Kids are the greatest. They are these tiny little humans who are so weird and funny and curious. What I admire most about kids is the amount of questions they ask… What is that? Why is it there? What does it do? Why is it that colour? They ask about everything and anything that comes …
I love the Olympic Games. Since I was young, I have been that nerd who sits in front of the TV for two weeks straight, Olympic schedule in hand, following Team Canada, religiously. I yell and cheer at the TV screen when Canada wins, and my heart breaks in moments of anguish when an athlete …
Understanding the difference between being a fan and being a professional is an important differentiation to be able to make while entering into the sports industry. In some crazy way it happened that I have been working in the sports industry for more than half of a decade (it sounds a lot cooler to say …
“Where are you from?” The question that I’ve been asking and answering the most frequently since starting my travels two weeks ago. When I answer with Canada, the usual reaction is excitement, the occasional ‘Oh wow, that’s so far!’ – but generally, it is genuine interest in the country that I am very fortunate to …
Days after returning from my most recent trip I feel inspired, rejuvenated and already excited about my next adventure. I love seeing the world, I love meeting new people, I love learning about new cultures, and I love soaking up the beauty. As I sat down to write my next blog post, I knew I …
You blinked and now you are here – in the spot that seemed so far away and so exciting when you first started school you thought you would never get there. With internship time rolling in at an alarming rate, I thought it might be nice to share some tidbits of advice to keep in …
To settle is defined as the act “to establish or secure permanently, or to become fixed, resolved, or established.” To many, myself included, these words – established, resolved, secure – foster a sense of comfort. In a time where there is a seemingly constant need to adapt to frequently changing circumstances, it can be comforting …
One of the scariest thoughts to me is the reality of how much of an impact fear has on my daily life. When I spend time reflecting on even the smallest of moments, I realize that fear can often boil down to the root of why I chose not to create a small connection with …
Social media is remarkable. Global connectivity is just a click away. You can stay up to date on your friends’ lives, connect with business professionals, search restaurant reviews, and find new romance all conveniently at your fingertips. From a marketing standpoint, there is unlimited opportunity. Social media offers a way to share information to a …
Entering into my internship period last year, I had two goals, one of them being to receive a communications internship with a professional sports team. Piece of cake, right? There was a specific position as a communications intern that was always advertised to my program, and in all the previous years someone from my program …