I promised myself I’d try to post photos of my pregnant belly on social media, because whenever I look through #pregnantbelly or #24weekspregnant or whatever, I very,very rarely see Black tummies.
Continue Reading…
Beauty, Culture, Empowerment, That First Step, Video, Wellness
#Thatfirststep Joyanne Howell
November 20, 2019
Joyanne is a cherished family friend. Our moms are longtime besties and we made regular trips to Barbados to visit them. As a kid, I always looked up to Joyanne (and her sister Charmaine). She was so cool! Years later that sentiment hasn’t changed!
Continue Reading…
Beauty, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, That First Step, Video
#ThatFirstStep Azetta Young
October 24, 2019
Ok this is my home girl from way,way back. Vincy posse in the house! We went to primary, high school and a-level college together in St.Vincent. We reconnected a few years ago and I’m so happy we did. I’m pleased to introduce you to Azetta Young my next #thatfirststep feature. Azetta is owner and creative director of Azetta Design Studio.
Continue Reading…
Culture, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, That First Step, Video, Wellness
#ThatFirstStep Saran Vaughan
October 10, 2019
Saran Vaughan is a holistic nutrition practitioner and Women’s wellness coach. She also happens to be one of my dearest friends! We met on residence at Ryerson University and have been inseparable ever since. We scheme…we dream…and we talk a lot about periods lol! She’s one of the few people who truly gets me.
Continue Reading…
Last weekend I moderated the wellness discussion at The Wellness Market. The market was created by two brilliant women. Natalie Kehren, ceo of holistic world healing and naturopathic doctor Erica Arcuri.
Continue Reading…
Natalie Matias is a meditation and mindfulness coach/facilitator. She is also one of my favourite people in the world! We first met when she was a makeup artist, and I a reporter, at Bellmedia.
Continue Reading…
Beauty, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, That First Step
#ThatFirstStep Monique Bryan
September 26, 2019
Monique Bryan is a personal brand strategist and coach. She helps seasoned experts, those undiscovered gems, who have amazing things to offer but haven’t figured out how to get people to take notice. Monique coached a few of my close friends and I’m excited to now be working with her.
Continue Reading…
Beauty, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Video, Wellness
#ThatFirstStep Erin Nicole Davis
September 22, 2019
Erin Nicole Davis is a Toronto-based writer, actor and queen of the side hustle. When she’s not writing the day away in a face mask, she’s taking in the city’s vibrant arts scene, doing a red carpet interview or brunching with her leading ladies.
Continue Reading…
Joanne Dominico is a learning strategist and academic success coach. We’ve played mas together over the years and I’ve always loved her positive energy and her beautiful smile.
Continue Reading…
Hey everyone I’ve been working on a little project that I’d like to share with you. For the next two months I’ll be celebrating women who have made first steps towards something scary and encouraging others to do the same. It’s a series I’m calling #thatfirststep.
Continue Reading…