“Together they are one of the most remarkable creative partnerships in Luxe Beat’s history, and this interview was long overdue.” — Sherrie Wilkolaski, Publisher & Editor‑in‑Chief, Luxe Beat Magazine Every so often, an editor captures the essence of your work with such clarity that it makes you pause. Sherrie’s introduction to our new Luxe Beat
25 Editor’s Picks in a row: Our Urban Black Bears Story Published
Kathryn and I are pleased to share our newest Third Age Expeditions column, “Urban Black Bears: Why Winnie Comes to the Hood,” which examines the behavioural differences between urban black bears and their wild counterparts, and how these animals have learned to thrive along the boundaries of human settlement. We’re also proud to have earned
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Fellows Campaign
When the Royal Canadian Geographical Society asked me to lead their inaugural Fellows Campaign, I said yes without hesitation. When they asked me to write the letter too — something I’d never done before — I said yes again. And wrote from the only place I know how. The heart. The Society turns 100 in
Where Time Stands Still: Ghost Huts of Antarctica
Where Time Stands Still: Ghost Huts of Antarctica Seeing our story, “Where Time Stands Still: Ghost Huts of Antarctica,” spread across eight full pages in the Fall 2025 issue of The Explorers Journal was a moment we won’t soon forget. There’s something irreplaceable about holding it in your hands — the weight of the printed
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society Appoints Jett Britnell Governor
RCGS Board of Governors I’m deeply honoured and genuinely thrilled to share that I was elected to the Board of Governors of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS). What made this moment even more meaningful was learning from the Chair of the Nominating Committee that the panel’s decision was unanimous. My heartfelt gratitude goes to
GLEX 2025: A Summit of Minds, A Lesson in Leadership
A Summit of Minds, A Lesson in Leadership “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” — Vince Lombardi I returned home late last night from Ottawa after attending The Explorers Club’s Global Exploration Summit (GLEX Summit) 2025, and the afterglow of thought still lingers. As images and
Published in Luxe Beat Magazine: Butterflies of the Sea: The Naked Truth About Nudibranchs
Our latest column for Third Age Expeditions in Luxe Beat Magazine, titled “Butterflies of the Sea: The Naked Truth About Nudibranchs,” was published this morning. We have also received our 27th consecutive “Editor’s Choice” award from the editor. The story is here
Our Story Published: Your Most Romantic Table for Two, Please: A Culinary Journey Through Ottawa’s ByWard Market
Our latest column in Luxe Beat Magazine, titled “Your Most Romantic Table for Two, Please: A Culinary Journey Through Ottawa’s ByWard Market,” was published in our Third Age Expeditions column in Luxe Beat Magazine. We also garnered our 26th consecutive “Editor’s Choice” from the editor, who stated it was… “such a lovely piece.” Kathryn and
Jett’s “A Life in the Depths: Moonlighting as a Diving Photojournalist” Keynote Presentation
Sharing my Photojournalism Experience I feel deeply honoured to have presented the Lunch Keynote at the Insurance Institute of British Columbia’s Symposium 2025 earlier today. Sharing my photojournalism experience and insights with such an engaged and enthusiastic audience was an absolute pleasure. The positive reception of the keynote from so many truly touched me. A
Our 25th Consecutive “Editor’s Pick” Story: The Explorers Club: Where the Spirit of Exploration Abides
Our latest Third Age Expeditions column for Luxe Beat Magazine, “The Explorers Club: Where the Spirit of Exploration Abides,” marks a significant milestone as our 25th consecutive “Editor’s Pick.” “Thank you, Jett & Kathryn!!! Another AMAZING piece.” — Sherrie Wilkolaski, Editor in Chief, Luxe Beat Magazine This comprehensive feature, totalling 9,618 words, edges close to