It is the time of the year to pay special tribute to mothers for their selfless, countless acts of kindness. As the backbone of the family, mom nurses you to health, drives you to tournaments near and far, and loves you unconditionally. Some shine in the spotlight, juggling flourishing careers with family obligations. In honour of Mother's Day, here's a retrospective of celebrities and business executives I have interviewed over the years, about their rides.
Arlene Dickinson: 2010 Lexus RX450h
Traci Melchor: 2007 Jeep Commander
Chantal Kreviazuk: 2011 Nissan Leaf
Chantal Kreviazuk rocked the music scene in 1996 after releasing her debut album, Under These Rocks and Stones. Since then, she’s won numerous humanitarian and music awards including two Junos. On the home front, she’s married to fellow musician Raine Maida, lead singer of Our Lady Peace. They have three boys.
Hayley Wickenheiser, 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
Mary Jo Eustace: 2011 VW Tiguan
Debbie Travis: 2008 BMW X5
Dawna Friesen: 2011 Kia Soul
Sass Jordan: 2009 BMW 528i xDrive sedan
Monica Rosenthal: 2012 Nissan Leaf
Actress Monica Horan Rosenthal made her mark on TV playing the soft-spoken Amy MacDougall-Barone in the hit comedy series Everybody Loves Raymond. Later, she appeared in Hot in Cleveland and Enlightened. Her husband, Philip Rosenthal, was the creator and executive producer of Raymond. Together, they have two children.