Meet Shalen! She's from Quesnel and moved to Kamloops 15 years ago. She followed her dream and started a business that is committed to body, mind and spiritual growth through group style activities.

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Kendra is my go-to girl! She is open-minded, always up for every adventure, supports all of my wild and crazy ideas, loves to eat, and loves to dance!

What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?    
The Art We Are – fresh, simple food and unique atmosphere. I also love Christina; she's a bad A$$ female local entrepreneur. Hats off to this gal!

Describe yourself in one word.    
Dynamic

If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
The Philippines to go Scuba Diving! I hear the underwater world there is something unbelievable and some of the best in the world.

What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?    
Dance & Yoga at Let's Move Studio

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
This story requires wine &appies – it's far too long – but FANTASTIC! I love telling stories and being able to laugh at myself and others.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?    
Meeting others who loveto social dance. This is the most fun I've had as an adult. The scene is fresh, fun, welcoming and sexy! I love the tradition of partner style dancing when men take the lead, and the dynamic becomes an unspoken language where two people unite for 3.5 minutes on the dance floor. Dance is inspiring.

Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
I've always been the one with the crazy ideas! One time I convinced my cousin Carly to use the leftover whip cream canisters from Thanksgiving and go 6 feet above me in the air and spray them into my mouth… GOOD TIMES! 🙂

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I love to use my space "Let's Move Studio" to help out the community. I love being a "YES" person, and if it is not for profit or community oriented in any way I will support it with whatever resources I can share. More recently we donated our space for a Crystal Bowl Meditation in support of the Women's Y Shelter and helped raise $700 and we also hosted 2 sessions of Yoga with Animals with the BCSPCA where we raised a similar amount.

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I would ask the world to explore becoming more conscious. I believe this adventure in the exploration of oneself could solve many of the world's problems and we could live healthier and happier lives.

Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?    
I love on East Shuswap Road from Lafarge back to Kamloops. It's beautiful all the time.

Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?    
I live, work and play in downtown Kamloops! So I love seeing positive, cultural, cool changes in this area as this is where I spend the most of my time.

What do you think makes Kamloops great?    
Nature and the good people. I find most pretty open and inviting here.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1.Become a hypnotist
2. DJ 
3. Start a Private Investigation Firm.

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I love desserts. My favourite is Creme Brule!

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

What is the name of your business/organization?
Let's Move Studio

Why did you get into/start this business?
I woke up from a dream that said start a business committed to body, mind and spiritual growth through group style activities.

What is the goal of your business?
To be a second home where our friends come to refresh and recharge through dynamic group activities committed to Living Life Well.

What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?    
Being an Entrepreneur

What do you always find yourself saying?
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Tell us your best piece of life advice.    
We create our own destiny, and once we realize our power over our own lives, we then can truly create and live the life we've always desired.

If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
I don't know! But I would probably pick a spiritual guru who is still currently alive.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Local shops are the ones that give a city personality, character and community spirit! When people shop locally, it helps your friends and neighbors live, work and play. We all benefit.

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Succeeding in my first business.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My Mom & Lois Crown. I'd neverbe where I am without their generosity, love and continued support!

My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:    
Greg Kozoris

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