Meet Jessica Levy! Jessica has lived in the Okanagan her whole life and enjoys Hiking and spending time with her son!
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?
Grew up in the Okanagan and lived in Kelowna since 1999.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My son, he is my reason WHY. He helps me want to continue to improve and be a better person.
What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Most of the local women I support have smaller businesses and you can find them at tradeshows here. Come check out The Mommas Collective
Describe yourself in one word.
Compassionate
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Croatia and explore my roots and see if I can find my family history over there.
What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Hiking! We are so blessed to be surrounded by so many beautiful mountains.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
In elementary school my shoelace got caught on my chair and I fell flat on my face and knocked my chair over. So embarrassed it made me cry.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Meeting my best friend and business partner. It was luck or chance that we met and we have been inseparable in life and business since.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Growing up without technology and being able to play outdoors. We lived in the countryside so I was a fan of camping, riding bikes and all activities outdoors.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
This month we are donating 100% of all business proceeds to The Okanagan Boys & Girls Club! Every new member that joins for the month of November subscription fee will be going to the club towards their kids programs. We are so excited to be able to give back to the community.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
More kindness.
Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
I like the quiet spots on the mountainside where you have a view of the lake.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
The drugs and needles that are being found on the beaches and parks are a huge deterrent for families to bring their children to play. Would be nice if we could keep the drugs off of these public areas.
What do you think makes Kelowna great?
Our local shops, the people here.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1. My Fit Life Now to reach 10000 subscribers in 5 years. As we grow we will be able to donate even more money to The Okanagan Boys and Girls Club!!
2. Yoga retreat in Bali
3. Get Married.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I'm an introvert and love alone time.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
Fb @myfitlifenow IG @my.fit.life.now
What is the name of your business/organization?
My Fit Life Now
Why did you get into/start this business?
To give women an opportunity to work out when they are busy, can't afford to, don't know where to start, or can't make it to a gym.
What is the goal of your business?
Give more women a chance to get active to improve their physical health and feel confident in who they are.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
To put myself out there and overcome fears of being shy and rejected.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
Knowing what I know now I would have started this business years ago.
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Change your mindset to find the positive in each situation.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Let's help our community grow and prosper. When you shop local you are helping those that really need it.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Winning Best of Kelowna 3 years in a row.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
My business partner Kristy Keus is one hard-working kick ass mama. Raising 3 kids and being an entrepreneur is a huge task.
My choice for the KelownaNow In Focus spotlight is:
Sarah Dhooge Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder of The Momma Collective
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