I wrote a piece for The Globe and Mail on post-pandemic karaoke 🎤 theglobeandmail.com/life/article-a…

Karaoke is back after it was deemed a risky activity during the pandemic. On the surface, it might seem like people are just singing and dancing along to prerecorded music, but something more collective happens at karaoke nights.🎤 Alena Papayanis (she/her) explains: tgam.ca/3B7RF4O

Starting off with Alena Papayanis (she/her)'s piece about coming out later in life. #NationalComingOutDay xtramagazine.com/power/late-lif…

It's not just that gay bars are supposed to be a safe space.

I’m so happy when Steve Martin and Martin Short are in a show together because I don’t have to pause and think about which Martin is the right Martin to mention

A List of Predictions Made in 1923 About 2023 🧵

What’s the word for when your seasonal depression and existential fatigue are pretty much equal?

Used to enjoy listening to Jay Shetty and Lewis Howes podcasts but they feel increasingly patronizing and out-of-touch (in that order). What podcasts should I be listening to instead?

Very grateful to have learned more about the person behind the SURVIVOR win in this Chatelaine feature on Erika Casupanan chatelaine.com/living/culture…

Thank you Alena Papayanis (she/her) and Chatelaine. It's a dream come true to be featured! 💖

Why you should take comedy seriously, written for the The Globe and Mail #comedy #globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/life/article-w…

Laughter makes life feel lighter and is one valuable way that Alena Papayanis (she/her) processes both personal and societal woes. theglobeandmail.com/life/article-w…

I’m starting an advice podcast called Dear Queer, and we’re taking your questions and comments. You can find us at dearqueer.ca or on Instagram at oh, dear.queer.podcast or you can just reply here!

Happening now for the #QTQ2023 Leadership Track: "How to Stop People-Pleasing at Work and in Life" with Alena Papayanis (she/her) ✍️💡 "Some of us people-please because we felt small as kids. Others do it to feel needed. The goal is not to let guilt be our compass or to guide our decisions."

Wrote this people about people-pleasing (and the gendered nature of it) for the Globe and Mail. Let’s be more honest and less “nice” in 2024 theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

I’m beyond honoured to have made this shortlist for The International Amy McRae Award for Memoir. Not only is it a beautiful contest, but after a year of steady rejections, this feels particularly special. alisonwearing.com/2024-longlist?…

I was on CBC radio today talking about the mundane mixer I organized at the grocery store —- Metro Morning with David Common - Oct. 15, 2024: Looking for love in Toronto? Try your grocery store cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…