Women In Media
The founding podcast on the Women in Media Network, host Sarah Burke invites women and gender diverse media personalities to explore the collective triumphs and challenges they experience in the spotlight. Sarah interviews influential guests in entertainment, sports, and social media as they share personal stories surrounding topics like entrepreneurship, motherhood, diversity, and inclusivity. This podcast is a home for empowerment, celebration, and community. Sarah Burke is a broadcaster, podcaster, producer, and the Founder & CEO of the Women in Media Network. https://womeninmedia.network/
Episodes
July 29, 2025 • 36 mins
*Episode disclaimer: today's episode will discuss the recent Hockey Canada trial verdict and sexual abuse which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.*
Host Sarah Burke welcomes back Jennifer Dunn, Executive Director of the London Abused Women's Centre to discuss the recent acquittal of five former Team Canada World Junior Hockey Players in a high profile sexual assault case based in London, Ontario....
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July 15, 2025 • 44 mins
Sarah Burke interviews Jen Moss, the Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of JAR Podcast Solutions about her urgent call for Canadian podcast funding. They discuss the current state of the Canadian podcast industry, the challenges it faces, and the urgent need for government funding to support independent podcasting as a core cultural industry. Jen shares her insights on storytelling, the importance of authentic narratives, and th...
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July 1, 2025 • 65 mins
Sarah Burke interviews broadcaster Tracy Moore at 80a Studios in Toronto as she explores a new chapter after 16 years hosting Cityline; a CityTV show that was recently cancelled after 40 years on the air. Tracy reflects on the show's cancellation, her grief process, and her newfound freedom. Tracy takes us back to finding her voice early in school, her journey into media, her experiences with racism, and her advocacy for body posit...
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June 24, 2025 • 34 mins
This is a bonus episode of the Women in Media Podcast; a feed drop from the hosts of Late in 88 discussing Bronwin's recent journey receiving gender-affirming surgery & care.
*This conversation was originally recorded for their feed but they had to pivot for a grant which allows them to create the next season in a much more interesting way than two heads talking online! Together, we decided this conversation was too important to ...
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June 17, 2025 • 35 mins
Host Sarah Burke interviews director, producer, and writer Robin Bicknell about her career in media and her latest documentary series, Secrets of the Bunny Ranch. They discuss the impact of HBO's Cathouse, the misrepresentation and exploitation of sex workers in media, and the importance of personal stories in documentary filmmaking. Robin shares her journey into the industry, her experiences as a woman in media, and the mental hea...
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June 3, 2025 • 38 mins
Host Sarah Burke speaks with Paulette Erato, a leader in the podcasting world and founder of Latinas in Podcasting. They discuss Paulette's journey into podcasting, the importance of representation, and the creation of a supportive community for child-free Latinas. Paulette shares her experiences at podcasting conferences, the challenges of societal expectations, and the evolution of her podcasting community.
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May 19, 2025 • 32 mins
Host Sarah Burke interviews Riley Nimens, an award-winning media professional, freelance events and television producer. They discuss Riley's career from working with the CBC and CTV's W5 to her freelance work in news, live events, and documentary production. Riley shares insights on the challenges and rewards of freelancing, her work at major events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, and her passion for storytelling through pro...
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May 6, 2025 • 45 mins
Host Sarah Burke interviews Cristina Howorun about her journey from traffic reporter to award-winning journalist at City TV, despite her health challenges. Cristina discusses kidney disease and her experience getting a kidney transplant which eventually began to fail. She finds herself going through the same search to find a living donor as she faces kidney failure again. Cristina emphasizes the importance of mentorship and support...
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April 22, 2025 • 25 mins
Host Sarah Burke catches up with Alicia Chirrey, the Series Producer of Dragon's Den. They discuss Alicia's journey from intern to series producer, the evolution of female entrepreneursip on the show, and the inspiring stories of resilience from Canadians. Alicia shares insights into the casting process for the upcoming 20th season, the role of the 'Dragons', and the importance of supporting Canadian businesses.
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April 8, 2025 • 35 mins
Host Sarah Burke and journalist Karen S. Pugliese sit down in Chicago's Midway airport to test out some new mini mics and discuss the state of media, journalism & podcasting after attending the Podcast Movement Evolutions conference and speaking on a panel about opportunities in Canadian podcasting. Karyn shares her journey in journalism, highlighting her experiences in both broadcasting and podcasting. She speaks about her early w...
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March 25, 2025 • 36 mins
Host Sarah Burke discusses the recent elimination of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality in Canada with guests Jacqueline Neapole and Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, two feminist leaders fighting to reinstate the position and better support the advancement of women and gender equality around the world.
They reflect on the implications of this decision amidst the backdrop of the UN Women's Rights Summit, where they were advocating for...
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March 11, 2025 • 23 mins
Host Sarah Burke brings light to some important conversations recently brought forward by media colleagues. Kudos to Erica Ehm for writing this straight-up article for International Women's Day about the 'echo-chamber' problem. Thank you to Rachel Gilmore for speaking up and sticking with journalism, despite those who have tried to intimidate her to stop sharing important Canadian perspectives. Thank you to Taylor Kaye who shared h...
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February 25, 2025 • 25 mins
Host Sarah Burke speaks with Red, a popular Toronto radio personality. Red takes us back to the beginning, being part of the launch of Canada's first Black-owned radio station and the excitement as artists like Jay-Z and Rihanna came through the doors at the old Flow 93.5. Red shares memorable experiences, the challenges of transitioning through career changes, and the importance of authenticity in her personal and professional lif...
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February 11, 2025 • 41 mins
Sarah Burke interviews Sherley Joseph, the co-founder of The Chonilla Network and the woman behind the 'Black Canadian Creators" Podcast and community. Graduating from broadcast school alongside the likes of Sid Seixeiro and George Stroumboulopoulos, Sherley always enjoyed working behind the scenes in production. More recently she stepped into power creating a dedicated community for Black Canadian Creators while helping many other...
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January 28, 2025 • 25 mins
Host Sarah Burke reflects on the great conversations, special guests, and lessons learned through one hundred episodes of the Women in Media Podcast. She discusses the purpose behind her podcast, its evolution, and the empowerment that comes from independence in content creation. Throughout the episode, Sarah shares memorable moments and insights from listeners, friends and colleagues who have played a role in creating both the Wom...
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January 14, 2025 • 46 mins
Host Sarah Burke speaks with Dr. Leslie Dobson, a clinical and forensic psychologist turned media personality. She talks about everything from working with psychopathic individuals in prisons to working with lawyers representing A-list celebrities. She tells Sarah about her upcoming podcast 'Intentionally Disturbing, which aims to explore the psychology behind disturbing experiences, including cartel members, surgeons, and more. Th...
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December 17, 2024 • 54 mins
On the last episode of 2024, host Sarah Burke shares some network reflections & new initiatives kicking off 2025, and is then joined by rock radio sister, Carly Rae Meyers.
Carly was recently laid off from one of her favourite radio gigs at Sonic in Vancouver, so she takes us on a journey back in time to her first radio job, growing up on the airwaves, bouncing back and forth between provinces and great radio stations including 102...
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December 3, 2024 • 41 mins
Host Sarah Burke officially welcomes Mary Jo Eustace to the Women in Media network with a conversation about the importance of embracing aging, taking risks, and MJ's recent experience on the reality show Traitors.
Sarah and MJ also swap dating stories sharing their disdain for dating apps and the complexities of dating in the modern world and the humorous yet frustrating experiences that come with the territory! They share persona...
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November 25, 2024 • 85 mins
*Episode disclaimer: today's episode contains discussions about violence against women, including sensitive topics which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.*
According to the UN, Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.
Annually, N...
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November 19, 2024 • 55 mins
In this episode of the Women in Media podcast, host Sarah Burke interviews Dr. Riley Kirk, a cannabis research scientist and educator who also hosts the Bioactive Podcast on the Women in Media Network! They explore the intersection of cannabis, science, media, and the evolving perception of cannabis in society, especially as it pertains to women. They question some of the advertising challenges that the cannabis industry and conten...
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