Let’s celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, brought to a community near you with support from friends at WeBC.
Join us as we honour and elevate women entrepreneurs through an inspiring evening of connection, conversation, and celebration.
This event features a dynamic panel discussion with local women business leaders who will share their journeys, insights, and advice. Following the panel, enjoy networking opportunities designed to spark collaboration and community building.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, just starting out, or simply passionate about supporting women in business, this event is for you.
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Meet the Panelists
Kristin Weber-Karcha
Founder
Extravadance Studio
Kristin founded Extravadance Studio in 2008 in Canora, Sk. Since then she is excited to have expanded to Yorkton and Preeceville with classes currently being offered in those 2 locations. Kristin has been assisting and teaching for over 25 years and continues to love and grow with the art of Dance. Kristin is a certified ADAPT Tap and Jazz teacher and certified Level 1 Acrobatic Arts teacher.
Kristin’s favourite colour is pink and her favourite food is a blue cheese steak!
She looks forward to you joining her studio and being a part of our dance family.
Laurie Renton
Founder and Former CEO
LR Future Insurance and Investments
Laurie Renton is the founder and former CEO of LR Future Insurance and Investments, which she led for 27 years with a vision rooted in meaningful relationships and values-based leadership. Her passion for community has driven her involvement in numerous organizations, including the Yorkton Business Improvement District, Habitat for Humanity, and the Ventures Community Futures Board. After selling her business, Laurie chose to “ReFire” rather than retire, co-founding The Visionary Hub—a learning platform for individuals and teams. She proudly calls herself an Adventurepreneur, blending business with personal growth and innovation.
Laurie is a certified Miracle Minded and Dream Builder Coach, and a passionate advocate for better communication through her “Unique Personality Process,” based on the enneagram. Her work has earned her multiple awards, including the YWCA Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award and the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award. Now living at Burgis Beach, Laurie continues to build community through initiatives like grandma’s camp and remains committed to spreading positivity with her motto: “Create a Great Day.”
Meagan van Eeden
Founder
Grit & Grace Athletics
Meagan van Eeden is an HR specialist by day and a fitness entrepreneur by passion. As co-owner of CrossFit Novus, she’s already helping build community, strength and leadership in her local gym. Now she’s embarking on her latest adventure: founding Grit & Grace Athletics — a movement where “being soft doesn’t make you less strong, and being strong doesn’t mean you can’t lead with heart.”
Driven by the belief that confidence begins the moment you decide to move, show up, and own your space, Meagan created Grit & Grace to help women feel as powerful on the outside as they are on the inside. She knows that when you love your outfit and love your strength, that spark can shift everything.
At the core of her work is a devotion to community over competition, to lifting each other up in and out of the gym — because strength doesn’t just build muscle, it builds connection. Whether she’s guiding HR strategies, coaching a class, or bringing the vision of Grit & Grace to life, Meagan shows up with grit, grace and unwavering purpose.