Work

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Journalism, essays, and brand writing

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This is a selection of work from across my career.


Journalism for media clients

Reported features and profiles published in Canadian media:

Toronto seniors get help bridging the digital divide — a reported feature for the Toronto Star

Queer artist’s work challenges Middle Eastern ideals — a reported feature for the Toronto Star

Style lessons I learned from my Dad — a personal story for the Toronto Star

Toronto artist-turned-activist Jully Black focuses on empowerment — a reported feature for the Toronto Star

The Feminist Recovery Strategy — a reported feature for Liisbeth

Times Up Tech! — a profile for Liisbeth

She Scores! — a profile for Liisbeth


Content marketing for business clients

Branded content and storytelling for organizations and small businesses:

Kindness is integral to Jacob Tremblay — with WE Day — an advertorial feature for the Globe & Mail

Growing Toronto’s fintech ecosystem — with TFI — an advertorial feature for MaRS

The fine art of the humble brag — with DMZ — an advertorial feature for MaRS

York Region: Where companies go to scale up – with York Region — an advertorial feature for MaRS

Finding inspiration in the wild beauty of the Cornish Sea — a blog post for Resonance Fashion

How a capsule wardrobe can make your life easier — a blog post for Resonance Fashion


Theatre reviews

Freelance reviews published in Stratford Today and across the Village Media network:

As You Like It offers no refuge in the forest

Annie glitters with heart – and a bit of revolution

Dangerous Liaisons shines on the surface but stumbles on substance

Forgiveness revisits a haunting chapter in Canadian history

Anne of Green Gables pairs puffed sleeves with pink combat boots

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Independent writing

Essays and reporting from my newsletter about substance education for families:

What your mom should know about microdosing — an interview

Kids and drugs: What’s stopping us from talking about it at home? — a reflective essay

An evolving substances lexicon — a helpful resource

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I work with individuals, organizations, and publications to develop clear, compelling stories.

Not sure if you need a writer, an editor, a coach, or something else? Email me to set up a free 15-minute call. We can figure out what you need and whether I’d be a good fit.

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