I’m assuming you’ve already heard the news, but in case you haven’t, Nike caused quite the stir when they debuted Colin Kaepernick’s face as the lead of their 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign. Kaepernick’s personal slogan for the campaign reads “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Kaepernick is best known as … More Nike’s sales are only going up
This past Sunday, Serena Williams was fined $17,000 for supposedly violating three match codes in her loss to Japan’s Osaka. The referee at the match fined Williams $10,000 for verbal abuse towards chair umpire Carlos Ramos; $4,000 for being warned for coaching; and $3,000 for breaking her racket, according to an article from Global News. … More Here’s why the Serena Williams fine is so sexist
I came across a video on my Facebook newsfeed, and its content was so awesome, I wanted to talk about it with you. Give it a watch; it’s definitely worth a few minutes of your time, and it’s hard not to be in a good mood after watching it. McMaster University has developed a program … More McMaster University is doing it right
I’m not one to share my political views and opinions via social media, specifically Facebook. Personally, I don’t see the point, because my views are my own and don’t require approval or criticism from others, and further, I’m not one to enjoy arguments with others through social media. It’s easy to spew facts and insults … More Politics and Social Media
Looking for some new music the other evening, I pleasantly stumbled across a young woman on Youtube named Jennifer Owens. In my search for a cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water, I discovered Jennifer’s cover of the song and was absolutely astounded by this young woman’s angelic voice. I wouldn’t say I … More Jennifer Owens
An article from Women’s Health recently caught my attention as it discusses some insensitive comments that were made by the Kardashian siblings towards Kim, regarding her recent weight loss. The article reports that siblings Khloe and Kendall claimed Kim looks like a walking Face Tune doll, and according to other sources Kim’s Instagram stories), the siblings … More Here’s How The Kardashians Are Supporting Eating Disorder Culture
I saw a Tweet a couple of days ago that reads: “A lady told me one time, ‘one day you’ll just be living your life and you’ll meet someone who is like the guy version of yourself; that’s how you’ll know.’ & I 10/10 would recommend praying and waiting for that” (@_alirigney). For me, personally, … More How Do I Know If My Partner Is My Soulmate?
An article by The Globe and Mail discussing how social media has potentially devastated the Bogle sunflower farm in Ontario has myself and many other individuals reeling. The Bogles’ family farm consists of breath-taking fields of colourful and vibrant sunflowers which, prior to now, was open to tourists to enter and take photos in. The Bogles’ … More Here’s How Social Media Destroyed this Local Farm
Chances are if you’re between the ages of 12 and 70, you likely have at least one account with a social media platform, if not more. For most of us, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram are the three major social media platforms we check in with daily, but there are many others that people frequently make … More Is Social Media Making You Depressed?
Ever find yourself thinking there simply isn’t enough time in a given day to get things done? I would argue a lot of people feel this way, and chances are if you find yourself overwhelmed with your list of things to do on a daily basis, your time management skills could use some improvement. Having … More Tips for Time Management
News broke on June 5th that Kate Spade, an American fashion designer and incredibly successful businesswoman, was found dead in her home after committing suicide. Spade was 55 years of age and leaves behind her husband, Andy Spade, and her daughter, Frances. Spade was the former co-owner of the designer brand, Kate Spade New York, … More Why Kate Spade’s Suicide Is A Crucial Example of Mental Health Awareness
Social media, despite its many advantages and benefits in terms of widespread communication and unification, possesses its share of negative’s. My generation, although we did not necessarily grow up from the moment we arrived into this world with social media, has been exposed to the numerous platforms affiliated with what social media entails for a … More The Falsity of Social Media
My sister recently shared an article with me regarding an incident in which a woman was body shamed for being curvacious and being married to a male with a six-pack. This incident impacted Jenna Kutcher, a body-positive blogger, and occurred after she shared a photo of her and her husband on a beach via Instagram. She and … More Body Shaming and Its Implications
February 26th to March 4th marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week for the 2018 year. Every year I take it upon myself to post something to social media signifying my own experience with an eating disorder in hopes of potentially helping others who may be suffering in silence. By choosing to be transparent in regard … More Helping Eating Disorder Victims
For a school assignment, my colleague and I were asked to compose a presentation regarding Pericope and what it consists of. According to Wikipedia, Periscope is a live streaming App designed for Android and iOS smartphone devices. It was developed by Kayvon Beykpour and Joe Bernstein in 2014 and was originally named Bounty. It was … More What Is Periscope?
My college Public Relations course has allowed me to acknowledge how important networking is in the realm of Public Relations. Networking is one of the most effective ways to reach out to and connect with potential future employers, and further to familiarize oneself with potential future co-workers. Through my program’s emphasis upon networking, I have come … More LinkedIn
January 31st marked the annual #BellLetsTalk day, a movement to advocate for mental health awareness and to communicate the concept of inclusion towards those impacted by mental illness of any type. The hashtag #BellLetsTalk was used throughout the day on January 31st over 133 million times in Canada, breaking all pre-existing records regarding interactions with the … More #BellLetsTalk
It recently came to my attention that I have not yet composed a post regarding the platform I use to convey the material on my blog, said platform being WordPress. I have been using WordPress for several years now, both with my own personal blog and further with various academic assignments. For one of my college courses … More WordPress
Beginning a blog can be a daunting task. With so many topic possibilities, and more blogs developing daily now than ever before, creating a blog can be intimidating and overwhelming. I created a post a while ago discussing the development of a blog, but this post is not intended to be a reiteration of the … More How To Start Your Own Niche Blog
What is it about social media that is so appealing? Social media has undeniably become an essential in the lives of countless individuals, declaring itself as a necessary means to carry out everyday activities. People feel the need or desire to Tweet, blog, post photos or create statuses to communicate thoughts and behaviors with others … More Why Are We Obsessed With Social Media?
Through means of the website DoSomething.org (https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-body-image), I was able to access and analyze a lot of statistics about social media and its relevance to how it influences body image and body perception. Here are some of the statistics that stood out to me in regards to this social issue: 91% of women worldwide are … More Social Media and Body Image: Statistics
Social media websites and eating disorders share a unique connection. Websites such as Facebook and Instagram influence negative body image through means of photos and pictures, though the way in which social media influences eating disorders is often overlooked. Users of social media websites have direct access to forums where individuals discuss and even encourage … More Social Media and Eating Disorders
Within the past year or so, I have come to understand just how important networking is, specifically through my college education and meeting new individuals. It presents opportunities in both expected and unexpected ways, and depending on what you’re looking for your life in terms of opportunities, it can be incredibly beneficial. When I say … More The Importance of Networking
For a school assignment, I was asked to create a communications plan for a particular brand/company. A communications plan consists of a type of situation or scenario in which a Public Relations professional develops a campaign or strategy that will benefit a specific company, and in this case, said company was Roots. I thought I … More Roots
Scrolling through YouTube the other evening, I stumbled across a channel titled Brave Wilderness. This channel features Coyote Peterson (Nathaniel Peterson), a wildlife educator who seeks out the world’s most dangerous creatures and willingly allows himself to be subject to the stings and bites of dangerous animals and insects. At first, I thought this … More Coyote Peterson/Brave Wilderness
Christmas, as wonderful and fulfilling as it is, can, unfortunately, present individuals with financial stresses due to the purchase of gifts for friends, family, and loved ones. While Christmas certainly is not intended to be celebrated with gifts, the expenses that can arise for wanting to give others something special during the holidays can quickly … More DIY Christmas Gifts
Following the recent Harvey Weinstein scandal, thousands of women have taken to social media to share their experiences with sexual assault and/or sexual harassment with the hashtag #MeToo. The movement began on Sunday, with the hashtag developing across social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and more and more individuals have joined the … More #MeToo
I created a post a while ago addressing how I became involved with the concept of blogging, and I wanted to re-visit the topic. In one of my public relations courses this past week, a guest speaker came in to share her experiences in the public relations world with us students. She, too, manages and … More Why Should You Blog?
I am subscribed to a couple of makeup artists on youtube, and I would argue that for many makeup artists, Halloween is their favorite time of year. Each year, usually at the beginning of October, these makeup artists begin to post videos of some Halloween looks they create, and they are absolutely incredible. The amount … More Halloween Makeup
Several days ago I created a post addressing the website Canva and how great of a resource it is for students and employees for various companies in a broad context. I actually ended up receiving an email from an individual who works for the organization, thanking me for giving the website such a great review. … More The Opportunity for Widespread Connectivity Through Media
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