Lyss Houde is joined by Alison Lukan on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to capture an audience as an effective communicator.

Alison is an on-air analyst for the Seattle Kraken who is passionate about data-driven conversations She is an Emmy-winning broadcaster who brings a unique spin to storytelling in hockey, bringing together personal stories, advanced numbers, and a healthy dose of wit. Alison formerly covered the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ohio State hockey with The Athletic and currently co-hosts the Too Many Men Podcast with fellow Chel Chit Chat guests Shayna Goldman and Sara Civian.

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Lyss Houde is joined by Alyssa White on Chel Chit Chat to discuss the landscape of professional women's para ice hockey and the importance of championing underrepresented communities in hockey.

Alyssa is a women’s para hockey player from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a current forward on the women’s national team and was one of the youngest players to ever make the team at just 14 years old. Alyssa and the Canadian National Women’s Team for para hockey are committed to fostering excellence in the sport in hopes of introducing women’s para ice hockey to the 2030 Winter Olympics.

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Lyss Houde is joined by Chantal Brioux and Breanna McNeill on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to make space for other women in the sports industry without feeling threatened by their success.

The Sport Sisterhood is a community dedicated to advancing women’s careers in sports through mentorship, business opportunities, and industry access. The Sport Sisterhood’s mantra is to be connected by sport and united as sisters, supporting one another through formal and informal opportunities to grow as professionals in the sports industry!

Chantal Brioux is the Founder of The Sport Sisterhood. She is a recent graduate from Brock University, is a Community Specialist at Lululemon Canada, and has work experience with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

Breanna McNeill is the Media Relations Co-Lead for The Sport Sisterhood. She is a student at Wilfrid Laurier University and has work experience with the Ontario Hockey League and the WLU Women’s Hockey Team.

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Lyss Houde is joined by Holly Arend on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to capture big moments in hockey games as a professional or amateur photographer or content creator!

Holly is a sports photographer and the Director of Sports at Hazze Media. With experience in PR, storytelling, and social media, Holly is passionate about telling stories about athletes, whether they’re playing in big games or sharing their lives outside of sports with fans. Holly has a BA in Psychology & Neuroscience from the University of Maine and an MS in Communications/PR from Syracuse University.

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Lyss Houde is joined by Liz Knox on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to advocate for continued progress for women's hockey players. Liz Knox is a former professional hockey player, a Clarkson Cup champion, and the current secretary of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players’ Association (PWHLPA). Liz played five seasons with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks and seven seasons in the CWHL as a goalie.

As a founding member of the PWHLPA, Liz has been a champion for women’s hockey players across the country and was a catalyst in the creation of the PWHL as we know it today!

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Lyss Houde is joined by Madeleine Eatchel for the 12th episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss embracing your femininity in spaces that are typically more influenced by male traits, values, and tendencies.

Madeleine is a sports marketing professional with a love for brand building and storytelling. She is currently a social media manager at Bauer Hockey, where she gets to work on some pretty cool projects and innovations. Madeleine is a proud Colorado girlie and was part of the Avalanche when they won their Stanley Cup in 2022!

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Lyss Houde is joined by Sara Orlesky on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to build your own foundation as you get established in your career.

Sara is a senior host and producer with the Winnipeg Jets where she hosts the Jets’ pregame show, The Check-In, with Jamie Thomas and Home Ice, a video series that documents behind-the-scenes action of the Jets, their players, and their community. Before joining the Winnipeg Jets, Sara hosted Jets on TSN for 11 seasons.

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Lyss Houde is joined by Shayna Goldman for the tenth episode of Chel Chit Chat to break down the marriage of words, video, and numbers in media and how to deliver impactful hockey messages.

Shayna is a staff writer at The Athletic and the co-host of “The Too Many Men Podcast” alongside Sara Civian and Alison Lukan. Based in New York, Shayna is a graduate of New York University (M.S.) and has been a contributor to Sportsnet and Sportlogiq. Shayna is also the owner of the Hayyyshayyy Etsy shop, where she sells upcycled NHL merchandise.

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Lyss Houde is joined by Lauren Kelly for the ninth episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss amateur scouting and how to watch hockey with an analytical eye.

Lauren is a professional scout with Elite Prospects based in Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s sport media program and has worked for SB Nation, Sportsnet, and Everysport Group. When Lauren isn’t posting prospect updates on Elite Prospects socials, she can be found watching a Tampa Bay Lightning game or tweeting about golf.

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Lyss Houde is joined by Jo Dabney for the eighth episode of Chel Chit Chat as they talk about the importance of advocacy in online spaces and challenging the hockey community’s need to grow.

Jo Dabney is a designer and illustrator based in Washington D.C., USA. She has designed speciality jerseys for several hockey teams including the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, the Black Girl Hockey Club, the Metropolitan Riveters (formerly of the PHF), and more.

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