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A little about me 😌

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New for @origins ♥️

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It was such an honour to write this piece. I’m so happy it’s FINALLY out. Shout out to @thirth, @kaibraden, @_yumi_nu and @fiffanyluu for being so vulnerable and sharing their stories with me. I very much realize that being a model is a job that comes with so much privilege. But, that sometimes makes us forget that there is real racism, sexism, exploitation etc that exists in our industry. We are workers and deserve the same protections and rights as any other worker. @modelallianceny taught me that. Please read my article to learn more and thank you for all of the support this has already received ♥️

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it’ll never be “happy” until women everywhere are free from violence in all forms.

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fragile masculinity 🤮

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ATTEMPTING ADULTING: Episode 1 - Getting ready for work, even when I work remotely. I used to essentially roll out of bed and onto my computer and then wonder why I still felt so tired, or why the whole day just felt like a blur. Then I realize it’s probably because I wasn’t signaling to my brain that I was transitioning from home mode to work mode. The simple act of completely changing my outfit a little bit and maybe putting on a little makeup helped me feel much more prepared for the day. It signaled to my brain that it was time to show up.

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My 9th Valentine’s Day with you ♥️

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💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️

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2/52 - I’m so behind on these… but here’s my lovely second week of Jan!

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I spent 10+ years mastering a language I barely use anymore. I fell in love with language in Grade 4, when French was introduced in Ontario in the 90s. I didn’t grow up speaking another language at home, so this felt like a door opening. I took French all through elementary school, all through high school, won regional speech competitions, completed a full French degree, and even did an immersion program in Quebec City where I dreamed in French. Then life shifted. I graduated, started modelling, travelled constantly, and worked in environments where English dominated. Even when I worked in Montreal, I didn’t need French as much as I once did. Slowly, despite Radio-Canada, French music, films, and social media, my fluency faded. Behind the scenes: Sometimes I look at that French degree and think, “What was the point?” I studied for YEARS. And now something I rarely use day to day. Losing fluency felt like losing a part of myself. The twist? Learning French was never just about speaking it. It trained my brain. It shaped how I write, how I listen, how I think. Studying grammar in another language made me more intentional with English. Writing essays and speaking publicly in French built discipline, confidence, and curiosity... skills I use constantly in marketing, storytelling, and interviewing. What I labelled as a failure actually gave me: • Stronger writing and communication skills • A deeper understanding of culture and nuance • Discipline and cognitive flexibility • Confidence in learning complex things • A lifelong love of language and learning I don't need to speak French every day for it to matter. If there's a skill you think you lost... It might still be shaping you in ways you just haven’t named yet.

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2016 ♥️ - another full year in NYC (too many good parties!) - lots of modeling (and my first billboard) - 6 weeks modeling in India - Carnival in Trinidad and Caribana in Toronto - starting dating @dr.karma - lost 1 grandma, held tightly to the other - same family, same friends - became radicalized after making my first six figures and learning that people prop up wealth instead of human dignity such a transformative time in my life, I miss it sometimes 😭

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