Press & Print

Bay Street Bull Women of the Year 2021: Amber Mac

I am excited and humbled to be named as one of thirty-seven Canadian “Women of the Year” in Bay Street Bull’s inaugural year for the list of “impressive leaders who are making a difference”. The list includes an Olympian, tech founders, and other women from all walks of life who… Read More

Amber Talks Virtual Speaking with Halina St. James

I was recently had a great chant with Halina St. James, a former international report turned speaking coach, at an event organized by the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. In addition to discussing some great interview opportunities I’ve had (from former FBI Director James Comey to Canadian Prime Minister Justin… Read More

The Edge, A Leader’s Magazine Cover & Feature Profile

From cleaning parking lots as a child to jumping head-first into the dot com industry of the 1990s, my entrepreneurial spirit has lead me down some interesting paths — with both challenges and successes along the way. In circulation since 2014, The Edge: A Leader’s Magazine is a Canadian print and… Read More

Disruption Magazine Cover & Feature Essay

Whether it was leaving a full-time journalism gig on the East Coast to work in start-up world in San Fran OR jumping headfirst into social media when everyone around me thought it was a, *ahem*, fad, I’ve always embraced disruption. This fall, it’s a real honour to be on the… Read More

YMC Live: How to Quit Jobs, People, Habits

I wanted to share this fun video I did for the Yummy Mummy Club’s “Moms in the Morning” series in late June. I talk about what it takes to say goodbye to a full-time job and start your own small business, and I share five tools that can help. We’ve embedded… Read More

Magazine Feature: Amber Mac on PEI in Canadian Living

In the June 2017 issue of Canadian Living magazine, I share what it’s like growing up on Prince Edward Island. I also shared my top picks for things to do on PEI (if you haven’t been there in the summer or the fall, then you should go – and bring… Read More

Amber’s Fireside Discussion with Katie Telford

On Feb 28th, I hosted a fireside discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Chief of Staff, Katie Telford, at the Art Gallery of Ontario. If you missed the event, check out a short Facebook Live broadcast I did with Katie before the event kicked off. P.S. The book… Read More

My News: I made the list at #9 – Today’s Top 100 Tech Influencers

I was pleased and humbled recently when someone pointed out that I had made BuddyGuard’s top 100 tech influencers list. Obviously measuring this kind of thing is difficult (though they do use an impressive array of tools to get the rankings), but I can’t complain about being shown as the… Read More

Media Coverage of “Outsmarting Your Kids Online”

New review from New York Parenting – see Print section below! Thank you to all our media friends for your interest in our new “Outsmarting Your Kids Online” book. Below you’ll find where our “Safety Handbook for Overwhelmed Parents” has been featured (we’ll be updating regularly) and don’t forget to check… Read More

Amber Mac at Halifax Central Library

I went to King’s College for my Bachelor of Journalism degree and my brother lives in Halifax, so I’m super happy to be heading back to Halifax from 6:30-8pm on Tuesday, July 12th to speak about Outsmarting Your Kids Online! Catch me (for free) at the beautiful Halifax Central Library… RSVP… Read More