Bold Woman of the Month: Brandie Wheatley

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – January’s Bold Woman of the Month believes in lifting people up, in both life and sports. 

A long-time advocate for cheer in Fort St. John, Brandie Wheatley has been heavily involved in Energetic Edge Cheer since enrolling her daughter in May 2015. 

In 2018, Wheatley became certified as a coach through BC Cheer and Cheer Canada, and began assisting with coaching in Fort St. John. She also joined the association’s Board of Directors, and assists with organizing fundraising efforts. 

“I fell in love with the goal at Edge Cheer. We are there to build each other up, to be positive towards each other on and off the mat,” Wheatley said. 

Today, Wheatley is the head coach and the president of the board, working with members to support the non-profit organization. 

“It feels amazing to be [Bold Woman of the Month], someone sees what it is to run a non-profit program we believe in, to be the Head Coach teaching all our athletes on all our teams from our Tiny’s (preschool/kindergarten ages) to our teenagers.”

Wheatley dedicates much of her free time every day to supporting the association, and considers her coaching successes her proudest personal accomplishments in recent years.

In 2019, the association’s stunting team received 1st place at BC Provincials, and in 2020, the U12 Elevate team scored second place at the Okanagan Cheer Championship event. 

The association also saw great success in 2023, with the Empower team scoring third place in BC Provincials. In 2024, the same team received a second-place score at Cold Snap. Wheatley and the association traveled to Edmonton, Alberta, on January 16th for one of the first competitions of 2025. 

Wheatley also takes great pride in supporting the next generation of junior coaches, working alongside coaches with the same and similar goals, building strong young athletes. 

“Each year we help build up our athletes interested in becoming Coaches alongside our Edge Team. This year, Jenna Entwhistle managed to work hard and receive her Level 2 credentialing.” 

She explained she wants everyone to be sure of their abilities, and secure in their ways, uplifting those around them. 

“Confidence isn’t about feeling superior to others, but it’s about being realistic, holding your head high and proud, uplifting those around you from young kids to adults,” Wheatley stated. 

Wheatley encouraged everyone to get involved in their community and volunteering either through their children’s school and after-school programs or their connections to the community and to believe in a vision. 

Is there someone in your life you’d like to nominate to be the Bold Woman of the Month? You can do so by filling out a nomination form here.