Marc is a travel writer who loves to uncover the awesome that is in every town no matter how big or small. Marc has a passion for solo travel and loves to connect with locals wherever he goes to uncover the hidden gems. Every day begins with a great cup of espresso so chances are good if he is in your town you’ll find him at the local independent coffee shop enjoying an Americano. Don’t be afraid to smile or say hi, that is how some of the best adventures begin.
Marcus is an award-winning copywriter, editor, and content strategist from Ottawa. He's lived in houses his whole life, except for a five-month stint back in 2009 when he bummed around Europe and North Africa in a 1981 VW Camper Van. He spends most of his time freelancing, enjoying the comforts and thrills that come with wearing a good cardigan, and daydreaming about taking his family on their next trip.
Mario Toneguzzi, based in Calgary has 37 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, city and breaking news, and business. He now works on his own as a freelance writer and consultant in communications and media relations/training.
Mary Ann Boateng is a Toronto-based senior copywriter with experience working in fast-paced advertising and marketing environments. When she’s not working, Mary Ann loves trying new recipes, attending concerts and finding new hiking spots.
Matt Day is the Community Manager for REALTOR.ca. Matt strategizes and creates engaging content for REALTOR.ca's online communities, including social media and Living Room blog articles. You can also find him at local concerts, playing Keepy Uppy with his kids, or on Strava where he claims he's a Local Legend for multiple biking segments.
Matt Laberge is the founder of financial planning firm Choice Wealth Management. Since 2013, Matt has used his personal experience as a business owner, tax preparer and financial advisor to help hundreds of Canadians improve their financial situation. Matt is eager to bring new energy to the personal finance industry through client education and personalized financial solutions.
Meagan is a marketing copywriter and strategist with more than five years of content creation experience. She loves finding ways to maximize space and keep things organized. Meagan is also a full-time book nerd and Netflix enthusiast.
Currently residing in Toronto, Ontario, Merisa was born and raised in London, England. She has a multi-industry background in Marketing and Communications and outside creative freelance and ghostwriting, you'll find her in a thrift store, sampling different cuisines, or chilling with her cats.
Micah (mee-kuh) is a Toronto-born content specialist based in Ottawa. His industrial design thesis project at Carleton University won the IDeA (Innovative Designs for Accessibility) competition in 2016. He spends his free time writing music, growing vegetables, biking around, talking to animals, designing, playing with power tools, cooking delicious food, and writing about it for his food blog—all in pursuit of living the creative-urban-homesteader dream.
Michelle McNally is a news writer for Livabl, specializing in buyer guides and market explainers. She is a journalism graduate of Ryerson University and a past intern of CBC News Network. Michelle is former market specialist for Livabl's parent company, BuzzBuzzHome, where she focused on developments along the American east coast. Michelle wrote her first literary epic in Grade 8 about a zombie who loved Fruit Loops. She enjoys baking and follows too many famous corgis on Instagram.