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Luncheon heralds the return of the Business Women of Moose Jaw

Robyn Cunningham, a yoga instructor and inspirational speaker, will be the guest presenter during the organization’s luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tourism Moose Jaw visitor centre.

MOOSE JAW — Finding an appropriate work-life balance can be difficult for some people, but the Business Women of Moose Jaw (BWMJ) is hoping an upcoming speaker can offer some helpful advice.

Robyn Cunningham will be the guest presenter during the organization’s luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tourism Moose Jaw visitor centre. Tickets are $17 each, while annual memberships are $50 and offer access to exclusive events annually.

To purchase tickets, visit the BWMJ’s Facebook page.

Cunningham is the former owner of the Yoga Loft and now teaches yoga online, while she is knowledgeable and experienced in teaching people how to manage their work-life-family balance, explained Kelly Carty, the BWMJ vice-president.

During the luncheon, she will discuss how to live life healthily so life isn’t so overwhelming, Carty said. Sometimes, a job can push people to “go, go, go,” which can be stressful, so Cunningham will also discuss some de-stressing techniques.

“I think it’s something that we didn’t use to talk about (because) you just did what you had to do,” she continued. “And then everyone dropped dead when they were 65 because they worked so hard and did so much in their life.

“Our society sometimes puts work over your personal life and we need to have a balance. … Your job is important, but your family and health are actually more important.”

The BWMJ usually brings in knowledgeable speakers who can help members build their businesses, negotiate and network, said Carty.

“We always choose a speaker that is going to help enrich our lives. We don’t bring in someone who will talk about makeup or something like that,” she chuckled. “It’s always like an inspirational business guest.”

The comeback

Carty encouraged women to join the BWMJ because it’s a great opportunity to network with our women, meet like-minded people and learn from other business owners and leaders. She joined in 2019, and while it became inactive because of the pandemic, it is now working to re-establish itself and be more visible publicly.

This comeback includes the appointment of new executive officers. Besides Carty as vice-president, Crystal Froese is the new president — she is a founding member and held this role previously — and new member Tara Johanna Manninen is the new secretary.

Froese works in communications, Carty works in the business and tourism industries and Johanna Manninen is an entrepreneur in graphic design.

There are still some positions available on the executive.

Carty noted that she met with Froese — the “driving force” behind the group’s revitalization — last fall, with the latter wanting to ramp up the group because she thought it was important for businesswomen to have an organization to call their own.

The changeover in leadership happened recently after the current executive and previous executive met online to discuss the future of the organization, which had been inactive for several months, the vice-president recalled. It was important for Froese and Carty to revive the group since it was well-known in the community for activities like the PRISM Awards, which featured jewelry designed by Hillberg and Berk.  

Besides Facebook, the Business Women of Moose Jaw can also be found on Instagram.

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