Where’s Kathryn This Fall? 🍂 People are always asking me where they should be to meet local business owners, make meaningful connections and get more involved in our community. The truth is, there are so many incredible opportunities to do just that. My calendar is filling up, and here’s where you can find me this fall! September 18 Mentoring with @ywibuvic at @fortcommon September 23 Think Local First AGM at @adventureclothing Hosted by @thinklocalfirstyyj September 26 Celebrating 40 years of @victoriafoundation at Victoria Event Centre September 26 @viccoolaid’s Health + Homecoming Gala at @hotelgrandpacific October 3 ssvp_vi Hearts for Homes Gala & Auction at @unionclubofbc October 7 Cheering on some of my favourite innovators @tedxvictoria.ca 2026: Uncharted at @uvic October 22 Digital Marketing, but Make It Local Think Local First Professional Development Panel November 18 Think Local Week Mixer at @chek_news Hosted by @thinklocalfirstyyj November 19 Chamber Marketplace Mixer at Crystal Gardens Hosted by @victoriachamber It’s going to be a busy season full of great conversations, major fundraising, inspiring people and opportunities to get inspired with this incredible community. What am I missing? And where will I see you this fall? 👀🍂

Kinda chic to run your business how you want and have it feel oh so good! Swank + Chic = tres fantastique When you’re ready for results, to commit a little bit of elbow grease, and feel the weight lift off your shoulders by having an annual plan and know exactly how you’d like your year to fold. Call me! #yyjbusiness #yyjmarketing #supportlocal #supportwomeninbusiness

So. Good. #entrepreneurshipcanfeelgood

🎬 Behind the scenes at @oohlalacupcakes_canada Feeling a little rebellious when taste-testing cupcakes becomes our actual job. 😉 Thanks for the fun, Ooh La La Cupcakes! We couldn’t have found a swankier cupcake to sample—the perfect shade of lavender and a heavenly local collaboration featuring lavender from Bilston Creek Farm and tea from Silk Road. This one was almost too pretty to eat... almost. 💜🧁 Stay tuned for the final cut and our full taste-test reveal on @thinklocalfirstyyj coming soon! #BehindTheScenes #SwankCreative #OohLaLaCupcakes #SupportLocalYYJ #victoriabc

I’m honoured to have been named a finalist for Emerging Business Person of the Year by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Rebecca @eyefineryopticalstudio on taking home the award. One of the things I love most about our local business community is that there is room for all of us to succeed. We know each other, support each other, refer business to one another, and celebrate each other’s wins. You’re invited! Come and say hi at the next @victoriachamber event. This experience has already propelled both me and Swank Creative forward. The connections made, conversations started, and opportunities created have been incredible. The qualified and aligned leads are calling in, and that growth will ultimately help us create even more success for the clients and organizations we serve. Thank you to the Chamber for creating opportunities like this that bring our business community together and shine a light on local entrepreneurs and thank you to my incredible team for making 2025 our most successful year yet! #VictoriaBC #WomenInBusiness #EmergingBusinessPerson #YYJBusiness #ThinkLocal SwankCreative