I’m 5 weeks into my Quest to Conquer Instagram, thought I'd share some lessons learned so far…

I’ve decided to take on Instagram. This is a big deal for me. I have scar tissue…

September is a tricky month for me. It’s a month of new beginnings, which is all good. It’s also a month of getting organized, getting my s*%t together…which is where I run into trouble…

It seems like everyone is listening to podcasts these days, and the research is bearing that out. According to a 2022 Statistica survey, 62 percent of US consumers listened to audio podcasts. The forecast for 2025 is that there will be over 144 million monthly listeners in the U.S. alone.

With numbers like that, is it time for you to get in the podcasting game?

Not just for podcasting, I use this story formula most of my projects --articles, posts, pods, videos...courses even.

Inspired by the NPR Story Formula, with a personal twist, I love how it makes me get tight on the story. Plus it’s super easy to say the sentence to 3 people to see how they respond, to check that it’s a story worth telling…or a podcast worth making.

It’s a little like Mad Libs😂

Fair warning: It’s simple but not always easy. I often go through several iterations to get to something worth making.

I’m designing v2 of The Lab and as part of that process, I've been reviewing feedback, observations and ideas coming out of the first couple of months with my amazing Founding Members.

I like go analogue for this work, I think better when I step away from my computer and write with my hands. I use big paper (11x17in) and a pen…in this case my favourite fountain pen. I take myself to a lovely cafe and go old-school with my musings.

That's all (very) good for musings but also need them in digital format, otherwise I lose sight of them and the insights they hold.

I’ve been on LinkedIn for years, have about 1000 connections and a few articles, so stepping out maybe shouldn’t really be a big thing. But as it turns out, it is.

Earlier this summer, just ahead of the French Open where she was seeded 2nd, Naomi Osaka made headlines with her decision to skip post-match interviews. In a social media post she commented that speaking with the media was detrimental to her mental health. This set off a bit of a fire-storm as professional athletes look to redefine their relationship with journalists.

Need a little inspiration to take on learning that new language, start coding or diving into social? Beginners is the place to start.

Zoom fatigue is a thing, social media can feel more like social spaghetti and, of course, we still prefer to connect in person. But a recent study suggests it might help strengthen our memory and stave off dementia.

The Covid-19 pandemic has us all practicing social distancing and many of us looking to new technologies like Zoom for social connection. It has me figuring out how to help seniors use Zoom, which is how I found myself joining an 80th birthday party online.

Collision 2019 was better than expected, inspiring, and an amazing opportunity to preview Orange Gate’s newest and most audacious project to date. Throughout the week, the team was given amazing feedback, and presented with enthusiasm towards their newest venture. Collision’s first year in Toronto was an exciting success for the entire Orange Gate team.

In Feb 2019, I was invited to speak at the National University of Singapore. It was my first visit to Asia and really exciting. The AlumNUS wrote about it.

When do you think we will have robots in our homes? I was speaking at the National University of Singapore and smiled at the familiar question.

Robots are already in our homes...

It's so right that the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the largest and most prestigious tech show in the world is held in Las Vegas. Shiny objects everywhere. It's where the geeks and cool kids alike come to see what’s new…

Why Robots? How did I become a robot momma of four and counting?