Women in Media Podcast
Host Sarah Burke invites other women in media to explore the collective triumphs and challenges they experience in a male-dominated industry. Influential guests in entertainment, sports, and social media share personal stories surrounding topics like leadership, entrepreneurship, motherhood, diversity, and inclusivity. The spirit of this podcast is to inspire and empower women to celebrate one another while finding productive ways to build community. Browse recent episodes below.
#89 Saroya Tinker: Breaking Barriers in Women's Hockey
Former PWHL player Saroya Tinker joins host Sarah Burke for a conversation about navigating professional hockey in Canada, becoming a broadcaster, and her advocacy work through Black Girl Hockey Club.
#47 The Big Picture with Christine Simpson
Sarah Burke speaks with broadcaster Christine Simpson; the face of Sportsnet since its inception in 1998. She is currently their NHL Reporter.
#40 Lisa Brandt: From One Lisa to Another
Sarah Burke speaks to former broadcaster and voiceover artist Lisa Brandt about her career in the 680 Toronto newsroom, studios all over London, ON and how women her age (like Lisa LaFlamme) are sometimes viewed in the media.
#39 Tara Slone: Top of Her Game
Sarah Burke speaks to Tara Slone of Canadian rock band Joydrop, Breakfast Television and Sportsnet about her departure from Hometown Hockey, memorable interviews and fighting for change.
#11 Kayla Grey: Bet on Yourself
Kayla Grey is an award-winning broadcaster based in Toronto. She's an anchor for TSN’s SPORTSCENTRE and a reporter for the network’s coverage of the Toronto Raptors. When she made her debut on SC in 2018, Grey became the first Black woman to host a flagship sports highlight program in Canada.