#75 Andrea Bain: Your Mess is Your Message
Sarah Burke speaks to television personality, author, journalist and podcaster Andrea Bain, the newest co-host on CTV's The Social.
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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 on The Social and the importance of representation in the industry. She shares her thoughts on self-care and balancing work-life responsibilities. Finally, Andrea reflects on Black History Month and the need for more diverse voices in the media. She nominates Sarah Nurse and Soraya Tinker as inspirational women in the industry.
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Andrea Bain Co-Host, THE SOCIAL Andrea Bain is a multi-faceted on-air personality, journalist, author, and podcaster. Known for her authenticity and insightfulness, Bain joined the cast of THE SOCIAL during season 11 after being a regular guest host on the show and other Bell Media Studios programs, including CTV YOUR MORNING. Prior to THE SOCIAL, Bain was a host of the national lifestyle program, THE GOODS (CBC). She stepped away from the camera to create her own brand and launched the funny and candid eOne podcast Single Girl Problems, named after her first book published in 2018. The two-time Canadian Screen Awards nominee has also hosted a number of lifestyle programs, including LIVE HERE BUY THIS (HGTV), SHOTGUN RENO (Slice), REVAMPED (Slice), and THREE TAKES (Slice). Bain’s career began in a Toronto newsroom, but she spent many years working red carpets as an entertainment reporter in L.A. for ReelzChannel and HLN’s SHOWBIZ TONIGHT where she interviewed Hollywood A-listers like Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese, and Madonna. Follow Andrea Bain on X (@AndreaMBain) and Instagram (@itsmissbain2u).
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