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#ROGUESTORIES: Amanda Riva, THP Agency

Amanda Riva is a powerhouse, packaged in an infectiously energetic and young personality. I was invited into THP Agency’s offices, which is home to am enticing test kitchen, numerous mini photo studios, and a vibrant workforce. Oh, and they even have a prop room. Recognized as a Top 30 Under 30 in not only Forbes Magazine, […]

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#ROGUESTORIES: Jane Lee, silly b intimates

A trained realist, Jane Lee has a purpose that becomes apparent when she’s in front of a camera. She’s a determined new entrepreneur, hot off some initial success. She’s obsessed with her company silly b intimates, and she’s not afraid to show it. We became fast friends, having attending the same university and owning a […]

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J.P. Wiser’s Hopped Whisky Recipes for the Holidays

Holidays mean gatherings, and gatherings mean beverages to enjoy good company over. I’ve been mildly giddy over giving everything a twist, and whiskey appropriated for women makes things a little less intimidating when mixing something new. J.P. Wiser’s Hopped Whisky is blended with natural bravo hops using an IPA craft beer method called  Dry Hopping. […]

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Meeting a Legend: Bill Cunningham

I’ve been a bit hush on my recent trip to New York City (it’s still strange to say trip vs. going home, but more on that later). The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade has always been something of a mythical event. You see it referenced in pop culture. You think that you’ll visit every year that you […]

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#ROGUESTORIES: JJ Cowan, WAX&LASH

JJ Cowan is sharp. She knows what she wants and is completely unabashed about letting you know what it is and how she’s going to get it. Full of pointed questions and observations, she breaks down what the process of starting her own business has been like, and what she predicts for the future. WAX&LASH […]

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Criollo Cocktail – Chocolate Cake

Holidays mean gatherings and good people around. Entertaining tasks us all with a certain level of creativity required, from food to drinks to activities. Bring on the abundance of chocolate, egg nog, and flavorful beverages. The Criollo Bourbon Dark Chocolate liquor arrived in time for holiday entertaining. Enclosed in a slim silhouette of a bottle (read: pretty), […]

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Practice Safe Snackin’

A fact of life that I’ve actively avoided: I’m aging. I notice it in my skin, my energy, and my overall luminosity (is that a thing you can see? I think so). Part of my active fight against this has been to find healthier snacking alternatives, things that when I polish off the bag, I […]

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#ROGUESTORIES: Valerie, Charming Media

This girl keeps it real. I’ve always admired Valerie’s no-nonsense, charming approach when it came to delivering on her word and her business. Throughout the years I’ve seen her move from blogger to full-fledged PR maven, and I can’t help but watch from afar and sing praises. Charming Media is a boutique Public Relations firm […]

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#ROGUESTORIES: Abigail Keeso, Founder of That Clean Life

Abigail Keeso is a food wizard. Founder of That Clean Life, a subscription-based platform that makes meal planning and eating healthy simple and fun. A registered nurse by trade, she’s taken the leap of faith and invested time to shoot inventive recipes for the site. She exudes a calm confidence, and breaks down the process of […]

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Commuter Essentials

I’ve been living on public transit for awhile now, from New York to Toronto. And while it’s done wonders for getting my steps in (take the stairs, not the escalators), I have to say it’s taken some getting used to having to get around primarily on foot. If you’re looking to embrace the commuter life, […]

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#ROGUESTORIES: Lisa Ho – Interior Designer

At first glance Lisa Ho is a woman with a penchant for refined, original design. She’s created the aesthetic of renowned Toronto hotspots, like The Addison’s Residence and EFS. A charmingly brilliant creative, contained in a generous and sweet persona – Lisa has it figured out (even if she won’t let you onto the fact that […]