Kristen Wysocki is the owner of Kreative Kustoms Inc., a local collective gift shop and boutique based in Alberta, Canada. The shop specializes in unique and personalized keepsakes and gifts, all of which are 100% local and handmade by collaborating with over 100+ local Canadian artists. They offer a wide range of products including adult and children’s apparel, home decor, woodwork, greeting cards, jewelry, accessories, snacks, and more. The shop aims to support local businesses in a friendly open market environment where shopping is made easy and convenient. Kristen, who has always been passionate about creating, started her business as a small home-based operation in her basement in 2015. She opened a storefront in 2020, and has since won numerous awards for her business and her support of the local community. Kristen was awarded the 2021 New Entrepreneur Award by the Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce.