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.
#55 Farah Nasser of Global News
Host Sarah Burke speaks with Global National News Anchor Farah Nasser about her experience as a Muslim woman in the industry, the most empowering moments of her career and the stories she’s covered that matter most to her.
#50 Morganne Campbell of Global News
Sarah Burke speaks with Morganne Campbell; her former colleague and roommate who is a reporter, videographer & digital journalist with Global News.
#49 Tess Van Straaten: Destroying Double Standards
Sarah Burke speaks with Tess van Straaten - the Chek News weather anchor who went viral for calling out a viewer who was offended she wore a sleeveless dress in the winter.
#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.
#36 Maureen Holloway & Wendy Mesley: Women of Ill Repute
Veteran broadcasters Maureen Holloway and Wendy Mesley come together to launch the Women of Ill Repute Podcast.