Founder & CEO | Tech-Driven Community Builder | Digital Revenue Architect | Indigenous, Beauty & SMB Sector Strategist | 30+ Years in Business Innovation
Founder & CEO, City Media Collective | Founder & Strategic Advisor, Shop Local Now
I’m a business innovator and community architect with over 30 years of experience helping traditional businesses and organizations evolve and thrive in the digital age. As the Founder and CEO of City Media Collective, I lead a mission-driven strategy that collaborates with communities, organizations, media companies, and businesses to develop tech-enabled revenue streams and community-first digital platforms.
Through City Media, I’ve developed scalable solutions that bring small and medium-sized businesses, beauty entrepreneurs, and Indigenous communities into the digital economy, supporting growth, connection, and resilience.
I’m also the Founder and Strategic Advisor of Shop Local Now, a dynamic platform designed to support local entrepreneurship. We provide SEO-boosted directories, e-commerce storefronts, and a private Inner Circle—a members-only online community where local business owners across Canada connect, collaborate, and grow together.
My work sits at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human connection. Whether revitalizing legacy organizations or launching grassroots digital marketplaces, I focus on creating infrastructure that empowers real people, builds real community, and delivers real impact.
Specialties & Focus Areas:
- Tech-Enabled Business Models for Traditional Organizations
- Digital Platforms for Community & Commerce
- Strategic Innovation for Associations & Local Brands
- Indigenous Entrepreneurship & Nation-Led Digital Infrastructure
- Beauty Industry Growth & Digital Distribution
- Local Advertising, SEO & E-Commerce Enablement
- Online Community Building & Member Engagement
Katherine is a visionary who thrives at the intersection of community, creativity, and technology. She is passionate about creating meaningful spaces—both online and in person—where people come together to grow, collaborate, and support one another. In addition to being a founder and strategist, Katherine is also an artist, a certified yoga instructor, and a proud mom. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that technology should serve human connection and that beauty, wellness, and community are essential ingredients for lasting impact.
