Charity

I’ve been having a difficult time putting a different spin on my charity event, Shopping From The Heart, for a new and updated blog post. And then it came spontaneously all on its own. When I began this little venture to raise awareness for women in business and give back…

I remember when I was little, my mother would take me to the hair salon for a special moment with her. She would be so patient and understanding as I almost always would walk out of the hair salon, after she spent good money for my new haircut, only to…

Today is the first of two days where Montreal hosts We Day at the Theatre St Denis. The event is like no other I have been to, and if you talk to anyone that has been, they say the same thing. Part concert, part motivational speakers, the full day experience…

We hear it all the time. We like it on social media, we share stories of it, and we know it is a positive thing in life. Social good is something we all innately want to incorporate in our lives in some way. But how do we do it? Spring…

A bully is not always big and tall and strong A bully can be sweet and beautiful and calm A bully is clever and coy, and can be patient for a pounce Sly and sleek, quiet and quick..it’s hard to see them coming sometimes. Elementary, high school, college, university, internship,…

Did you happen to get a glimpse of the stunning necklace I was wearing on BT Montreal last week? I get a lot of compliments on it when I wear it. Some words people use to express the necklace are fun, colourful, and beautiful. To me, the necklace sits pretty…

In just a handful of days, Montreal’s SFTH14 will take place at the Holiday Inn Pointe-Claire again. To say that I am amazed by the outpour of participation, donations, sponsorships and word of mouth would be an understatement. Just when I thought it might not be possible to get everything…

It’s still too raw for me, but I wanted to send it out for awareness. StandUp2Cancer.org is worth checking out for information, education and support. For all the people who have lost someone (and really, who hasn’t?) to cancer, my heart goes out to you today and every day. And…

If your work allowed you to actually give children a better chance of living, would you do it? It’s a no-brainer, right? Well imagine my joy when I was offered such a situation for today, #UNICEFDay. In writing this post, UNICEF’s partner, Hallmark Canada, will donate 10 vaccines to children…

Where is your spark?
Does it come from reading a classic novel? Does it come from seeing a new movie or a unique piece of art? Does it come from an act of kindness that you see in your passing day? What is it that sets something off deep down inside you and makes your eyes widen with excitement?