A star studded line up of Saskatoon female entrepreneurs...
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Meet The Speakers

Amy Kaban
Parkerview Brews Kombucha
Amy Kaban is the founder and CEO of Parkerview Brews Kombucha. Launched in 2017 with a mission to create high quality, great-tasting, functional beverages using uniquely Saskatchewan ingredients, Amy set out to change consumers’ perceptions of kombucha and has built a community that shares the same values of healthy habits, positivity and a daring curiosity to try new things!
In 2020, the company was the recipient of the Best Local Supplier Award from Sobeys, demonstrating its commitment to providing excellent products and customer service. Today, Parkerview Brews Kombucha is the largest commercial kombucha brewery in the province and can be found in over 200 retail and grocery stores across Saskatchewan including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Co-op, Your Independent Grocers and Save-On Foods. In addition, customers can shop online or visit their taproom in Saskatoon.
Currently, Amy is building Parkerview Brews Kombucha full-time alongside her husband, Tyler and their team. This year, they are undergoing an expansion that will double the size of their facility an increase production to meet the demands of the market.
Amy is a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Marketing major) and a Master of International Trade from the Johnson-Shoyama School of Public Policy. She is the proud daughter of Vietnamese refugees and Mom to her two young children, Aya and Henry.

Kaitlyn Blair
Spruce Homes
Kaitlyn was born and raised in the southern midwest city of Saint Louis, Missouri - Home of Cardinals baseball and the most amazing Fall weather. While attending college at Indiana State University Kaitlyn met her now Canadian husband, Brad. The two married in the US and later moved back to her husband's home country of Canada.
In 2016 Kaitlyn and her husband started their own company, Spruce Homes. Spruce Homes is a custom home building and large scale renovation company. Kaitlyn had always had a passion for design and was excited to turn her "dream job" into a career! Spruce Homes is an award winning builder and specializes in infill development as well as acreage builds.
Kaitlyn was a 2019 Female Entrepreneur of the Year nominee through the YMCA Women of Distinction. She is a volunteer in the children's ministry at Lakeview Church, and has found connection with many women in our community through her fertility journey as well as her mom's recent battle with cancer. Kaitlyn now has two beautiful children and resides on an acreage that they built right outside the city.

Megan Hammond
Entrepreneur and creative Megan Hammond is the owner of Elizabeth Lyn jewelry, 1/3 if the HER podcast team, a heart centred small business mentor, and partner and mother.
An entrepreneur for the last 15 years, Megan believes in embracing the emotion in business, trusting your gut, and moving slow to go fast.

Meghan Hawkins and Cristie Zyla
The Prairie Grazer
Meghan Hawkins and Cristie Zyla are the co-owners of The Prairie Grazer Food Company Ltd. The Prairie Grazer was born in the most Saskatchewan way, around a campfire on a summer night during the pandemic. With the mission of supporting other local businesses and giving back to the community, Meghan and Cristie have a desire to showcase the many local businesses that they love while also creating something delicious. When not grazing, Meghan can be found camping, hiking and travelling. Meghan is also a teacher with Saskatoon Public Schools, a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Education and a mom to two amazing kids. Outside of the kitchen, Cristie is a Labour Relations Officer, a mom and enjoys spending her time travelling, running, golfing, and camping. A lover of the outdoors, she enjoys hiking with her family and their adorable dogs, Duke and Cooper. Meghan and Cristie love the kitchen and marketplace they have built in Saskatoon's north end and continue to foster local partnerships, expand their reach and share in the milestones of their customers. They also hope to inspire other business owners, particularly women entrepreneurs, to not only have a successful career and a family, but to also pursue their passions!

Tammy Zdunich
The Well Co
Tammy Zdunich is a visionary who just cannot quit. With over 20 years as a creative entrepreneur, she took a leap of faith to start The Well Co for women. Tammy thrives in community and creates it everywhere she goes. Her best advice has come from being in the company of women. Gathering and learning from others is as essential as breathing to her.
She is most passionate about creating space for women to ‘do it their way’ and is fiercely stubborn when it comes to women’s agency. Everything she creates is to amplify women, create space for them to share their stories, and define their own path. Currently Tammy is a part of The Well Collab’s Team, runs her photography company during the week, offers Business Consulting for Entrepreneurs, and hosts yearly Retreats for Creatives.

Johaine Thomas-Miranjie
JTM Business Solutions,
Johaine Thomas-Miranjie is the President and CEO of JTM Business Solutions, an independent Accounting Firm. She is also the Co-founder of JTM Foundation, a Canadian registered non-profit organization with a mission to foster and support the educational development of youth in Guyana. Johaine is a proud Guyanese Canadian,
wife, mother, and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of accounting experience. She also serves as an active volunteer Board member
supporting other non-profit organizations. She is amongst the first Board members of the Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. (BPES).
Prior to establishing JTM Business Solutions, she served in various industry roles such as Controller and CFO through which she garnered a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her professional track record is marked by strong leadership with a focus on empowerment and growth. She uses her skills, knowledge and experience in accounting and business empower her team and those in her sphere.

Ang Fehr
Twisted Goods
Twisted Goods was founded in 2001 on the prairies in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Now you can shop our collection at one of eight Twisted Goods locations in Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, and Edmonton (for the great atmosphere and fab customer service) - or right here online (just add wine and sweatpants)!
Our selection includes handbags, jewelry, frames, home décor, tech gadgets, and so much more. We love finding products that have a great story -products that are functional, locally-sourced, sustainable, and charitable (and don't forget laugh-out-loud funny).
We promise to keep an ever-evolving selection of products perfect for wearing, gifting, decorating, and celebrating. So if you're ready to get the goods, you've come to the right place!

Adrienne Forgeron
The Gentle Lawyer
I am a business lawyer based in Saskatoon who believes in the power of combining logic with intuition in the application of law! I grew up on a grain farm in St. Brieux, Saskatchewan and achieved degrees in business and law before taking a winding career path through private practice, in-house counsel, entrepreneurship, government and in the areas of law, professional photography and healing arts.
I own and operate The Gentle Lawyer, which empowers business owners to use the law in their favour when it comes to all things business protection, growth and relationship management!

Chelsea Senglow
IG Wealth
Chelsea Senglow is the owner of a financial planning and wealth management practice through IG Wealth Management. She has been a financial industry professional since 2010. Along with running a business, Chelsea is a wife and mother to 3 children (which include a set of twins). This allows her to understand the demands of super busy, active and full lives.
Chelsea partners with individuals and families, professionals and business owners who are also creating lives they love and are looking to secure peace of mind knowing all aspects of their finances are looked after. Her team-based approach to collaborative planning is exactly what her clients need to feel confident no matter what stage their life and businesses are at. She offers suitable solutions for the goals her clients have with a focus on effectively paying less taxes and strategically planning for the future. Chelsea’s passion comes from creating lifelong relationships where she watches her clients live a life they maybe didn’t think was possible, fully funded and worry free.
In her rare spare time, Chelsea is involved with Artistic Swimming Saskatchewan and has a love of all things Disney.

Kimberly Joy Evans
Joy PR Studio + The Joy Curator Podcast
Kimberly Joy Evans is the host of The Joy Curator Podcast and owner of Joy PR Studio, working with business owners to help them share their story, get seen, reach their goals and run a business that matches their life’s purpose.
With almost twenty years experience in events, marketing, consulting and public relations, Kimberly's mission is to help business owners create authentic and powerful connections in their life and business. Along with being a mama of two daughters, she is also a National Advocate for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
She has been spotted on Global News, CTV News, CBC Radio and numerous newspapers across the country for the work she is doing in business and with her philanthropy for Cystic Fibrosis through Cassidy’s Lemonade Stand. She knows how to guide conversations to gain clarity and purpose driven results in life and business and her story of resilience will inspire you to live a life of JOY.

Taheera Fidaali
Tula CPA
Taheera is a CPA and founder of Tula CPA, a forward looking firm whose focus is to support small businesses & start-ups with financial management and profitability through financial strategy sessions, and fractional CFO services.
She is passionate about supporting visionaries with missions that promote the wellbeing of both the people and the planet.