Founder Wellness 101: Change As We See Fit

You Are Your #1 Asset — Let's Build in Safeguards

Join QBBC and Chavisa (she/her), ally, trauma-informed Coach and Consultant, and founder of , for an energized session on founder wellness and resilience. In this session, Chavisa will share holistic, trauma-informed practices and trauma recovery skills — including body-based (somatics) knowledge — giving you simple, effective tools to look after yourself, your team, and the clients you serve. Because when you're empowered with skills to keep you in good shape, you're ready for the curveballs entrepreneurship throws at you.

• Entrepreneurs
• Freelancers
• Small and medium-sized businesses

During this session, we'll talk about,

• Simple, accessible techniques to manage stress and avoid burnout
• Foundational trauma recovery skills you can apply in real time
• Body-based practices to support nervous system regulation
• Practical tools to better support your team and the clients you serve
• A deeper understanding of how wellness directly impacts leadership and business growth

$15 General Admission

If cost is a barrier to entry, please reach out to [email protected].

QBBC Members attend free. A discount code has been sent via email and is available in the Member Hub.

If you’re a member and require support accessing your code, please contact:

Free for QBBC members. Membership includes complimentary access to many of our workshops and events, along with opportunities to connect with a growing network of 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and professionals across BC. Many members find their membership pays for itself through event access alone.

The BX2 conference room (Charles Room) is located at 555 Burrard Street on the 11th floor, Unit 1165. Photos attached.

Access directions:

From street level: Please take the elevator directly to the 11th floor.

From the mall level: You may take the stairs up to the lobby level and then the elevator to the 11th floor, or use the freight elevator from the mall level directly to the 11th floor. The freight elevator is located in the back hallway, past the set of stairs to the lobby.

This venue is wheelchair accessible.

• This venue is easily accessible via multiple transit lines (bus and skytrain)
• Multiple paid-parking options within 500m radius

Chavisa Horemans is a Trauma-Informed Coach, Consultant and Educator.

She is the founder of .

Chavisa works with professionals, leading holistic, evidence-based trauma-informed workshops and training to create stronger workforces. Her specialty topics include Trauma-Informed Workplaces, Holistic Trauma Recovery, Red Flags, Gender-Based Violence, and High-Conflict Divorce.

When she’s not helping professionals gain the skills to look after themselves, their clients, and their workforce, she works virtually with individuals. Drawing from both professional training and lived expertise, Chavisa serves as a Divorce, Coparenting, and Chronic Health Coach who empowers individuals through major life transitions. She compassionately and effectively supports clients navigating separation, divorce, coparenting, burnout, and chronic health issues, specializing in high-conflict disputes.

Chavisa accepts referrals from counselling professionals, legal practitioners, HR leaders, and frontline service providers.

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Venue Partner: Bentall Centre

We're grateful to partner with Bentall Centre for QBBC's 2026 Educational Programming Series.

About Bentall Centre

Bentall Centre is a 1.5 million-square-foot office and retail campus in Vancouver’s central business district. It is a landmark destination for Vancouver’s leading companies and includes offerings such as reactivated public spaces, community events, arts and culture programming. Bentall Centre is operated by Hudson Pacific Properties and co-owned by Blackstone and Hudson Pacific.

Learn more at bentallcentre.com.

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