Kim Lawton: Crafting Community in the Okanagan | CREATE - The Podcast

Kim Lawton is an entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and passionate advocate for craft beer, wine, tourism, and small business. As the owner of DogLeg Marketing & Business Solutions and Marketing Director for both Cannery Brewing and Fort Berens Estate Winery, she has spent nearly three decades helping brands tell their stories, build meaningful relationships, and connect with their communities. Kim began her career with major consumer brands before launching her own marketing consultancy in the Okanagan in 2006. She is widely recognized for her contributions to British Columbia's craft beer industry, including helping create the Penticton Ale Trail and Penticton Beer Blocks. Beyond her professional work, Kim and her husband are the creators of Hidden Gems of BC, a passion project dedicated to discovering and showcasing unique destinations, businesses, and experiences throughout the province. On this episode of CREATE, Kim shares lessons on entrepreneurship, marketing, relationship building, community, and the power of shining a spotlight on others. **Guest:** - **Kim Lawton:** - **Cannery Brewing:**  Instagram - **Hidden Gems of BC:** Instagram **Host:** - **Mark Kondrat:** Instagram **|** LinkedIn - **CREATE - The Podcast:**  Instagram **|** TikTok **|** Website