Celebrate International Women’s Day with an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration.
Celebrate International Women’s Day in Moose Jaw with an energizing panel discussion featuring women entrepreneurs and leaders from our community. This interactive conversation will explore building businesses, adapting to challenges, and spotting opportunities along the way, all through real-life experiences and honest insights. Join us for meaningful conversation, connection, and a chance to celebrate the impact women are making in business and beyond.
Agenda
- 6:00: Arrival, registration, and networking
- 6:30: Panel discussion
- 7:30: Closing remarks and networking
Meet the Panelists
Paige Gingras
Owner
Solé Hair Studio
Paige Gingras is a wife and mother to Scottie Joan, a Journeyperson hairstylist, and a hair extension educator. She has been in the industry for ten years and recently opened her own luxury boutique hair studio in the heart of downtown Moose Jaw on January 1, 2026. Born and raised in the community, Paige has always felt deeply connected to the historic downtown and the strong sense of belonging it offers.
Opening her own salon had been a lifelong dream, one she didn’t realize she truly needed until she finally took the leap. With the invaluable guidance and education provided by WESK throughout her entrepreneurial journey, Solé Hair Studio became a reality.
Together with her co‑worker,Paige envisioned a calm, luxurious space where clients feel welcomed, cared for, and inspired. Seeing that vision come to life has been the most rewarding part of her journey.
Montana Lautamus
Owner
MontanasPhotoWorks
Montana Lautamus is the owner of MontanasPhotoWorks, where she focuses on capturing real colour and bringing it to life through emotion‑driven, deeply intentional storytelling. Her work spans small businesses to corporate brands, always prioritizing the people behind the business. It is this human connection that shapes both her photographic style and the way she approaches her craft.
Ashley Drummond
CEO
WowFactor Media
Ashley Drummond is the CEO of Wow Factor Media and Co-Founder of AG Social. From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan she works alongside her team to help businesses across Western Canada grow through strategic social media marketing. A social media trainer and trusted industry leader, Ashley also serves on the Saskatchewan Chamber Board of Directors and is a WESK Rural Brand Ambassador.
Sandra Wilders
Owner & Operator
Celtic Heart Health and Beauty Day Spa
Sandra Wilders is the owner and operator of Celtic Heart Health and Beauty Day Spa. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, she moved to Moose Jaw 14 years ago to build a life with her husband and their four children.
Sandra studied at Portobello College in Dublin and also holds Canadian Journeyperson qualifications as a skin technician. Her passion for the beauty industry has remained strong throughout her career, fueled by continuous education and ongoing training in advanced skincare and laser treatments. She believes everyone is inherently beautiful, and that having the right professional to help you look and feel your best is a true gift, one she is grateful to offer her clients every day.
Sandra is dedicated to welcoming clients into a warm, professional space where they can feel cared for, supported, and confident. She looks forward to continuing to grow Celtic Heart Health and Beauty Day Spa and to serving the Moose Jaw community.
