Mindful Impact Community Forum Vancouver

From Mental Wellbeing to Community Wellbeing

A Community Panel & Networking

Mental well-being isn’t just about how you feel. It’s shaped by culture, work, money, belonging, and community.

The Mindful Impact Community Forum is a space to explore what well-being really means today — beyond self-care, beyond burnout culture.

✨ What is this?

Mindful Impact Community Forum is a fresh, human-centred gathering for people who care deeply about mental wellbeing, community resilience, climate leadership, and social innovation.

It’s a space to think, feel, connect, and imagine together.

We’re bringing together social entrepreneurs, innovators, community leaders, scholars, youth changemakers, and wellbeing practitioners for an evening of meaningful conversations, practical insights, and real connection.

Come curious. Leave grounded.

Inner peace → community impact

In partnership with Futurpreneur Canada, 312 Main, Khora Architecture+Interiors, Kula Foods

Light refreshments will be served, featuring Egyptian delights by Super Dishes.

Why “Mental Wellbeing → Community Wellbeing”?

Because communities don’t thrive when people are burned out.

Because leadership without care isn’t sustainable.

Because climate action, entrepreneurship, and social change all start with human wellbeing.

This forum explores how inner resilience becomes collective strength — across leadership, climate action, diversity, and community building.

What to Expect

✨ Opening Remarks & Presentation

Paul Choi, MLA for Burnaby South–Metrotown, will open the evening with reflections on the importance of strengthening community wellbeing and leadership in times of uncertainty, bringing his experience as a first responder, lawyer, and community advocate.

A grounding and inspiring opening by AJ Kim (Wisdomway Impact) on why mental wellbeing is becoming the missing infrastructure of our communities — with insights from global fieldwork and real-world case studies.

🎤 Curated Panels & Speakers

• Social & Community Wellbeing × Entrepreneurship & Leadership

• Climate & Community Wellbeing

• Diversity, Inclusion & Community Leadership

Nika Moeini (Founder, Youth Climate Save & Vegan Girls Club, Co-lead at PNW Climate Week)

Smiely Khurana (Founder, The Sustainable Act and Climate Wellness Network)

Irina McKenzie (Founder, FABCYCLE & Sewjo)

Michelle Fenton (Founding Partner at Khora Architecture + Interiors, Host at The Happitecture Podcast)

Asha Wheeldon (Founder, Kula Foods)

Trixie Ling (Founder, Flavours of Hope)

Tessa Vanderkop (Consultant at Purpose Pathways, Board Member at Vancouver Humane Society) 

Panels are designed to be practical, honest, and future-oriented — no jargon, no fluff.

Light refreshments will be served, featuring Egyptian delights by Super Dishes.

🤝 Connection & Community Time

Meet people who actually care.

Build relationships that don’t end when the event does.

🌿 Community Wellbeing Activities

Beyond the main forum, we’re creating small, human-scale moments to connect, breathe, and be in community together.

Throughout Mindful Impact Week, March 26-28, we’ll host a series of optional side gatherings from Impact Coffee Chats to Community Runs!

Who This Is For

You’ll feel at home here if you are:

• A social entrepreneur or innovator

• A community leader or organizer

• A student, scholar, or researcher

• A youth leader or changemaker

• Someone working in climate, sustainability, wellbeing, or social impact

• Simply ANYONE who believes communities deserve better ways to thrive

Event Details

📍 Location: 312 Main, 312 Main street, Vancouver

📅 Date: March 27, 2026

⏰ Time: 6 PM - 8:30 PM (Door open 5:30 PM PST) *Light refreshments will be served, featuring Egyptian delights by Super Dishes.

🎫 Ticket — Free -$100

All proceeds support Wisdomway Impact’s mental wellbeing initiatives.

• Youth (under 26), Student Free

• General Admission $20

• Community Supporter $50 (Includes general admission plus a voluntary donation to support Wisdomway Impact’s mental wellbeing and community programs.)

• Impact Sponsor $100 (Includes general admission plus a larger contribution toward sustaining community wellbeing initiatives.)

For allies and supporters who want to meaningfully invest in this growing ecosystem.

Speakers & Partners

1. AJ Kim is a social entrepreneur, global impact practitioner, dedicated to building spaces where inner development and collective change meet. Her work spans leadership development, youth empowerment, and community wellbeing initiatives in Asia, Africa, and Canada, grounded in field experiences, dialogue, and systems thinking. Through forums, education programs, and partnerships, she explores how mental wellbeing can become a foundation for stronger communities, sustainable leadership, and long-term social impact.

2. Nika Moeini is a climate organizer and spiritual life coach. She brings over a decade of experience in environmental advocacy, community organizing, and holistic wellbeing, working at the intersection of climate justice, inner transformation, and conscious leadership. Youth Climate Save Canada is a youth-led movement dedicated to transforming food systems as a key solution to the climate crisis. Through education, campaigns, and community-building, the organization empowers young people to take action at the intersection of climate, food justice, and animal advocacy.

3. Smiely Khurana is a sustainability leader, community organizer, and the founder of The Sustainable Act, a climate media and impact platform amplifying underrepresented voices through storytelling and partnerships, and Climate Wellness Network, an initiative supporting mental health in the face of the climate crisis. Named one of Corporate Knights’ 2024 Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders in Canada, Smiely brings together sustainable production, grassroots organizing, and climate mental health advocacy. The Sustainable Act uses storytelling, events, and partnerships to accelerate sustainability across industries, especially in film and media. Climate Wellness Network focuses on supporting people navigating climate emotions by offering resources, programming, and community spaces that transform anxiety into collective action.

4. Irina McKenzie is the Founder of FABCYCLE, a Vancouver based textile ReUSE Centre, and the Founder and CEO of Sewjo, a SaaS platform for sewists. For over a decade, she has worked at the intersection of circular economy, technology, and community, building practical systems that reduce textile waste while strengthening the sewing industry from within. She also serves on the board of the BC Apparel and Gear Association. FABCYCLE works directly with apparel manufacturers to redirect deadstock and textile waste back into the hands of makers, keeping usable materials in circulation instead of landfill. Sewjo is a SaaS platform designed to modernize sewing by helping hobby sewists organize their stash, track their projects, and connect in more meaningful ways. Both ventures focus on building the infrastructure and systems needed to support a more sustainable, connected, and resilient sewing community and economy.

5. Michelle Fenton is an architect and community engagement facilitator with over 25 years of experience designing spaces that promote inclusion, wellbeing, and social connection. She has worked with leaders and organizations to reimagine workplaces, learning environments, and community spaces that foster belonging, joy, and collective empowerment. Collaboration is at the heart of her approach, bringing diverse voices and translating collective wisdom into transformative spaces. Michelle also hosts The Happitecture Podcast, where she explores the connection between architecture, culture, and wellbeing, and how built environments can support happier, healthier communities.

6. Asha Wheeldon is a Kenyan-Canadian entrepreneur, chef, and community builder based in Vancouver. She is the Founder and CEO of Kula Foods, a plant-based food company carried by major retailers including Whole Foods Market and IGA. Rooted in the meaning of “Kula”—“to eat” in Swahili—her work uses food as a vehicle to foster cultural connection, sustainability, and collective wellbeing. Beyond her business, Asha is an advocate and mentor for BIPOC and newcomer entrepreneurs, supporting initiatives such as Flavours of Hope. Her work lives at the intersection of food systems, cultural identity, and community empowerment—building more inclusive and resilient futures through nourishment and shared experience.

7. Tessa Vanderkop brings over 15 years of experience designing programs, strategies, and education initiatives that help business leaders understand their role in building a more sustainable and resilient world. She supports leaders and organizations in using business as a force for positive change. She played a key role in the Ivory-Free Canada campaign, which helped end the legal trade of ivory and rhino horn in Canada. She serves on the board of the Vancouver Humane Society, advocating for a more compassionate world for both human and non-human animals. Her work focuses on making complex ideas about sustainability and inclusive economies practical and actionable.

8. Trixie Ling is a storyteller, cross-cultural bridge builder, and Taiwanese-Canadian settler living on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded Coast Salish Territories. Flavours of Hope is a nonprofit social enterprise that supports newcomer women in launching food businesses through the Dream Cuisines program. It creates pathways for social connection, economic empowerment, and belonging by providing opportunities for women to generate income, share traditions, and build community through culinary experiences.

Organizer & Sponsors

Wisdomway Impact

Wisdomway Impact connects mental wellbeing with community, social, and environmental resilience. We support leadership programs, community wellbeing strategies, and cross-sector impact projects that strengthen trust and collective care. We believe community wellbeing begins with inner wellbeing. Your ticket directly supports ongoing community initiatives and leadership development programs.

Futurpreneur Canada is a national, non-profit organization that supports young entrepreneurs (ages 18–39) in launching and growing their businesses across Canada. Futurpreneur’s mission is to empower diverse entrepreneurs with the resources, confidence, and support networks they need to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses. It has supported thousands of young founders across Canada and plays a key role in strengthening the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

312 Main was once the longtime headquarters of the Vancouver Police Department and has since been transformed into a community‑centred hub that fosters collaboration and innovation among organizations, artists, and entrepreneurs. Together, we aim to create meaningful social and economic change within the neighbourhood, the city, and beyond.

Refund Policy

This is a low-cost, community-priced event designed to ensure committed participation.

• Tickets are non-refundable once purchased.

• If you’re unable to attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please notify us in advance).

• In the unlikely event that the event is cancelled by the organizers, full refunds will be issued automatically.

Thank you for understanding and for helping us create a respectful, well-attended community space.

Accessibility & Community Values

We are committed to:

• Inclusive, respectful dialogue

• Diverse voices and lived experiences

• Creating a space where people can show up as whole humans

If you have accessibility needs, please contact us at hello@wisdomwayimpact.com.

Ready to Join?

Come as you are.

Leave with new connections, grounded clarity, and renewed energy for the work ahead.

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