Bubbly. Outgoing. Fearless. Energetic. According to decades of feedback from friends, colleagues, family, teachers and random passersby, that’s who I am. Sure, I’ve been described differently along the way, but those words are the ol’ go-tos. If the same adjectives […]
A note from Stefanie: I mentioned to you guys that my new hire was someone dear to my heart. This is a sliver of what makes her the compassionate, inspiring, incredible woman I've had the …
When someone tells me they’re blissfully in the honeymoon phase I have to actively repress a laugh. WTF is the honeymoon phase? Sure, I remember the nervous butterflies at the beginning of every relationship. That unsure, excited, …
I find the psychology behind marketing fascinating. If a 30 second commercial can make someone laugh or cry, that advertising team is doing something right. There have been countless studies done to ensure the correct …
I noted a few months back that I was bringing on my first employee, and how the job was going to be a weird spattering of social media, editing and reigning in my constant brainstorming. …
British Columbia: born here, raised here, now living back here. Needless to say, this isn’t my usual A Broad Abroad post. Both of my parents were born outside of Toronto, and moved west days after getting …
I'm such an advocate for getting kids involved in extracurricular activities. The benefits of physical activity are obvious, but a web search will show you countless studies beyond heart-health. Even less-active clubs like music or …
Sure, we all love vintage clothing. I'm still reeling over an early-80s Chanel jacket I tried on in NYC a few weeks back and didn't splurge on. But, if you really want to immerse yourself …
If you're like me, by mid-summer your hair is looking a little dull from all of the sun, sea, and sweat. It's hard to keep your locks hydrated and behaving without being the deadbeat girl …
Ibiza is to my adulthood as Disneyland was to my childhood: There’s no happier place on earth. So in honour of my favourite island ending yet another season, here's a little peek at it from my …
As I mentioned a few years ago, Jen Rainnie dominates the beach game. (Catch the full article here, or just take my damn word for it.) Fierce. Driven. Nurturing. And, hella outrageous. Jen embodies everything it means …
When it comes to working out, I have every excuse in the book: I just washed my hair, I’m too tired, I’m too full, I need to hit the snooze button 3 times, I haven’t …
Who’s got those Friday feels? The weather here in Vancouver isn’t exactly screaming, “Let’s hit up a patio!” But, that isn’t stopping me from dreaming – or, more importantly sourcing out a broad who knows how …
Back in 1984 Eric Karls started the Canadian brand Almost Heaven. In 1994, he brought his wife, Lani, on board as the Creative Director of the accessory line and quickly the name changed to Mac …
While trolling Facebook a while back, a particular Elite Daily article caught my eye. I clicked. I laughed. I moved on with my day. A week later, another post caught my eye and I noticed that the …
