This month, we’re featuring the entrepreneurial mom duo from parenting TV show "Vanessa + Melissa". When Vanessa and Melissa were set up on a mommy blind date, they couldn't have predicted the impact it would have on Canada's parenting game. Melissa Shadd, a former beauty queen with a passion … [Read more...]
Interview With The Amazing Singer-Songwriter Florence K
One of Montreal's most celebrated singer-songwriter Florence K was born into a musical family. Florence K took the K in her stage name from her musical father Hany Khoriaty, and has toured the world with her mother Natalie Choquette, a well-known Canadian opera singer. Florence K has released a … [Read more...]
Interview with “Prisoners” Producer Kira Davis
As one parent to another, I'm going to ask you to imagine something extremely painful. Imagine that your child is missing and you feel the police weren't doing enough to find her. As hard as it is to think about, try to... for just a second. Now... how far would you go to find out for yourself where … [Read more...]
Music Spotlight: Seeing the Light with The Autumn Portrait
Once in a while you come across a song that just makes you smile. It's different and refreshing. I had bumped into Freddie Mojallal (aka The Autumn Portrait) at a bar downtown recently. He's one of those guys you want to just give a hug to as soon as you see him. He's such a warm guy with an equally … [Read more...]
Artist Spotlight: Jon Shaw
I often paint and draw, it's my "outlet" and I get my creative fuel from speaking with other artists. It's like going for counselling as art is so personal. Each work of art I produce is almost like giving birth (I said almost). I nurture and spend time with my art taking a few years to complete. … [Read more...]
Growing up.
I'm not sure when it happens. At some point in our lives, we all realize we're adults. (sometimes I think I'm starting to become my mother, but that's another story) Yep. Grown ups. Maybe it's when my teen son gives me a reality check about not cranking Ri-Ri too loud when his friends are around … [Read more...]
HotDocs Interview: Kelly O’Brien, SOFTENING
Kelly O'Brien's second pregnancy was uneventful. When her son, Teddy, was born she was told by the doctor that her baby had contracted a virus in-utero. Without any symptoms or signs during pregnancy O'Brien and her family had to face a shocking reality that her son has "extensive … [Read more...]
Chatting up filmmaker Rob Stewart, REVOLUTION.
It's just past 11 o'clock in the morning and I've made my way to Cafe Diplomatico or "The Dip" we've often referred to. It's a main-stay along College Street where everyone from suits to moms with strollers and old timers like to hang out. It's one of those joints where you can just be yourself. … [Read more...]
An interview with Nadha Hassen: Global Changemaker & about Dancing in the Rain
Sometimes you find a book that is so sweet. So wonderful and meaningful. Dancing in the Rain is just that book. It's a collection of short stories for children and families that touch on real issues in a positive way reminding us all that life should be celebrated. I had a chance to ask the 23 year … [Read more...]
On work/life balance with Anissa Holmes
I always find people so fascinating. I was raised with the understanding that everyone has a story and each one of us is unique. As a mom, I can respect that and appreciate whatever the circumstances may be. We are all looking for that balance. I'm inspired by hearing about what other women are … [Read more...]