Dana Canedy | Author, A Journal for Jordan | Revisiting Love, Family and Devotion

Dec 21, 2021

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We welcome Pulitzer-Prize winner and New York Times bestseller author, Dana Canedy. This episode of The Brand is Female is brought to you by Sony Pictures Entertainment Canada and their latest film, A Journal for Jordan, based on a memoir by Dana Canedy, directed by Denzel Washington. A Journal for Jordan is a powerful recollection of love and family, telling the story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, played by Michael B. Jordan, who, while deployed in Iraq, keeps a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back home, then-Senior New York Times Editor Dana Canedy, played by Chanté Adams, revisits the story of her life-altering relationship with King, and his enduring devotion to her and their child. You can catch A Journal for Jordan exclusively in movie theatres this Holiday season, and support work created by a woman author. In this conversation, learn about Journalist, Author and Publishing Executive Dana Canedy’s fascinating career ascension, and the life events that led to her writing A Journal for Jordan.

This episode of The Brand is Female is also brought to you by L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth grant award program. Do you know a Canadian woman who passionately volunteers her time and energy to help people in her community? Recognize her dedication with a nomination for the 2022 Women of Worth — a philanthropic program which recognizes the achievements of ten non-profit leaders from across Canada who are making meaningful change addressing some of society’s most pressing issues. Each woman will receive a $10,000 donation to their cause and be celebrated during a gala on International Women’s Day.

Head to lorealparis.ca/en-ca/women-of-worth by December 23rd.

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