Running isn’t just a sport—it’s a mindset. In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I sit down with Christine Blanchette, Canadian TV Host, Producer of Run With It, and an inspiring voice in fitness, wellness, and media. From growing up on a hobby farm in Quebec to gracing the cover of Celebrity Online Magazine and creating her own nationally recognized TV show, Christine shares how setbacks turned into stepping stones.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ How Christine turned a layoff into a national media platform

✅ The link between running, discipline, and career success

✅ Why storytelling and community fuel her purpose

✅ Her refreshing take on AI: "My brainstorming friend"

✅ How she’s empowering women and creators across Canada 📌 Chapters:

⏱ 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome

⏱ 1:23 – Meet Christine Blanchette

⏱ 3:50 – From Hobby Farm to the Big Stage

⏱ 6:40 – The Birth of Run With It

⏱ 10:10 – Facing Rejection and Staying the Course

⏱ 15:42 – Bilingual Roots and Staying Connected to Quebec

⏱ 19:34 – AI in Media: Tool or Threat?

⏱ 27:00 – Women in Media: Breaking Barriers

⏱ 36:20 – Christine’s Advice: Hustle with Heart

⏱ 41:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Her

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