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I’m sorry I was silent. I’m thankful you’re still here.

I don’t remember a time where I haven’t thought about escaping my problems. Whether it was laying in bed for … More

anxiety, Compulsive Behaviour, depression, dopamine, help for depression, Let's talk about mental health, mental health, personal essay, personal reflection, self-growth, support for mental health, therapy exercises

Wapta Knitting Co. celebrates handmade goods and connections to Cree history

A long-time passion for knitting has Wapta Knitting Co. owner Alexis Poirier seeing success in Calgary and across Canada. Spearheading … More

Alexis Poirier, businesswoman, Calgary, Canadian business owners, Canadian Entrepreneurs, Cree, Etsy, family, female entrepreneurs, homemade knits, success, Wapta Knitting Co., Winnipeg

Yes, we met online! No, it’s not a big deal.

I have something to admit, something I thought I had to keep a secret and something people talk about as … More

Alberta, Calgary, okcupid, online dating, online love, Plenty of Fish, relationships, Tinder

For this TO photographer, the best part of the job is: “The satisfaction of being able to capture things how I see them”

Becca Lemire is a Toronto-based photographer who has a vast resumé. When she’s not freelancing for major companies and brands, … More

Becca Lemire, Canadian business owners, Canadian Photographers, female entrepreneurs, female leadership, Toronto, Toronto Photographers, Toronto photography community, YYZ

Calgary-born photographer brings life to hidden BC beauty in Revelstoke

After returning from my very first trip to Whistler, BC, my love for mountain views grew substantially. I didn’t think … More

BC, BC entrepreneurs, British Columbia, Calgary, Canadian Entrepreneurs, Canadian Photographers, Canadian Travel Photography, female entrepreneurs, landscape photography, Revelstoke, Vancouver, Zoya Lynch

Femmebroidery: Bad ass female leadership meets art, social justice, pop culture and pets

Maria Arseniuk has two graduate degrees, one in Women’s Studies and another in Public Affairs and Political Science, and she … More

Calgary, Calgary entrepreneurs, Canadian Entrepreneurs, embroidery, Etsy, Etsy shop, female entrepreneurs, female leadership, feminism, feminist art, Femmebroidery, Maria Arseniuk, social justice, women's studies, YYC

Couch to 5K: Becoming a runner in 2016

I’ve always wanted to be a runner, and to be honest, I couldn’t tell you why. I was never particularly … More

Amanda Howlett, Becoming a runner in 2016, couch to 5k, fitness, fitness goals, jog, jogger, jogging, learning to run, motivation, new year, New Year's Resolution, run, runner, Running, workout, workout app, workout goal, Zen labs, Zen Labs Couch to 5K

Meal Prep Sundays: How planning weekly eats can save time and money

When I started my full-time job, I slowly began to notice that more and more of my earnings were being spent … More

at home cooking, Calgary, delicious, easy lunch ideas, food, food ideas, healthy, home cooking, homemade, Meal Prep Sunday subreddit, Meal Prep Sundays, On Sundays we meal prep, Reddit

One Step At a Time: Why I love my Fitbit

Sometimes, you need a little motivation to get moving. I moved to Alberta weighing just over 170lbs and made a … More

body image, change, confidence, Fitbit, Fitbit Challenges, Fitbit Charge HR, Fitbit One, Fitbit review, fitness, health technology, healthy, life, motivation, personal growth, review, self-esteem, technology, Why I love my Fitbit

Mental Health Awareness: Being mindful of the positive

With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, I decided to take a step back and look at the things that … More

being mindful of the positive, Calgary, change, confidence, designated driver, family, friends, hashtags, healthy, healthy lifestyle, Instagram, Life with Dawna, mental health awareness, Mental Health Week, parents, relationship advice, Skype, Social Media

Photo Friday: “The mountains are calling and I must go”

Not long after I moved out to Calgary, Alberta in August 2014, my best friend Jen landed a job in … More

Banff, Canada, Lake Louise, mountains, Photo Friday, Photo Journalism, photography, photos, Three books which have influenced Western feminism, Travel photography, TravelT

Online Dating for Friends: Why Meetup.com matters

There is nothing more exciting than moving to a new city. It’s a chance to start your life fresh with … More

Alberta, Amanda Howlett, Calgary, Calgary's Awesome Twenties, event reviews, how to make friends in a new city, meeting new people, meetup reviews, meetup.com, meetup.com review, moving, new beginnings, new city, new friends, new friends in your 20s, review, the dating website for friends, website review

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