Julie has always had a keen interest in media. While attending Queen's University, she worked for the Queen's Journal. Upon graduating, she began to work for a Spanish media agency helping produce supplements in world renowned international media such as Forbes, The New York Times Magazine, The Observer and The Independent. She has worked on assignments all over the world and speaks three languages. In her free time, Julie travels, reads, goes skiing, plays squash and tennis.
Rory M. - Creative Director
Rory has accomplished a lot in his relatively short life. Over a decade ago, at 15 he created and maintained the most popular Eminem site on the internet. He has also developed various other sites for musicians as well as corporations. As a result, his creativity is in high demand. When he isn't working on websites, Rory studies computer science, plays tennis and lacrosse, reads and spends time with friends and family.
Mark Peros - Contributor
Born and raised in Toronto, Mark Peros attended the Fashion and Design Program at Ryerson University and now runs Peros Studios which manufactures and designs garments for all levels of the industry among which is his own label Peros. Peros believes that fashion should be edgy yet sophisticated. He has a strong following in Toronto and has successfully established himself in New York City. In his spare time, Peros plays golf, tennis, rugby ultimate frisbee and is a member of the Canadian Fencing Squad.
Helen Murphy - Contributor
Currently living in New York City, Helen is truly a citizen of the world. For the past seven years she has been working in media and publishing which have led her to endless international travel and adventure including touring the Amazon in a DC3, interviewing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and the Prime Ministers of Thailand and New Zealand. Helen met Julie while on a publishing assignment for a major UK newspaper in Australia. She shares Julie's enthusiasm for shopping and surfing! Her newest interest is interior design.
Kendra Thompson - European Correspondent
Originally from Toronto, Kendra Thompson is a young eCommerce professional living in Dublin and working across Europe. Kendra has traveled and lived abroad for most of the last ten years. She brings Avenue 78 a unique view of what it is like to be young and fun in Europe today. Her installments will feature anecdotes from her adventures as well as visiting tips, insider recommendations and impressions of life in Ireland.
Comments
- Catharine Mulrooney - Director of Sales and Marketing at Le Germain, Toronto:Julie, the piece on Toronto is magnificent. Thank you kindly for the review of Le Germain.
- Laura Leveque - Director of Sales and Marketing at La Mariposa Hotel, Costa Rica:We at La Mariposa, want to thank you very much for the review you have done about Costa Rica and about our hotel. Your kind remarks always warm our hearts since we put so much energy into making our clients happy! Thank you. I personally admire you for creating this web site. I am sure you have had, and will continue to have, much success with it. Congratulations!
- Kevin and Sarah on 60 Thompson:We just got back from a trip to NYC with another couple. Your tips were amazing! We stayed at 60 Thompson and tried out some of the restaurants and clubs you recommended. Thanks to you, our trip could not have been better. Keep the reviews coming!
- Ben on New York, New York:It sounds like a perfect outline of what to do in New York. What cities are coming next?
- Helen on New York, New York:Great tips! Im new to New York (about 3 weeks since leaving London) so Im totally lost in terms of good places to go not only bars/restaurants etc but also where to get a decent haricut/manicure etc all the essentials for a busy New Yorker! Im definately going to check out Spa Belles and even drag along my 'far too macho to have a manicure' boyfriend! Any suggestions on the meatpacking district? I heard it was the place to go at the weekend?
