Introvert, Dear • November 1, 2021

Why Being A Therapist Didn’t Suit My Introverted Personality

When I was driven more by a sense of obligation rather than personal fulfillment, I knew being a therapist was not for me as an introvert.

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.'

The Pink • October 16, 2021

You’re Not Alone If You Haven’t Tried Weed

Neither have we, meaning Tracee Ellis Ross and me.

Write Like A Girl • September 23, 2021

As Horrible Bosses Go, Body-Shaming Is Near The Top of The List

Dieting tips have no place at work.

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.

The Pink • September 1, 2021

I Don’t Light Up A Room When I Enter

There’s beauty in neuroticism even if everyone thinks you’re a pain.

CTVNews • July 17, 2021

Realities Of Racism: What's In A Name?

Fuad Ahmed and Nandini Maharaj join Angie Seth to discuss challenges faced by members of BIPOC communities with name discrimination.

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.