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I spent 10 years licensing music for television/film, where I made playlists & soundtracks for a living. If you’re looking for your new fav artist, or songs to share with your friends, I’ve got the best tracks below, (all released in 2025).

A list of books, tools and resources to get you started on your songwriting journey! I’ve spent years honing my skills and these were all things that immensely helped me get back into the groove of writing. As always, please support your local bookstores or purchase likely used books!

As a former Music Supervisor, (someone who curates soundtracks & licenses music in TV & Film) I’ve made playlists for a living. This career allowed me to have my ear to the ground to some of the best albums. These are some of my favourites of 2024. With a blend of folk, rock, soul & hip-hop, these are definitely records you should check out! As always, please purchase at your local record store or directly from the artist if you can!

Whether you are traveling to Banff for the first time, or revisiting to explore new spots, this list will give you great tips for the surrounding area. These suggestions are perfect for the nature lover as well as folks who prefer to explore the town itself.

If you're looking for a Northern Canadian getaway, you should visit Muskoka! Below you'll find a list of my favourite spots & activities in the area.

Campsites in the Banff National Park area, as well as surrounding areas (Jasper, Canmore & more).

If you’re looking for a good coming of age story, or a picture that will move you; the following list of films are ones I have come to love and adore.

As a former Music Supervisor, (someone who curates soundtracks & licenses music in TV & Film), I’ve seen & worked on a lot of Canadian Productions. Many of these I have had the luxury of working on, but all of them are worth seeing. Maybe you’re interested in exploring film from other countries, if so, this is a great place to start!

This is a compiled list of TV series that I’ve come to really love and I feel deserve to be moved up on your “want to watch” list. Ranging from Sci-Fi, Drama and Comedies.

Self help books I’ve read over the last two years that significantly helped navigate setting boundaries, stress, and self-confidence. As always, please support your local bookstore, or purchase lightly used books!

If you’re ever traveling to Toronto, these are the best vintage shops to visit! I lived in the city for many years & these were my frequent favs.

Whether you live in LA & need some vintage suggestions, or you plan to visit, here’s a list of some of my fav shops I’ve visited over the years. As someone who is actively trying purchase second hand, it’s helpful to have a go-to list of places to shop!

Here are some of my favourite local restaurants in the LA area. All of which are pretty affordable and full of flavor!

Los Alamos is a quaint small town, north of LA. There are a ton of incredible restaurants, wine shops & bars to explore. You could go for a day trip but I recommend going for a weekend to get the full experience.