Alexandra Donaldson

Oct 16, 2024 | thekit.ca | Briony Smith |Alexandra Donaldson

Until very recently, menopause was shrouded in mystery, the purview of cringeworthy “Cathy” cartoons and ugly birthday cards poking fun at hot flashes and murderous irritability. Perimenopause, the often years-long, symptom-filled lead-up to the last period, was an afterthought—if it was a thought at all. But the past few years have brought, at last, increased visibility to this momentous stage of life. Of course, the best way to demystify something is to really listen to what it’s like.

Oct 7, 2024 | thekit.ca | Alexandra Donaldson |Kristen Vinakmens

Women largely suffer in silence when it comes to reproductive health. Discussions about this fundamental and far-reaching system of the body tend to happen behind closed doors, in whispers. And despite causing half the population debilitating symptoms that can last for years, open conversation about menopause and perimenopause has lagged even behind topics like pregnancy, fertility and menstruation.

Oct 6, 2024 | thestar.com | Alexandra Donaldson

Women largely suffer in silence when it comes to reproductive health. Discussions about this fundamental and far-reaching system of the body tend to happen behind closed doors, in whispers. And despite causing half the population debilitating symptoms that can last for years, open conversation about menopause and perimenopause has lagged even behind topics like pregnancy, fertility and menstruation.

May 29, 2024 | fashionmagazine.com | Alexandra Donaldson |Souzan Michael |Lauren Knowles |Natalie Michie

“Makeup has always been freedom to me," the Grammy winner shares. “It took one second to say yes to being part of Viva Glam,” says pop star Kim Petras. “I remember when I first saw RuPaul’s Viva Glam campaign, that really made me feel seen.” And in case you’re skeptical about the lasting effects of a makeup campaign, singer-songwriter Petras was two years old in 1994 when the inaugural Viva Glam campaign, starring RuPaul, came out, and a teenager when she first felt its significance.

May 23, 2024 | thekit.ca | Briony Smith |Alexandra Donaldson

Jenny Bird is guided by a unique—and inspiring—career approach. For her, business is a way of lifting people up. “The goal was to build a lasting positive impact and to create beautiful things and empower women along the way,” she says.