Category: Member Spotlights

Meet Shanti Morrison-Doherty, the founder of Balanced Bookkeeping, a Yukon-based business helping local entrepreneurs take control of their finances with flexible bookkeeping services. Since starting her business in 2022, Shanti has navigated the challenges of building trust, managing every part of her operation, and growing a sustainable business, all while staying true to her values…

Meet Cheryl Rivest, a longtime Yukon entrepreneur, artist, and absolute legend in wearable art. Cheryl’s work is driven by a genuine love for creating and connecting. From raising her family while building her practice, to adapting as the retail landscape changed, she continues to meet each new chapter with intention and curiosity. Her focus now…

Some partnerships just make sense, and Jodie McKitchen and Riley Denneny’s, is one of them. Both passionate about bringing people together, they met through community events and instantly connected over their shared love of creating memorable experiences. With strong backgrounds in event planning, community engagement, and relationship-building, they’ve teamed up to design events that highlight…

Some entrepreneurial journeys start with a business plan. Candice Nicloux’s started with a simple question at Big Bear with a bold, “I can make you hot sauce.” What began as small-batch experiments in mason jars has grown into That Saucy Lady, a proudly Indigenous-owned hot sauce venture fueled by creativity, culinary skill, and a love…

We’re excited to highlight a leader whose work is deeply rooted in the North and grounded in purpose. Tara Larkin, founder of Pursuit Coaching Services and Eve Rising, has spent years helping people reconnect with who they are, how they lead, and what they’re capable of becoming. Raised in the Yukon and shaped by decades…