Author Archives: Nadia Elkharadly

About Nadia Elkharadly

Nadia Elkharadly is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Addicted Magazine. Her myriad of addictions include music, fashion, travel, technology, boxing and trying to make the world a better place. Nadia is also a feminist, an animal lover, and a neverending dreamer. Keep up with her on social media through @thenadiae.

New Music Friday: Black artists you need to know, no matter what month it may be

I’m personally of the belief that we don’t have to wait for a certain month to celebrate the creative gifts of Black artists and musicians.  But since it is Black History Month, and I also firmly believe that we should…

Gisun Helps Heal with Music – The Gracias a la Vida Project 

Toronto and Vancouver based singer-songwriter Gisun has launched The Gracias a la Vida Project – a collaborative, philanthropic music initiative crossing an array of countries and communities during the global pandemic. The project launch was marked by the release of…

Honouring Christopher Plummer, this week on the Hold Up

Last week, Canadian actor and icon Christopher Plummer passed away at the age of 91. Plummer had a storied career, and his roles are embedded in North American arts and culture history.  He graced both the big and small screens,…

2 Ways to Style Black Lace Up Winter Boots

Canadian winters – aside from being legendary, they really make it hard to express one’s personal style between the months of December and March.  Footwear can be especially challenging, especially sidewalks can often resemble skinny, winding skating rinks and wearing…

Win some bling this Valentine’s Day from Chloe…With Love

Now that the longest January is finally behind us, it’s time to celebrate the arrival of February, month that’s at least half dedicated to love.  So in celebration, we’d like to show one lucky reader some love with a beautiful…

Let’s Talk: My mental health journey

It’s that day again.  The day where we’re supposed to talk about the importance of caring for our mental health.  While the Canadian communications company that spearheaded this campaign has its fair share of faults and controversies, I’ve always felt…

Open your mind (and your mouth) to Kombucha with RISE

Welcome to 2021, one of the most anticipated years in history.  We just came out of a doozy, globally speaking, and many of us struggled in some way or another.  I definitely let myself down in the selfcare department towards…

Win with Jabra and listen to a New Tune by Karli June

If you thought we were done with giveaways just because it’s a new year, you thought wrong!  We’ve partnered with Jabra and Best Buy Canada to celebrate some new music and to give away some amazing headphones! Karli June is an up…

Fashion Fix: mycoatisblue™ Founder Natasha Patten

We’re starting off the year by highlighting an outerwear company that makes even Toronto winters bearable, when coats can be this beautiful.  Meet mycoatisblue™. Designed and manufactured in Toronto, Canada, mycoatisblue™ elevates winter wardrobes with their stylish luxury outerwear for…