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.

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