First up in the series is members’ spotlight series is Alexandra Baillie-David. Alexandra is an event and wedding planner based in Brandon, Manitoba. She recently swapped the noise and crowds of big city Ottawa for quiet country living with her boyfriend and 15 chickens.

Melissa and Christine are the dynamic duo behind 204 Thryft. They’re movers and shakers in Winnipeg’s slow fashion industry, and are passionate about providing fashionistas with affordable sustainable options.

Our world is rapidly changing, which means that our businesses in turn are transforming with our global growth. In every business there are routes we can take in order to be environmentally conscious, and routes we can take to ignore the health of our globe. The choices we make can influence massive change, which is why we need to be making well-informed, eco-conscious decisions. This week, we are talking about how to be sustainable in business, as well as spotlighting some Winnipeg businesses doing it right!

creating and hosting Winnipeg’s largest urban market, Third + Bird. This market is home to local vendors, giving them the opportunity to sell their product and promote their unique businesses. This market is unlike any other. Mixing fun, philanthropy, and sustainability to create an atmosphere that allows locals vendors to thrive. Chandra Kremski and Charla Smeall are the creative and operational forces behind Third + Bird. We had the pleasure of interviewing them on their triumphs in business, and the lessons they learned along the way.

When it comes to curating content for your social media outlets, it is important to have images and captions that your audience can relate to and resonate with. Your content needs to make people feel like you “get” them, and you can give them what they need through your business, product, or service. But how do you make sure your dream client loves your content? This week we are chatting about how to be relatable on social media.

Have you ever walked into a store and knew within minutes that this wasn’t the place for you? Have you ever come across a business page on social media and felt excluded from their marketing? So have we, which is why we are shedding light on the subject and talking about REPRESENTATION this week. We’ll be chatting about what representation is, why it matters so much, and how can YOU represent diversity in your brand.

Money, Money, MONEY! Are you in a love-hate relationship with your bank account? Do you feel like you’re debt will never go away? We’ve been there girl! That’s why this week’s blog post is all about money. We are going to break down why you feel the way you do about money, and how to attract more abundance.

I chose to get into Personal Branding years ago honestly because I was obsessed with photo shoots, picking out the looks and having everything come together in a website. I loved how confident business owners were when their image was seamless. As a business owner myself, the first thing I did after registering my life coaching business was planning my photo shoot. I hired a photographer, stylist and makeup artist. The experience was so amazing and really stretched me.

As a community, we love to shine the spotlight on amazing lady bosses. Which is why we’d like to introduce you to our first blog post feature: Margaux Kitsch of whatMwore. Margaux is a personal shopper, personal stylist, and wardrobe consultant who has created a unique, inclusive brand in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Margaux about her entrepreneurial journey, the story behind her business, and her pro tips for creating your own boss babe style!

The holiday season is in full swing and with that comes the craziest, busiest, most expensive time of the year. It is so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, but immediately after the holidays is the start of a new year. If 2019 is going to be your year (it is, we can feel it!) then you need to have your shit together so you can crush all the goals and do all the things boss babe style. Making sure you have a plan for your business during and after the holidays will ensure that you’ll have time to enjoy the season, and not run around frantically like one of Santa’s elves on Christmas Eve. This week we are sharing some tips and tricks to help you prepare your biz for the holidays.