I’m a Toronto-based writer covering art, biotech, cannabis,
music, psychedelics — and the intersections between.
My name is Chantal Rolande Kathleen Plourde — but you can call me Tal Rolande. I was born in Scarborough and spent the first part of my life on Lake Simcoe before moving to Ottawa to earn my BA at Carleton University. Now, I’m back in Toronto studying Digital Analytics at George Brown College.
Currently, I’m a writer at The Home Depot and the co-founder of Purple Penguin. Over the last 9 years, I’ve held positions at The Home Depot Canada, HomeStars, and Shared. My freelance work has been featured on the Ontario Cannabis Store, Saskatchewan, and BC Cannabis stores for San Rafael ’71, Gage Cannabis and NOYA Cannabis.
Want to learn more about me or have a project in mind? Get in touch!
See my portfolio of selected work from Purple Penguin, San Rafael ’71, Ontario Cannabis Store, and Gage Cannabis.
Search engine optimization, keyword research, and proofreading company white paper for spelling and grammar
Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer responsible for site development, brand strategy, copywriting and SEO
Writing guided meditation scripts for a virtual reality (VR) Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MSBR) tool
On-page search engine optimization, keyword research, competitive analysis and copy for Aurora Cannabis
Writing bilingual product descriptions in English and French for Gage Cannabis Co. on the Ontario Cannabis Store
Writing blogs, newsletters, press releases, and social media for Michigan-based licensed producer Gage Cannabis
Writing product descriptions, emails, and social media for Radicle Medical Marijuana and Spectrum Therapeutics
If you would like to see more examples of my work, please email me at hello@talrolande.com
Researching, writing, proofreading and editing your ads, articles, emails, product descriptions, scripts, websites.
Building brand awareness by curating and creating content that boosts reach and connects with your customers.
Optimizing your message with the right images and keywords to resonate with your target audience.
Implementing industry-specific, keyword-rich, optimized content to increase organic visibility for your brand.
Brainstorming and designing ways to explain data through wireframes, infographics, storyboards, presentations.
Setting up your domain host, installing your WordPress theme, visual design and plugin customization.
I live in Toronto — but the great thing about writing is that it can be done from anywhere. My clients live down the street, across town and around the world. Getting in touch is easy by phone, email, or Signal. Send me a message and see how I can help!
Toronto, Ontario
647-469-0894
hello@talrolande.com