September I joined BCIT’s full-time program.
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I have been obsessed with fashion for as long as I’ve been able to dress myself. I always knew that someday I would like to combine this with my passion for broadcasting. I also wanted to shine a light on the events and initiatives of the local fashion scene. So much of what we saw on Fashion Television or even what we currently see on other networks is very Toronto centric or global. But, women in Vancouver want
In my first year at BCIT’s full-time program, Ethan Faber—a news producer at CTV Vancouver—invited me to come down and intern in the newsroom, an opportunity that I jumped at. It was quite the learning experience; with a whole team dedicated to covering breaking news, it’s a very fast-paced, deadlinedriven environment. My role
Hopefully I’ve contributed just a little bit to improving the cultural identity of our city. was researching stories and setting up interviews for the reporters with police chiefs, Translink officials, community experts etc… I was blessed with a bad snow storm during my time there—I say blessed because it created a lot of great stories—which even gave me the opportunity to go out with a shooter to meet the people affected by power outages and commuting issues. NOW YOU’RE MORE INVOLVED IN THE LIFESTYLE ASPECT; HOW DID YOU
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to know where in our city they can get the clothes and beauty products to fit their lifestyle, not necessarily what is available in the East or in other major cities. Fashion, art, music and culture all go hand-in-hand, and if I can encourage viewers to go discover a new boutique, fashion show or exhibition in Vancouver, then hopefully I’ve contributed just a little bit to improving the cultural identity of our city.