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Today's Forum Crew feature is Katherine Stewart, Account Director & Principal at Forum.

What's your School/Career history?
I started my career in communications at a financial PR agency in London, England. I was thrown into the deep end when I joined the Oil & Gas team there and felt like I gained 5-years of experience in 2-years. It was hard and awesome.

How do you spend your time outside of work?
These days, my outside of work time is spent walking my dog, doing my Peloton workout, watching Netflix, reading as well as eating and drinking far too much with my family and friends.

Your favourite book?
The Red Tent - Anita Diamant

Favourite place you've ever visited?
Bruges, Belgium - I was there when I was 18 and it still stands out in my mind as being one of most special places I've ever been.

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Now is a great time to dig into a good book (or 5!) and our team has been doing just that to stay sane during these interesting times.

We've compiled a list of some of our recent favourite books that help us unwind and hopefully lend you some book inspo. Happy reading!

To stay connected while working from home, we thought we’d take this opportunity to reintroduce ourselves, starting with the lovely Grace Walker, Designer at Forum.

Where were you born?
Calgary! I actually lived in the same house for my entire life until I moved for university.

Where did you go to school?
I graduated from OCADU in Toronto with a Bachelor of Design in graphic design. I REALLY loved school. It was inspiring to be around so many different people doing great work.

How do you spend your time outside of work?
My life orbits around cycling. Getting outside on my bike is the absolute best and it's shaped my life in so many positive ways. In the summer, I ride outside. In the winter, I train. It gives me joy and confidence, as well as a good understanding of discipline.

What inspires you?
Efficiency! I get a thrill from figuring out how to do something better or simpler or faster.

What’s your philosophy in life?
Simplicity. Finding joy and gratitude where I'm at, living a minimal life, and spending time in ways that align with my values.

Favourite place you've visited?
I've travelled quite a bit and have been to some amazing places, but honestly, my favourite place is Medicine Hat. I think I must have lived a past prairie life, because going there feels like home in the best way. My partner and I go a few times every summer and I look forward to it every time. We bring our bikes, explore the paths, get coffee at a small cafe, and it's perfect. The landscape, the heat, the mid-centry brick homes, I love it.

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