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, 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, 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, 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