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.

#30 Laura Simpson: Side Door Access

Laura Simpson is the CEO and co-founder (along with artist, Dan Mangan) of Side Door, a Canadian tech startup founded in 2017. They are a dedicated team of artists and technologists committed to building a more efficient, fair and decentralized global ecosystem for the performing arts.

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#22 Erin Benjamin: For the Love of Live

Erin Benjamin is President & CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) and has been since its creation in 2014. Erin has worked in the music industry for 25+ years as a touring and recording artist, and as Executive Director of both Folk Music Ontario and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association.

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