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.
#81 Ziya Tong: We Are the Plastic People
Host Sarah Burke interviews award-winning television personality and author Ziya Tong about her directorial debut, Plastic People.
#80 Julie Stewart-Binks: Look Up, Not Across
Host Sarah interviews 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.
#79 Marilyn Denis: Purpose & Passion
Host Sarah Burke speaks with media personality Marilyn Denis about her 40 year broadcasting career and her Lifetime Achievement Award honours coming up in Toronto.
#78 Sarah Christie: Earth Care is Self-Care
Host Sarah Burke interviews fellow media personality and podcaster Sarah Christie about her mission to make every human care about the earth!
#74 Dani Stover: National Radio Host, Local Podcaster
Host Sarah Burke speaks to nationally syndicated radio host and podcaster Dani Stover.
#48 Raina Douris of World Cafe
Sarah Burke speaks with award-winning Canadian broadcaster Raina Douris of World Cafe.
#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.
#38 Kim Wheeler: Auntie Up!
Sarah Burke speaks to Mohawk/Anishinaabe journalist, producer, host and former colleague Kim Wheeler about Indigenous storytelling.
#37 iskwē: Celebrating Pride & Indigenous History Month
Sarah Burke revisits a conversation with two-spirited Indigenous artist iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ in celebration of Pride Month & National Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
#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.
#9 Jax Irwin: Authenticity Over Everything
Jax Irwin is Co-Host of Virgin Mornings on 99.9 Virgin Radio. She is an East Coaster who has been on air across Canada; from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, before calling Toronto home for the past 6 years.
#8 Meredith Shaw: I'm Not Going To Stop Shining
Meredith Shaw is a radio & television host, a model, a style expert and a body positivity activist.
#7 Celeigh Cardinal: Community is Everything
Celeigh Cardinal is a Juno Award winning Indigenous artist and radio host.
#4 Liz Trinnear: Get Out of Your Own Way
Sarah Burke speaks to former Much Music VJ, current LA Correspondent for Etalk on CTV and old pal Liz Trinnear.
#3 Rida Naser: Be Yourself
Sarah Burke speaks to SiriusXM Program Director and host Rida Naser who is based in New York City.
#2 Tracy Martin: Your Wounds Make You Wise
Sarah Burke speaks to Tracy Martin. At the time of recording, she was President of the CCMA or Canadian Country Music Association. She is a media executive with almost twenty years of experience in marketing, production and TV; she brings big brands to life. She is now the President of The Core Entertainment in Canada.
#1 Josie Dye: More Than One Path
Sarah Burke speaks to Josie Dye, a Canadian Radio & Television Host, currently leading the morning show at CIND-FM, Indie88 in Toronto.