Whistler Experience Leadership Series, Generously Supported by Whistler Blackcomb

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WE Go BIG! Keynote, Panel and Après!
Location: Fairmont Chateau Whistler | 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC, V8E 1G1

(Recommended for managers, business owners, new and future leaders)

The Whistler Experience Leadership Series, generously supported by Whistler Blackcomb, debuts November 26 with an inspiring keynote, panel discussion, and après networking event at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

This year’s keynote features Talaysay Campo, an esteemed Indigenous health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and 2025 Tourism Woman of the Year. Through her story, participants will explore how thoughtful, people-focused leadership creates exceptional guest experiences and high-performing, resilient teams.

A panel of local leaders will then connect these insights to the realities of managing teams and delivering service excellence across Whistler’s diverse workplaces.

Following the keynote and panel, attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect in an après-style atmosphere.

Agenda (subject to change):
4:00 PM Registration 
4:30 PM Introduction and Keynote 
5:15 PM Panel discussion 
6:00 PM Networking
7:00 PM Event close

About Talaysay Campo

Born and raised in the Squamish and Sechelt Nations, Talaysay Campo is an esteemed Indigenous health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker specializing in business and economic reconciliation. Deeply rooted in her Coast Salish values, Talaysay is dedicated to nurturing the next generation through cultural, land-based knowledge and guiding her community toward stronger, healthier, and more balanced living.

Talaysay holds an MBA from the UBC Sauder School of Business and is a certified personal trainer specializing in movement and nutrition. She also has a strong background in ethnobotany, connecting her understanding of Indigenous plant medicine to her work in holistic health and education. By integrating these diverse disciplines, Talaysay bridges traditional Indigenous teachings with modern wellness practices.

As the Co-Owner of Talaysay Tours, a leading Indigenous cultural and eco-tourism company, and the Founder of Theda X Nena Skincare, Talaysay continues to champion Indigenous leadership, sustainability, and community empowerment. Through her work, she creates spaces for education, healing, and cultural revitalization—uplifting others to live in connection with the land and one another.

Whistler Experience Program Benefits:
A $40 registration fee applies if you wish to access Whistler Experience program benefits, including the Whistler Blackcomb Spirit Pass.

If you do not wish to pay the $40 registration fee for program benefits and only want to attend the keynote, please register via our events calendar.

Photographs taken at the event may be used in marketing and promotional campaigns by the Whistler Chamber.

Cancellation Policy:
If you cannot attend, please email whistlerexperience@whistlerchamber.com at least five business days before the event. You may only reschedule once free of charge. A $40 re-scheduling fee applies for cancellations within five business days, no-shows, or second reschedules.