Turning a Brand Narrative into a Story Book

I first started working with Melmira Bra & Swimsuits 4 years ago; I knew the four sisters running the business, a business their mother started in 1992, and when they reached out wanting help crafting their future story, I knew it was a perfect fit. After spending time with the five Heenan women, I then reached […]

Working Mom on the Road

When my daughter was born last year, I knew I would struggle with the whole ‘balance’ thing. I was looking for a way to be both the kind of mother I had growing up AND the thriving entrepreneur running her own business. My first challenge came when she was 5 months old and I was invited to […]

Future Storytelling

When I was approached by Adaptive Edge to help capture the stories surrounding the future of real estate in the United States, I didn’t hesitate for a second. AdaptiveEdge is a strategic planning firm based in San Francisco and is run by two former Vancouverites, Nicole Boyer, Founder and CEO, and Betina Schonberger, Senior Practice […]

Buy Local Week: Painted Rock

For those looking for that perfect gift this holiday season, look no further than your own backyard. Next week marks the first official Buy Local Week in British Columbia, and as a proud member of LOCO BC I am all about supporting local businesses. On that note, here is the story I wrote for the wonderful […]

Celebration of Story

I have been going to the Vancouver Writers Festival since I was 6 years old. For me, it is a place where magic happens. I love books. I have hundreds of books in my home (it helps living near Banyen Books, one of Vancouver’s best book stores), and every time someone asks me for a […]

Blues Electrified

Imagine an old cabin, tucked away in the woods. A storm is on the way; the sky is dark and getting darker by the minute. A lone amplifier sits connected to a generator, it’s gentle humming echoed by birds anticipating the storm. Across the barren land walk two individuals, unrecognizable at first. They slowly come […]

Building Your Way Home

Nick and Jehanne Hill live in Penticton, B.C. This is where their home is, and it is also where they create homes for others. The idea of home is an important one – for many of us, it conjures up images of family gatherings in the kitchen, peaceful naps on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and […]

East Van Love!

When I first met Maureen and Donalda, I knew that they would have an impact on me. Their passion for change was contagious, and I was delighted when they asked me to help develop the Project Limelight / East of Main story. I knew the word “Social Enterprise” from working with clients like Shannen O’Brien […]

Bring Me One of Everything

My former life (pre-Narrative Communications) had me exploring numerous career paths. After graduating from McGill, I took several courses in publishing and editing and wound up as a freelance book publicist for about a year. I have always been drawn to books – and I have considered myself a writer since the age of 12 […]

Talking to Strangers

Stranger Danger!! I shudder to think there are still parents teaching their children not to talk to strangers. Yes, we need to educate our youth and teach them about safe behaviours, but ignoring or avoiding people we don’t know is not the answer.  Isn’t there a saying that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t […]