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91Ƶ AND THE 7 SINS with Kim Williams
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When Kim Williams was first asked to host a sex toy party more than four decades ago, she had no idea it would lead her into her life91Ƶs work. Now, the entrepreneur and sharp businesswoman has been running in Kelowna for the last 23 years, and has become known for her high-quality products and warranties, as well as for going above and beyond to help her customers.

Growing up in Calgary, Kim started on a very different career path as a young woman.

91ƵI was actually driving a truck for a living, hauling asphalt and gravel,91Ƶ she says. 91ƵI was asked by a sex shop one night to host a party that a lady couldn91Ƶt get to.91Ƶ

Kim did it on a lark, ended up making the highest sales the rep had ever seen, and was promptly offered a job. After negotiating a higher salary than driving her truck could offer, Kim took it, and learned the industry for the next few years before breaking away to start out on her own.

91ƵAs the industry changed, I changed with it. I watched and learned,91Ƶ she says. 91ƵIn a way, it91Ƶs the taboo of what normal people do, but somebody91Ƶs got to do it, and I91Ƶm very good at what I do. And I have a team of women who are just incredible.91Ƶ

With the growth of well-designed, high-quality intimacy products on the market, as well as curbside pickup and discreet shipping options, it91Ƶs become easier than ever to reinvigorate your sex life, which Kim says is vital to everyone91Ƶs wellbeing.

91ƵAs we get older it kind of drains out of us. You get married and you91Ƶre hot and crazy about each other, and then here comes the mortgage and the kids, and you lose it. I have physicians who send patients to me,91Ƶ she adds. 91ƵMen after having prostate cancer, or women with atrophy. It91Ƶs our job to make people happy, to feel good and to help them reconnect with their bodies. Everybody has that sensuality, that sex part of their life, and it91Ƶs got to keep moving. It91Ƶs such an important part of our wellbeing.91Ƶ

The 7 Sins

Envy:

Whose shoes would you like to walk in?

It would be such an honour to walk in my mom91Ƶs shoes. My tough-as-nails mom laid the foundation for me to build a great business and life. She was a sergeant in the Second World War, with hundreds of boys not much younger than her under her command, and immigrated to Canada with nothing but my dad, my sister and my brother. She built a life for our family working as a buyer for Sears Canada. Somehow I was lucky enough to absorb91Ƶprobably over family dinners91Ƶthe foundations of business that have allowed me to do the work that created my success.

Gluttony:

What is the food you could eat over and over again?

I love good food, especially Italian and a great fettuccine alfredo. I dream about Nora91Ƶs Italian Cuisine in Las Vegas; it91Ƶs just the best of food and hospitality. And I have become pretty confident making Thai cuisine91Ƶjust ask my family who no longer get takeout!

Greed:

You91Ƶre given $1 million that you have to spend selfishly. What would you spend it on?

If I could stop worrying about my business, staff and customers, I91Ƶd dream of lazy days on a beautiful yacht in Croatia, surrounded by my great friends and family, eating amazing food, toasting life with much laughter, marvelling at the amazing beauty all around us and trying to not sunburn my lady parts.

Wrath:

Pet peeves?

People who show disrespect or use threats and intimidation to get their way. If there are women in a group, please don91Ƶt refer to them as 91Ƶguys.91Ƶ And please, please don91Ƶt call me Kimmy. My name is Kim.

Sloth:

Where would you spend a long time doing nothing?

After working so hard for so many years, I am just now learning what (besides work) makes me happy. The one escape I indulged in91Ƶbut not enough91Ƶwas going to Hawaii, eating fresh fish and lazing on Makena Beach with only water and snacks, and tanning in my birthday suit.

Pride:

What is the one thing you91Ƶre secretly proud of?

I started my business with $300 and despite the ups and downs, changes in direction and setbacks, I have been successful. I am extremely proud of the relationships I91Ƶve built with my staff, suppliers and other small business owners. When the shop is closed and my family is warm and fed, I take great pride in having fought against stereotypes and sexism to make a difference in my customers91Ƶ lives. We are dedicated to encouraging destigmatized sex, and opening people to the idea of pleasure, desire, love and acceptance for all.

Lust:

What makes your heart beat faster?

Helping people find or rediscover some passion and pleasure, to connect with themselves without judgment or fear, and to enjoy freedom and joy.

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