About
Asparagus MagazineAsparagus tells the large and small stories of how we can live sustainably, from an environmental, social, and cultural perspective.
Note from the editor
Asparagus tells the large and small stories of how we can live sustainably, from an environmental, social, and cultural perspective. We aim to tell these stories in ways that are intersectional, impactful, firmly grounded in science, and fun.
Editors
Asparagus Magazine
Telling stories of sustainability in ways that are intersectional, impactful, grounded in science, and fun. (Don’t follow this account, follow the publication!)
editrix in chief
Jessie JohnstonFounder and editor of Asparagus Magazine. Based in Vancouver, on the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples.
Zeahaa Rehman
Zeahaa (pronounced Zaha) Rehman is a Pakistani-Canadian freelance journalist whose work has been published in The Local, The Walrus, Chatelaine, and more.
Writers
Colleen Stinchcombe
Journalist covering the environment, health, and outdoor recreation. colleenstinchcombe.com
Jessica Carpinone
Baker and Bakery owner in Ottawa, ON. Interested in challenging mindsets that perpetuate inequality. Grateful for the platform to do so ❤
columnist
Brianna SharpeFreelance writer, educator, community organizer, chronically caffeinated parent. She/her. @sharpe_bri www.briannasharpe.com
Glynis Ratcliffe
Mama, Writer, Feminist, Singer. Bylines: The Washington Post, The Walrus, Globe & Mail, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, Toronto Star
Rosanna Nafziger Henderson
Rosanna writes fiction, essays, and cookbooks. Her recent work appears in River Teeth, West Branch, Salt Hill, Tahoma Review, and Fourth Genre. Portland, Ore.
Barry Rueger
France based writer. Seeking: honest politicians; justice and honour; intelligence and humour; corporate integrity.
Nithin Coca
Global journalist covering politics, environment, human rights & the social impacts of tech for OneZero, Gizmodo, The Nation and more www.nithincoca.com/writer
Dana Poblete
Writer and editor (eco lifestyle/beauty/wellness/travel) | everythingisnature.org | danapoblete.com
Shreya Kalra
Journalist. Writer. Thinker of things. And producer/host of The nth Dimension podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-nth-dimension/id1481771741
Ruth Terry
American freelancer in Istanbul writing about culture, mental health, race & travel. Bylines everywhere from Al Jazeera to Zora. Tw: @Ruth_Terry | IG: @ruth.ist
Anne Spice
Anne Spice is a Tlingit PhD candidate, anthropological shit-disturber, and sometimes-poet.
Trevor Jang
Trevor is a writer and communications/ engagement specialist based in Vancouver, BC. He comes from a mix of Wet’suwet’en Nation, Chinese and European ancestry.
Bax J Ferguson
Bax is a journalist, essayist, content marketing writer, fiction author, emerging photographer and aspiring illustrator. (Pronouns: they/he)
Katy Severson
Writer of food, farming, and environment. Passionate eater. Portfolio at katyseverson.com
Lola Méndez
Lola Méndez is an Uruguayan-American freelance journalist writing about sustainability, travel, culture, wellness, lifestyle, and more.
columnist
Jesse FirempongWriter, laugher, crier, friend, co-conspirator, second-gen, guest on Tla’amin lands. Muddling through. 🌊
Lauren Kaljur
News-wrangler, decorative flora smuggler, lateral thinker. Words, photos + video in: @thediscourse @maisonneuvemagazine @CBC.
Alison Tedford
Freelance writer. Contributor at @BLUNTmoms, @HuffPostCanada, @UrbanMomsCa admin@sparklyshoesandsweatdrops.com
Tanyajasmin
I am a Canadian-Latinx artist, writer, and conference manager. Always carrying a camera and book, will travel.
Rebecca Gao
Rebecca Gao is a Toronto-based journalist interested in all things climate, food and late-aughts teen movies. To learn more visit rebeccagao.ca
Rebecca Ann Hughes
Freelance journalist based in Venice and studying the impact of tourism on the city. Follow me on Twitter: @rahughes_
Taslim Jaffer
Taslim Jaffer is a writer/editor with a special interest in culture and identity. She has published in Maclean’s, CBC Parents, Huffington Post Canada & more.
Barnardwrites
Linda Barnard is a British Columbia-based freelancer who writes about food, travel and film. Instagram: @barnardwrites Twitter: @barnardfilm. LindaBarnard.com
Jessica Johns
Jessica Johns is a nehiyaw-english-irish aunty and a member of Sucker Creek FN in Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta and the managing editor for Room.
Tessa Vikander
Intrepid journalist, big thinker. Reporter in Vancouver, B.C. Lover of catnaps. tessavikander@gmail.com
Catherine Balston
Freelance writer / editor. Sourdough obsessive. Happy to call São Paulo home. (www.catherinebalston.com)
Jesse
Environmental journalist, persimmon aficionado. Find me at jessekathan.com and on twitter @jessekathan.
Brett Tryon
Writer, portrait artist, nature lover, foodie, and mom to two goofy girls. Bylines in Chatelaine, Today’s Parent, Toronto Life, Spacing, and NOW Magazine.
Kevin Jiang
Kevin is a journalist and a digital producer for the Toronto Star. His words appear in a bunch of unexpected places. He lives in confusion and also Toronto.
Sana Kapadia
A world changer, champion of diversity and systems change. Immersed in social impact entrepreneurship, impact investing and equitable economies.
Zuri White-Gibson
Black. Queer. 🍉 Writer. Sensitivity reader. Randolph MFA in-progress. @zuri_writes on Twitter.
Carleigh Baker
Métis/Icelandic writer. Winner of the subTerrain 2012 Lush Triumphant award for fiction. Book seller. Book reviewer. Contributing artist at thepeel.ca
Carolyn B. Heller
Based in Vancouver, Canada, Carolyn B. Heller writes about food, drink, culture, art, and immersive experiences from her travels to more than 50 countries.
Lindsay Kneteman
I’m a Toronto-based freelance writer whose areas of focus include health, science and parenting. Follow me @lindsayjaykay
Cristina Petrucci
third culture kid. writing about tech, food, & sustainability. sometimes laced with humour.
Alicia Wallace
Women’s human rights defender, research consultant, gender expert, public educator, movement builder, writer. #Caribbean #Bahamas #Equality242 @_AliciaAudrey
Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW, RSW.
Krystal Kavita Jagoo is passionate about equity in her writing and facilitation work. Jagoo is working on her essay collection, “They Colonized Even My Tongue.”
Erica Eller
Freelance copywriter working in Climate Tech, ESG and Sustainability | GRI & GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk certified | https://ericaeller.com
Katharine Reid She/Her
Writer focusing on sustainable living and womxn’s issues, especially as they intersect with parenting, motherhood, body image, diet culture, and mental health.
Hana_LaRock
I have a lot to say - that my editors may not necessarily approve of. So, I’m coming here to write about what I feel needs to be told and heard.
Lindsay Sample
Managing Editor @Discourse_Media. Investigative journalist who likes to play with audio and video. Formerly with @cbcmarketplace.
I. S.
Freelance journalist and former newspaper reporter. Writes about the government, historical perspectives, education, the environment and investigative news.
Odette Auger
Indigenous Journalist, Sagamok Anishnawbek. Recent bylines: Asparagus Magazine, Watershed Sentinel, Windspeaker, The Tyee, APTN, La Converse, IndigiNews.
Teghan Acres
Storyteller, Freelance Writer, Environmental Communicator, — Based in Vancouver, BC teghanacres.ca
Abbie Synan
Freelance writer focusing on finding ethical travel experiences and more sustainable living practices. Working remotely and traveling full time since 2013.
Larissa Nez
Diné citizen, PhD Student at UC Berkeley, curator, youth advocate, writer, and cultural critic