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Sharing vulnerably

so you feel less​ alone.

Writer &

Mental Health Advocate

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About Mercedes

Award-Winning ​Author & Writer

Digital Marketer & ​PR Specialist

I’ve been the recipient of ​various literary awards from ​organizations likes the UNHCR ​and the Hart House Review. I’ve ​also written for publications ​like Acta Victoriana and the ​Simplii Financial blog.

I’ve worked in digital marketing ​for about 3 years, and in the ​past year, have also picked up ​some public relations work. I ​currently do this at a company ​called EkoBuilt.

Mental Health ​Advocate

Budding

Photographer

Most of my writing is on the ​topic of mental health. I’m ​especially passionate about ​reducing the stigma around BPD ​through my work and podcast ​appearances.

For the last couple of years, ​I’ve started up a photography ​habit. I’m especially interested ​in the world of nature ​photography and am now offering ​portrait services in Niagara.

Formats I create in

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1

Poetry.

I’m a professional poet of 15 ​years and the author of tulips.

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2

Blogging.

I’ve written for brands like The ​Financial Diet.

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3

Podcasts & Speaking.

I’ve been on many shows ​worldwide and spoken at various ​venues across Ontario.