In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KelownaNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it amazing. We want to show our friends, neighbours, family and colleagues that we notice them and the fabulous things that they do.
What is your name?
Rylie Gallagher
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
I am originally from Summerland and have been in Kelowna for three years now.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My grampa, for many, many reasons.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
I would go to Vancouver Island and do some fishing.
What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
The Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market.
What is your favourite activity?
I have three: skiing, shinny, and softball.
If you had to choose: pizza, tacos, or burgers?
Tacos
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Trying to find my shorts after diving to off our iceberg feature!
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
I feel inspired by many things each day, I couldn't simply point out one.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Going to the Island with my family to fish, find crabs under rocks, and get on the water.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
We will be holding our second annual children's hospital fundraiser this year on June 25 at both Kelowna and Penticton locations.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Kelowna had at least a six month summer, or maybe something more important like world peace
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
The Kelowna Wibit
Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
Under the Wibit trampoline.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
I would like to see expansion in clinics addressing drug abuse and mental health.
If you could be granted one wish for work or in life, what would it be?
Besides to have a super power I don't think I would change anything.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
As a child I though every city and town ended with 'land' like Summerland. I believed Kelowna was actually called Kelownaland.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Kelowna/ Penticton Wibit Water Park
What does your business do?
Provide water activities and fun to communities of the Okanagan.
How do people connect with you through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest)
Kelowna Wibit
Where can people find your business online?
www.wibitBC.com
Why did you get into/start this business?
A history of watersports.
What is the goal of your business?
To grow a business I am proud to call my own, making a positive impact along the way.
What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?
Myself, it's hard to go easy on yourself when you always expect better. Try to enjoy the view where you are not where you want to be.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
No, if I had done something different I may not be where I am now.
Why do you think it is important to shop local?
There is a lot of passion in small local businesses, support local.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Neil Massey, my gramps. Hardest working man there will ever be. I owe him the world.
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