HuffPost • June 22, 2021

Please Stop Mistaking Me For Other Brown Women

Mistaking a person’s identity, even when unintentional, is, at best, lazy, but these seemingly innocuous errors can have serious consequences.

P.S. I Love You • June 1, 2021

What Popular Guys Get Wrong About Smart Girls

Creative Non-fiction

UBC Equity & Inclusion Office • May 25, 2021

IBPOC Connections: Building Community, Increasing Representation At UBC

An initiative for promoting belonging and representation among staff and faculty.

Animal Wellness Magazine • May 19, 2021

Betty White: Golden Girl And Animal Welfare Advocate

Her show business career has spanned eight decades, but Betty White has been an animal lover even longer than that.

The Ascent • April 23, 2021

Intrusive Thoughts That Fuel Anxiety And Decrease Productivity

Labeling these thoughts is the first step in managing them.

Write Like A Girl • April 9, 2021

How To Navigate Rules Around Sympathy When You’re Holding A Grudge

It’s normal to feel conflicted.

Creatures • March 25, 2021

Want To Retain Millennial Workers? The Answer Is Pet-friendly Perks

How employers can engage both new and long-time pet parents.

Little Old Lady Comedy • March 17, 2021

Career Savviness Is No Match For Self-sabotage

Creative Non-fiction

Creatures • March 10, 2021

Be Kind To Others, Dogs Are Watching

Why dogs are drawn to some people and not others.

Creatures • February 17, 2021

Antioxidants And Omega-3s Are Your Dog’s Health Essential

Certain dogs and diets require more supplements than others.

Atta Girl • February 12, 2021

How To Recover When Struggling In A Job Interview

Come prepared.

Introvert, Dear • January 12, 2021

What It’s Like Being An Introvert In An Extroverted Family And Culture

Growing up in a “loud” Caribbean family where extroversion was the norm, I was constantly misunderstood for being an introvert.

Creatures • January 10, 2021

The Beauty Of Loving Older Dogs

The aging process weighs on our minds, not theirs.

Creatures • December 24, 2020

Eggs Are An Inexpensive Superfood For Dogs

Serve them raw or cooked, and don’t skip the shell.

Hobart • December 15, 2020

On Shaving My Legs For The First Time

Poetry

HuffPost Canada • December 11, 2020

Why People Go Out Of Their Way To Mispronounce My 'Foreign-Sounding' Name

Sometimes it's unintentional. Often, it's not.

POPSUGAR Fitness • November 17, 2020

What Training To Become A Counselor Taught Me About Being Vulnerable

Empathy is a skill that we need to build and nourish in our relationships with others.

Sally • November 13, 2020

The Horrors Of Buying Makeup In A Pandemic

Creative Non-fiction

University Affairs • October 9, 2020

Intuition Might Be The Key To Finding A Career That Works

Focusing on feel rather than fit can promote greater happiness and engagement.

HuffPost Canada • July 28, 2020

‘Work Culture’ Is Code For White And Western. So Where Do People Like Me Fit?

Racialized job applicants often contend with hiring practices designed to exclude them.