Janelle Watkins is a citizen of the world who has lived both a charmed and stormy life. She has worked as a personal shopper, journalist, has done extensive work in marketing communications, and public relations. These experiences have seen her working alongside prominent leaders from the fashion, culinary, art and media worlds.
This bon vivant would like to add some flair to her readers’ lives and loves to get their feedback. On everyday life she sums up, “Live life in your own style, be true to yourself – be distinct.”
Favourite place in Toronto: Strolling around the Yonge/Eglinton and Mt. Pleasant Village neighbourhoods with a David’s Tea and two special little someones.
Looking for some authentic Mexican street food in Toronto? Head over to Mi Taco on Queen Street, and besides good food, you'll be greeted by the sounds of feel good, make-you-tap-your-feet Latin music.
On self-love and body shaming. I’m a mother of two. I *hate* my stretch marks and I’d love to lose several inches off of my thighs and transplant them to my butt.
Gina Yashere commands the laughs for JFL42. With more things on the go than ever, including tours, stand-up specials and a gig on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, this comic is always busy.
Bill Burr’s standup routine for JFL42 took place in a full house at the Sony Centre. Burr put on a show that started off strong with some accurate jabs at Canada and Toronto with many spot-on truths about our appearance of unity and kindness.
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson make up the comedic duo that is Guys We Fucked. While their gig Guys We Fucked: the anti-slut shaming comedy podcast is a hit, their live show for JFL42 Toronto was an unfortunate miss.