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I don’t often get the chance to say how grateful I am for my dad. People who know me know that he is my hero- he’s the person I can call to talk to through work stuff, ask for help with wifi that won’t function or listen as I drone on with my latest theory on monetizing AI. He’s the guy who made me keep track of my expenses one quarter at a time in a ledger sheet when I was 7 and the guy who would buy me any book I wanted so long as I read it. He was the guy I called when I needed someone to come get me at 2 am and he showed up, no questions asked. He’s the guy that sat up with me in his PJs while I cried about a sh*tty night. He’s the person who taught me to pull my weight, mean what I say and stay sharp (and have a sense of humour and humility) no matter what life throws at me. My life, my sense of self worth, my sense of safety and assurance has always been my dad. He taught me what a good man is (it’s you Matt McGowan ) and what life is truly about- joy, living in a way you can be proud of while also putting your family first. He has been a nurturing example of marriage, manhood and parenting and I am so so so grateful to be Stephen Kisber’s daughter. I am so proud of you daddy, so thankful for all you have done and continue to do and all the lessons you have taught me while somehow still maintaining a sense of generosity, grace and spiritedness. From the Daughter- happy Father’s Day, daddy. I love you. ♥️
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It was our closing ceremony for the boys school year today and we couldn’t nail a proper posed picture…Which is par for the course these days. There is no perfection to be had while our chaotic existence swirls around us. It’s like the other day Matt spilled medicine on the white carpet. The liquid was beet red and Matt (to his energetic credit) got right on it scrubbing and cleaning and treating the stain. It didn’t work. I put the kids to bed and then went to hang with my frustrated husband. I sat down next to him and shared what I had been thinking lying there in the dark, waiting for the boys to fall asleep, staring at the mark on the floor: One day, we are going to leave this house and we will look at that stain and remember when our boys were still wanting cuddles before bed, our loved ones were all thriving and healthy, our bodies worked the way we wanted them to (minus a few knees) and we were so lucky to love and be loved in this home of ours. Tears streaked my face as I said this to Matt and he saw what I meant. That stain, these moments, where everything seems untenable, overwhelming and unsustainable, are a gift. A memory marked in time of the beautiful life we have lived. Another year of school done. Another momentous occasion marked with imperfection and unbridled joy. Just another beautiful stain on the carpet. ♥️

What a night! Watching my hubby and team in action was incredible (so was getting to see , Mark Paul Gosselar, and to meet - who is lovely btw!). Canadian content is truly having its day and it’s wonderful to see that it is being recognized around the globe. Congrats to all involved and thank you for always bringing me along, making your family proud and staying true to who you are! 💙

next level experience! Day 3 still coming up… 🏁🏁🏁♥️♥️♥️

Last at the premiere of the Devil Wears Prada 2! Here are my takeaways:
1. Meryl Streep is a sheer force
2. and his team make everyone feel like a star ⭐️
3. Polka dots are the pattern of the moment (I just have seen 7 polka dots outfits!)
4. I wish I was friends with
5. Seeing my fam out and about is epic
6. A perfectly wonderful Girl dinner can also be Nibs and popcorn
7. The Disney Team knows how to throw a seriously fabulous and aesthetic event
8. I am obsessed with new song from the movie
9. Speaking of the movie it’s exactly what you think it will be
10. Being an intern at W Magazine in 2002 was one of the highlights of my life and I love being reminded of that!
Let me know what you think of the movie once you see it! 🍿 🎥 ♥️

Another CAFA in the books and this year felt extra special. The Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards is a night that brings together the best and brightest in the industry to celebrate and acknowledge the amazing talent we have in our country. It is a privilege to stand up and get a chance to be a voice of the organization and interview so many bright stars in our nation. Add in that this year the awards were held for the first time in my hometown of Montreal and that I was there not only there as the official red carpet host, but also representing in my role as an executive at Tag/Dentsu which is the Content Production Sponsor for CAFA this year. It was a convergence of so much of what matters in the industry- it truly was magic. And the best part… being backstage chowing down on my poutine between interviews! Special thank you to for always holding everyone up and for trusting me with what I consider a tremendous honour, to & for believing in Canadian arts and fashion and to for being a super addition to the team this year! Congrats to all the honourees, nominees and winners and to the fabulous people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure we champion the homegrown talent that continues to flourish, grow and impress!
Bonsoir CAFA, indeed!