The idea of Elena’s Club was born at a dinner table with friends. Around the table sat four professionals – each with their own area of expertise. Breaking the ice was hard. One person said, “I need a 101 on accounting.” Another said, “I need to know more about art.” This sparked the idea to create carefully…
Getting Down To The Truth About the COVID-19 Vaccines, With Dr. Christine Prudhoe, MD, CCFP.
With so much information out there about COVID-19 and most recently, its vaccines, it can be difficult to decipher what’s true and what’s not. With the COVID-19 vaccination program underway in Canada, we felt it was important to get down to the bottom of the truth. We had the chance to speak with Dr. Christine…
What Does Dress For Success Even Mean?
How many times has someone told you to “dress for success”? It’s such a common phrase, but what does it really mean? Is there a specific outfit that looks more successful over another? Does it have something to do with the brand we wear? Is it something else? I remember my high school holding events…
Alyssa Bertram, Founder + CEO Of Easy Period, On Ending Stigma Around Menstruation
Why do we as women feel so weird talking about our periods? It’s not like it’s a secret that it happens once a month, but here we are, slipping a tampon up our sleeves or in our pockets as we quietly scurry to the bathroom. Alyssa Bertram made it her life’s mission to end the…
3 Outfits Inspired By 2021 Grammy Looks
And just like that, another exciting night of bold looks, outstanding performances, and deserving awards has come and gone. If you didn’t get a chance to tune into the 2021 Grammy Awards, here’s some highlights: Beyonce continues to be our queen after breaking the record for most Grammy wins of all time after receiving her…
How To Turn A Failure Into A Turning Point With Priya Sam
Priya Sam is a former television journalist, Toronto influencer, and now successful podcast host. She’s had a lifetime of experience covering stories relating to crime, breaking news, politics, and more. After years of working in television, she took a leap of faith changing the course of her career journey entirely. Her new podcast, Turning Point,…
4 Items We’ll Never Wear Again After Quarantine
I recently did something out of my comfort zone…I made plans with someone. After more than a year of staying home most of the time and enjoying the life of sweat pants and hoodies, I realized I kind of forgot how to get dressed? I’ve always loved putting on nice clothes. It was never a…
Being Laid Off: Your Next Steps
Being laid off from your job involves a roller coaster of emotions. It can feel demoralizing and stressful, but it can also be the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Whether it was because of the global pandemic, or some other exterior factor, 2020 and 2021 have turned out to be years of…
3 Clothing Items That Are The Epitome Of “Power-Casual”
Whether you’re working from home or making your way into the office, your calendar is probably a mix of important meetings, scheduled relaxation time, and a handful of Zoom calls. Introducing power-casual fashion, the new age way of styling #OOTDs that are not just comfortable, but office approved. They’re outfits that make you feel your…
How To Make Lockdown Weekends Actually Feel Like Weekends
Although many areas are in some form of lockdown, it’s important that we still try to take the time on weekends to have some fun. Weekends and days off are important for our mental wellbeing and happiness. If you’re on the hunt for ideas on how to make lockdown weekends actually feel like weekends, you’re…
3 Small Habits That Actually Improved My Mood
If you read my Lessons from 2020 post, you may remember that this year I want to focus on prioritizing my physical and mental wellness. I implemented a few habits into my routine in January that really made an immediate difference and I wanted to share them with you. Adding vitamins to my diet I’ve never consistently…
5 Ways You Can Set Healthy Work-Life Boundaries
If you’re feeling like it’s getting increasingly difficult to transition from work hours to off hours, you’re not alone. Working from home has lots of benefits, but the inevitable downside is that you never truly feel like you’ve left the office (because you haven’t). With remote work likely here to stay (or at least here…
5 Easy Ways To Prevent “Maskne”
Maskne is no joke. As if the weight of the pandemic wasn’t enough, we’ve all struggled with some type of unwanted acne due to the constant wearing of masks. Maskne occurs when sweat, dead skin, oils and bacteria get trapped in your skin (ew). In addition to that, the chaffing or rubbing of the mask…
2021 Resolutions Based On Your Enneagram
It’s finally the new year and like most people, we’re reflecting on the past, while preparing for the future. Resolutions seem to be a popular topic of conversation around this time of year. As a species, we love to set goals. There’s nothing like the feeling of fulfilling a dream you once put down on…
6 Books You Need To Read In 2021
2020 definitely taught us all how to slow down. It made room for new hobbies and the reinstatement of old ones. Yes, there was a lot of Netflix viewing, but many people fell back in love with the magic of books. It’s nice to have something to do that doesn’t require looking at a screen…
Lessons from 2020
I’ve been taking some time during the holidays to reflect on this wild ride of a year and I wanted to share some lessons I’ve learned, that I will be carrying into the new year (and beyond!) with me. Lesson 1: You are the audience of every word you speak. Choose your words carefully. In…
Your Holiday Movie Character Based On Your Enneagram Type
‘Tis the season to cozy up on a couch, drink some hot cocoa, and watch holiday movies. Isn’t it funny that we can watch the same films year after year and never get sick of them? You may prefer some over others, but they all seem to make us feel the same happy nostalgia. Our…
Stephanie O’Mahoney, Portfolio Manager at Wealthsimple, On Why You Should Start Investing Today.
I met Stephanie O’Mahoney a year ago at a conference for female business owners, where she led a session on the importance of looking after your own personal finances and why you should start investing ASAP. I took away so much from her session and I was so thrilled when she agreed to sit down…
How to Cope When Seasonal Depression Collides with Pandemic Depression, with Angie Vanderwees, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Shorter days and dropping temperatures are enough to put many of us in a funk. But this year is different – on top of having to manage seasonal depression, or also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), many will also feel the emotional tolls of the pandemic weighing on them. So what happens when seasonal…
Our Favourite 2020 Fall Fashion Trends
Yes it’s true. Fashion has absolutely looked a little different this year. That said, it is not obsolete. Trends are still evolving. Not everyone is wearing sweat pants and sneakers everyday, and we believe it’s because when you dress good, you FEEL good. Obviously the WFH lifestyle has changed the frequency that women (and men)…
4 Industries That Have Proven To Be Pandemic Proof
When the pandemic hit, a lot of people found themselves out of a job. First, it was temporary layoffs, then downsizing, then closures. The pattern sparked a new thought process in the modern day employee. Will this job I’m applying for still exist if X, Y, or Z happens? It’s a sad truth that a…
6 Need To Know WFH Tips
We work from home now. It’s what we’ve been doing, it’s what we will be doing, and who knows, maybe it’s here to stay forever. Many offices have been built for optimal productivity and ergonomical purposes. I don’t know about you, but my tiny Toronto apartment wasn’t exactly designed with a worldwide pandemic and indefinite…
3 Ways To Improve Your Home Using Old Tights
Here at Threads, we’re committed to finding life hacks that support sustainable living. Although we only produce tights and masks, our products can be used for a variety of other activities in and around your home. We’ve discovered uses in the beauty, craft, and fashion space, but today we’re going to show you how your…
This Is How To Crush Your Next Zoom Interview
Remember when interviews meant you woke up 3 hours early to get ready, study company background info and drive to a far location, arrive 30 minutes early, meet with an individual, answer questions for 30 minutes, and drive back home? It sounds like a lot…especially now that we just have to walk to our desks,…
How To Dress For Fall Without Freezing Your A** Off
I hope you enjoyed as much of your summer as possible despite the current state of the globe; but gone are the days of jean shorts and spaghetti straps for the next 8 months or so. Fall has arrived. We can long for our warm sunny days, or we can get excited about fall fashion….
I Started A Job In The Middle Of A Pandemic
As you know, 2020 is…well, 2020. Tons of us lost our jobs, were laid off, had to close up shop and reinvent ourselves or our businesses. For some, who may have been freelancers or entrepreneurs, financial stability became a very real concern. As a freelancer myself, I felt the fear of the pandemic and decided…
Alessia Scauzillo On Her New At-Home Workout Program, A Sculpt Body, And The Connection It Brings To Her Mom
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we’d like to take the rest of this month to highlight and celebrate different stories of all forms, involving mothers and motherhood. First up – we sat down with Alessia Scauzillo a few weeks ago to chat about the launch of her new at-home workout program, A Body…
Katie Squires-Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer At Women In Capital Markets (WCM), On Working Remotely
With a significant number of people working from home in the past few (and coming) weeks, we thought it’d be a great time to share our conversation with Katie Squires-Thompson. Katie is the Chief Strategy Officer at Women in Capital Markets (WCM), an organization committed to accelerating gender diversity in Canada. We chatted about her…
