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.
#12 Shannon Burns: The Future of Radio
Shannon Burns is an announcer and entertainment contributor based in Toronto. She is currently the Midday Host for Virgin Radio Eastern Canada,
#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.
#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.
#10 iskwē: Humanity & Humour
iskwē is an artist – a creator and communicator of music and of movement, of pictures, poetry and prose.
#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.
#6 Cheryl Hickey: That’s MY Thing!
Sarah Burke speaks with Entertainment Tonight Canada host Cheryl Hickey about her media journey from small-town Ontario to national audience!
#5 Erin Carroll: Elevating Queer Voices
Sarah Burke speaks to queer publicist Erin Carroll about their work in the music industry in marketing, PR, and management. Currently, Erin is the manager of Publicity Services at Cadence Music Group / Fontana North.
#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.