Celebrating my first Mother’s Day and new book

admin — Sun, 11 May 2025 14:50:22 +0000

Today, we celebrate #motherhood in all its forms.

To the moms who carried life and the ones who carry love just as deeply. To the new moms, seasoned moms, stepmoms, and chosen moms. To those still waiting, still hoping, still trying. To those who’ve experienced loss, and hold motherhood in their hearts. To the moms parenting through joy, through exhaustion, through every high and low. To the ones doing it alone, and the ones surrounded by support. To the mothers we’ve lost, and the ones who live on in our hearts.

Motherhood isn’t one story—it’s many. Each one unique, each one filled with love, resilience, and strength.

As I celebrate my first Mother’s Day I can’t help but reflect on the road that led me here — the bump before the baby, the delivery that brought him into my arms, and the little boy who changed everything the moment he arrived.

In just one year, so much has changed—and so have I.

Motherhood has changed me in ways I never could have imagined. It’s made me softer in all the best ways, but stronger too. It’s opened my heart to a kind of love that’s impossible to explain, but so easy to feel. It’s shifted my world completely … giving every moment a new kind of meaning. It’s reminded me to slow down, to breathe life in, and to hold on to every little moment, because they truly do pass so quickly.

Becoming a mom has been the best chapter of my life—but the road to get here was one of the hardest. It’s a story many know all too well, yet it’s often left unspoken.

This Mother’s Day, I’m opening that chapter and sharing it with the world. I’m beyond excited to reveal the first look at my upcoming children’s book: The Road to You.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 is a celebration of love, patience, and resilience—the kind that carries us through the journey to parenthood. Whether you’re expecting, navigating infertility, or simply believe in the power of hope, this story is for you.

It’s a tribute to every path, especially the ones that took a little longer or looked a little different.

I can’t wait to share this book with you all.
Stay tuned—The Road to You is coming Winter 2025-26!

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Canada Book Day 🇨🇦

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:45:09 +0000

Outside of my 9 to 5, I’m a proud children’s book author—and today, on #CanadaBookDay, I’m excited to celebrate Canadian storytelling!

My two books, Little Voice and The Lighthouse, are both proudly Canadian and available online and at retailers like Indigo. Writing these stories has been more than a creative outlet—it’s also shaped who I am as a leader. Storytelling plays an important role in leadership, even if you don’t realize it. As leaders, we tell stories when we explain the “why” behind a strategy, when we share lessons learned from past experiences, or when we highlight the impact of a team’s work to motivate and build morale. A good story can build trust, humanize data, and make complex ideas relatable.

My love for storytelling therefore finds itself in all that I do, both as a leader and a children’s book author! And today I invite you to discover the stories I’ve written to help promote a growth mindset in kids, as well as start the conversation on mental health at home and in the classroom.

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Little Voice

𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 is a heartwarming children’s book designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and pride in its readers. With a focus on promoting a growth mindset, it teaches children that with dedication and perseverance, they can achieve their dreams. The story gently replaces self-doubt and fear with an uplifting inner voice that encourages kids to celebrate their unique qualities, build resilience, and believe in themselves.

Also available in French, La petite voix.

The Lighthouse

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 is a heartfelt story created to educate, support, and remind anyone going through a hard time that they are never alone. Through honest storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it breaks the stigma surrounding mental health, offering comfort to those who may be suffering in silence. The Lighthouse serves as a powerful symbol of hope, strength, and guidance, inspiring readers to find their own light while being a light to others in their communities.

Also available in French, Le phare.

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Celebrating my first Mother’s Day and new book

Motherhood isn’t one story—it’s many. Each one unique, each one filled with love, resilience, and strength.

Becoming a mom has been the best chapter of my life—but the road to get here was one of the hardest. It’s a story many know all too well, yet it’s often left unspoken.

Canada Book Day 🇨🇦