Recently, in honor of International Women’s Day, we held a contest to highlight LOCAL (Canadian) women in business who are truly crushing it! Now more than ever, it will be important to support our friends and family in small businesses.
So, in the spirit of support and togetherness we’ve made it even easier for you to find, follow, and acquire goods and services from these hard-working women! Read on to learn more!
Mia West Active – Active fashion for your active life
Friends Say:
@terawilliams / @miawestactive Is the strongest most dedicated LOCAL businesswoman I know! No matter what adversities she is faced with as a new business owner she always finds a way to overcome them! The #yeg ladies appreciate everything you do for @miawestactive and we can’t wait to see what’s next! ❤️
Cutting Edge Coaching – Certified Equine Gestalt Coach
Friends Say:
@aileen_thehills who works tirelessly on her business @cuttingedgecoaching.ca which provides alternative therapy using the power of horses to help heal and develop awareness and wellness! In addition, she is always taking the time to care for her grandson ✨? happy women’s day!!
Justine Ma Design – Unique hand-lettered designs
Friends Say:
@justinemadesign is an amazing YEG creative who is so kind, hardworking – and an attentive super-mom!
Juliana James Yoga & Life Coaching
Friends Say:
@msjulianajames yoga instructor, life coach, entrepreneur, super mom. Not afraid to take risks and embark on adventures. Such a genuinely positive person that makes people want to be around her always.
Sun Bum Coffee – 100% Maui coffee
Friends Say:
@christine_kasturi owner of sun bum coffee. Bringing a taste of Hawaii all the way to YEG
Safe and Hound – Ethically made pet supplies
Friends Say:
@mkbeesto is a superwoman and just opened @safeandhound.ca , on top of all the other amazing things she already does for the community ❤️❤️
Be Free Yoga Foundation
Friends Say:
@katie_jolicoeur unreal momma to my nephew Jude. Despite the adjustments of being a new mom, she continues to pursue her inspirational work with @befreeyogafoundation – sharing the power of yoga and meditation to support mental health ✨?
Poppy Co Parties
Friends Say:
@poppycoparties recently took the leap to start your own company. You are so brave for taking this on while working full time. Can’t wait to see where this takes you!
SHOP: www.poppycoparties.com
bSocial Communications – Marketing Agency
Friends Say:
@soniadefazio! She is an incredibly talented boss babe running her own comms and marketing agency @bsocialcomm. I’m so proud to be her friend and watch her business be the success it is.
Hoang Artistry – Make-Up Artist
Friends Say:
@hoangartistry is extremely talented and super creative. Works hard. Focused. An amazing person inside and out. ❤️
XO Lashes – Lash Artist
Friends Say:
@_xolashes built herself from the ground up and never gave up. She is now running a successful business that she works day in day out. The hardest working boss babe out there and her clients come back not only because of her beautiful work but also just because she’s an amazing human inside and out ❤️
RehabHairapy – Hair Dresser
Friends Say:
@rehabhairapy because she’s amazing at ALL types of hair and is so fun to be around while she does your hair!?
a3Fit – Trainer
Friends Say:
@a3fit One of the best trainers! Her workouts are unique and well thought out and leave you unable to walk the next day lol!
Kemba Designs – Handmade Jewelry
Friends Say:
@kembadesigns, you are a kickass lady with a keen eye for design. Hence tagging you here
Where My Love Grows – Interior Design
Friends Say:
Amazing design ideas.
Karmen Meyer Photography
Friends Say:
@karmenmeyerphotography you have really pushed yourself this year and I’m so proud of you! Glad you stepped out of your comfort zone and realized how qualified and excellent you are at what you do.
Inspire Fit YEG – Online Wellness Coach
Friends Say:
Always so inspiring to make time for yourself
Free Flow Nails
Friends Say:
Very talented Momma that works so hard!
Tammy Swier/Intuitively Designed
Friends Say:
@intuitivelydesigned is crushing it in her business because she supports local entrepreneurs with amazing quality in graphic design, is a wonderful momma, AND supports the earth through reducing waste, reusing packaging as much as possible, and recycling what can’t be re-used.
Box Social Event Planning
Friends Say:
@deanneferguson is ALWAYS crushing it with Box Social Event Planning! She creates the most amazing events!!
Cultivate Digital Marketing – Social Media Management
Friends Say:
@cultivatemktg is also a #momboss killing it in the social media industry. She is organized and crazy professional!
The Mortgage Minds – Home Ownership & Financial Strategy
Friends Say:
@dslee23 is such a boss babe owning her own brokerage @themortgageminds & being an amazing mentor to me!
Just Another Edmonton Mommy – Family Blogger
Friends Say:
@anotheryegmommy – the BEST mommy blogger in Edmonton! Always keeping us in the know.
Breathe Moms Retreats
Friends Say:
@breatheretreatsyeg – because she creates the most beautiful retreats for moms!!
WhipLash – Lash Artist
Friends Say:
@whiplashyeg is always building other women up and making them look amazing, too!
Kat Flannery – Author
Friends Say:
@katflanneryauthor who’s been working around the clock lately with her writing!
Chatty Girl Media – Social Media & Marketing
Friends Say:
@chattygirlmedia Who works countless hours helping other businesses!
Brina Photography
Friends Say:
@brinaphotography You are self-taught. You are consistently setting goals and crushing every single one. You are the most humble businesswoman ever ❤️ keep killing it!
Let’s be sure to support local!
Photos by Tracey Jazmin at Four Boutique
