I wasn’t sure if I would do another competition after my first one in 2016. It was hands down the hardest thing I had ever done in my life, since I had to dedicate an insane amount of time into ...Read More
You want to know something that is the definition of absurdity? Opening up my closet, which is brimming with clothes, and exclaiming, “I have nothing to wear!” It’s something than ma...Read More
The great thing about running these events under my own personal brand and rules is how I’m allowed to be super creative and flexible, with my own themes, structures and prizes! Since my previou...Read More
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a particular group of new friends through instagram, initially over a shared interest in travel blogging, but it soon developed into much more than that! We woul...Read More
I have always been a strong believer in collaboration and partnering to achieve common goals! I’m part of a Vancouver Fashion instagram community and on one January afternoon, I met up with two ...Read More
21 days (Monday to Friday) of waking up at 4:30 am, with the intention to create the space to get things done, that you otherwise put off. If you’ve been following me on social media, you’ll know ...Read More
I first met Amanda, Founder of Siyaflo, professional photographer and yoga instructor, at a local Business Event (Vancouver Business Babes – my event summaries here) . I was delighted when she a...Read More
I’m officially 8 weeks out from my next Bikini Bodybuilding Competition, The Leigh Brandt Muscle Class on March 24th! Show Details here: Sat. March 24th, New Westminster Massey Theatre! Last tim...Read More
At $30 a ride, it’s easy to balk and write that off as being crazy expensive for a workout. Trust me, I had that same incredulous reaction at first too! But now, I’ve learned that it is so muc...Read More
Having just attended a fun and informative Vancity Business Babes event, I was pretty excited when I got the DM from @vancitybusinessbabes saying I was the winner of their next event ticket giveaway! ...Read More
An athlete once told me: If you want to improve your skills, play against someone better than you. This goes for anything – surround yourself with people that can teach you, and learn to give ba...Read More
So what’s up with these 2 Guys and their Knives? That’s what a good friend (Andrea! And some others) asked after seeing a few of their items on my social media !! Watch this short intro vi...Read More
It was only in the final moments of an intense 14 week competition prep that I let on about my latest crazy goal and personal challenge – I would be participating in a bodybuilding competition &...Read More
And that’s a wrap! My 2nd Young Professionals Mingler event bringing together young professionals in Vancouver for an evening of inspirational talks, tangible lessons on healthy habits and new c...Read More