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Work From Home

by
Courtney Greenberg

I write about anything and everything related to trending news in Canada: women’s issues + art history + politics + science + crime

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interviews + recaps + essays photography + book reviews

WORKFROMHOME a blog run by Courtney Greenberg
Natural wonders: Founder of Coveted Market Talia Shiff talks organic beauty
Feb 7

Feb 7 Natural wonders: Founder of Coveted Market Talia Shiff talks organic beauty

Work From Home
Interview
Ready for winter: Skincare and self-care with beauty brand philosophy
Oct 15

Oct 15 Ready for winter: Skincare and self-care with beauty brand philosophy

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Events

Two weeks ago, I spent the afternoon in a holiday-themed wonderland filled with philosophy products, from eye cream to serum to cookie-flavoured soap to their best-selling cleansing face wash.

'What is the cause?': Dr. Dean Ornish on helping patients with heart disease through diet & lifestyle
Oct 1

Oct 1 'What is the cause?': Dr. Dean Ornish on helping patients with heart disease through diet & lifestyle

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Interview

Dr. Dean Ornish has already accomplished a lot—but after interviewing him, it seems what has been most important throughout his career has been getting the root cause of the problem—whatever that may mean, for each of his patients.

'We have a theory of change': Orphan doctor on helping children, her inspiration & how she got her trademark blue glasses
Sep 12

Sep 12 'We have a theory of change': Orphan doctor on helping children, her inspiration & how she got her trademark blue glasses

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Interview

Dr. Jane Aronson was travelling abroad when she realized the need for programs targeted at helping children get proper healthcare and education.

'Let's take a look at the industry': Fashion activist on eating disorders, debt & need for better standards
Sep 6

Sep 6 'Let's take a look at the industry': Fashion activist on eating disorders, debt & need for better standards

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Entertainment, Events, Interview

To kick off Toronto Fashion Week, activist and founder of the Responsible Trust for Models Elizabeth Peyton Jones spoke about her experience in the industry and desire to create safer work environments, especially for children and teens.

'Pinot, Please': Brunette the Label has the sweater for you on #PinotNoirDay
Aug 17

Aug 17 'Pinot, Please': Brunette the Label has the sweater for you on #PinotNoirDay

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Entertainment
CEO swaps chemicals for cannabis with new partnership
Jul 11

Jul 11 CEO swaps chemicals for cannabis with new partnership

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News, Entertainment

I had the chance to sit down with Brandi Leifso, the cool and fearless leader of her cosmetics brand Evelyn Iona and company Evio Beauty Ltd.

More about these Canadian brands and their female founders
Jun 13

Jun 13 More about these Canadian brands and their female founders

Work From Home
Interview
Alice in Wonderland meets Vogue: Iris van Herpen brings 3D fashion to Toronto
May 30

May 30 Alice in Wonderland meets Vogue: Iris van Herpen brings 3D fashion to Toronto

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OMG
The Evidence Room at the ROM shows how Auschwitz was purposefully designed for death
May 22

May 22 The Evidence Room at the ROM shows how Auschwitz was purposefully designed for death

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Events

The Evidence Room featured at the Royal Ontario Museum is a powerful and sobering exhibit dedicated to showing, through sculpture and reconstruction, that Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious death camp in Poland, was used to kill as many people as possible. It was designed for death.

Extended interview with Parka Food Co. owner Eric Chao
May 22

May 22 Extended interview with Parka Food Co. owner Eric Chao

Work From Home
Interview

I wrote about Eric for the Toronto Star because of his initiative to properly recycle to-go coffee cups.

What the cluck? An urban chicken coop comes to Toronto
May 14

May 14 What the cluck? An urban chicken coop comes to Toronto

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Food, OMG

A Canadian company is helping city dwellers get farm-fresh eggs by building urban chicken coops.

Extended interview with mental health advocate and nonprofit founder Loizza Aquino
Apr 2

Apr 2 Extended interview with mental health advocate and nonprofit founder Loizza Aquino

Work From Home
Interview

I wrote about Loizza Aquino for the Toronto Star last month, ahead of an event to remove the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. 

Extended interview with Shamus O'Reilly
Mar 5

Mar 5 Extended interview with Shamus O'Reilly

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Interview

Last month I spoke to Shamus O'Reilly before he came to Toronto to enjoy a cannabis-infused dinner with nine other Canadian veterans.

Plant-based paradise in downtown Toronto
Feb 28

Feb 28 Plant-based paradise in downtown Toronto

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Food, Places, OMG

When they said everything was plant-based, they meant everything. 

Extended interview with menstruation historian and author Elissa Stein
Dec 5

Dec 5 Extended interview with menstruation historian and author Elissa Stein

Work From Home
Interview

What Elissa said to me then is just as important now, if not more—given how the conversation about women, women's rights, sexual assault and behaviour in the workplace have catapulted to the centre of a worldwide discussion. 

Extended interview with Knixwear founder on launching Every Woman is an Angel Campaign
Nov 30

Nov 30 Extended interview with Knixwear founder on launching Every Woman is an Angel Campaign

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Interview

Last month Knixwear founder and CEO Joanna Griffiths was brainstorming ways to raise awareness about body positivity.

One company put out body-positive vibes in Toronto ahead of the Victoria's Secret fashion show
Nov 29

Nov 29 One company put out body-positive vibes in Toronto ahead of the Victoria's Secret fashion show

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OMG, Entertainment

The runway isn't only reserved for models. That's what a new campaign run by Toronto-based company Knixwear is trying to prove.

Extended interview with internet advocate Laura Tribe
Nov 28

Nov 28 Extended interview with internet advocate Laura Tribe

Work From Home
Interview

It's shocking to know that the net neutrality protection that we take for granted can be taken away just as quickly as it was in the United States

Community news takes another hit—and Canadians are pissed
Nov 27

Nov 27 Community news takes another hit—and Canadians are pissed

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News

Canadians are taking to Twitter and social media to denounce the move.

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