Kelley Scarsbrook, Entrepreneur

Kelly founded Enterprising Moms Network in the summer of 2007. With a background in corporate communications, Kelley left the rigid nine-to-five work environment after becoming a mother for the first time in 2003 to start her own consultation business from home. After realizing that more and more women were looking for a way to devote more time to their families while maintaining a successful career, Kelley began to develop and deliver workshops focused on inspiring women to seriously consider working for themselves in order to achieve a healthier work-life balance.

In 2006, Kelley became a syndicated columnist for a number of Black Press publications offering advice to moms on everything from discipline to work/life balance, and in the summer of 2007 Kelley planned and produced the first annual Enterprising Moms Business Summit as a way to bring together like-minded women together to share, teach and learn about entrepreneurial endeavors.

Kelley proudly has two young children. In her fleeting spare time she enjoys reading, working out and cooking.

www.enterprisingmomsnetwork.com

Rhonda Shoker, Professional Organizer

Rhonda Shoker began The Clutter Calmer, Professional Organizing in February of 2007. She was looking for a career that would allow for creative and challenging projects. With a background 12 years in commercial janitorial sales and previously owning and operating a housekeeping company for 5 years she has acquired an abundance of knowledge in the industry.

As a mother of two young active boys Quintin (6) and Ryan (3), she understands the challenges that mom’s face these days. We want to do it all and finding a balance is tricky. However there are some great ways of creating lifestyle changes that will help to fulfill your family’s priorities.

The goal when working with a new client is to discover what their specific challenges are and creating personalized systems that complement. Delivering organization to a person’s home, life or office benefits in many ways, saving time, money, space and maintaining peace of mind, of which the latter is usually the most appreciated.

Anya Clowers, Travel Expert

Travel Expert Anya Clowers, RN, a post-surgical specialist and thirty-year veteran of air travel, acts as a liaison between the medical field and the travel industry. As a consultant to manufacturers of both medical and travel goods, she has the unique role of contributing to business development, implementation, and evaluation of the product or service while in use.

As a Niche Travel Specialist, she has educated a variety of travelers, including Families, Seniors, Adventure Travelers, Business Travelers, International Travelers, and those Traveling with Children- including terminally ill or disabled children who travel both for medical appointments and family vacations.

Her flight experience covers 34 years and over 400,000 miles. Her International Nursing Career has included Community Nursing in Nottingham, England, a position as a Clinical Research Nurse, as well as pre and post surgical nurse positions at the Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Stanford, and Sutter Davis. This superior training allowed Anya to easily transition into the roles of Researcher, Educator, Consultant, and Author. Her many contacts in the travel industry and medical field allow her to continuously research and consult with experts in a wide variety of travel. She has chosen to focus her seminars (www.JetSevenTravel.com) and writing on the practical side of travel, having realized that the best trips are when the small details are covered and peace of mind is the foundation of all “packing lists”.

Anya flies monthly testing and reviewing products and services with her toddler son. She is the Author of Jet With Kids, the book, website, newsletter, and blog. When she is not at 37,000 feet or in an airport, she resides in Northern California with her husband and son.

Susan Enslen, CRPA Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Susan Enslen and Anne-Louise Parry are two moms who are both BCRPA Certified Group Fitness Instructors and specialists in pre and post natal fitness.  Anne-Louise is mom to two daughters, Emma and Sofia and Susan is mom to two boys, Colton and Carson.  The moms both find passion in sharing their love of fitness by promoting healthy family lifestyles with their mommy clients.

Susan and Anne-Louise own and operate, Stroller Strides is an exercise program where mom can get a great workout with baby in tow and at the same time have the opportunity to interact with other like minded moms. Stroller Strides is a total fitness program for moms and a great workout for any level of exerciser.  The classes are equally beneficial for babies as the instructors will weave songs through the workout and incorporate activities to make it fun.  Stroller Strides allows women to exercise in a social atmosphere and children can benefit from watching their moms participate.

Taking it one step further these ladies have created The Lulu Ladies & Babies social group for moms looking to connect with other moms in a social environment.  The Lulu Ladies & Babies group is more than your average playgroup, from unique mom and baby play dates to activities and events for just mom.  The Lulu Ladies & Babies provides its members an outlet of support and understanding in the strange new world of parenthood.

For more information about Susan and Anne-Louise visit http://classes.strollerstrides.net/richmondbc/location/index.aspx

For information about a stroller strides program near you visit http://www.strollerstrides.com/

Anita Kaiser, certified yoga instructor

In 2007, Anita Kaiser became a certified Itsy Bitsy Yoga instructor and began teaching yoga to children. She now operates Kids Love Yoga in conjunction with her MiOrganic business. Teaching baby and kids yoga makes her heart sing like she never thought possible. She loves watching the children grow and learn and is continually amazed at what they teach her.

In her spare time these days she can often be found going on hikes with her family and trying to show her girl all the wondrous things this world has to offer. She is also an avid gardener and looks forward to spending some real quality time in the yard this year now that her girl is a bit older and can join her. She can also often be found at Namaste Yoga Centre working on her own personal yoga practice. Reading is also something which takes up a good portion of her day. From personal growth to fitness, child development to fiction, she enjoys a diverse range of topics. Her library card gets plenty of use.

Shawna Owen, Registered Professional Counsellor

Our Mompert, Shawna Owen, of Lotus Retreats Coaching & Consulting, also has a private practice as a Registered Professional Counsellor. She integrates various approaches into her work, sharing the tools and techniques that create significant and profound shifts. Shawna is most passionate about guiding and facilitating her clients to experience a deeper connection with both self and others. In her work with individuals as well as retreat groups, Shawna encourages and inspires clients to “create the life they envision!”

Shawna combines her training in Integrative Body Psychotherapy and Posimage Coaching with her background as a Certified Yoga Instructor and Whole Foods Consultant to offer a holistic approach to balancing mind, body, and spirit. Shawna is committed to her own journey of self-discovery and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the Santa Barbara Graduate Institute in California.

For more information: Shawna@LotusRetreats.ca or see LotusRetreats.ca

Wendy Thomson, Business Analyst

Wendy Thomson is currently a mother to one 7 month old boy, a friendly German Shepherd and one very opinionated cat.  As a new mother, Wendy found the transition from full-time career woman to full–time Mom ripe with unexpected challenges.  Being a lacto-ovo vegetarian for the past 11 years with several food allergies and happily married to a “meatetarian”, Wendy is well aware of the nutritional challenges many people face these days.  She is currently working on a collection of recipes for multi-tasking Moms with young children and plans to publish it once completed. When not busy in the kitchen or with her family, Wendy works as a Business Analyst and Project Manager implementing and supporting large enterprise software programs.

Carrie Gaskin, Creative Director

Carrie Gaskin is Co-Owner and Creative Director for Coast Creations. Coast Creations plans and executes corporate special event workshops and private retreat functions. They promote the use of crafting to strengthen corporate team structure, ignite creative thinking and release imagination. They offer customers a fresh and different type of team building event that will foster positive relationships between employees. They most certainly bring an enthusiastic and professional attitude to any and every event.

In addition to Coast Creations, Carrie is an Independent Demonstrator for Stampin’ Up!® - a rubber stamping and scrapbooking company. She offers classes, clubs and workshops as well as amazing papercrafting products. Her love of crafting has translated into international publication as well as spots on local television.