Profiles & Interviews
Sustainable Snack
Ivey Intouch Alumni Magazine
Larry Lau and Waylon Sharp, both EMBA ’18, are educating the world about oysters as a sustainable food option, one ‘shuck’ at a time.
On the Bright Side
Ivey Intouch Alumni Magazine
Many Western Ivey School of Business alumni are focusing on the positives in an otherwise negative situation — the silver linings. Profile of four Ivey alumni and how they’re making the best of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Western’s Michael Cavanagh appointed Royal Swedish Opera artistic director
Western News
The part-time lecturer at Western’s Don Wright Faculty of Music, and prolific Canadian opera director, starts his five-year appointment at the Royal Swedish Opera next summer.
Class of 2020
Ivey Intouch Alumni Magazine
Meet some of this year’s impressive Ivey School of Business graduates who have overcome challenges, grown from the diverse perspectives of fellow classmates, and leave Ivey feeling equipped to face this new world as alumni.
A New Start
Ivey Intouch Alumni Magazine (page 50)
After his life was turned upside down, Trevor Koverko, HBA ’12, left a hockey career behind and turned his attention to building a business with blockchain technology.
Future Family
London Inc. Magazine pages 28-29
Connecting egg donors with intended parents, a fertility coordination agency hits the ground running.
Writing Code for Websites is Fun?
Western Alumni Gazette
How savvy entrepreneur, Amanda Aiken Verall, is empowering women on the web.
Triana Media
Business London Magazine
On Location: Specializing in documentaries, Triana Media finds inspiration from near and far.
On a Tear
Your Foodservice Magazine
Balzac’s Coffee Roasters experiences caffeinated growth.
From The Ground Floor Up
Cover story – Business London Magazine
London art gallery owner, Michael Gibson, and his improbable ascent to higher ground.
Features
Java savvy. Do you know how to add perk to your coffee course?
Despite the number of coffee shops — both chains and independents — full-serve restaurants can certainly get a big piece of the coffee consumption dollar with a little bit of java savvy.
‘World’s Challenge Challenge’ winners from Western moving on to the next round
Western News
Western University Canada students’ Project Lightbulb will vie for $30,000 at global finals this summer for the World’s Challenge Challenge
How to make your restaurant an allergy-friendly operation
Chef Connexion
Despite the daily challenges of managing food allergies Canadians still enjoy dining out. So when they know you’re making their health a priority, and can have a worry-free dining experience, chances are they’ll come back for more.
The Best Way to Fair Play
Richard Ivey School of Business
What is the fair way to judge how a CEO should be compensated? Professor Frank Li researches fair compensation models for CEOs.
The Future in 3D
Richard Ivey School of Business
Professor Ning Su’s research explores the impact of new 3D printing technology on business and society.
Beyond the Paycheque
Richard Ivey School of Business
Is a paycheque enough to motivate employees to do their best? Assistant Professor Kun Huo looks at what motivates employees in the workplace.
Fun Things To Do In London Ontario
Via Rail
London, Ontario may not be the first city on your list of places to visit in Canada, but you should definitely consider making the trip.
How to be Media Savvy
Costco Connection
Connecting with the Media: How to get the word out about your business.
Teen Appeal
Costco Connection
Why retailers should focus on the purchasing power of Millennials, Gen Y and Gen Z.
Online Marketing
Your Convenience Manager Magazine
How the convenience store industry is using the internet to connect with customers.
Turning Your Store Into Cool Central*
Your Convenience Store Manager Magazine
Benefits of Tracking the Hot Teen Market for Convenience Stores
*This article received an IABC Virtuoso Award of Excellence for features and editorial writing.
Thirst Quenchers
Chef Connexion
Restaurants tap into what diners are looking for to quench their thirst.
Salad Days
Your Foodservice Manager Magazine
Salads – Good for your waistline and your bottom line.
Cooking With Social Media
FoodBiz.ca
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen – Using social media to get the word out about your restaurant.
Take Action: Lone Star Texas Grill says yahoo to lighter fare
Lyndon O’Hearn, Lone Star Texas Grill corporate chef says sprucing up his menu with warmer fare says changing up the menu doesn’t mean a complete redesign.
For Women Only
Canadian Business (formerly Profitguide)
A list of Canadian organizations designed to help women entrepreneurs through networking, mentoring, and connections.
Head of the Class
Canadian Business (formerly Profitguide)
A trend among entrepreneurs: the desire to share their real-world business experience with students.
Essays & Opinion
How Meditation Can Help Ease the Path of Grieving
Next Avenue
A writer’s experience and an expert’s advice [Editor’s note: This is the third story in a four-part weekly series on meditation, including its benefits for pain management, mental health and overall well-being.]
Coping with Complicated Grief
Next Avenue
After loss, it’s a different path to ‘the new normal’ for those with depression.
“Thank you for the intervention. Friends and family came to be with me. I agreed to be admitted to hospital. Am waiting for a bed. I had a horrible breakdown. I am sorry for worrying you.”
When Happy Holidays Doesn’t Apply to You
Headspace.com
Personal narrative: My first holiday without my husband and how family helped me.
How Pets Help When Our Hearts Are Breaking
Headspace.com
Personal narrative: How my cats helped me through grief and loss.
Joey the cat (as I fondly call him) jumps up on my desk again. I am annoyed because he knows he shouldn’t be there. He looks directly into my eyes. “I want your attention,” they tell me. “Stop what you’re doing! Focus on me, here, now, in this moment.”
What Not to Say to Someone Who’s Grieving
Headspace.com
Narrative: People don’t always know what to say to someone who’s grieving so they often say the wrong things. Here are some tips on what not to say. “It was the day before the third anniversary of my husband’s death. The first anniversary was excruciating. The second was difficult but easier than the first. By the third year, I was at acceptance, the final stage of grief, where despite the loss and sorrow, I was finding happiness.”
Till Death Do Us Part: Living the Vows of Marriage
Headspace.com
Personal Narrative: Reflections on grief and relationships.
We spend so much of our waking lives avoiding death-in more ways than one. When it comes to talking about the inevitable, it isn’t always easy.
Life After Death: Death, Grief, Mindfulness and Meditation
Headspace.com
Personal Narrative: How meditation helped me through grief.
Personal Narrative: “It may sound cliché, but my life changed forever the day my husband, Bob, died. After 30 years of shared memories and life as I knew it, I went from we to me and began my journey of intense grieving. Grief isn’t the life you choose, it chooses you. It’s continually moving from ‘I have to tell him that,’ to ‘Oh no! I can’t!’ in a split second.”
Writing Topics
How to Get Sick as a Freelancer Without Losing Work
Contently
As freelancers, we generally work on our own. As humans, we get sick. So how do we handle sick days and still meet client expectations?
Writing Copy that Sizzles
Make a Living Writing
6 Ways to Serve Clients Tasty Content for Clients
How to Use Social Media to Find Clients
The Content Marketing Writer
How to use social media to land clients.
Client Projects
Essential Tools for Serving Ice Cream and Frozen Treats
Chefequipment.comThis guide was written to help foodservice industry owners to will walk them through a list of essential tools for their business for serving ice cream and frozen treats that wow their customers and bump up their sales.
Food Truck Startup – what you need to know
Chefequipment.com This guide will help you start your business as a food truck owner; from business plan to purchasing a food truck to marketing and more, it’s all here.
Commercial Pizza Oven Buyer’s Guide 2021
SilverChef.com
This guide has been complied to help you understand the difference between the various commercial pizza ovens, features, and brands so you can make an informed decision about buying the best commercial pizza oven to buy for your business in Canada.
Commercial Deep Fryer Buyer’s Guide 2021
SilverChef.com
This guide has been complied to help you understand the difference between the various commercial deep fryers, features, and brands so you can make an informed decision about buying the best commercial deep fryer to buy for your business in Canada.
Food Truck Supplies and Equipment Buying Guide
Chefequipment.com This guide was prepared to help food truck restaurant owners what they need to know to furnish and kit their mobile business and what to consider before making purchases.
Commercial Refrigerator Buyer’s Guide 2021
SilverChef.com
This guide has been complied to help you understand the difference between the various commercial refrigerators, features, and brands so you can make an informed decision about buying the best commercial refrigerator for your business in Canada.
Commercial Coffee Machine Buyer’s Guide 2021
SilverChef.com
This guide has been complied to help you understand the difference between the various commercial coffee machines, features, and brands so you can make an informed decision about buying the best commercial coffee machine for your business in Canada.
Books
The Fur-Bearing Trout…and Other True Tales of Canadian Life
I’m a Contributing Author for the book The Fur-Bearing Trout…and Other True Tales of Canadian Life where I tell my story of living on both sides of the U.S./Canadian border. Copies available on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com.