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Manami Hara’s “Courage Now” Review
I attended a media preview of this show. All opinions are my own. I had the opportunity to check out Manami Hara’s “Courage Now” at the Firehall Arts Centre and was [...]

Be Quiet: The Dismissal of Mental Health Issues in the South Asian Community
Growing up in a South Asian household, mental health was never really talked about. Therapy? That’s not for us. In my culture we solve problems privately within the home, and by [...]

6 Tips for Effective Parenting When You Have a Defiant Teen
Parenting teens is never an easy task, having a defiant teen can be even harder for not just you but your family. I think no matter what kind of parent you [...]
Episode 41: Gabriella Scaringe
Ashley: I am so excited today. I have Gabriela Scaringe joining me. Gabriela is the CEO of Cherri underwear. Thank you so much for joining me today. Gabriella: Thank you so much for [...]
Period Talk: How Heavy Is Too Heavy
Photo by Monika Kozub on Unsplash Let's be honest: you've definitely looked down on say day 2 or 3 of your shark week and thought, Damn. How am I [...]

Khoj A Contemporary Kathak Dance Extravaganza Review
I had media passes to this event. All opinions are my own. I had the opportunity to enjoy seeing “Khoj” at the Firehall Arts Centre. The Firehall commences its 40th anniversary [...]