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).
Online Dating: The Anti-Profile
So this whole online dating thing. I really don’t want to do it again: too much work, routine and expectation. But how can I insult the hand that feeds my dating life? (I do meet guys in real life, but "there's always something"). They say the definition of insanity...
Random Acts of Bravery: Karaoke and more
My first instinct is to run away from things that scare me or avoid them at all costs...to protect myself and keep a sense of security I suppose. It annoys me beyond belief. I want to be Braveheart (carebears foreva). Save a horse, Ride a Cowboy Boat (or both) I hate...
5 Inspiring Canadians share less typical views on how to CRUSH IT
Last weekend I attended an event called Inspire Toronto, geared towards 18-25 year old Italian Canadians (all were welcome) during the recently established Italian Heritage Month. Before you click away, I've highlighted key learnings from 5 incredible Canadians...
A Travel Guide to Portugal
I have a thing for Europe and the Mediterranean (call me bias with greek italian roots) - and have been to Greece (not all islands), Italy (Sorrento/Amalfi included), Spain (not the South) and Nice in France. I still need to visit Croatia, Malta and Southern Spain to...
Thank you London & Portugal: 5 travel lessons that apply to everyday life
It always feel surreal when vacations come to an end. You look forward to them for weeks - blink and they are done, after being holed up in a flying bubble where time seemingly stands still. I so needed to get away to distance myself from the sadness I was feeling...
On Gay Clubs, Script Pitching and Falling for a younger man
“I said hey baby, let’s take a walk on the wild side”: losing my gay club virginity I went with my friend Anita and two of her main gays, who I grilled with curiosity questions – obviously! One of them enjoys making out with girls just for fun which I found...
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!