A life of creating incredible moments as an entrepreneur, social innovator, and extreme adventurer. Some highlights include Shari starting her first business in her 20s, and winning CIBC Entrepreneur of the Year before the age of 30. In 2021, Shari was honoured as one of Canada's 50 Most Influential Female Business and Entrepreneur Leaders, by SME Canada. A First Nation community project Shari supported from 2008-2013 was given a national honour from the First Nations Health Authority for a project that impacted the mental health of a remote community. Shari has owned 6 companies with two nationally scaled exits in the past. Today, she is a Founder, Advisor, Fractional C-suite, & Board member for various companies, as well as a Faculty member in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Queen’s University. Shari is a travel and wilderness fanatic and has pushed her limits by living off the land with only the bare survival essentials for 7 years. Shari’s life journey and incredible lived experiences have inspired many people to step out of their comfort zone and create meaningful change in their lives and businesses, inspired by her mindset, lived experience model, and energy. Shari is an engaging advisor & professional speaker on topics of entrepreneurship, innovation, well-being, courageous leadership, adventure mindset, and social enterprises impacting people & the planet. Inspiring an Innovation Movement for every industry and person within Shari's circle of impact! A life of creating incredible moments as an entrepreneur, social innovator, and extreme adventurer. Some highlights include Shari starting her first business in her 20s, and winning CIBC Entrepreneur of the Year before the age of 30. In 2021, Shari was honoured as one of Canada's 50 Most Influential Female Business and Entrepreneur Leaders, by SME Canada. A First Nation community project Shari supported from 2008-2013 was given a national honour from the First Nations Health Authority for a project that impacted the mental health of a remote community. Shari has owned 6 companies with two nationally scaled exits in the past. Today, she is a Founder, Advisor, Fractional C-suite, & Board member for various companies, as well as a Faculty member in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Queen’s University. Shari is a travel and wilderness fanatic and has pushed her limits by living off the land with only the bare survival essentials for 7 years. Shari’s life journey and incredible lived experiences have inspired many people to step out of their comfort zone and create meaningful change in their lives and businesses, inspired by her mindset, lived experience model, and energy. Shari is an engaging advisor & professional speaker on topics of entrepreneurship, innovation, well-being, courageous leadership, adventure mindset, and social enterprises impacting people & the planet. Inspiring an Innovation Movement for every industry and person within Shari's circle of impact!