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 have been nervous – there were over 500 people in the audience – but as […]
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 3. Grandview Woodland – May 11th at The Wise Hall 4. Downtown Eastside – TBD Each […]
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 12 years, I have had at least 8 different careers: Journalist Book Publicist Event Coordinator […]
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 beauty of our natural rainforests and the excitement of the swaying bridge, but I don’t […]
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 day action hero. However, after taking several courses, I realized that the confines of traditional […]
A New Year
As the clock struck midnight in Stockholm, I found myself reflecting on a year that exceeded all expectations. At the beginning of each year, I create a vision board that helps me visualize what I want my life, and my business, to look like…and 2011 will go down as the Year of the Story – literally! […]
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 does in Ghana, and now helping her build and share her story in Canada, I […]
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 the organization. I worked closely with Sarah and the staff at the Music Outreach program […]