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Barbara Balfour

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Canada, Dubai, Europe
As seen in: Rogers TV, BBC, Globe Advisor, People, The Freelance Writing Network, The Globe and Mail, Time Out, National Post, American Kennel Club, Calgary Herald, Ottawa Citizen and
Covers:  Business, finance, insurance, real estate, health, science and technology, legal topics, military and defence, food, fashion, travel, culture, profiles, human interest stories.
TV Host/Producer. TEDx Host. Journalist: BBC, Globe & Mail, ELLE, and others. Trilingual. Explorer. I travel not to escape life, but for life to not escape me.

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I'm a writer, editor, and communications strategist with 20 years of storytelling experience. Some of my roles include TV host and producer, award-winning public speaker, and international print journalist.

I’ve traveled to over 50 countries, speak 5 languages, and hold Secret security clearance. I use my skills in content creation to help B2B, B2C, and D2C brands connect to consumers.

My areas of expertise include: ✎business and entrepreneurship ✎military and defence
✎finance and insuran…

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Top Tuscan Retreats Just Outside Florence

Top Tuscan Retreats Just Outside Florence

Florence’s grandeur is undeniable, but just beyond the city walls you’ll find another kind of beauty—rolling …

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The Splurge: Hotels in Florence That Rival the Duomo

The Splurge: Hotels in Florence That Rival the Duomo

Florence is home to hundreds of hotels, from charming boutiques tucked into quiet corners to stately Tuscan v…

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The Best Hotels in Florence: All the MICHELIN Keys

The Best Hotels in Florence: All the MICHELIN Keys

Florence’s hotel scene is as layered as its Renaissance art—grand palazzos, intimate design boutiques, and qu…

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Find your muse in classic, charming Ravello, Italy

Find your muse in classic, charming Ravello, Italy

Of all the enchanting moments I experienced on the Amalfi Coast, none captivated me more than the tranquil ea…

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Do as the Romans do: Uncover the city's secrets with a local

Do as the Romans do: Uncover the city's secrets with a local

On a recent trip to Rome, I drove as the Romans do: on the back of a Vespa behind a ruggedly handsome local w…

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The Only Guide You'll Ever Need for Where to Stay in the Maldives

The Only Guide You'll Ever Need for Where to Stay in the Maldives

If you've ever wanted the feeling of having an entire island to yourself, consider the stunning archipelago o…

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Been ghosted by a client? Try not to take it personally

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By Barbara Balfour Verified
| Globe Advisor Verified
Open this photo in gallery: Financial ghosting has become an increasingly familiar part of the job, exposing just how tangled money can become with shame, identity and emotional avoidance. Financial advisors are used to guiding clients through market crashes, divorces and retirement fears. What catches many off guard is complete silence.
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4 Restaurants in Rome with Fresh Takes on Italian Culinary Classics

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By Barbara Balfour Verified
| Frommer's Verified
In Rome, changing a classic dish can feel like heresy. Few cuisines are guarded as fiercely; recipes are protected, debated, and passed down like family heirlooms. When Italian cuisine was formally recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage—not just for what’s on the plate, but for the culture and community behind it—that distinction captured a paradox. Tradition must be preserved, but it must also evolve.
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Shift to holistic advice demands more emotional labour from advisors

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Career Development Financial Advisor Mental Health Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following. Real Estate newsletter Your house is your most valuable asset. Read about the latest closing sales, house market trends, mortgages and more Globe Events Jun. 8, 2026 | Join The Globe's Pablo Fuchs for a dynamic event empowering advisors to drive long-term growth and thrive in today’s fast-changing financial landscape.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked as a reporter on the general beat in the newsroom of the Calgary Herald in Alberta, Canada.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Only for a photoshoot :)

When's the best time to pitch you?

Any time, but ideally as far ahead as possible.
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