How I Became A Podcaster

You’re probably thinking that this post is way overdue – and you’re right!  I have been podcasting for well over 2 years, but it is only now that I thought to share my story.  I thought about writing this post after I was featured in the Toronto Guardian in early October. *Click here to read…

Telling Stories Through Food With Grace Cameron

“Food is so bonding, it’s universal – it connects people.”   That is how Grace Cameron – the publisher and editor of JamaicanEats Magazine eloquently describes the power of food during our Zoom call in early July.   You can safely assume that I wholeheartedly agree with Grace’s statement. Being a foodie, I know first-hand…

Toronto Eats: Flava Ceen

Spending the majority of my time at home has allowed me to start cooking way more than I ever did, and truthfully, I don’t mind. (#quarantinelife) It has given me a chance to tap into my culinary skills, and try recipes I was hesitant to attempt.   But….on the flipside, since I have been cooking…

Celina Caesar-Chavannes: Open, Honest & Brave

Interviewing former Member of Parliament Celina Caesar-Chavannes was something I didn’t really plan. Not saying I didn’t want to – I’m in awe of her tremendous strength and courage, but I didn’t think that I would post another interview for Words With Michelle, as I was spending all my time prepping to launch my podcast…

Embracing 2020

I normally write a “Year in Review” post where I recount the highlights of the past year, as well as share with you a few pop cultural events that affected me (psst…..gotta quickly mention the Raptors’ win because that was MONUMENTAL). But I thought to change it up and do something different. For this last…

5 Black Owned Businesses You Need To Know!

This past summer I attended the Black Owned Summer Market – the brainchild of Black Owned Unity founder, Sepo Achampong. You might remember that I featured Sepo’s work as an African designer on Words With Michelle 4 years ago (click here to read the post), but he has recently branched out and hosts a variety…