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Every body is beautiful.

What I write about

Body Image • Beauty • Fashion • Lifestyle • Business & Technology • Finance • Health • Travel • Food & Drink • Branded Content

 Body Image

Fashion, Sept. 2023

My Journey to Self-Love: How I Learned to Embrace My Beach Body

Best Health, Aug. 2020

5 Things to Know About Body-Positive Advocate (and Accidental Cooking Star) Meredith Shaw

Flare, June 2018

Why Are Advertisers Still Trying to Make “Beach Bodies” a Thing?

Flare, Feb. 2018

These Canadians Are on a Mission to Prove Every Body Deserves Love

Flare, April 2018

As a Plus-Size Woman, It Was Hard to Ignore the Ugliness of I Feel Pretty

The Kit, July 2023

She’s plus-size, her husband’s not and the internet can’t get over it

Chatelaine, May 2019

‘I Can’t Magically Shrink Myself To Accommodate Others.’ Why I Called Out A Fat-Shamer On A Flight

Flare, Dec. 2017

12 Days of Feminists: Lora Grady on the Electrifying Lindy West

Flare, March 2018

Newsflash: You Don’t Have to Be a Certain Size to Slay the Lingerie-for-Day Trend

The Kit, Dec. 2017

The Heroine That Horror Movies Are Still Missing

Chatelaine, July 2013

Living large: How I learned to embrace plus-sized bikinis

Good Housekeeping, Sept. 2021

“Have You Lost Weight?” Is Not a Compliment

Flare, Aug. 2018

When You Call Yourself Fat, You’re Not Only Insulting Yourself

Flare, Feb 2018

Why Is Plus-Size Shopping in Canada the Actual Worst?

Flare, Jan. 2018

15 Canadian Women on What It Really Means to Be Body Positive RN

This, Oct. 2016

Canadian women should take up more space

Fashion, Sept. 2023

My Journey to Self-Love: How I Learned to Embrace My Beach Body

The Kit, July 2023

She’s plus-size, her husband’s not and the internet can’t get over it

Good Housekeeping, Sept. 2021

“Have You Lost Weight?” Is Not a Compliment

Best Health, Aug. 2020

5 Things to Know About Body-Positive Advocate (and Accidental Cooking Star) Meredith Shaw

Chatelaine, May 2019

‘I Can’t Magically Shrink Myself To Accommodate Others.’ Why I Called Out A Fat-Shamer On A Flight

Flare, Aug. 2018

When You Call Yourself Fat, You’re Not Only Insulting Yourself

Flare, June 2018

Why Are Advertisers Still Trying to Make “Beach Bodies” a Thing?

Flare, April 2018

As a Plus-Size Woman, It Was Hard to Ignore the Ugliness of I Feel Pretty

Flare, March 2018

Newsflash: You Don’t Have to Be a Certain Size to Slay the Lingerie-for-Day Trend

Flare, Feb. 2018

These Canadians Are on a Mission to Prove Every Body Deserves Love

Flare, Feb 2018

Why Is Plus-Size Shopping in Canada the Actual Worst?

Flare, Jan. 2018

15 Canadian Women on What It Really Means to Be Body Positive RN

Flare, Dec. 2017

12 Days of Feminists: Lora Grady on the Electrifying Lindy West

The Kit, Dec. 2017

The Heroine That Horror Movies Are Still Missing

This, Oct. 2016

Canadian women should take up more space

Chatelaine, July 2013

Living large: How I learned to embrace plus-sized bikinis

Beauty

Cosmetics Magazine, Spring 2024

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Cosmetics Magazine

Cosmetics Magazine, Winter 2023

Beauty’s Best Issue

Cosmetics Magazine, Spring 2023

The Innovation Issue

Cosmetics Magazine, Winter 2022

The “Beauty’s Best” Awards Issue

Cosmetics Magazine, Spring 2022

Ingredient 101: Succulent Skincare

Cosmetics Magazine, Fall 2023

All That’s New for Fall

Cosmetics Magazine, Summer 2023

Beauty Awards 2023

Cosmetics Magazine, Fall 2022

Celebrating 50 Years

Cosmetics Magazine, Summer 2022

Trend to Try: Peachy Keen

Fashion, February 2024

Shirley Raines Uses Beauty to Uplift and Empower Homeless Communities

Chatelaine.com, July 2022

How To Pack A Carry-On Travel Beauty Bag

Best Health, Sept. 2021

6 Korean Skincare Brands in Canada You Need to Know About

Flare, Aug. 2018

Bye Forever, Chub Rub! This New Prod Is a Total Game-Changer

Fashion, February 2024

Shirley Raines Uses Beauty to Uplift and Empower Homeless Communities

Cosmetics Magazine, Winter 2023

Beauty’s Best Issue

Cosmetics Magazine, Fall 2023

All That’s New for Fall

Cosmetics Magazine, Summer 2023

Beauty Awards 2023

Cosmetics Magazine, Spring 2023

The Innovation Issue

Cosmetics Magazine, Winter 2022

The “Beauty’s Best” Awards Issue

Cosmetics Magazine, Fall 2022

Celebrating 50 Years

Cosmetics Magazine, Summer 2022

Trend to Try: Peachy Keen

Cosmetics Magazine, Spring 2022

Ingredient 101: Succulent Skincare

Chatelaine.com, July 2022

How To Pack A Carry-On Travel Beauty Bag

Best Health, Sept. 2021

6 Korean Skincare Brands in Canada You Need to Know About

Flare, Aug. 2018

Bye Forever, Chub Rub! This New Prod Is a Total Game-Changer

Fashion

The Kit, September 2023

Being at the Toronto Plus Size Fashion Show Felt Like a Celebration of Self-Love

Refinery29, May 2020

Plus-Size Loungewear You’ll Never Want To Take Off

Flare, February 2020

These Are 7 of the Most Inclusive Lingerie Brands Out There

Fashion Magazine, November 2021

This Influencer is Making a Statement with Nail Polish

Refinery29, May 2020

10 Essential (& Affordable) Plus-Size Spring Jackets

Fashion Magazine, August 2019

The Liberation of Being Body Positive: One Plus-Size Writer on What Lizzo Means to Her

Flare, April 2017

I’m a Curvy Babe & I Wear My Fave Foods on My Sleeve, Literally

Refinery29, March 2021

15 Pretty Plus-Size Dresses

Refinery29, July 2020

10 Plus-Size Bathing Suits To Beat The Heat In

Flare, May 2018

I’m Breaking Up With Rompers This Summer

The Kit, May 2015

The Crop Top Trend (for the real world)

The Kit, September 2023

Being at the Toronto Plus Size Fashion Show Felt Like a Celebration of Self-Love

Fashion Magazine, November 2021

This Influencer is Making a Statement with Nail Polish

Refinery29, March 2021

15 Pretty Plus-Size Dresses

Refinery29, July 2020

10 Plus-Size Bathing Suits To Beat The Heat In

Refinery29, May 2020

10 Essential (& Affordable) Plus-Size Spring Jackets

Refinery29, May 2020

Plus-Size Loungewear You’ll Never Want To Take Off

Flare, February 2020

These Are 7 of the Most Inclusive Lingerie Brands Out There

Fashion Magazine, August 2019

The Liberation of Being Body Positive: One Plus-Size Writer on What Lizzo Means to Her

Flare, May 2018

I’m Breaking Up With Rompers This Summer

Flare, April 2017

I’m a Curvy Babe & I Wear My Fave Foods on My Sleeve, Literally

The Kit, May 2015

The Crop Top Trend (for the real world)

 Lifestyle 

Maclean's, April 2024

TikTok’s Reigning Math Queen Kyne Santos

Toronto Star, June 2023

She’s plus-size, her husband’s not and the internet can’t get over it

Maclean's Magazine, September 2022

Canadian pop newcomer Jessia is rising to new heights

Chatelaine, June 2021

The Pros And Cons Of Giving Up The Chase For My Dream Job

Toronto Life, June 2020

My Mother, Myself

Chatelaine, March 2015

Is The Good Will the most woman-friendly bar in Canada?

The Kit, April 2024

Women’s Sports Depends on Girls Staying In Them. Why Don’t They?

Maclean's Magazine, July 2022

How Olympic sprinter Sam Effah spends his money

Parents Canada, June 2021

How To Teach Your Kids To Use Inclusive Language

Flare, July 2018

We Love A Summer Music Festival—But Are They Really Safe Spaces for Women?

Chatelaine, February 2015

10 ways to survive a winter weekend trapped indoors

The Kit, October 2023

What Selena Gomez Does When She Wakes Up Feeling Low

Maclean's Magazine, July 2022

Osheaga co-founder Nick Farkas has a thing for string lights

Chatelaine, May 2021

Why You Should Catch Up With The Hilarious, Relatable Show Shrill

Chatelaine, May 2015

Meet Harveen Sandhu, the new face of Eliza Doolittle

Chatelaine, March 2015

Meet the woman who’s schooling adults in sex ed

Chatelaine, September 2012

How she helped launch Nelly Furtado’s career

Maclean's, April 2024

TikTok’s Reigning Math Queen Kyne Santos

The Kit, April 2024

Women’s Sports Depends on Girls Staying In Them. Why Don’t They?

The Kit, October 2023

What Selena Gomez Does When She Wakes Up Feeling Low

Toronto Star, June 2023

She’s plus-size, her husband’s not and the internet can’t get over it

Maclean's Magazine, Sept 2022

Canadian pop newcomer Jessia is rising to new heights

Maclean's Magazine, July 2022

Osheaga co-founder Nick Farkas has a thing for string lights

Maclean's Magazine, July 2022

How Olympic sprinter Sam Effah spends his money

Parents Canada, June 2021

How To Teach Your Kids To Use Inclusive Language

Chatelaine, June 2021

The Pros And Cons Of Giving Up The Chase For My Dream Job

Chatelaine, May 2021

Why You Should Catch Up With The Hilarious, Relatable Show Shrill

Toronto Life, June 2020

My Mother, Myself

Chatelaine, March 2015

Is The Good Will the most woman-friendly bar in Canada?

Flare, July 2018

We Love A Summer Music Festival—But Are They Really Safe Spaces for Women?

Chatelaine, May 2015

Meet Harveen Sandhu, the new face of Eliza Doolittle

Chatelaine, March 2015

Meet the woman who’s schooling adults in sex ed

Chatelaine, Feb. 2015

10 ways to survive a winter weekend trapped indoors

Chatelaine, Sept. 2012

How she helped launch Nelly Furtado’s career

Finance

Toronto Star, April 8 2024

‘I’ll show you mine if you show me yours’: Why exposing your bank account to your partner makes your relationship stronger

Toronto Star, March 25 2024

How one woman took control of her finances — and gained confidence and respect along the way

Toronto Star, February 25 2024

Buying a home in Toronto can seem like mission impossible. One couple shares how they did it — without any family money

Toronto Star, January 15 2024

Today’s teens are highly motivated to save for a wealthy future — but they’re looking for guidance. Here’s how parents can help

Toronto Star, December 11 2023

Been a while since you got a raise? Here’s how to make sure you get paid what you’re worth

Toronto Star, October 30 2023

A growing number of Canadians rely on high-interest credit cards to make ends meet. Here’s how to break free

Toronto Star, April 1 2024

Pet care costs have skyrocketed. Here’s how smart pet owners are spending less

Toronto Star, March 3 2024

More than half of Canadians nearing retirement don’t have enough. If that’s you, here’s what to do

Toronto Star, February 9 2024

What to do if you’re suddenly laid off

Toronto Star, January 1 2024

Keeping your debt woes a secret can harm your health. How reaching out to loved ones can help

Toronto Star, November 13 2023

Mortgage lenders make you work for the best rate. Here’s how to get it when your mortgage comes up for renewal

Best Health, August 2020

7 Amazing Podcasts to Shake Up Your Quar-Routine

Chatelaine, July 2020

The Basic Daily Routine That’s Getting Me Through This Pandemic

Toronto Star, April 8 2024

‘I’ll show you mine if you show me yours’: Why exposing your bank account to your partner makes your relationship stronger

Toronto Star, April 1 2024

Pet care costs have skyrocketed. Here’s how smart pet owners are spending less

Toronto Star, March 25 2024

How one woman took control of her finances — and gained confidence and respect along the way

Toronto Star, March 3 2024

More than half of Canadians nearing retirement don’t have enough. If that’s you, here’s what to do

Toronto Star, February 9 2024

What to do if you’re suddenly laid off

Toronto Star, February 25 2024

Buying a home in Toronto can seem like mission impossible. One couple shares how they did it — without any family money

Toronto Star, January 15 2024

Today’s teens are highly motivated to save for a wealthy future — but they’re looking for guidance. Here’s how parents can help

Toronto Star, January 1 2024

Keeping your debt woes a secret can harm your health. How reaching out to loved ones can help

Toronto Star, December 11 2023

Been a while since you got a raise? Here’s how to make sure you get paid what you’re worth

Toronto Star, November 13 2023

Mortgage lenders make you work for the best rate. Here’s how to get it when your mortgage comes up for renewal

Toronto Star, October 30 2023

A growing number of Canadians rely on high-interest credit cards to make ends meet. Here’s how to break free

Best Health, Aug. 2020

7 Amazing Podcasts to Shake Up Your Quar-Routine

Chatelaine, July 2020

The Basic Daily Routine That’s Getting Me Through This Pandemic

Chatelaine, May 2020

Can You Stretch Your Way To Better Health?

Chatelaine, March 2013

What is osteopathy and does it work? We tried it to find out

 Health 

Toronto Star, April 4 2024

‘Playing sports is the best thing you can do for your life.’ So why do nearly half of teen girls drop out?

Chatelaine, May 2020

Can You Stretch Your Way To Better Health?

Best Health, Aug. 2020

7 Amazing Podcasts to Shake Up Your Quar-Routine

Chatelaine, July 2020

The Basic Daily Routine That’s Getting Me Through This Pandemic

Chatelaine, March 2013

What is osteopathy and does it work? We tried it to find out

Toronto Star, April 4 2024

‘Playing sports is the best thing you can do for your life.’ So why do nearly half of teen girls drop out?

Best Health, Aug. 2020

7 Amazing Podcasts to Shake Up Your Quar-Routine

Chatelaine, July 2020

The Basic Daily Routine That’s Getting Me Through This Pandemic

Chatelaine, May 2020

Can You Stretch Your Way To Better Health?

Chatelaine, March 2013

What is osteopathy and does it work? We tried it to find out

Travel

The Kit, January 10 2024

Go Ahead and Lean Right Into All-Inclusive Relaxation at This Luxe Punta Cana Resort

The Kit, Sept. 2017

C’est Vrai: Travelling to Paris Leads to Self-Discovery

Toronto Star, October 15 2023

I got in touch with my inner child at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth’s majestic Barbie suite

Chatelaine, April 2015

Gourmet getaway: A culinary tour of Charlottetown, PEI

The Globe and Mail, Feb. 2022

Fairmont joins forces with Cirque Éloize to present immersive cabaret experience

Chatelaine, Jan. 2013

Quebec city: A chic and charming winter travel destination

The Kit, January 10 2024

Go Ahead and Lean Right Into All-Inclusive Relaxation at This Luxe Punta Cana Resort

Toronto Star, October 15 2023

I got in touch with my inner child at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth’s majestic Barbie suite

The Globe and Mail, Feb. 2022

Fairmont joins forces with Cirque Éloize to present immersive cabaret experience

The Kit, Sept. 2017

C’est Vrai: Travelling to Paris Leads to Self-Discovery

Chatelaine, April 2015

Gourmet getaway: A culinary tour of Charlottetown, PEI

Chatelaine, Jan. 2013

Quebec city: A chic and charming winter travel destination

Food & Drink

S/ Magazine, Summer 2022

Œuvres Sensibles Designer Sarah Espeute on Cherishing Sensitivity in her Tableware

Branded Content

Toronto Star, December 20 2023

Something’s gotta give: How one Canadian company is streamlining donations

Toronto Star, Aug 2022

This Kitchener entrepreneur is bulldozing stereotypes in construction

Toronto Star, June 2022

The internet is not designed for people with disabilities. This Toronto entrepreneur is changing that

StartUp Here Toronto, July 2022

Using tech to connect seniors

MaRS Discovery District, June 2022

5 things we learned from author Margaret Atwood and MaRS CEO Yung Wu at Collision

Toronto Star, April 2022

Tech and toddlers: How Toronto’s daycares are going digital

StartUp Here Toronto, Feb. 2022

How Reeddi went from dorm room dream to Time magazine’s best inventions list

Toronto Star, December 20 2023

Something’s gotta give: How one Canadian company is streamlining donations

Toronto Star, Aug 2022

This Kitchener entrepreneur is bulldozing stereotypes in construction

StartUp Here Toronto, July 2022

Using tech to connect seniors

MaRS Discovery District, June 2022

5 things we learned from author Margaret Atwood and MaRS CEO Yung Wu at Collision

Toronto Star, June 2022

The internet is not designed for people with disabilities. This Toronto entrepreneur is changing that

Toronto Star, April 2022

Tech and toddlers: How Toronto’s daycares are going digital

StartUp Here Toronto, Feb. 2022

How Reeddi went from dorm room dream to Time magazine’s best inventions list

StartUp Here Toronto, Dec. 2021

How Sitti won over consumers with products that support refugees

StartUp Here Toronto, Aug. 2021

New venture finds a delicious way to support female farmers in Ethiopia

StartUp Here Toronto, Nov. 2021

Secret sauce: How General Assembly scaled up business 50-fold within months

StartUp Here Toronto, Aug. 2021

This free program lets Toronto artists and small business owners launch professional online stores

StartUp Here Toronto, Oct. 2021

This Toronto couple created a startup to help empower Canadians—even after death

StartUp Here Toronto, Aug. 2021

How one woman’s apparel line is bringing African textiles to Canada with beautiful, functional fashions

StartUp Here Toronto, Dec. 2021

How Sitti won over consumers with products that support refugees

StartUp Here Toronto, Aug. 2021

New venture finds a delicious way to support female farmers in Ethiopia

StartUp Here Toronto, Nov. 2021

Secret sauce: How General Assembly scaled up business 50-fold within months

StartUp Here Toronto, Aug. 2021

This free program lets Toronto artists and small business owners launch professional online stores

StartUp Here Toronto, Oct. 2021

This Toronto couple created a startup to help empower Canadians—even after death

StartUp Here Toronto, Aug. 2021

How one woman’s apparel line is bringing African textiles to Canada with beautiful, functional fashions