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Lynn Hiscoe, thought leader in women’s entrepreneurship in the Kootenays, BC.

Dear Lynn

Advice for the Overwhelmed and Overworked

Finding Balance: Practical Tips for Managing Big Projects and Daily Stress


Marketing + storytelling

Connecting Through Chaos

The power of storytelling women to adapt brands to a changing media landscape.


The Story Behind The Business

Weaving Dreams into Bloom

Transforming a Garage into a Creative Haven for Art and Flowers


balancing motherhood

Ending the Supermom Era

How mompreneurs can lead the business world to better balance  

A determined businesswoman writing an insightful article on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, featured in Kootenay Women In Business Magazine.

Business & Leadership

How to Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset

In my work as a Business Advisor for WeBC, a not-for-profit organization that has supported women business owners across BC for nearly three decades, I’ve noticed that many early entrepreneurs fall into a continuum. 

Recent Articles

Wellness Wednesday, Guest Author Terese Bowors Wellness Wednesday, Guest Author Terese Bowors

Beyond The Buzz: The Wellness Potential of Cannabis

Cannabis Educator Terese Bowors shares a deeply personal and powerful exploration of how this often-misunderstood plant can support intentional wellness. Drawing from her own healing journey, Terese reframes Cannabis not as a quick fix but as a sacred ally—one that helps regulate the nervous system, ease pain, and reconnect us with presence, breath, and self-awareness. This article is a gentle and grounding reminder that wellness can be slow, rooted, and radically personal.

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Wellness Wednesday, Guest Author Kait McKenna Wellness Wednesday, Guest Author Kait McKenna

The Art of Starting Again: A Potter’s Journey Home

In this heartfelt reflection, Kait McKenna shares the story behind how a creative spark and an old pottery wheel turned into a thriving community studio. From a basement workshop during the pandemic to the opening of a heritage space on Canyon Street, Kait’s journey is one of persistence, family support, and a deep love for the art of ceramics. It’s a story about embracing imperfection, learning through the mess, and creating something meaningful—one pot, one person, and one moment at a time.

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Wellness Wednesday, Guest Author Abby Verigin Wellness Wednesday, Guest Author Abby Verigin

The Power of Tuning Inward

In a fast-paced world that glorifies busyness, yoga invites us to pause, breathe, and tune inward. In this blog, Abby Verigin of How to Flourish explores how yoga therapy offers more than movement—it’s a healing practice that nurtures presence, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to both body and spirit. This piece is a beautiful call to slow down and rediscover what it truly means to flourish.

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Laura Keeran Laura Keeran

Where to Stay in Creston

Are you planning to attend the Kootenay Women In Business Summit on September 19th and 20th in Creston, BC? If so, you're in for a treat!

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