Hanifa Anne Sekandi - Freelance Writer at nDash.com

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About Me

Founder & Editor, The Things I Wish I Knew
Toronto, Canada | 416.659.6677 | info@thethingsiwishiknew.com
Portfolio: https://www.thethingsiwishiknew.com/category/client-work/

I am the founder and editor of the lifestyle website The Things I Wish I Knew, which reaches 50,000 unique monthly Canadian visitors. I hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, where I studied Buddhist Psychology, Mental Health & Illness, Religion, and Sociology, with a focus on Media, Film, and Culture (Fashion, Lifestyle, Pop Culture, Food & Art).

Over the past several years I have built extensive experience across the media, arts, entertainment, technology, and lifestyle sectors. My roles have included Managing Editor, Project Manager, Brand Content Strategist, and Copywriter. I have contributed editorial expertise to multiple brands and publications, managed teams of writers and content creators, developed SEO/SEM strategies, handled social media, conducted qualitative and quantitative research, styled editorials, designed storyboards, secured collaborations, and represented brands at industry events.

Notable experience includes Managing Editor for Bloom&Oil/American Marijuana, Managing Editor & Business Development Strategist for Planet Mainframe (B2B technology), Senior Digital Project Manager at York & Chapel Media Agency, and Associate Director, Acquisition Strategy & Solutions at BNP Media. I also bring deep subject-matter knowledge in life advice, fashion, media, crypto, technology (mainframe, AI, work automation, SaaS), health, beauty, food, travel, cannabis, wealth management, pet care, viticulture, beverages, and culture.

I am currently seeking freelance writing and content strategy opportunities and look forward to collaborating.

Industries I Write About

Health & Wellness

Lifestyle

My Writing Samples

4 OF THE BEST WAYS TO NETWORK AND MEET NEW PEOPLE

How to make new connections as an adult. Why making new connections is good for your personal growth.

4 REASONS TO READ A BOOK BEFORE BED INSTEAD OF STREAMING OR SCROLLING YOUR FEED

NEW ARTISTS TO ADD TO YOUR PLAYLIST THIS SPRING

5 FRIZZ PROOF HAIR PRODUCTS YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE

Editorials by Hanifa Sekandi on HOLR Magazine

The Best Places For Bachelorette Party Bliss: Scottsdale Arizona

Living Your Best Life With Dr. Jedidiah Ballard

Spring & Summer Patio Trends You Will Love

Six Must-Have Wines For Spring

What’s The Difference Between CB2 Oil and CBD Oil?

What’s Your Frequency – Stress Relief

Beauty Elixirs & Tonics For Glowing Skin

Experience

Founder/Editor-in-Chief

- Writing editorials - Managing contributors. - Cultivating and maintaining brand relationships. - Design and creative direction of editorial content