I'm very sad to say that this is my last week at @Chatelaine. I'm moving on to something exciting, but it was not an easy decision to leave these smart, creative women, a power team committed to meaningful stories, beautifully told, that put the FUN in FEMINISM. Tweet added by Denise Balkissoon @balkissoon

Denise Balkissoon

3 years

I'm very sad to say that this is my last week at @Chatelaine . I'm moving on to something exciting, but it was not an easy decision to leave these smart, creative women, a power team committed to meaningful stories, beautifully told, that put the FUN in FEMINISM.

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Denise Balkissoon

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3 years

Many people have commented and even congratulated me as Chats has gotten better! And better! And better! But don't let my fancy title fool you: this is a team effort, and this team is led by @MaureenHalushak . She's the brains behind this operation. I'm just the mouth.

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

Maureen is the best boss I've ever had, proof that you can do excellent journalism and have high standards while also being kind and open to risks and change. She's the one that decided to quantify our inclusion efforts & she's the one that does the math.

maureenhalushak

@MaureenHalushak

3 years

A year ago, @Chatelaine pledged that 40 percent of our freelance content would be created by writers who are Black, Indigenous or otherwise racialized. We've now met that goal—and remain committed to broadening the scope of Canadian media. A short note:

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

Honestly, the ww here miiiiiiiiight make you rethink white ladies altogether. Okay, too far!

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

But truly, everyone here has both talent and values. I'm proud of the work that I did with them. I'm about to become a paying subscriber and you should too. @misc_sun @gilliancgrace @chantalbraganza @andreannedion @radiyahch @IsabelleDocto @IreneNgo + steph + aimee ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Elizabeth Renzetti

@lizrenzetti

3 years

@balkissoon @Chatelaine Chatelaine has been so great with you there! Congrats on your new move

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

@lizrenzetti @Chatelaine Thanks, Liz!

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Rachel Giese

@rachelagiese

3 years

@balkissoon @Chatelaine Brava @balkissoon ! You've done such fantastic work @Chatelaine and it was really a joy to watch (and read!). Huge congratulations on a job so wonderfully done ❤️ I can't wait to see what's next for you

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

@rachelagiese @Chatelaine 😊No, you!

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David (P) Leonard

@davidpleonard

3 years

@balkissoon @Chatelaine You have done so much good there as you do everywhere. 👏

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

@davidpleonard @Chatelaine Thank you David!

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Fatima Syed / @fatimabsyed.bsky.social

@fatimabsyed

3 years

@balkissoon @Chatelaine Wherever you're heading next is getting one of the best editors/people in the business. Big fan! Congrats!🥰

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

@fatimabsyed @Chatelaine 🤓

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Les Perreaux

@perreaux

3 years

@balkissoon @Chatelaine Great run Denise! Can't wait to see the next thing.

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

@perreaux @Chatelaine How's your new thing?

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Omayra Issa

@OmayraIssa

3 years

@balkissoon @Chatelaine Wow, congratulations Denise!!

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

@OmayraIssa @Chatelaine It was lovely working with you, even if on something small.

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Vicky Sanderson

@vickysanderson

3 years

@balkissoon @Chatelaine Your and your team transformed Chatelaine, which I’ve been reading since I was a kid and my mom subscribed. Doris Anderson was Editor then, which gives you an idea of how long ago that was. It’s once again the best Canadian mag on the stands now, IMO. All the best.

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Denise Balkissoon

@balkissoon

3 years

@vickysanderson @Chatelaine Wow, thank you!

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