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.
#74 Dani Stover: National Radio Host, Local Podcaster
Host Sarah Burke speaks to nationally syndicated radio host and podcaster Dani Stover.
#62 Allison Russell
Host Sarah Burke speaks to GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell about her new album, pride month and so much more.
#61 Dr. Pamela Palmater: Indigenous AF
Host Sarah Burke speaks to Mi'kmaw lawyer, professor, author, podcaster, filmmaker, and producer Dr. Pamela Palmater from Eel River Bar First Nation.
#60 Erica Ehm
Host Sarah Burke speaks to media personality and entrepreneur Erica Ehm (from MuchMusic, Ehm & Co, and Yummy Mummy Club.
#59 Jody Vance
Host Sarah Burke speaks to television personality Jody Vance about making sports broadcasting history in Canada, online criminal harassment, and more.
#57 & 58 Jennifer Valentyne
Host Sarah Burke speaks to Canadian television personality and content creator Jennifer Valentyne.
#54 Solo Episode: International Women’s Day 2023
Host Sarah Burke shares some thoughts on International Women’s Day 2023, and the two-year anniversary of the Women in Media Podcast.
#53 Jully Black: Just the Beginning
Host Sarah Burke speaks with platinum-selling International Recording Artist Jully Black, Canada's Queen of R&B and Soul.
#52 Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables
Cynthia Loyst and Josie Dye are the hosts and creators of a new podcast called Unmentionables; a safe and sexy space for exploring without stigma or shame.
#46 Morgan James: I Belong Here
Sarah Burke speaks to Music Director, Programmer, Radio & Podcast Host Morgan 'MJ' James from Now Country / NCI FM in Winnipeg.
#45 Erin Davis: Laugh It Off
Sarah Burke speaks to former CHFI broadcaster Erin Davis who woke up Toronto for thirty years of her career! She is now the host of three podcasts and the author of Mourning Has Broken: Love, Loss and Reclaiming Joy.
#41 Women In Country Music CCMA Panel
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.
#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.
#29 Sarah Burke: The Great Resignation
Sarah Burke is a broadcaster based in Toronto. She is the host of the Women in Media Podcast, and currently the Evening Show at Indie88 (88.1 CIND FM). She recently resigned from her position as Manager of Canadian Music Programming at SiriusXM.
#28 Melani Mariani: We’re All Onions
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 where she quite literally "worked her way up the ladder" from receptionist to morning show.
#20 Julie Adam: Imperfectly Kind
Julie Adam is Senior Vice President, News & Entertainment at Rogers Sports & Media and the author of Imperfectly Kind.
#7 Celeigh Cardinal: Community is Everything
Celeigh Cardinal is a Juno Award winning Indigenous artist and radio host.