While there are a countless number of ways to show gratitude to the ones you love, I’ve curated a few gift items for those who prefer a little something under the tree with a bow on it.

Fake news poses a problem at massive scale fiscally, politically and ethically. Companies can be made or broken based on their online reputation. Elections can be won or lost. And truth can be manipulated.

Shoe shining has been a status symbol of royalty, a disciplined routine for military men and women, and an art passed down from father to son (and mother to daughter) for generations. It exemplifies timeless quality and tradition.

Last year I was approached for an ORM (online reputation management) job that I decisively turned down after doing my due diligence. With a price tag of roughly $10K per month, some might say that I was crazy. But this person had over 25 convictions.

Should your company be compensating you for your social influence? What happens when an employee is asked, or encouraged, by their company to share a certain post. Now that social reach is a commodity in the market place, it's something employees should be wary of.

The messages from men continued to the point I had to start blocking them. Then I began receiving hate mail and derogatory threats. Even people slut shaming me publicly. Not only did it emotionally make me feel awful, but I actually became scared.

When was the last time you had an argument? A truly passionate, spirited disagreement, or intelligent debate. What's more, when was the last time you had an argument that didn't result in an estranged relationship? Conflict is a catalyst for growth. So why are we so turned off by the idea of fighting?

While Dad could have passed for a less obnoxious version of Axl Rose, Mum was one of those Pam Anderson-esque blonde bombshells you'd find in a Whitesnake music video.

1903 is the year Harley-Davidson was founded. It’s also the name of Toronto’s coolest new pop-up coffee shop, located at 96 Ossington Ave.

By 6 a.m. on Tuesday mornings I had my sneakers on the King St. pavement, jogging to the Aquarium for a 7:30 hour-long class with an aquatic backdrop even Ariel herself would envy.