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Women In Media

The founding podcast on the Women in Media Network, host Sarah Burke invites women and gender diverse media personalities to explore the collective triumphs and challenges they experience in the spotlight. Sarah interviews influential guests in entertainment, sports, and social media as they share personal stories surrounding topics like entrepreneurship, motherhood, diversity, and inclusivity. This podcast is a home for empowerment, celebration, and community. Sarah Burke is a broadcaster,

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53:18

Hill Kourkoutis: Trust The Path

Women In Media ·

2022/09/26

My next guest is so many things...it's hard to give her a title! Hill Kourkoutis is a revered Canadian music contributor; an accomplished producer, songwriter, composer, mixer, recording engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and artist. In May of 2022, Hill made Canadian music history when she became the first woman to be nominated for and win a JUNO Award for Recording Engineer of the Year in the 46 years since the category was created. HELL YEAH! Spanning her career, Hill has produced, mixed and/or

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44:46

2022 CCMAs: Women in Country Music Panel

Women In Media ·

2022/09/13

In partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association, host Sarah Burke led a panel of industry women through a thoughtful discussion about gender parity in country music for a special live recording of the Women in Media Podcast in Calgary, Alberta. Nicole Iantorno - Manager of Sponsorship & Events, SiriusXM Meghan Patrick – Artist Morgan James – Music Director for Now Country / Program Director of NCI FM, Host Desiree Dorion – Artist Amanda Kingsland – Director of A & R, Universal Music In

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52:45

Lisa Brandt: From One Lisa To Another

Women In Media ·

2022/08/29

Lisa Brandt is a former broadcaster-turned-voiceover artist with thirty-five years of experience. While you will hear us talk about her career in Toronto and London studios, the good times and bad, the ‘playtime’ on the mic and her days in management, we had to talk about the storied career of another broadcaster who was recently ousted from her position anchoring a national newscast…someone only a year younger than her. The recent news surrounding Lisa LaFlamme has not only struck a chord with

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49:38

Tara Slone: Top Of Her Game

Women In Media ·

2022/08/15

It’s possible you know her as front-woman for Canadian rock band Joydrop, from morning television or Rogers Hometown Hockey. My next guest is actor-turned-rockstar-turned-broadcaster, Tara Slone! Most people are lucky to have one successful career, let alone two or three. Jeez. Tara was also a finalist on the hit CBS series Rockstar: INXS. She has a lengthy acting resume, too. When looking for the next step in her career, Tara jumped at the opportunity to work at a small TV station in Toronto, and

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52:13

Kim Wheeler: Auntie Up!

Women In Media ·

2022/07/01

Kim Wheeler is a Mohawk/Anishinaabe kwe who has brought positive Indigenous stories to the mainstream and Indigenous media since 1993. A Sixties Scoop survivor, Kim shared her own story in the radio documentary “Blood Money” for CBC’s The Doc Project. This powerful, emotional, and raw documentary won her her third imagineNATIVE award for radio work. Find out more about that HERE. Currently Kim hosts her own show on SiriusXM - The Kim Wheeler Show. She was an integral part of the team that re-branded

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42:52

iskwē: Celebrating Pride & Indigenous History Month

Women In Media ·

2022/06/20

In the last episode with Maureen Holloway and Wendy Mesley on the topic of their Women Of Ill Repute Podcast (which just launched), I mentioned that my next guest would be a male. The idea was for us to discuss how together, men and women can change the future of broadcasting to be more fair, transparent, and inclusive, inspired by the story Jennifer Valentyne recently shared. For reference, please refer to the last episode (#36). I did record a conversation with a former male broadcast executive

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53:14

Maureen Holloway & Wendy Mesley: Women of Ill Repute

Women In Media ·

2022/06/06

It’s been…an interesting few weeks in the Canadian media landscape. While many of us packed (and emptied) our coolers for the May long weekend, a Toronto Television and Radio personality shared a story that would rock female broadcasters everywhere, including me. Some will call her a whistleblower. Some will call her a troublemaker, and a problem. Some of us, though, call Jennifer Valentyne BRAVE. She had the courage to tell a story that is prevalent yet hidden in newsrooms and studios across the

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62:44

Carlen Costa: (You Gotta) Fight For Your Reproductive...

Women In Media ·

2022/05/21

Carlen Costa is a Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, Political Scientist, Social Worker, Cannabis Educator, and CEO of The Everyday Goddess, igniting women to elevate their confidence and relationships through radical self-love. She is also the host of a new call-in lifestyle show called, 'Hi Carlen,' that revolves around sex, love, and mental wealth. In her private practice and leading the stage as a global speaker, she has been featured in FASHION, Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, CBC, Refinery29,

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50:19

[happy] Mother's Day

Women In Media ·

2022/05/08

Happy Mother’s Day...seems easy enough to say this time of year, but this year, it comes with a whole lot more emotion. There is an ongoing international discussion surrounding a woman’s right to choose what she does with her body. I’m angry. I’m sad. I’m disgusted. I’m disappointed. Why are we still defending a woman’s right to choose what she does with HER body? We’re going to have to get into this on a future episode, and please stay tuned in the coming weeks for a guest that will help us dig

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51:17

Not-So-Little Laurie Brown

Women In Media ·

2022/04/26

My next guest is Laurie Brown. She currently manages country musician Don Amero, but she's also the founder of Porch Swing Entertainment. Porch Swing Entertainment is an artist management and consulting company handling full-time overall career management for artist Don Amero and project management for 'Amero Little Christmas', Don's holiday spectacular. Porch Swing Entertainment also works directly with Dale Speaking (promotions team) and MDM Recordings (radio team). With a professional designation

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58:03

Keziah Myers: ADVANCE the Conversation

Women In Media ·

2022/04/11

Keziah and I had only been in touch for a few months kicking some ideas around about how to elevate Black voices in the music industry when I resigned from my role at SiriusXM. While it feels like we were meant to connect and had some great conversations about the state of the music industry; I really wanted to speak to her about her participation in the recently published 'Closing the Gap' report about the impact and representation of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour Live Music Workers in

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56:37

Aliya Jasmine: AJ in LA

Women In Media ·

2022/03/28

My guest is Aliya Jasmine, a well known television host, producer, and environmental journalist (M.A., F.R.C.G.S.) who you may have first discovered on MTV in Canada, just like I did! Her award-winning work has been part of both national and local network coverage with NBC News, NBCUniversal, CTV Bell Media, MTV News, IMPACT, Discovery Channel, and more. Aliya holds a Masters in Environmental Journalism from the University of Southern California, a Social Media & Digital Marketing Certification

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40:33

Laura Simpson: Side Door Access

Women In Media ·

2022/03/14

Laura Simpson is the CEO and co-founder (along with artist, Dan Mangan) of Side Door; a dedicated team of artists and technologists committed to building a more efficient, fair and decentralized global ecosystem for the performing arts. The Canadian tech start-up which was founded in 2017 has a mission: We believe anybody should be able to perform, curate and present shows for their communities. Side Door’s mission to create shows anytime, anywhere – first with in-person shows and now online. The

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22:05

Sarah Burke: The Great Resignation

Women In Media ·

2022/03/08

Although I celebrate women all year long on this podcast, I'm always up for celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day. This week also marks the one-year anniversary of this podcast. I'll revisit some of the inspiring conversations I’ve had over the last year; call it a best-of if you will. But, I also have some personal news to share. You know, when I launched this podcast just ahead of International Women’s Day a year ago, my aunt asked me, "hon…when do we get to hear your

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44:00

Melani Mariani: We're All Onions

Women In Media ·

2022/02/21

Melani Mariani is a radio announcer based in Toronto, currently hosting Middays at Indie88 (88.1 CIND FM). She is a former host for 102.1 The Edge in Toronto where she quite literally "worked her way up the ladder" from receptionist to morning show. In this episode of the Women in Media Podcast, Mel talks about being real with her listeners during a global pandemic with divided opinions and unexpected highs and lows. Melani touches on how she worried about starting a family and how it would affect

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48:19

Kathleen Newman-Bremang: Redefining Black Excellence

Women In Media ·

2022/02/07

Kathleen Newman-Bremang is a writer, editor and producer who recently became the Global Deputy Director at Unbothered; Refinery29’s sub-brand made for and by Black women. Through Unbothered, she oversees content across the UK, U.S., and Canada, and writes about pop culture, race, feminism and the intersection of all three, while championing other Black women writers to do the same. Her essay “For Black Women In Media, A Dream Job Is A Myth” was a finalist for a Canadian National Magazine Award. Her

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43:24

Jann Arden: Where I Come From

Women In Media ·

2022/01/23

Well, no big deal. My next guest is Jann Arden; a multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, author, broadcaster, podcast host, and author with three decades of incredible work in music and comedy. As a good friend of mine noted, she is considered a 'Canadian treasure' by many. She is set to release her 15th studio album, Descendant this week on January 28, 2022, via Universal Music Canada. In this episode she speaks about her ups and downs in the spotlight, great colleagues like Allan

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54:01

Teri Hart: Have Mic, Will Travel

Women In Media ·

2022/01/09

Teri Hart is my first guest of 2022 and I really appreciate how candid she was about all sorts of difficult subjects; like losing jobs and why she decided to share her painful experience about trying to get pregnant. One of Canada’s most recognized and sought-after media personalities, Teri Hart is a multi-talented host, interviewer, critic and producer. With an encyclopedic knowledge of film and television, she has been covering entertainment and culture for over 25 years and has conducted

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49:17

Allison Dore: Howl & Roar

Women In Media ·

2021/12/06

Where do I start with this amazing human? Allison Dore is the FOUNDER and CEO of Howl & Roar Records; a female-centric comedy record label that empowers artists and facilitates the creation of content. Understanding the difficulties artists face with distribution and navigating ‍‍‍the many paths content can take, Howl & Roar Records strives to be a trusted resource for artists.‍‍‍ Based in Toronto, Howl & Roar Records was born out of a desire to make the comedy album world more reflective of the

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45:07

Lindsay Dunn: Don't Be An Asshole

Women In Media ·

2021/11/22

Earning her second Canadian Screen Award (Best Local Newscast) in 2021, Lindsay Dunn has become one of Canada’s most respected talents. Honing her reporting skills for the better part of the last two decades, Dunn grew up in Regina and spent much of her childhood dreaming about reporting on the world’s biggest sporting events — especially those of the WNBA and NBA. Dunn currently holds the position of National Sports and Music reporter for CityNews and is the first to ever hold that title — since it

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