Shaun Bernstein is the owner and Chief Storyteller of The Write Stuff Agency, based in Oshawa, Ontario. A journalist and lawyer by training, he focuses on helping business and professionals tell their stories better in a way that keeps their clients reading. Shaun's own story includes playing copious amounts of trivia, and a lot of half-finished home improvement projects.
Having covered communications, the environment, design and lifestyle for several years, journalist Sophie Lachapelle has a passion for real estate, architecture and interior design. She is also the founder of Quelle Histoire!, a company specializing in household linen that tells the story of local products. She has a keen interest in the optimization of small spaces, sustainable development, DIY and practical, chic and playful design solutions.
Stefani is a multimedia content strategist and storyteller with experience at some of Canada's top agencies and publications.
Stephanie is a freelance writer and copy editor who focuses on minimalism, sustainability, health and wellness, and the ins and outs of homeownership. A former city girl who traded her condo for a house in Innisfil, Ontario, you can follow her @stephcervone as she renovates her home and adjusts to small-town living.
Tamara is a Toronto-based freelance writer who works with real estate brokerages, REALTORS® and condo developers on everything from market insights posts and buyer and seller resources to fun neighbourhood profiles and serious tips for smart real estate investment. She’s a bit of a real estate nerd – one who gets a kick out of scrolling through listings, checking out new developments, and even heading to the occasional open house.
Tara has been working in market research, strategy, and digital marketing for nearly 20 years. She is also a homeowner who has bought, sold and leased properties through REALTORS®, renovated and redecorated spaces to varying degrees of success, and is generally passionate about interior design.
Christina Dennis is blogger and a YouTuber who DIYs from a home she and her husband built on the Alberta prairies. She loves to create craft and décor ideas on a budget, and she's a mom to three beautiful girls. If you like colour, enjoy learning how to make things and have a penchant for farmhouse style with an eclectic twist, you'll love following the creative tutorials and inspirational decorating ideas on Christina's blog and YouTube channel. You can find Christina at @TheDIYMommy.
Kaylee Giffin is the author behind The Blondielocks, a destination for all things fashion, food, home, beauty & DIY. After Kaylee graduated fashion school in Toronto in 2013, she launched The Blondielocks with the personal mission to inspire others to “curate a life that is just right.”
Tori McNeely is a communications and media studies graduate from Carleton University. As the former web editor and features writer at Ottawa Life Magazine, she has a background in generating captivating and engaging online content. When it comes to home design, Tori is passionate about DIY décor, home design trends and small space hacks.
Wendy is a Certified Staging Professional and the owner of both Wendy Black Interiors and Exit, Staged Right!, a furniture rental company. She is a member of the Real Estate Staging Association and has been nominated by RESA as 2018 Top 10 Home Stager of the Year Canada for vacant homes and Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging. Wendy has appeared on Rogers TV Grand River Living, CTV's Quick Fix At Five and New York Empire Radio. When not at work you will find Wendy on the golf course.