This Wednesday night, Chef Rob Rossi will be competing against Chef Steve Gonzalez and Chef Nick auf der Mauer at…
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Spring came out in all its glory in April and especially while Torontonians marked Easter, Passover or just enjoyed a…
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At the end of March, over 150 people came together for Daily Bread’s annual agency conference. This year, the theme…
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Apr
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2012
Blogs are one of the most valuable marketing tools ever created. I believe that. I don’t just say it. I mean it by walking the talk. I started blogging in September 2003, and since then I have written almost three thousand posts.
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Apr
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2012
“You could always tell what kind of a person a man thinks you are by the earrings he gives you. I must say, the mind reels.” – Breakfast at Tiffany’s One of my favourite things to do is make a big bowl of popcorn, sink into a so…
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Apr
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2012
We want to give the opportunity to every passionate purposeful entrepreneurial woman in Toronto to attend this amazing event and enjoy a day of celebration, inspiration and connection – so here’s a contest you can enter to win a pair of fre…
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Apr
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2012
PFW Founder, Katia Millar, will be one of the expert panelists for this event, so please join us for a fun evening out! Divas in the City is about loving yourself- what we call self-love. We believe Toronto needs a forum for the fabulous females in ou…
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Apr
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2012
“As busy as I claim to be, I’ve still got the greatest job in the world.” Peter Criss What was happing this week? Well seemingly the better question may very well be what wasn’t happening this week… CRAZY!! The junior league- Dele…
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Apr
28
2012
I was recently invited to be a judge at a speaking competition that brought together grade 5 and 6 students from a number of Toronto’s private schools, which took place at Holy Trinity in Richmond Hill. Over the course of a lovely afternoon, I witnessed 19 speeches, all roughly two minutes each, from boys and [...]
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Apr
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2012
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine Travel and Décor When you dream of the ultimate vacation experience do you conjure up images of a luxurious Caribbean resort or an excursion to Bali? Would you d…
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Apr
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2012
First off before I do anything else I have to give a huge shout out to my friend Erica Diamond for telling me about WordPress for my iPad. Just sayin, my writing has been limited and I was blaming it … Continue reading →
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Apr
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2012
The Business Book Club meet on Tuesday May 1 at 7pm to review Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson.
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Apr
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2012
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Rona Maynard, former editor of Chatelaine magazine, Canada’s leading magazine for women, on my talk show Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner. Rona was at the helm of Chatelaine for 10 years and through innovation and drive, she made the magazine a massive success. During the time that [...]
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Apr
27
2012
I talk a great deal about how few women there are in certain professional roles and how this affects marketing. For instance only 3% of creative directors at US ad agencies are women, resulting in advertising that does not communicate effectively with the female audience. And with only 25% of IT jobs being held by women we can only assume that the digital world is heading down the same path. But Tara Mohr, author of “10 Rules for Brilliant Women,” suggests that women could be partly responsible for the low numbers, simply due to the way we talk. Mohr recently
Apr
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2012
In 2008, I blogged about work/life balance in response to the topic being wildly covered in the press with tips and strategies claiming to help us achieve balance. The topic has evolved with many of my coaching colleagues addressing the myth. Here is a reposting of my 2008 blog explaining my take on this myth; [...]
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Apr
27
2012
Sarah Liberatore is the founder of STLTO Wine. She was recently awarded with the “Top 30 Under 30 Innovators.” Find out what it is like to be a young 24 year-old entrepreneur. In this interview, she also talks about why she supporting the Ignite ‘n’ Connect event hosted by Positive Fabulous Women on May 4th.
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Apr
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2012
As Campbell Canada’s corporate chef, Bob Villeneuve has been creating recipes for Canadians that are tasty and good for you….
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Apr
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2012
Constructive Discontent- A Critical Life and Leadership Skill The Coachable Moment for the Week ending April 27, 2012 Irene Becker | Just Coach It-The 3Q Edge™ | QBlog Helping smart people and organizations move forward smarter, fas…
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Apr
26
2012
Elevate at Market [ a new innovative forum, by Decor Mentor, for design pros to exchange expertise, encouragement and inspiration ] kicked off with a serious punch last Saturday at 4pm at High Point Market! High Point is the largest wholesale home furnishings market in the world and we were thrilled to have the market …MORE
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Apr
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2012
Collage: Building Applications for Better LivingImages Credit: MS Office Clip Art“Gone are the days of dead structures providing shelter for living things.Now is the time for living structures that support life…all life…Peapod Life.” – Our Mo…
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Apr
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2012
The emotional part of your brain sends signals to your facial muscles, so that your expression can reflect the way you feel. This process can also work in another way, so that the expression on your face stimulates an emotional … Continue reading →
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Apr
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2012
What’s a chef competition without some judges? We have some amazing ones lined up for the Ultimate Food Challenge and…
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2012
“Create your own visual style….. let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” – Orson Welles – Defining Your Style Likely not hard to see I love colour!! How do you determine what truly represents you? You can lov…
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Apr
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2012
When you’re addicted to the planet Q: Are there really phthalates and parabens in medication? A: A couple of weeks ago I peed in public – well, on a test stick in my bathroom actually, but the results of my subsequent pollutants test went…
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Apr
25
2012
“By Changing Nothing, Nothing Changes” – Anthony Robbins The butterfly signifies growth and development. In order to emerge the butterfly goes through an extreme process of metamorphosis -from egg to larvae or caterpillar, to pupa or cocoon and from the … Continue reading →
Apr
25
2012
I’ll be sharing this chapter a few bites at a time in an effort to not overwhelm you: to allow you to soak in the juicy laughter and hilarity: to experience with presence and clarity. Wow, what a week it’s … Continue reading →
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“Creative activity could be described as a type of learning process where teacher and pupil are located in the same individual.” – Arthur Koestler – “It takes a village….” is a huge understatement when it comes to …
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Apr
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2012
Customers for Life – Making the Investment Customers are the people who put their hands in their pockets to pay the dealership and in turn pay YOU! Customers are our source of revenue and therefore, it pays to think of them an investment. Investing with the intention of return – a good return – requires [...]
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Apr
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2012
Chef Steve Gonzalez was in the first season of Top Chef Canada, and is originally from Toronto. Steve is competing…
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Apr
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2012
Kelly Nolan is a compounding pharmacist and director, Avita Health & Restoration Clinic, based in Brampton, Ontario. She is an expert in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), something so many women face, which she discusses in this interview.
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Dr. Adrienne McRuvie is a chiropractor and doula, and talks about the growing role of the doula.
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Apr
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2012
Screenshot: eiei home features Wo-Built Inc. and Peapod Life at 2012 Toronto National Home ShowMarch 16-25, 2012 at Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place;Image Credit: eiei home”It is at once beautiful and eco-friendly.”- eiei homeIt seems there
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Apr
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2012
“In both business and personal life, I’ve always found that travel inspires me more than anything else I do. Evidence of the languages, cultures, scenery, food, and design sensibilities that I discover all over the world be found in every …
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Apr
24
2012
“What’s the ROI of Social Media?” That’s the question that gives me ulcers when asked it. Easy now, old-school business folk, I don’t have a problem questioning the value or return of something that takes potentially both time and money fro…
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Apr
24
2012
It seems that Vitamin C is good for blood pressure. Research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, short-term supplementation of vitamin C may reduce blood pressure, with benefits even greater for people with high blood pressure.
The Johns Hop…
Apr
24
2012
As most of you have come to know, I like adventure. I am curious by nature and as such welcome unexpected experiences, surprise visits, and last-minute jet-setting. Sometimes though, I enjoy the “normality” of everyday life. Or is there such a thing? Last Tuesday, I groggily woke up early to make Drew breakfast and [...]
Apr
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2012
The saying goes: when the student is ready the teacher appears. Can the teacher be a dog?This was a question I was asked on Linnaea’s radio show. I love the question, and I think the answer is YES. Maybe even HECK YES! One of my teachers was our dog …
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Apr
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2012
I made two quiches from one Emu Egg this weekend in honor of Earth Day.
Why don’t I have my own show on the Food Network? Hello?? Is my phone broken?? haha
Apr
23
2012
If you’ve ever walked down Dundas West past Palmerston Avenue and stopped at a little place to have one of…
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Apr
23
2012
On May 16th and 17th, the University of Toronto is hosting the Japan-Canada Food Systems Resilience Symposium, bringing together experts and community members to reflect on the impact the recent natural disasters have had on the food system and public health. The event is free, but you must register in advance. The first day of the [...]
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Apr
23
2012
“Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.” – Napoleon Hill – Pinch me, another dream has come true!! By the time you read this, I will have been a guest on City Line hosted by incredible and gorgeous Tracy Moore. Click h…
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Apr
23
2012
It’s been more than 25 years since I felt so unworthy of life that my fantasies involved a bathtub and a razor blade. But I’ll never forget the soul-crushing despair that touches one in five of us at some point in our lives. That’s why I’m so honoured to be sharing my story across the country. Next date: May 10 at a fundraiser for Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario. Tickets are selling briskly, so don’t miss out–order yours today.
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