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Working Mom of 3 | PR Director + Content Creator | Creating an intentional life, sharing the juggle of: motherhood, career growth + joy

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🍂🍁 Tsawwassen is more than just streets, storefronts, and places to gather.

Today, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the incredible community, local business owners, and neighbors who make this town so special.

Thank you for making Tsawwassen what it is. Wishing you and your family a warm, restful, and Happy Thanksgiving.

#Tsawwassen #TsawwassenBIA #HappyThanksgiving #CommunityFirst #ShopLocalTsawwassen

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Well… I’m 50. 😳 There, I said it and I’ve finally accepted it. 😂

I’m not going to pretend turning 50 was easy for me. I spent way too much of the last year thinking about how much time I have left on this planet and whether I’d become obsolete (mainly by my children and the Gen Z’s 😂), whether I’ve done enough, whether I’ve made enough of an impact, and wondering if I should have somehow accomplished more by now. Basically, I gave myself a year-long existential crisis over a number. 😂

But somewhere along the way, I remembered all those lessons about gratitude (thanks @brandydavis)—and realized I was looking at my life completely backwards.

When I look at these pictures, I don’t see 50 years passing. I see a life I’m incredibly lucky to have lived. I see my family, friendships that have stood the test of time, people who have shown up for me, made me laugh until I cried (and pee’d because…50), challenged me, supported me, and loved me through all my different seasons.

And honestly… I look at some of these people and wonder, how the hell did I score you? 😂❤️

I’m walking into my 50s with less pressure to prove myself and a whole lot more gratitude. I don’t know exactly how much time I have left, and maybe I don’t need to.

More laughing. More adventures. More saying yes. More saying no to things that don’t matter. More being present. More giving than receiving. More loving my people hard.

And to every single person who has been part of my story—thank you. You are a bigger part of my life than you probably realize, and I am incredibly grateful for you.

And then there’s my wife (of 18 years) and 3 amazing kids. They’ve completely filled my cup—and occasionally emptied it, usually by 8 a.m. 😂 Parenting is hard. Like, really hard. There’s no manual, no days off, and somehow everyone still needs you even when you have no idea what you’re doing or when you feel like you’re failing. But raising these kids, alongside Yvette, is probably the accomplishment I’m most proud of. They’re my favorite people, my biggest motivation, and the best part of everything I’ve built.

So here’s to the next decade. I have a feeling it’s going to be a really good one ❤️

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Dogs deserve a vacation too! 🐾

We absolutely love welcoming four legged guests to The Cove Lakeside Resort. From lakeside walks to relaxing by your side after a day of adventure, they're part of the family here.

Every dog receives a complimentary doggie goodie bag at check in, courtesy of @sofetchkelowna So Fetch Canine Social Club. If you're planning a day of shopping, wine touring, or exploring downtown Kelowna, So Fetch also offers doggy daycare and special doggy eats so your best friend can enjoy a fun day of their own.

#covelakeside #dogfriendlyhotel #kelownabc #explorekelowna #okanaganlake

📸 @amandalbreen & @the.mihals

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Frame: Salvation Army, $20
Mini Vintage Postcards: Front & Company $10
Matting: Michael’s $10
Paint Sample: Home Depot $5

HMU if you want to know the exact paint colour I used!

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When we looked for someone to lead our recent event, @amandalbreen was the natural choice.

She is the definitive example of cool and collected, navigating the room with a poise that is as magnetic as it is professional.

What makes her impact so profound was her authenticity; equally inspiring and completely relatable, which she balanced that perfectly.

We are so grateful to have met her all those years ago. Having @amandalbreen join us as our MC and Moderator was a full-circle moment, and we couldn’t have asked for a better woman for the job.

Thank you @amandalbreen for your energy, and for showing up for 346 women in Delta✨

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Motherhood was never meant to be carried alone.⁣
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It feels lighter when shared. Stronger when supported. More beautiful when witnessed by women who understand the juggle, the joy, and everything in between.⁣
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That’s the heart of the Motherhood Summit. 💕⁣
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A room full of connection, encouragement, and women who just get it.⁣
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May 7th | 5:30 pm | Otter Trail Winery⁣
Comment SUMMIT for details.

Social media partner: @slscreativemedia
Design Partner: @fdesign.mindfulbranding
Diamond Sponsor: @evolvingconsulting.ca
Gold Sponsor: @tacyejoycreative

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Here’s the part no one really explains,
Motherhood changes you.
Deeply. Permanently.

It’s one of the biggest transformations you’ll ever go through.

And somewhere along the way,
you have to make space to meet this new version of yourself…
to listen to what she wants, what she needs, what she’s hungry for.

Because she’s different now,
but she’s not meant to disappear.

And the people around you?

They’ll either remind you to expand…
or make shrinking feel normal.

You can be a mom…
and still be fully, unapologetically you.

That’s exactly why I created the Motherhood Summit.
A room full of women who are expanding… not shrinking.

Come be in it.

Think: part networking, part party of the year, part personal and professional development…
and 100% an excuse to get dressed up and celebrate all that you are. 💕

Over 75% of tickets are already gone…
comment SUMMIT and I’ll send you the link.

xx
C

Social media partner: @slscreativemedia
Diamond sponsor: @evolvingconsulting.ca
Gold sponsor: @tacyejoycreative

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Existential identity crisis loading 😅

But seriously all jokes aside, I'm really glad I trusted the Universe and decided to attend the Delta Women's Network event last evening despite my own hesitation about re-entering those types of spaces after 6 years away from them.

Here I thought I was popping on camera for a quick story update but so many more reflections and pieces of integration came flowing through.

It was a bizarre experience to witness so many old parts of myself reflected back to me while simultaneously running into so many old friends who were such a significant part of my sense of community for a decade in the Ladner Business Association @ladnerbusiness , alongside so many people who would have only met me in the "after". The period of illness, wheelchairs, disability, without knowing anything about the version of me that I was "before".

The way that people perceived and engaged with me when I was heavily involved in the LBA and community events while running 3 businesses, or up on stage in auditoriums speaking, or advocating in rooms with doctors and mental health providers for child and youth mental health is a ✨ very, very different experience ✨ than how people perceived and engaged with me when meeting me for the first time in a wheelchair, or as a vulnerable new mom navigating life-altering, complex physical illnesses and disability.

In that room last night, all these different versions of myself collided.

This video shares more about that along with other pieces that I loved about last night.

It was so wonderful to run into so many old friends and colleagues, and others who I was already in discussions with or am looking forward to collaborating with in the future. jillmcknightdelta @indalmacreative @angela_mcgregor_ @kipnuk79 @honeydoseniorservices @megneufeld @yaletownnutrition @doc_heli @kathydance @trish.prevost @readingsbykaila @berkanasong @rcuthbertson.writes @home.grown.wellness @amandalbreen @cahhmencita @sanwella.ca @stepforwardhealthsociety so grateful to run into you all ✨🫂

Thanks @deltawomensnetwork for a wonderful event 🙏

#deltawomensnetwork #WomenSupportingWomen #womeninbusiness #tsawwassenbc #tsawwassenspring

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Motherhood Summit • Year Three

Every year, it gets better.

The women.
The energy.

The conversations that quietly shift you.

The friendships that don’t end when the night does.

This year, we’re hosting at a stunning local winery and the room is already building in the most beautiful way.

We’re 45% sold out… because the women in this community know:
this is the room to be in. 🤌

If you’ve been before, you already know this isn’t something you sit on.

If you haven’t… this is your moment.

📍 May 7th · 5:30pm · Otter Trail Winery

⏰ Early bird ends Wednesday, April 8 at midnight.

Tag the friend you want next to you in this room, the one who deserves to be celebrated for her leadership, her motherhood, and everything in between. 👇

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She moves through the city the same way she builds her days—quietly, intentionally, without overthinking it.⁠
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Classic Tee. Ashlynn Pant. Caitlyn Wool Coat.⁠
Nothing extra. Nothing missing.⁠
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From morning coffee to whatever the day asks next, it holds its place—so she doesn’t have to think about it.⁠
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Get dressed. Keep moving.

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Structured.⁠
Effortless.⁠
Unapologetic.⁠
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Maven Studio - designed for women who lead their own rhythm.

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The Delta Women’s Network exists because of these incredible women who make this community what it is. The women who use their own success and experience as a way to open doors for others, and who understand that when they invest in themselves their whole community benefits.

While we celebrate women, girls, and those who identify as female all year round, IWD is a special moment to pause and recognize the faces we see every day in our community —the mentors, the friends, and the leaders who call Delta home.

To the women who show up for one another and keep the needle moving forward: Happy International Women’s Day✨

“When you’ve walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do not slam it shut behind you. You reach back, and you give others the same chances that helped you succeed” — Michelle Obama

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