Meet Emily Shimwell
Hello,
I’m Emily!
My why is simple: to remind us why we’re here, to get us out from behind our screens, and back into real life, to make women feel confident, capable, and alive.
I’m a Yorkshire-born storyteller, experience designer, mom of two small humans; Jack Wilder and Wilf Parker, now rooted in Squamish, BC. I’m a night owl and an early bird, and my coffee order is never predictable. Gathering is in my bones. If you know me, you know my door is always open, the kettle is always on, and I’ll happily run down the street just to give you a compliment. Creating spaces where people feel safe, alive, and deeply connected is the heartbeat of everything I do.
To me, the ultimate symbol of connection is the dinner table. That’s why I founded Dine Wilder: curated dinner retreats for women craving more. More depth. More meaning. More real connection. I don’t just make things look beautiful. I craft moments that stay with you long after the last plate is cleared.
“We’re so quick to look outside ourselves for energy and change, but I want to curate the spaces where women have time to look within - and find what’s already there.”
Event planners? They have perfection dialled. I have the feeling and the understanding of how to create it. Whether it’s a custom event for your team, a personal celebration, or a brand activation that will leave guests speechless, I design experiences that make people actually talk to each other and leave wanting to tell the world.
I believe humans are magic. I want to surround myself with people unafraid to fail, and if you’re not there yet, I’m here to help you get there. I learn on the fly, and I know big ideas only take flight when paired with bold action.
Since September 2024, over 600 women have pulled up a chair at Dine Wilder events. Businesses have bloomed, and everyone that Dine Wilder has touched leaves a little lighter, a little braver, carrying a spark that refuses to be ignored.
This award honors an entrepreneur who demonstrates exceptional business acumen, implements exemplary practices, and embodies a true entrepreneurial spirit. It recognizes someone who consistently goes above and beyond—both within their business and in their community.
2024 Squamish Chamber Business Excellence - Emerging Entrepreneur
Media Features
The True To You Podcast
Making Friends with Strangers: Emily Shimwell is Reimagining the Dining Experience
All Figured Out Podcast
Figuring out the WILDER and family-friendly way to host & start something from scratch
The Soulful CEO Path
How to Host a Sold-Out Conference from Scratch: Lessons in Leadership, Mindset & Experience Design with Emily Shimwell
Emerging Entrepreneurs Squamish Youth in Business Mentor
The Emerging Entrepreneurs Program is a joint initiative stewarded by the Squamish Chamber of Commerce and Sea to Sky School District, to provide skills and resources for youth to become business leaders and innovators. Currently, the program features students from Howe Sound Secondary, with the hope to expand to other high schools.
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