Robin Pacquing, a leader in the Great Lakes surfing community, talks about where and how to find the best lake waves, how she is trying to make surfing more inclusive and diverse, and why she loves the sport so much.
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Sue Lowman, the first internationally adopted person in Ontario, talks about her adoption experience, what she’d say to her biological parents if she had the chance, and finding your place in a world where you stand out in every way.
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Stephanie Karam, a career counsellor at Ontario Tech University, talks about the struggles her students face in figuring out their career paths and what to do if you don’t know what to do.
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Shauna Solomon-Krakus, a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the University of Toronto, talks about eating disorders and body image, the dangers of diet culture, and the importance of body representation in the media.
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Vy Nguyen, a Bowmanville tattoo artist, talks about how she changed career paths after studying and working in science, what it’s like becoming and being a tattoo artist, and the importance of being true to yourself.
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Marley Bowen, executive director of Get REAL, talks about the non-profit’s amazing work to combat LGBTQ+ discrimination, how they’ve shifted due to the pandemic, and how Get REAL would’ve helped her growing up.
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Shailene Panylo, a community leader and the organizer of the Oshawa Black Lives Matter protest, talks about Black Lives Matter, her experience growing up in Oshawa as a Black woman, and creating an anti-racist future.
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Nicole Morais, co-owner of Crave Doughnuts, talks about how Crave started, what goes into making their delicious doughnuts, how they’ve adjusted with COVID-19, and what it’s like being a young business owner.
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Nancy Ruth Deen, a breakup coach, on dealing with heartbreak and how to successfully move forward and rediscover yourself after a breakup.
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Raven Lacerte, the co-founder of the Moose Hide Campaign, on ending violence toward women and children and understanding why Indigenous women are uniquely impacted by this issue.
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Erin Breen, a pediatric cardiac nurse, talks about the highs and lows of taking care of sick children and gives insight on what it’s like being on the frontlines of a global pandemic.
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Andrea Felstead, a transgender woman, talks about coming out, what transitioning has been like, the privileges of being a passing trans woman, and what she wants people to know about the transgender community.
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Carlos Castano, my brother-in-law, talks about preparing for a baby, what being a new dad has been like, and advice he has for soon-to-be parents.
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My parents, Joe and Maria Jingco, talk about how they met, the obstacles they had to overcome throughout their relationship, how they’ve been able to stay so strong for so long, and the advice they have for other couples.
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Krista Kolodziejzyk, a registered dietician and an old friend from McMaster University, talks about leaving her 9 to 5 to start her own wellness business and gives advice for staying healthy during quarantine.
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Brianna Nelson, the founder of the Womxn of Colour Durham Collective, talks about how being a minority in Durham impacted her life, and how she’s using her organization to create positive changes and community.
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Molly Vaclav, a Toronto-based longboarder, talks about longboarding, creating an inclusive community of female longboarders, and empowering women to try new things.
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Tracey Castano, my sister, talks about pregnancy, post-partum blues, and the ups and downs of being a new mom.
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