HuffPost • October 16, 2021

If It Weren't For LeVar Burton, I Wouldn't Have My Ph.D.

I almost dropped out of graduate school three times. But I didn’t. One thing that kept me going was something I’d learned from 'Reading Rainbow.'

American Kennel Club • September 14, 2021

How To Groom And Bathe Flat-Faced Dogs

From expressive eyes to abundant wrinkles—keep these irresistible features in top shape with daily checking and cleaning.

YourTango • September 6, 2021

Why Smart Girls Think Body Positivity Is A Lie

We’re quick to dismiss the truth even when it’s right in front of us.

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.

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.

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 • December 24, 2020

Eggs Are An Inexpensive Superfood For Dogs

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

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.

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.