After appearing in The Vancouver Province a few weeks ago, I posted a follow up blog post (Welcome to Generation C) in my own efforts to better understand my position on generations in the workplace. It was an interesting experience … Continued
It’s All About The Story
The theme for the opening reception at the Galiano Literary Festival was “It’s All About The Story”. Yes, I was in the right place! A few months ago, my friend and fellow entrepreneur Theo asked me if I wanted to … Continued
Vancouver’s Creative Class
How a small number of people are celebrating the cultural landscape of our city, one breakfast at a time. by Megan Sheldon As seen in Vancouver Weekly, February 17th 2013 CreativeMornings Vancouver at W2 with Treana Peake / Photo Credit … Continued
The Company I Keep
While a new year is in some ways a fresh start, it is also a chance to revisit the year gone by. For me, the moments of 2012 that stand out most involve people, lots and lots of amazing people. … Continued
Tis the Season!
This time of year is always full of wonder and awe. Nostalgia seems to be floating around like clouds in the sky, heavy with the memories of days gone by and yet light with possibilities and excitement. As I look … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
My Bag Full of Tricks
Now that I am a public speaking enthusiast (see last post), I thought I could use a little refresher on the ins and outs of delivering a TED worthy presentation. A friend of mine told me about Stand & Deliver, … Continued
Vulnerability & The Storyteller
Public Speaking. It is a fear for many people, including me. Growing up, I loved to speak in front of audiences. I even competed in public speaking competitions in school – in French nonetheless! And then something changed. Perhaps it was at … Continued
A Rose By Any Other Name…
In this day and age, naming what we do can often be the hardest aspect of our work. We are, after all, wearing so many hats that it can be challenging to bundle everything up into a nice, pretty package … Continued
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 … Continued
Narrative Transformations
There are many ways to approach narrative work – as healing, as team building, as branding and marketing. I was first introduced to its power as a little girl listening to fairy tales & folklore, and then as a teenager … Continued
The Art of Listening
I’m a talker; always have been. Growing up, I was never shy when it came to speaking my mind, and I sure did love an audience! I remember competing in a french public speaking contest in Grade 6 at UBC. I must … Continued
Storytellers Wanted!
LOCAL STORYTELLERS WANTED!!! To launch the City of Vancouver Community Plans, I will be curating four neighbourhood storytelling events in the following communities: 1. Marpole – May 1st at Metro Theatre 2. West End – May 10th at Denmen Theatre … Continued
The Entrepreneur
When I was young, I never had a clear vision as to what my career would look like. I took courses in Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Marketing, Art History, Religion, and Mythology – and if I look back on the last … Continued
An Archetypal Analysis
When I first learned about the importance of archetypes, I was amazed at how quickly everything seemed to click. My interest in mythology was now applicable to my work in branding and marketing. I began to understand the wisdom these … Continued
Capilano: The Story of Water
Growing up on the North Shore, Capilano Suspension Bridge was a place that many of us felt connected to but rarely visited ourselves. Sure, we suggested each out-of-town guest make the drive up Capilano Road to take in the … Continued
Book Review: StoryBranding
Four years ago, when I first started fitting the puzzle pieces together and came up with my business plan, I didn’t realize how many other Story Branders were out there. Thanks, in part to the wonderful world of Twitter, I … Continued
The Roots of Narrative
When I first started at McGill University, I wanted to be a journalist. I loved the idea of interviewing people and sharing in their experiences. I was also drawn to adventure, and in my mind a journalist was a modern … Continued
Visual Storytelling
When I first met Samantha Walker, we were both working out of the Mindset Social Innovation Foundation office. Sam had recently moved to Vancouver from Montreal where she had been running a successful Advertising Agency. She followed her heart, and her … Continued
Community Arts
When I first heard about the Community Arts Council of Vancouver (CACV), I was instantly intrigued. Even more so when I discovered they had been around since 1946 – making them the first Arts Council in North America! This past … Continued
Good Karma
When I lived in West Africa in 2008, I visited an old friend from high school living in Northern Ghana. I knew she had started a charity, but I had no idea to what extent. After seeing the work she … Continued
Sarah McLachlan School of Music
Last night marked the official opening of the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. What a wonderful evening it was! I started working with the Sarah McLachlan Foundation in January 2010 to help them uncover the many stories that make up … Continued