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Rubbing Shoulders with the U.S. Consulate General – Just Another Day in the Network
Last month, I had the honour of being a special guest at the BC Chamber of Commerce Executive Directors event in Vancouver. Great turnout, solid discussions on cross-border business – and yes, I got to connect directly with U.S. Consulate General Shawn Crowley. (Quick pic proof: me flashing the thumbs-up, arm around the US Consul General Shawn Crowley, flanked by sharp business minds like Adam Franks. Big smiles, bigger opportunities.) This wasn't a one-off. It's part of the

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Lights, Camera, Shred – My Media Moments & TV Adventures
From the Amazing Race Canada Season 8 to Hillary Swank's Alaska Daily , Ikon Pass's Heartbreak Hills , and Burton's My Turn coverage – yeah, I've traded the board for the spotlight a few times. Highlights include repping Indigenous stories on national TV, featuring in Spencer O'Brien's Precious Leader Woman doc, and sharing ILSA's journey in Arcteryx's Riding Red . It's not just fun; it's amplifying voices in snowsports and beyond. Hot sauce on the side note: nothing spices

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Training, Panels & Consulting – 2023 Was a Reconciliation Rocket
Burton Culture Shifters - Guest Speaker 2023 was fire: Delivered Indigenous Culture 101 training to Burton's sales team (what to say, what not to say, plus ILSA history). Panelist at Culture Shifters with BIPOC nonprofit leaders. Spoke on Governance & Indigenous Reconciliation for CanWest Ski Association. Guest speaker at Kootenay Lake Tourism AGM highlighting Indigenous tourism wins. Plus consulting for Whitewater and more. Awards like Whistler's Top Under 40 Rising Star (2

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