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.

The Pink • June 4, 2021

Chances Are You’ve Cried At Work Or Think It’s Unprofessional

Among other things, we feel ashamed of but shouldn’t.

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.

The Ascent • May 16, 2021

A Tool For Managing Stress That Doesn’t Involve Toxic Positivity

It’s easy to overlook what gives us meaning and worth.

ILLUMINATION • May 3, 2021

What A Fancy Degree Is Worth

The degree is fancy but the journey isn’t pretty.

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.

Atta Girl • April 4, 2021

Back-to-School Rituals That Make First Days Less Awful

It’s okay if graduation is long behind you.

CiTR's Gender Empowerment Collective • March 31, 2021

Intersections - 'Am I Overreacting?': Understanding And Combating Microaggressions

A discussion on recognizing and addressing microaggressions in the workplace and academia (Panelist).

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.

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.

University Affairs • September 25, 2020

I Shouldn’t Have To Convince You About The Need For Anti-racism In The Academy, But I’ll Try Anyway

Do you know your BIPOC colleagues and students?

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.

Thrive Global • June 23, 2020

My Dad Helped Me Unlearn Racial Prejudice Through Understanding And Compassion

His thoughtful approach to discussing race and family relationships made me re-think what I took for granted.

Thrive Global • June 7, 2020

How My Experiences With Racial Prejudice Have Impacted My Life And Career

Certain words and actions have stayed with me and continue to drown out my voice.

Thrive Global • May 26, 2020

Bumping Into A Friend Helped Me See Old Wounds In A New Light

A brief moment outside a pet store reminded me to lead with compassion, even when anger feels like the natural response.

Thrive Global • April 20, 2020

What I Learned From A Career Setback Is Helping Me Through The Current Crisis

Rejections stick with us but they can leave behind a layer of resilience if we let them.