by Pauleanna | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog, Career and Business, Mentorship
Did you know that I deal with a learning difference? Throughout my formative years, and well into adolescence, I struggled with my reading and comprehension skills. Given the spaces I occupy today, most people would be surprised to see my grade 9 through 12...
by Pauleanna | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog, Career and Business
I was inspired by a recent talk given by Kelis at The Glow Up, hosted by R29Unbothered, and it moved me to share some thoughts on collaboration. “I have a Black OB, I have a Black female business manager… for me that is my safe space.” – Kelis The discussion...
by Pauleanna | May 31, 2021 | Blog, Career and Business
December 28, 2008 I sent a Facebook message to a complete stranger and asked her if she’d be interested in having dinner with me. To my surprise, not only was she kind enough to say yes, she was also just as enthusiastic to meet me too. We’re talking more...
by Pauleanna | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog
As women, it can be particularly irksome when we see a list of the “world’s most famous speeches,” only to find that they’re given all by men. Too many of these male-dominated lists populate our search engine results, so we decided to dedicate much-needed space to...
by Pauleanna | Nov 6, 2019 | How To
My career as a professional writer began in December 2010 with a food & beverage report for the Toronto Star. Prior to that moment, I was a budding creative trying to figure out my next move. The benefit of being young and inexperienced is that I had not yet been...