Yesterday I presented to a provincial government finance committee that was seeking input on the 2019 budget. I spoke as a mother and patient advocate about the urgent need for more speech language therapy funding for preschool and elementary school students. I used storytelling to make a personal connection on a complex issue. I had five minutes to state my…

I’m living in a bit of a whirlwind right now. As I write this post, my head is swirling with packing checklists, getting kids ready for school, and, oh yes, preparing for a book tour to promote my second patient advocacy book. While professionally I’ve worked in public relations for over 20 years, since the birth of my second child…