Best Mistakes: An Evening of Raw Conversations with the Women's Leadership Collective
The best leaders aren't the ones who never got it wrong. They're the ones who got it wrong, owned it, and turned it into their next right move.
At Best Mistakes, three successful women from three very different industries take the stage to share the honest, unfiltered stories behind their biggest business mistakes: the moment they knew something had to change, how they pivoted, and what they built because of it, not in spite of it.
Then, the conversation deepens. A candid leadership panel explores the challenges these leaders have faced, the missteps they've navigated, and what it really takes to keep leading when things don't go to plan.
This isn't a night of highlight reels. It's real talk from real leaders, because we grow fastest when someone is brave enough to go first.
Whether you're building a business, leading a team, or finding your next direction, you'll leave with one powerful truth: a mistake isn't the end of the road. It's an invitation to change direction, work differently, and build something even better.
Come for the honesty. Leave with the lessons.
Speakers
Amanda Koller
Amanda Koller is an Associate Investment and Wealth Advisor with The Koller Group of RBC Dominion Securities. For the past 13 years, she has helped clients navigate their financial goals and make informed decisions about their wealth. Amanda works closely with clients to provide guidance across all areas of wealth management and financial planning while building lasting, trusted relationships.
Born and raised in Chilliwack, Amanda is proud to have built both her career and her life in the community she calls home. Outside of work, her greatest joy is raising her two wonderful children alongside her husband.
Kimberley Byers
Kimberley has been part of the Creekside journey since 2000 and has owned and operated Creekside Home Decor since 2020, where she has had the joy of creating beautiful, welcoming spaces and helping others bring warmth and character into their homes.
Outside of her work at Creekside, Kimberley and her husband have raised 4 children and have loved the season of Grammie & Pops to their 6 Grandies.
Kimberley also pastors a church along side her husband, a role that has given her a deep love for people, community, and encouraging others.
Amy Andersen
Amy Andersen is the owner and founder of Just Peachy Salon, a successful downtown Chilliwack business that has been serving the community for more than 13 years. Amy built the business from the ground up as a single mom raising two young boys, creating a career that allowed her to support her family while doing work she loved. Today, her boys are adults and off at university, while Just Peachy continues to grow.
A passionate entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and published author, Amy has spent the past decade sharing her knowledge and helping other women build businesses of their own. Through the Just Peachy Training Academy, she has helped hundreds of women learn sugaring, launch businesses, and create careers on their own terms.
Amy has called Chilliwack home for 26 years and is deeply involved in the community. She is passionate about supporting local businesses, building connections, and creating opportunities for others. Whether through public speaking, mentorship, education, or entrepreneurship, Amy’s goal is simple: to inspire others to believe in themselves and build something meaningful.
