Step Out

08/27/2026

This is why Step Out! exists. 🎭💛

In 2020, something shifted. 🌍

I watched the world pull back from each other.

I saw social anxiety show up in people who had never experienced it before.

I watched technology slowly replace the warmth of real human connection.

I saw people struggling to just... be human with each other. 😔

And I thought: enough. 🔥

The idea for Step Out! had been living in me for years. But it took watching what was happening to people, to our natural ability to socialize, communicate, and connect, to finally make me pull the trigger. 💛

So I did it. I started Step Out! ✨

And what I have witnessed over these last 5 years has blown my heart wide open. 🦋

People who came through the door with shaking hands and nervous smiles 👉 growing in confidence beyond what they ever thought possible.

People who didn't know a single soul in the room 👉finding each other, building friendships that have become some of the most meaningful of their lives.

People who had never tried improv before 👉discovering just how vital social and communication skills are for every single facet of life. 💕

What I have built with Step Out! is a place where people can come exactly as they are.

No performance required. No experience needed.

Just a willingness to laugh, play, connect, learn, and grow. 🎪🌿

That's it. That's Step Out! 🎭✨

And we're just getting started. 💛🔥

Fall classes now open for registration 👉 link in bio! 🌟

08/25/2026

🌸 KEEPIN' IT FRESH: Interactive Social Games for Retirees 🌸

Are you retired and looking for a fun way to stay sharp, connected, and energized?

OR do you know someone who is?

This fall series is designed for retired Squamish residents who want to boost their brain, share laughs, and make new friends through playful group activities! 💛

You'll experience:
✨ A welcoming circle of community
🧠 Activities that keep your mind sharp
😂 Genuine laughter & stress relief
🤝 Meaningful friendships with like-minded folks
💪 Confidence & communication skills
🎨 Creativity & imagination at any age
💫 Purpose, belonging & pure joy

No experience needed, just curiosity and a playful spirit!

FALL SERIES
🗓️ Wednesdays: Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, Dec 2
⏰ 10:00-11:30am
📍 Squamish United Church
💰 Sliding scale $15-$20

📧 Register: [email protected]

Are you ready to step into community and laughter?

Or know someone who is?

SHARE THIS POST!

Let's make sure every retired Squamish resident knows they have a place where they can play, connect, and thrive! 💛✨

08/11/2026

Your weekly reset is waiting. 🎭✨

Swipe through to find your level this Fall 👉💛

We say it all the time at Step Out! and we mean it with our whole hearts: improv is the gym for your spirit. 🔥

Show up consistently and watch what happens. Not just in the room, but in your relationships, your confidence, your ability to truly listen, adapt, connect and be present in your everyday life. 💕

This Fall we have 4 levels of improv classes designed to meet you exactly where you are on your journey:

🌱 Beginner
🌿 Improver
🌳 Intermediate
🎭 Short Form Play (Advanced)

Whether you're walking through the door for the very first time or returning to your favorite weekly ritual, there is a place for you here. In this community. In this room. 🦋

Come for the laughs. Stay for the growth. Leave feeling more alive than when you walked in. ✨

⚠️ Registration closes August 24th ⚠️

👉 Register at https://www.stepoutbc.com/improv-classes, DM me or email [email protected] to grab your spot!

Who's joining us this Fall? Drop a 🎭 in the comments! 👇💛

08/10/2026

What if one night a week changed everything? 🌟

Not your job.
Not your circumstances.
But you.
The way you show up.
The way you connect.
The way you feel in your own skin. 💛

That's what improv does. 🎭✨

And our community says it best.

When asked "What do you enjoy most about taking Improv classes with Step Out!?:

"Laughing for 2 hours straight, learning about how to communicate with people, learning about myself, feeling vulnerable and building relationships with strangers." 🦋

"Presence, positivity, excellent instruction which allows for flow state, vulnerability, acceptance and connection." 💕

"Being part of such a supportive, open community. Having a real laugh every week and it balancing out the fast pace nature of life." 🌿

THIS is what happens when you show up for yourself. 🔥

😂 You laugh until your face hurts
🤝 You connect with real humans in a real way
🌿 You get out of your head and into your body
💕 You belong to something that genuinely fills your cup

And along the way you build skills that change every area of your life:

✨ Active listening & presence
✨ Spontaneity & adaptability
✨ Vulnerability & confidence
✨ Communication & self awareness

These aren't just improv skills. These are life skills. 🌟

🎭 FALL CLASSES – NOW REGISTERING!

🌱 Beginner
🌿 Improver
🌳 Intermediate
🎭 Short Form Play (Advanced)

⚠️ Registration closes August 24th ⚠️

👉 Register at www.stepoutbc.com/improv-classes, DM me or email [email protected].

You deserve this. Come play with us. 🦋💛

Tag someone who needs this in their life! 👇

08/06/2026

Hey Step Out! family! I have missed you! 💛

After a break, Step Out! is back at it 🎭✨

Summer has been beautiful, but honestly? I've been counting down the days until we get back in that room together, playing, laughing, and growing.

Because THIS is where the magic happens. 🌟

One of my favorite parts of running these classes isn't teaching improvisation. It's watching what happens because of it.

💛 Confidence grows
🤝 People make genuine friendships
😂 Laughter comes easier
🌿 Stress melts away
✨ And little by little, people begin trusting themselves more

And this testimonial? It says everything I could ever want to say about what improv does for people: 💕

"Love that I found improv in Squamish! It's been an extremely tough year and these classes have done wonders for my mental health and mindset. Everyday is something new. Looking forward to the fall sessions!" 🦋

THIS is why I do what I do. 🙌

Life is hard sometimes. It can be heavy, overwhelming, and isolating. But when you walk into an improv class, something shifts.

😂 You laugh
🤝 You connect
🌿 You get out of your head and into your body
🎪 You remember what it feels like to just... play ✨

And THAT changes everything. 💛

🎭 FALL IMPROV CLASSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

We have 4 levels to meet you wherever you are on your journey:

🌱 Beginner – never tried improv? Perfect. Come as you are
🌿 Improver – you've dipped your toe in, now dive deeper
🌳 Intermediate – ready to stretch and grow your skills
🎭 Short Form Play – for those ready to play hard and perform!

Whether you're brand new to improv or a returning class member, there is a spot for you here. 💕

⚠️ REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 24TH! ⚠️

Don't wait on this one, friends. Classes fill up fast and we want YOU in that room! 🔥

👉 Register at www.stepoutbc.com/improv-classes, send me a DM or email [email protected] to ask any questions!

Let's make this Fall the season you finally said YES AND to yourself. 🦋✨

07/07/2026

Year four. And I am still pinching myself. 🎭✨

Take a look at what we got up to this year. 👀

🎭 We grew our weekly classes to FOUR levels for the first time ever
👵 We welcomed a beautiful group of retirees into their very own monthly class
🏢 We took improv into workplaces, youth summits, wellness events and the Squamish Chamber of Commerce
🎉 We sold out THREE Squishy Squamedy Shows
🎶 We collaborated with the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association
😄 We performed alongside The Comedy Department
🐟 We released salmon fry with Miss Carmen

And then we did the most audacious thing yet, the first ever Big Kids Improv Camp. Three days of improv, breathwork, meditation, farm animals, and connection so deep it made us cry. 🏕️🐐💛

Every photo in this reel represents the same thing. 💛

🎉 What happens when you say YES to play.
🌿 What happens when you let yourself be seen.
🦋 What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and discover something new about yourself on the other side.

To every human who showed up this year, thank you. You are the reason this exists. 🙏

Year five is coming. Stay tuned. 👀🎭✨

👉 Follow Step Out! 👉 Improv & Teambuilding
👉 Registration opens in August
👉 DM me or email [email protected] 💌

06/23/2026

Well... THAT just happened! 🎭💥

Squamish Saturday Night Laughs at Trickster’s Hideout was something I will not forget in a hurry! 😂🙌

Swipe through for the evidence! 📸👉

Let me be honest with you all for a sec... 👀

I was NERVOUS. Like, genuinely, butterflies-in-the-stomach, who-do-I-think-I-am nervous. 😅

Getting to share a stage with David Milchard, Chris Casillan and Ken Lawson, three of the most ridiculously talented improvisors in the game, felt a little like a small fish deciding to swim with some very big, very hairy, grey and balding fish! 🐟🐠🐡😝

But here's the thing about improv... ✨

The moment I stepped on that stage, every single one of those nerves just... dissolved. Because when you commit to fun as number one, commit to yourself, commit to your characters, commit to making your partners look good and stay positive... magic happens. Every. Single. Time. 🪄🎭

That's not just improv philosophy; that's life philosophy right there! 💛

To David Milchard Ken Lawson and Chris Casillan, thank you for welcoming me with open arms and making me feel like I belonged up there. You are generous, hilarious, brilliant humans and I am so grateful. 🙏✨

To The Comedy Department | Vancouver Comedy Shows, thank you for this incredible collaboration. Bringing this calibre of comedy to our little mountain town is such a gift and I know it's the first of many! 🏔️🎉

And to MY PEOPLE... 🥰 So many familiar Step Out! faces in that crowd and honestly it meant everything! You showed up, you laughed loud, and you reminded me exactly why building this community has been the greatest joy of my life. I see you and I love you! 💛

Here's to more magic, more laughs and more saying YES to the things that scare us! 🎭✨

Tell me in the comments 👇 what was YOUR favourite moment from the night? 😄

06/18/2026

06/08/2026

💛 TO MY OGs: THANK YOU 💛

This Wednesday June 10th is the FINAL Squishy Squamedy Show featuring these incredible OG community members who have been showing up for improv with me for 3 to 4 YEARS! 🎭✨

Doug, Nina, Crystal, Elliot, Natacha, and Zoe (missing our 7th OG, Kristi) you ARE the heart of Step Out! You've been the HEART of this community from day one, and I'm like a proud mama bear with so much gratitude in my heart! 💛🙌

Before they embark on their next adventure together this December, come celebrate what they've built!

This is their FINAL Squishy Squamedy Show!!

It's a moment to honor the courage, vulnerability, and beautiful magic they've created together! 🔥

🎭 THE SQUISHY SQUAMEDY SHOW: SUMMER EDITION

📅 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH (3 DAYS AWAY!)

🎪 Trickster's Hideout | Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm

🎟️ $21 online | $27 door | NEARLY SOLD OUT!

Get your tickets here: https://3common.com/summersquishysquamedyshow2026

Bring your crew. Come celebrate these beautiful humans and the magic they've created in our Squamish community! 💫

To the OGs: thank you for showing up, for being vulnerable, for playing with your whole hearts, and for bringing SO much joy and laughter into my life and into this community. You've created laughter and magic that's rippled through Squamish in ways you probably don't even realize. I love you all! 💛

05/20/2026

🚡 I took myself up the Sea to Sky Gondola. Heart racing. Palms sweating. Voice shaking. Eyes closed, because I absolutely could not look out those windows. 😅

Huge respect to everyone who glides up there and just... enjoys it. That courage is real. 🙌

I live in Squamish, where people hurl themselves down mountains for fun, and I know a lot of those same mountain shredders would rather face an avalanche than speak in front of a room full of people.

We are all scared of something. 💛

Here's what I know 👉

When we Step Out! of our comfort zone into the growth zone, we thrive. But venture too far and we hit the panic zone, and in that gondola, I hit it hard. 😂

The tools I used to bring myself back are the exact same tools I bring into every improv class and 1:1 session I run.

Breathing, presence, and nervous system regulation; whether you're dangling in the sky or standing in front of a crowd. 🎤

That's why I named my business Step Out! because growth and joy live just outside your comfort zone.

Public speaking is not one of my fears, and helping others find that same freedom is one of my life's purposes. Through improv classes or 1:1 communication mentoring and public speaking coaching, I've got you. 🚪✨

(Fun fact: I learnt aerial silks to conquer my fear of heights, but soon realized I was in control, so it didn't work out as planned 🤨)

We're all working on something.

Let me help you with yours. 📩 DM me to chat about 1:1 sessions.

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