Lateral Moves
Who decides your worth? Or if you are worthwhile? Culinary activist Stephanie Gorchynski http://www.pleasantvillecreamery.com/about/ offers powerful thoughts on making moves to restore worth in life and career. Read: “Life is now. Back is an illusion. So many these days are making ‘lateral’ moves, wanting different outcomes—to end dissatisfaction, suffering and pain with how things are. To have connection, be connected, ultimately be loved. Longing for more, while sitting on the sidelines instead of in the game. Regardless of how things seem, every move is a step forward....
Read MoreCentre for Media & Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Member on CTV
TORONTO.CTVNEWS.CA CTV News Channel: 6 pm November 4 http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=742820&playlistId=1.2642523&binId=1.815892&playlistPageNum=1&binPageNum=1 Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Advisory Board member and activist Dr Anita Krajnc appeared with immense dignity, resiliance, and truth in court and on tonight’s CTV News in addition to Global News, CBC news, National Post, Toronto Star and many more – an incredible moment of honour and pride for all CMCS members, colleagues and The Save Movement friends. Visit the above link to...
Read MoreThe Feminist and the Friend
Dear Readers, Last Sunday, host of Extraordinary Women TV Shannon Skinner and I had the honour to conduct a 3-hour media skills training workshop for the Feminist Art Conference (FAC) delegates at Ontario College of Arts and Design (OCAD) University. I also had the privilege to offer a pre-launch display of Fame in Hollywood North – the first ever history and theory of fame in Canadian popular culture. A special thanks to WaterHill Publishing, Ilene Sova at FAC, Carmen Wong, and Nalini Mohabir for being a part of this journey. The day of my Feminist Art Conference (FAC) media workshop...
Read MoreCelebrity Activism
Forwarded by Dr Jo Littler at City University, London and Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association: Do you care what celebrities say? Do they influence your behaviour or opinions in any way? I am a PhD student at King’s College London writing a research project on the power of celebrity to influence and govern public behaviour around particular issues. We are looking for volunteers to participate in a survey about celebrity activism and its influence on your understanding. This research will help develop an understanding of the power celebrities may hold to govern the way...
Read MoreCelebrating Fearless Love
Dear all, Hope your weekend is going well – full of empowered thoughts and actions! Ask yourself today: What fearless steps have I taken to be a living example of love. There is a bold and risked sense of love in freeing ourselves from social conditions, carrying an undivided self, and celebrating paths. Feel free to share and enact your thoughts today. Empower another loved one to do the same. I trust that your positive and immediate actions make a difference to all. Your pure presence is also important. On this note, wishing all a powerful week ahead! Stay in touch and more soon,...
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