In this episode, John Kot of Genesis Kelowna visits Christy Lovig, Partner at Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP, to talk about her inspiring career journey, community involvement, and life in Kelowna. The two then head to Summerhill Pyramid Winery, where good conversation meets great food and the essence of the Okanagan lifestyle shines through.

Christy, a specialist in general corporate commercial, commercial real estate, and commercial lending, shares that her path to law was inspired by a childhood deal with her dad for a Porsche 911 Turbo.

At Doak Shirreff, her firm maintains a strong presence with four equity partners, three income partners, and about 50 staff members.

She notes that while the real estate market is currently "shaky" with deals "pressing pause," she is focused on strategic business growth, even suggesting AI and technology as a focus for John’s son.

Christy is a dedicated community leader, serving as a Board Director for the KGH Foundation, championing youth mental health initiatives, and supporting groups like the Food Bank and YMCA.

The conversation highlights Christy's athletic passion: she is an accomplished marathon runner, having competed for 42 years and completed 28 marathons. She is actively training for her final "Major" in Tokyo next March.

The G90 transports them to Summerhill Pyramid Winery, known for its dedication to organic food. Over a healthy Summerhill Garden Fresh Salad with chicken and prawn skewers, they discuss the challenges of market uncertainty and the booming brokerage business for exit planning.

John shares his "Papa's Strawberries" family tradition, while Christy talks about the strong running community that offsets the physical toll of 42 years of competition.

The episode perfectly encapsulates the vibrant, committed, and high-achieving spirit of the Kelowna community, ending on a humorous note when Christy suggests "Carpool Karaoke" for the next segment, prompting John to jokingly admit his jealousy over a harmonica he received from Steven Tyler during an Aerosmith residency.

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