Biography

A passionate entrepreneur, business strategist and advisor, Yvonne has a diverse range of experience in management and leadership, marketing, operations and financial lending. She was most recently a Business Advisor at the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba (WECM), contributing to their community for three years. She has launched over a dozen restaurants in Manitoba and Ontario including the branding, operations, and franchise development of Za Pizza Bistro. As a solopreneur, Yvonne has successfully pivoted her fitness business of 10 years, Yvonne’s Fitness where she markets and teaches virtual fitness classes to clients from around the world. She has an International MBA specializing in Marketing and Finance from York University and worked in China as the General Manager for the Canada China Business Council as well as the Director of Membership and Business Services in Toronto. As a Business Plan Advisor at SBBC, Yvonne brings a unique perspective on running a business.

An eternal optimist, Yvonne is dedicated to inspire and encourage entrepreneurs to bring their passion projects to life and to spread kindness in the community. Yvonne enjoys adventure and travel with her husband and two daughters