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*Episode disclaimer: today's episode contains discussions about violence against women, including sensitive topics which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.* According to the UN, Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence,…

On a special edition of the Women in Media Podcast, host Sarah Burke hosts a panel of incredible music industry women to discuss their challenges and most defining moments. Panelists: Cristina Fernandes Music PR & Publicity @ Listen Harder, established in 2004. Happy 20th anniversary! Listen Harder Inc. is a…

In this episode of the Women in Media podcast, host Sarah Burke interviews Shayla Ouellette Stonechild, founder of Matriarch Movement. They discuss the importance of amplifying Indigenous voices, Shayla's journey of healing and wellness, and the impact of personal loss on her mission to support Indigenous youth. She also shares…

In this solo episode, host Sarah Burke discusses her experience with AI and social media, specifically focusing on an Instagram trend where ChatGPT roasts your Instagram feed. She shares her identity crisis on social media and the struggle to find her authentic online presence. Sarah explores the use of AI…

On this episode, host Sarah Burke sits down with Saroya Tinker with a live audience at the Queen Street Knix Store in Toronto, in partnership with Monday Girl. Saroya Tinker is a former professional hockey player who recently transitioned to join the Professional Women's Hockey League’s broadcasting team, both on…

Sarah Burke interviews Erika Ayers Badan about her new book, Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure is Good, The Great Ones Play Hurt and Other Hard Truths. They discuss the timing of writing the book, the challenges of transitioning between creative and corporate chapters, and the importance of vulnerability.…

As entertainment news outlets continue to shrink, two industry powerhouses found themselves with a decision to make: sink or swim. Katie Colley and Laura Ward, television personalities, discuss their new venture E Dose Daily, their experiences in media, and the challenges and triumphs they have faced along the way. They…

Host Sarah Burke welcomes a diverse panel of music industry experts to discuss the recent landmark music research study SHARE THE AIR which examines the representation of women, trans artists, black artists, indigenous artists, and artists of colour in radio airplay. The panelists include Dr. Jada Watson, the lead researcher…

Host Sarah Burke welcomes Bronwin Parks & Elinor Svoboda to discuss their new podcast 'Late in 88' which just launched on the Women in Media Network! They share the story of how they reconnected for this project after spending 13 years in school together, but not really as friends. They…

In this conversation, host Sarah Burke speaks with Susan Hay, the longest running female news anchor at Global News, who reflects on her 35-year career and the impact she has made on and off screen. She discusses her show, Making a Difference,' which has resonated most with viewers over the…

This week's guest is Ziya Tong, an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for her work with Discovery’s flagship science show, Daily Planet, and NOVA ScienceNow on PBS. She is the author of the best-selling book The Reality Bubble, which was shortlisted for Canada’s most prestigious non-fiction literary prize, and…

This week, I’m chatting with sports broadcaster Julie Stewart-Binks about her work with Bet Rivers, CBS Sports, Sportsnet New York and hosting the Olympics on CBC this summer back home in Toronto. Julie discusses the joys of her career and the challenges she has faced in the sports media industry.…

What an honour; this week's guest is iconic Canadian broadcaster Marilyn Denis who irecipient of the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards Lifetime Achievement Award. During this conversation, Marilyn reflects on her career and the changes in the media industry. She discusses her transition from the television show and her new routine.…

April is Earth Month! Host Sarah Burke interviews Sarah Christie, a media personality and fellow podcast host who is on a mission to make people care about our home on this planet. They discuss Sarah Christie's career in the media industry, her role as the national music manager for Virgin…

Sarah Burke interviews musicologist, assistant professor and researcher Jada Watson. Jada shares her background in classical music and her transition to researching gender representation in the music industry. She talks about her published research, participating in a recent panel at CRS in Nashville (Country Radio Seminar) and the controversy surrounding…

On this episode, Andrea Bain, co-host of CTV's The Social, shares her journey in the media industry, from discovering her passion for television to building her personal brand. She discusses her proudest moments and the challenges she experienced along the way. Andrea also talks about the impact she has made…

Joanna Roman is the head designer at Chronic House Jewellery, the first female partner with Chronic Ink, and one of the most sought-after tattoo artists! I’m sorry to break the news that her waitlist is often a year long! 'JoJo' started as an apprentice seven years ago and was determined…

Jessica Moorehouse, is an award-winning financial content creator, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, speaker, media personality and host of the popular More Money Podcast. Like many millennials, Jessica graduated university during the Great Recession with student loans to pay off, no job, and zero idea how money worked. As it turned…

In this conversation, musician Margo Price discusses her journey as an artist and the significant moments of her career with host, Sarah Burke. She talks about exploring production and studio work, as well as her reinvention as an artist. Margo also shares her experiences with psilocybin and how it has…

In this episode, Sarah Burke interviews Rakhee Morzaria who is an old schoolmate. Rakhee is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated comedian and actress who stars in the hit CBC comedy RUN THE BURBS where she also served as a Season One writer. An accomplished actor, Rakhee has been featured on WHAT…

On this episode, Sarah speaks to Anna Li, aka The Cannabinista. Anna is a cannabis recipe developer, content creator, and cannabis advocate. Anna merges her passion for food and cannabis by creating cannabis-infused recipes for her community of over 500k+ followers to watch and enjoy. Anna’s purpose as a content…

On this episode, Sarah Burke is joined by two very impressive podcasters, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff. Their Mean Girl Pod began at Barstool Sports and they describe their show as, "...your best friends coming together for honest conversations about sex, friendship, mental health and living in the big city…

Sangita Patel is an engineer turned television personality, who worked her way up in the Canadian news landscape reporting on local lifestyle and entertainment news. Sangita joined ET Canada in 2014, covering breaking entertainment news and traveling the globe to interview some of today's biggest stars including Julia Roberts, Dwayne…

Robyn Stewart, of Women in Media Podcast Episode #51, nominated this week’s guest for a future episode as someone she admired in the music industry. While we tried to connect this summer, our schedules didn’t align until this fall and I was excited to learn that she was sitting on…