Last year I had the amazing opportunity to speak to professionals in the magazine industry about equity, inclusion and their role in making the industry better. It was an honor to be invited and I hope my words helped someone. Check out the full video, courtesy of MagsBC, below.
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Podcast: Episode 3 On the term “marginalized people”
SIGH. This episode is rough, you guys. I had to record it in chunks and my editing skills are still not the greatest. But I wanted to stick to my editorial schedule as closely as possible. So here is: warts and all. Show Notes Hello and Happy New Year! My name is Léonicka and this… Read Post
Léonicka Speaks | Guest on Cavern of Secrets podcast
This is the 4th podcast-related updated I’ve posted in a row, y’all! I would say “I’ll go back to regular content soon,” but to be honest, I really enjoy podcasts and speaking. It’s way more extemporaneous than writing for me. So look forward to more podcasts! I recently had the pleasure of being a guest… Read Post
#DiverseCanLit: Coming May 2016, The Festival of Literary Diversity
In June of 2014, the amazing Jael Richardson (author of The Stone Thrower) contacted me to discuss her big idea for a literary festival dedicated completely to celebrating diversity in publishing and literature. Her vision was brilliant and I was thrilled to join the team. Less than a year later, I am consistently blown away… Read Post