Kourtney Hope is a self-taught colour realism artist working in soft pastels. She is an animal lover and advocate, which naturally leads her to paint wildlife and pet portraits. She has been working as a professional artist for three years.
Wendy Smith encourages women to reach for the stars at Prospect Human Services. The organization is an employment services agency that connects Albertans to the workforce.
Veronica Stone decided to finally take the jump and start her own business in the summer of 2020. For years, Stone had been working for herself in various fields, but Happy Place Spaces became her passion.
Shannon Hamel believes attitude is everything. As general manager at Airdrie Puppy Pals, Hamel does a little bit of everything. From team development and growing retail, to planning community events and working with clients, Hamel describes her role as “co-ordinating chaos.