Learn With Lels

Stephanie Karam, a career counsellor at Ontario Tech University, talks about the struggles her students face in figuring out their career paths and what to do if you don’t know what to do.

Shauna Solomon-Krakus, a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the University of Toronto, talks about eating disorders and body image, the dangers of diet culture, and the importance of body representation in the media.

Vy Nguyen, a Bowmanville tattoo artist, talks about how she changed career paths after studying and working in science, what it’s like becoming and being a tattoo artist, and the importance of being true to yourself.

Marley Bowen, executive director of Get REAL, talks about the non-profit’s amazing work to combat LGBTQ+ discrimination, how they’ve shifted due to the pandemic, and how Get REAL would’ve helped her growing up.

Shailene Panylo, a community leader and the organizer of the Oshawa Black Lives Matter protest, talks about Black Lives Matter, her experience growing up in Oshawa as a Black woman, and creating an anti-racist future

Nicole Morais, co-owner of Crave Doughnuts, talks about how Crave started, what goes into making their delicious doughnuts, how they’ve adjusted with COVID-19, and what it’s like being a young business owner.

Nancy Ruth Deen, a breakup coach, on dealing with heartbreak and how to successfully move forward and rediscover yourself after a breakup.

Raven Lacerte, the co-founder of the Moose Hide Campaign, on ending violence toward women and children and understanding why Indigenous women are uniquely impacted by this issue.

Erin Breen, a pediatric cardiac nurse, talks about the highs and lows of taking care of sick children and gives insight on what it’s like being on the frontlines of a global pandemic.

Andrea Felstead, a transgender woman, talks about coming out, what transitioning has been like, the privileges of being a passing trans woman, and what she wants people to know about the transgender community.