Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. Growing up with parents who were small-business owners I know firsthand how important it is to support real people, not just a company name. And not just on Small Business Saturday — […]
September 30th is women’s health and wellness day, and those are two things I’ve realized I've taken for granted since the pandemic started. I recently vowed to pay more attention to these important aspects of …
Wedding planning is a major undertaking. And in the age of COVID, there’s a new wrinkle that’s added to a couple’s big day. In this episode of Broad Ambition, I sit down with Celine Wildeman, …
The first sunny day of the year, Vancouverites flock to their favourite patios in the city. After months of rain, who doesn't want to eat outside and do a little people-watching? Well, it's August and …
Asha Wheeldon from Kula Kitchen, here in Vancouver, is on a mission to bring mindful, accessible, healthy food to the masses. Kula Kitchen is a plant-based line of products ranging from sauces to ready-made meals for …
I didn’t grow up eating avocados. It just wasn’t something in the McAuley family rotation. The first time I had avocado was in a fresh guacamole in Puerto Vallarta when I worked on cruise ships. I …
Road trips weren't exactly top of my list for 2020 summer getaways. Sure, I love a weekend lake trip here and there, but this summer, road trips will be our vacay bread and butter. It's …
You might think we're crazy for cooking homemade dog food for Ralfie every few weeks, but it's been such a money saver. More importantly, his body hasn't rejected it like it started to do …
My first piece about COVID was quickly met with criticism from some of my readers. These uncertain times bring up inner resistance for each of us — there are good days and there are bad days. I …
I started working from home just over a year ago, and it took some major getting used to. I realize that COVID-19 throws other curveballs in the WFH game, like having children and partners home, …
Domestic abuse isn't a joke. If you are in an abusive relationship there are resources to help you — especially now. Canadian hotline: 1-844-368-0440. Or visit https://canadianwomen.org/ Today marks five years since our first date. Well, …
I've hummed and hawed over whether or not I was going to articulate this nagging thought that hasn't subsided the last few weeks. And if I do try to type out my feelings, how can …
Alex and I got engaged mid-December. And since I'm over here basking in the glow of Valentine's Day, I'll finally answer the question, "how did he propose?" Brace yourselves. This isn't exactly out of a teen …
Roughly two years ago, I opened up publicly about my struggles with anxiety and depression. I don’t know what I thought would happen when I posted my fears and recovery in black-and-white on the internet. …
I have a love/hate relationship with my January birthday. While it's a great place to start fresh with the calendar's new year, it's also a sober month that leaves celebrations feeling a touch lacklustre. The …
