The BIA Presents: The Workshop SeriesOctober 6, 2025NewsThe BIA Presents: The Workshop Series
Unleash Your Joy: A Morning of Community for BIA Small Business Owners & Staff will take place on Thursday October 30, from 8:45 am – 10:45 am at the Ledge Coffee House in the heart of downtown Squamish. This special event is an insightful workshop, hosted by the Downtown Squamish BIA & Laura Van der Veer, Co-founder of She Summits. Coffee and treats will be served.
Workshop Overview:
Unleash Your Joy: A Morning of Community for BIA Small Business Owners & Staff
Behind every small business is a dream, a vision, and a whole lot of heart. But in the day-to-day hustle, it’s easy to lose touch with the joy that inspired you to start in the first place. This interactive workshop and social event is your chance to pause, recharge, and reconnect with the spark that keeps you energized; in life and in business.
Joy isn’t just “nice to have.” For entrepreneurs, it fuels creativity, strengthens resilience, and helps you show up as your best self for your team, your customers, and your community.
What You Can Expect:
- Reflect on what joy means to you personally and professionally.
- Learn about the three types of joy; Boosters, Activators, and Glimmers and how to spot them in your everyday business and life.
- Identify common blockers that keep small business owners from joy (like guilt, lack of time, or always putting the business first).
- Create a personalized Joy Plan that supports both your wellbeing and your business growth.
- Reconnect joy to your bigger “why” to stay motivated through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
You’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with simple tools to bring more joy into your daily routine and business practices. Plus enjoy a this social workshop to connect with fellow Squamish business owners.
When you feel good, your business thrives.
About She Summits
She Summits empowers retailers to create meaningful, lasting connections with women through inspiring, community-driven workshops; hosted right inside their store.
In today’s competitive retail landscape, attracting new customers and building loyalty are essential to growth. Our turnkey, plug-and-play events offer a seamless solution for businesses without an in-house events or community team, making it effortless to integrate high-impact experiences into your brand strategy.
Focused on wellness, confidence, and connection, our workshops have been proudly hosted in partnership with brands such as adidas, Fjällräven, Myodetox, Kiehl’s, and Two Rivers Meats, delivering stress-free events that engage audiences and drive measurable results.
Each workshop is more than an event, it’s a strategic investment. Designed to boost foot traffic, increase customer lifetime value, and transform participants into loyal brand advocates.
Meet Your Facilitator: Laura van der Veer
Laura is the co-founder of She Summits, where she partners with brands to elevate their retail success through impactful women’s workshops that foster authentic connection and lasting customer engagement. She’s also the co-founder of LUVA, a women’s wellness supplement brand focused on mobility and bone health.
With over 20 years of experience building purpose-driven brands and communities, Laura brings her passion for storytelling, customer experience, and human connection into every event she leads. She’s deeply committed to helping individuals and business owners rediscover what brings them energy, alignment, and joy so they can thrive both personally and professionally.
Beyond her work, Laura is a Certified Mindset Coach, Forest Therapy Guide, and ultra trail runner. She’s also a proud plant momma to 55+ houseplants and an unapologetic true-crime junkie.
About the Venue:
The Ledge Coffee House
Located in the heart of downtown Squamish, The Ledge Coffee House is a ministry center and pay-it-forward café. Their mission is to foster a sense of community through quality coffee and create a space where everyone feels welcome. We are grateful to The Ledge for generously hosting our event on October 30.
Why Sign Up?
As a small business owner, you’re the heartbeat of your business, but that constant drive can come at the cost of your own joy and wellbeing. Unleash Your Joy is a chance to step back, recharge, and reconnect with the passion that started it all. Through meaningful reflection, practical tools, and connection with fellow entrepreneurs, you’ll walk away feeling inspired, supported, and better equipped to lead your business with clarity and purpose.
Also She Summits will be giving you with a bag of goodies (value $200), including Mint Cleaning, Formula Fig, Two Rivers Meat and much more….
Members – Don’t miss out – space is limited! To reserve your spot, simply click here to sign up. We can’t wait to see you there!
The BIA Presents: The Workshop Series
Unleash Your Joy: A Morning of Community for BIA Small Business Owners & Staff will take place on Thursday October 30, from 8:45 am – 10:45 am at the Ledge Coffee House in the heart of downtown Squamish. This special event is an insightful workshop, hosted by the Downtown Squamish BIA & Laura Van der Veer, Co-founder of She Summits. Coffee and treats will be served.
Workshop Overview:
Unleash Your Joy: A Morning of Community for BIA Small Business Owners & Staff
Behind every small business is a dream, a vision, and a whole lot of heart. But in the day-to-day hustle, it’s easy to lose touch with the joy that inspired you to start in the first place. This interactive workshop and social event is your chance to pause, recharge, and reconnect with the spark that keeps you energized; in life and in business.
Joy isn’t just “nice to have.” For entrepreneurs, it fuels creativity, strengthens resilience, and helps you show up as your best self for your team, your customers, and your community.
What You Can Expect:
- Reflect on what joy means to you personally and professionally.
- Learn about the three types of joy; Boosters, Activators, and Glimmers and how to spot them in your everyday business and life.
- Identify common blockers that keep small business owners from joy (like guilt, lack of time, or always putting the business first).
- Create a personalized Joy Plan that supports both your wellbeing and your business growth.
- Reconnect joy to your bigger “why” to stay motivated through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
You’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and equipped with simple tools to bring more joy into your daily routine and business practices. Plus enjoy a this social workshop to connect with fellow Squamish business owners.
When you feel good, your business thrives.
About She Summits
She Summits empowers retailers to create meaningful, lasting connections with women through inspiring, community-driven workshops; hosted right inside their store.
In today’s competitive retail landscape, attracting new customers and building loyalty are essential to growth. Our turnkey, plug-and-play events offer a seamless solution for businesses without an in-house events or community team, making it effortless to integrate high-impact experiences into your brand strategy.
Focused on wellness, confidence, and connection, our workshops have been proudly hosted in partnership with brands such as adidas, Fjällräven, Myodetox, Kiehl’s, and Two Rivers Meats, delivering stress-free events that engage audiences and drive measurable results.
Each workshop is more than an event, it’s a strategic investment. Designed to boost foot traffic, increase customer lifetime value, and transform participants into loyal brand advocates.
Meet Your Facilitator: Laura van der Veer
Laura is the co-founder of She Summits, where she partners with brands to elevate their retail success through impactful women’s workshops that foster authentic connection and lasting customer engagement. She’s also the co-founder of LUVA, a women’s wellness supplement brand focused on mobility and bone health.
With over 20 years of experience building purpose-driven brands and communities, Laura brings her passion for storytelling, customer experience, and human connection into every event she leads. She’s deeply committed to helping individuals and business owners rediscover what brings them energy, alignment, and joy so they can thrive both personally and professionally.
Beyond her work, Laura is a Certified Mindset Coach, Forest Therapy Guide, and ultra trail runner. She’s also a proud plant momma to 55+ houseplants and an unapologetic true-crime junkie.
About the Venue:
The Ledge Coffee House
Located in the heart of downtown Squamish, The Ledge Coffee House is a ministry center and pay-it-forward café. Their mission is to foster a sense of community through quality coffee and create a space where everyone feels welcome. We are grateful to The Ledge for generously hosting our event on October 30.
Why Sign Up?
As a small business owner, you’re the heartbeat of your business, but that constant drive can come at the cost of your own joy and wellbeing. Unleash Your Joy is a chance to step back, recharge, and reconnect with the passion that started it all. Through meaningful reflection, practical tools, and connection with fellow entrepreneurs, you’ll walk away feeling inspired, supported, and better equipped to lead your business with clarity and purpose.
Also She Summits will be giving you with a bag of goodies (value $200), including Mint Cleaning, Formula Fig, Two Rivers Meat and much more….
Members – Don’t miss out – space is limited! To reserve your spot, simply click here to sign up. We can’t wait to see you there!
