Entries by Vince J. Ciarlo

Thoughts about life after turning 56 years old this year

I turned 56 on May 15, and after careful thought, I came to the realization that I am content with my life. However, since the pandemic, I have been battling boredom, loneliness, and some regret. I have found that since the pandemic, although we all dealt with a lot, some people have become more self-indulgent, […]

God Made Me Weird and I Am Grateful for It

In April of this year, I was elected President of the Ontario Branch of the International Order of The King’s Daughters and Sons, a 135-year-old inter-denominational Christian organization that helps humanity and offers several post-secondary academic scholarships in a number of disciplines. Prior to being elected in this role, I served four years on the […]

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How It All Began – My Time as a Special Events Coordinator at The Hudson’s Bay Company

I work in, what I have come to know many years later, one of the most misunderstood industries. My job has been called publicist, spin doctor, communications coordinator, PR Specialist, and now, in this digital age, things are complicated. Relationship building is not what it once was, media outlets are not what they used to […]

Being the Publicist for a Guinness World Record holding Drag Queen

Over my lifetime, I’ve had the privilege of meeting a lot of very interesting people, from celebrities to political leaders and unique individuals with a great story. One of the most interesting people I’ve met, who has become a great friend as well is Russell Alldread, also known as drag queen Michelle DuBarry. At 89 […]

Invite Me to the Table

For 25 years, I have spent many hours sitting at a variety of tables where I have listened, learned, observed and consulted with a variety of people, that led to a rewarding career in the communications industry. Whether these were formal meetings, chats over a meal or coffee, they were opportunities to assist in creating, […]