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The Four Things Singing Taught Me About Being a Purple Cow

by Leesa BarnesOctober 23, 2009

A couple weeks ago, I did the one of riskiest thing I have ever done for my business in the past year. What was it? I sang my heart out to win one of 5 seats to an event I really, really, really wanted to attend.
The name of the event is called Shine and it’s [...]

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What Is Your Definition of Excellence?

by Leesa BarnesMarch 20, 2009

I got word last week that I won a prestigious award. The Harry Jerome Awards, which celebrates excellence in achievement in the African-Canadian community, is presented each year by the Black Business & Professional Association (BBPA). To give you a comparison, this award is similar to the NAACP Image Award given to [...]

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2009 Podcamp Toronto Organizers Did An Amazing Job

by Leesa BarnesFebruary 23, 2009

Podcamp Toronto gets better and better every year and the event organizers should be proud of the results of all their hard work.
I was going to recap my experience about the 2009 Podcamp Toronto event, when I saw this tweet from Bob Goyetche this morning:
Someone tell me why leesa barnes is running this bloody session.
Curious, [...]

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How I Released 20-lbs in 6-Months (And Keep it Off)

by Leesa BarnesFebruary 20, 2009

I’m celebrating yet another milestone. As of February 15, 2009, I now weigh 185lbs. When I weighed myself at the start of my weight releasing journey in July 2008, I weighed 205lbs. That means, I’ve lost 20-lbs in 6-months.
The picture on the left shows the difference. You can see it in my face. The image [...]

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My Birthday Social Media Style

by Leesa BarnesJanuary 13, 2009

As my 35th birthday comes to a close and I writhe in pain at the amount of vanilla cake I ate, I can say that it’s been a great 35-years thus far.
My phone rang a few times and it was good to hear the voices of old friends and family members wishing me Happy Birthday.
But [...]

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Who Is Canada’s Most Influential Woman in Social Media?

by Leesa BarnesNovember 30, 2008

Dave Forde, an influential Canadian blogger, recently asked the question about who is Canada’s Most Influential Women in Social Media after reading that I made Ron Hudson’s Top 50 list a few weeks back.
He is now asking people to vote on the Top 3 Most Influential Women in Social Media in Canada based on 31 [...]

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My So Called Vegan Diet: Week 2

by Leesa BarnesNovember 17, 2008

I promised my sister that I would go meat free for the month of November. I already gave my account of how week 1 went. Here’s week 2.
I still haven’t given up the eggs and frankly, I don’t think I will. Everytime I eat them, my sister reminds me that I’m eating an undeveloped chicken [...]

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Why Remembrance Day Matters

by Leesa BarnesNovember 11, 2008

November 11th is called Remembrance Day in Canada. In the US, it’s known as Veteran’s Day. Whatever day it’s called in your country, do take some time to honor those who are braver than you and I to leave behind all they know to face the ugliness of war.
It’s a sacrifice.
I watch on TV as [...]

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