The Power of “What If” “What and if are two words as non-threatening as words can be. But put them together side-by-side and they have the power to haunt you for the rest of your life: What… if?” — Sophie, from the movie Letters to Juliet These two words are deceptively simple. But together? They’re powerful—maybe even life-defining. Sophie, Letters to Juliet: “What if?” — the question that haunts or heals. What if… I lose my job? My plans don’t work out? I never get my business off the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
It’s all connected Truth be told, I’d be nowhere without connections. Not just professional contacts, but real relationships—the ones that expand your perspective, fuel your soul, and send you in a direction you couldn’t have imagined on your own. I’ve been reflecting today on three kinds of connections that have shaped my journey: Those who have selflessly made connections on my behalf Relationships that have sparked and grown beyond their original purpose The beautiful "dot-to-dot" magic...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Maybe it's not about dreading Monday You’ve probably felt it — that quiet unease that creeps in on Sunday evening. We call it the Sunday Scaries, and it’s usually blamed on anxiety about the work week ahead. But here’s the thing: I love my work.The people, the purpose, the energy — it fills me up.So why does that feeling still arrive every Sunday night? The other day, my daughter said: “Maybe it’s not about work… maybe it’s about not having time for the other things you love.” That hit me in...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Love, Pride, and the Right to be Seen This weekend I had the privilege of attending Pride Toronto with my daughter and her beloved. The colours. The music. The defiant joy. The beauty that reminds you why this all matters. Pride is radiant. It’s love, joy, community, and unapologetic presence.But it’s also a reminder: even now, even in our backyard, so many are still fighting to be seen, to feel safe, and to live openly as who they truly are. And that’s why Pride still matters. Pride is not...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The Rock. The Whisper. The Vision. This morning, I returned to my favorite rock at the beach. I’ve stood here with my oldest, dearest friends. I come when the usual Sunday beach is too crowded. I come when I need to reset — and remember what really matters. From here, I look out across the lake. I remember the first time I sat on this rock and watched a yacht glide by. I imagined myself on it. And I realized: I was dreaming too small. From the rock. Where I remember how big life can be — if I...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Strawberry Rose Matcha & the Wisdom of Wandering I'm sitting on the Film Café patio in Kensington Market in Toronto. It's a glorious Sunday morning. I’ve just ordered a strawberry rose matcha latte and — I swear — it might be the prettiest thing I’ve ever been served. Strawberry rose matcha — beauty as medicine. Earlier, I wandered the eclectic streets that are just beginning to wake up, capturing photos of every vibrant mural I passed. In eight short blocks, I feel like I’ve had a full...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The Purpose Dance Has Many Moves This week I was mapping out the rest of my year—planning how to move forward with the many paths I’m walking: my business, the podcast, Lonny’s Smile, the retreat work, learning, creative projects… And somewhere in the middle of it, I lost the joy.My body let me know before my brain did: aching jaw, sore eyes, a full-body hum of anxiety. Even though the pressure to keep going was loud, I knew the only right move in that moment was to stop.Not to reorganize....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Fearless, Tenacious, Unfinished This week I watched an interview with Jeanne Beker — a name that might not ring a bell for my U.S. friends, but in Canada, she’s iconic. She was the host of Fashion Television, a groundbreaking show that aired in over 130 countries and ran for 27 years — all before “fashion content” was a thing. Long before Instagram or MTV, Jeanne brought style, culture, and creativity to the screen. And she did it boldly, on her own terms. Meeting Jeanne in 2011 — her path...
2 months ago • 1 min read
When you’re juggling everything, how do you stay grounded? Have you ever had one of those days where you’re doing everything… and floating through all of it? Last Friday felt like that for me. From a packed full-time job, to submitting a proposal during lunch, to a quick legal consult for my business setup, a podcast guest meeting, and a team call for my children’s charity — it was non-stop. It felt like I was drifting from one thing to the next with barely a breath in between. And in that...
2 months ago • 1 min read
