Nicole Blades

Nicole Blades is a Montreal-born journalist and novelist with nearly two decades of media experience, launching her career at Essence magazine in New York City. She later co-founded the online magazine SheNetworks and held editorial positions at ESPN and Women’s Health. As a freelance journalist, her features have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal (including its China edition), Runner’s World, and Cosmopolitan, specializing in lifestyle, health, and women's wellness content. Blades is also an accomplished novelist with works like 'Have You Met Nora?' exploring identity and relationships, and a sought-after speaker at events including the Massachusetts Conference for Women and Well-Read Black Girl Festival. Recently certified as a personal trainer, she integrates fitness expertise into her health journalism.