Meet Cher Schaefer. She's lived in Kelowna for 30 years!

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My daughter. She is only two so everything is new and amazing to watch.

What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Funktional. They have such funky and cool pieces.

Describe yourself in one word.
Dedicated.

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Ireland, for the rain!

What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Hiking.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Walked around with my shirt unbuttoned on a busy street.

Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Swimming at the park with friends in the summertime. So carefree and our whole lives ahead of us.

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I used to be a girl guide leader in the community, however, since the baby came I haven't been as active as I would like. Hoping to get back at it in the coming months.

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Negativity.

Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
Knox Mountian.

What do you think makes Kelowna great?
It's beauty.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1. Take my husband to Italy
2. See my favourite band live
3. Live to be 100 with my faculties intact

How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Facebook and Linkedin.

What is the name of your business/organization?
Now Bookkeeping Services.

Why did you get into/start this business?
I always have done accounting and bookkeeping so it was a natural progression.

What is the goal of your business?
To support the family and help other businesses in the community.

What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Finding time for self-care.

What do you always find yourself saying?
'Mummy needs a minute'

Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Let it go.

If you could spend one whole day with anyone, who would you select?
Kurt Cobain.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Investing in the local economy is never a bad choice!

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
My daughter.

My choice for the KelownaNow In Focus spotlight is:
Ric Lazare. Always smiling and he's in it to win it.

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