.

AI is moving too fast for courses. By the time one is published, the tools have already changed, and most of what you learn never makes it into your actual business.

The advantage goes to owners who experiment constantly and trade notes with other owners doing the same.

Each 90-minute session includes:
✨ AI Strategy Spotlight
✨ Member Roundtable
✨ Collaborative Problem Solving
✨ Weekly AI Experiment

Your Facilitator

Marie-Line Villers has worked in web development and digital strategy since the '90s, and completed UBC's AI Strategy course with a final grade of 99%.

📅 Four weeks starting Tuesday, August 4
🕙 10:00–11:30 a.m.
💻 Zoom
👥 Limited to 8 participants

Register through the link in our bio.


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Running a business, like life, is a series of intentions and plans.That’s why our friends at ATB Wealth are sharing the ...
07/21/2026

Running a business, like life, is a series of intentions and plans.

That’s why our friends at ATB Wealth are sharing the benefits of having a personal spending plan included as part of your overall financial strategy as an entrepreneur.

A spending plan is similar to a budget, but a budget is often viewed as restrictive whereas a spending plan is created from awareness, knowledge and intention. With a spending plan, you shift from what you can’t have towards what you can have, and that promotes financial empowerment.

In this article, Tyler Hahn, CFP®, breaks down the important steps to create a spending plan, so you can feel prepared and in control even when unexpected expenses occur. You can read more in his Good Advice article in our bio link. Have questions now? Reach out to an ATB Wealth Advisor at atb.com/wealth.

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