Do you Dare?
Dare to admit the truth to yourself first, then whisper it to others before proclaiming it loudly. Dare to believe in yourself and your soul’s calling, even if no one else does. Dare to love and be loved. Dare to be YOU!
Latest from the Blog
Personal stories and tips on how to be more self accepting and self reliant in love, adventure and career (laced with pop culture references).
The Scent of Livani: A Spiritual Return to Greece
Livani is the Greek word for Frankincense. It is commonly burnt for its fragrance during religious ceremonies. I used to follow behind Yia Yia’s swishing skirt during her daily pilgrimage through the apartment, a witness to her steady act of devotion. But I hadn’t...
On Overcoming Writer’s Block
I haven’t published anything for three years since the dawn of the pandemic. It’s not that I haven’t written – I have, a handful of times, for myself. I just haven’t had the courage to post. But why? THE IMPERMANENCE OF OPINION Years ago, I would have given anything...
Birthday Musings on Freedom in Quarantine
At 33, I started to seriously invest in coaching to rewire my mindset, level up and deal with the curve balls. There’s a framework that classifies life into phases: Unrest where the status quo starts to feel unsettling and leads to… Destruction where it’s out...
Creativity Tips with Toronto Artist Julia Mercanti
I met Toronto-based artist Julia Mercanti three years ago at the Artist Project TO and was drawn to her complexly detailed, dreamy, watercolour hued illustrations. But what really stood out was her dynamic and captivating personality, which comes across in her art....
9 Ways to Navigate Single Life to Find True Love
We made it to one year of marriage, ya’ll! And while I’d love to do a lessons learned post on how to survive and thrive in year one, I’m not sure I have solid answers just yet. But I do have lessons learned on how to navigate single life and find true love, so let’s...
Why girls like Hannah Brown fall for guys like Jed Wyatt
Last night’s Bachelorette finale hit really close to home and made me feel sick actually. It was hard to watch Hannah make a choice that felt so glaringly wrong. It was even harder to watch her decide he was not the one, ONLY AFTER she found out about the...
Hi my name is Vanessa.
So far, my 30’s have been about embracing self-love and romantic love with a partner, navigating a true shift into adulthood, while retaining a playful and curious spirit.
My goal is to make others (and myself) feel less alone on this journey called life, by sharing lessons learned along the way!