Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

Writer/Essayist/Memoirist, Prof, podcaster, speaker, Tiktoker, recovering people-pleaser & later in life queer *currently writing two essay collections* alenapapayanis.com Toronto, Ontario Joined April 2011

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

11 months ago

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…

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

a year ago

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?…

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

2 years ago

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…

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queertechhq @queertechhq

2 years ago

Happening now for the #QTQ2023 Leadership Track: "How to Stop People-Pleasing at Work and in Life" with @APapayanis ✍️💡 "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."

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

2 years ago

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 @dear.queer.podcast or you can just reply here!

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The Globe and Mail @globeandmail

2 years ago

Laughter makes life feel lighter and is one valuable way that @APapayanis processes both personal and societal woes. theglobeandmail.com/life/article-w…

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

2 years ago

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

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Erika Casupanan @erika_cas

2 years ago

Thank you @APapayanis and @Chatelaine. It's a dream come true to be featured! 💖

Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

2 years ago

Thank you @APapayanis and @Chatelaine. It's a dream come true to be featured! 💖

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

2 years ago

Very grateful to have learned more about the person behind the @survivorcbs win in this @Chatelaine feature on @erika_cas chatelaine.com/living/culture…

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

3 years ago

Used to enjoy listening to @jayshetty and @LewisHowes podcasts but they feel increasingly patronizing and out-of-touch (in that order). What podcasts should I be listening to instead?

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

3 years ago

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

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Paul Fairie @paulisci

3 years ago

A List of Predictions Made in 1923 About 2023 🧵

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Alena Papayanis (she/her) @APapayanis

3 years ago

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

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Dan Savage @fakedansavage

3 years ago

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

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Xtra @XtraMagazine

3 years ago

Starting off with @APapayanis's piece about coming out later in life. #NationalComingOutDay xtramagazine.com/power/late-lif…

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The Globe and Mail @globeandmail

3 years ago

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.🎤 @APapayanis explains: tgam.ca/3B7RF4O