Renegade Conversations

My guest today is an indigenous chef, restauranteur, unstoppable entrepreneur and remarkable woman. Jenna White's philosophy is simple yet profound: food brings people to the table and creates a doorway to experience the vibrant diversity of cultures. I love that Jenna says you can make life work for you and "you have the ability to turn adversity into opportunity".

Join us for this renegade conversation as we explore the surprising life events that led Jenna on her journey to becoming a renegade. Season Three, Episode 14 of Renegade Conversations. Please share widely!

Join Dr. Mayann Francis and I as we talk about barriers broken, her strategic mindset and the many firsts she accomplished in her distinguished career. Season Two, Episode 13 of Renegade Conversations.

My guest today was the first African Nova Scotian and second woman to be appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.  She is the second African Canadian to be appointed Lieutenant Governor in Canada. I have admired the Honourable Dr. Mayann Francis from afar for many years. Her accomplishments are many, including many honorary degrees, service at Dalhousie University as the first Distinguished Public Service Fellow in the Faculty of Management, School of Public Administration, and more recently author of two children’s books published by Nimbus. It was a real honour to have Dr. Francis as a guest on this episode of Renegade Conversations.

For links to the drinks shared by Dr. Francis in this episode, go to https://merylcook.ca/renegade-conversation-with-dr-mayann-francis/

Join guest Cynthia Kinnunen and host and creator Meryl Cook for this wide ranging and insightful conversation about women in midlife, and the role of music in forming a new identity and sense of purpose at this life stage. Discover how Cynthia's life is like a birch tree and hear her advice for women wanting to embrace more of their inner wild selves.

Juanita Peters is an actor, film and stage director, playwright and more. And host Meryl Cook admits to having a bit of a fan girl crush on her for being one of the directors of the award-winning series Diggstown.

Join host Meryl Cook and Rosmarie Lohnes as we delve into topics such as what led Rosmarie to taking the word landscaping out of her business title, her experiences of being a female expert in a male dominated industry and how stepping into the role of a renegade was "like a string pulling me into the universe". Season Two, Episode 10 of Renegade Conversations.

Rosmarie Lohnes is an Ecological Landscape Designer, Speaker, Consultant and Educator and she is trying to flip the landscaping world upside down!

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Tia Upshaw is an author, serial entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker and more. We recently sat down to have a Renegade Conversation that was heart warming, inspiring, fun and authentic.

Maddie Kertay is the BadAss Quilter, outspoken advocate for making the quilting space a diverse and welcoming space for all.  When she is not caring for critical care neonatal kittens, or rebuilding old houses herself you can find her online or at local shows and trade events fostering community for liberal quilters, sewists and crafts people.  Maddie is the mother of 6, grandmother of 1, owner of a VERY spicy vocabulary and married to a very understanding husband.

Join host Meryl Cook and guest Nancy Regan for this rollicking Renegade Conversation, filled with heart felt stories and moments of synchronicity and joy. You'll be glad you did!

When my guest today interviewed for her current position as President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University, it was one of the first times she didn’t feel disadvantaged by being openly part of the queer community. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Dr. Joël Dickinson for this straightforward, warm and engaging renegade conversation.

Welcome to Season Three, Episode 18 of Renegade Conversations.

Dr. Joël Dickinson was appointed President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) on July 1, 2022. Before joining MSVU, Dr. Dickinson was Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Laurentian University and held the positions of Acting Associate Vice-President of Teaching and Learning (2020-2021), and Chair of the university’s Department of Psychology. She held a leadership role with the Laurentian University Sexuality and Gender Diversity Committee and was a long-standing member of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Status of Women.

She also served as an ex officio member of the Laurentian University Native Education Council, through which she has had the honour of learning from the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nations People. Born and raised in New Brunswick, the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) and Mi’kmaq Peoples, she continues to learn the history, traditions, and ways of knowing of these and other cultures as they contribute to the extended community and to her personal growth.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

My Favourite Murder podcast, hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark - https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/

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Guest: Joël Dickinson

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-dickinson-0ab3baa4/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086115843329 - Msvu Pres Joël Dickinson

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/presd_msvu/

Sponsor: Mary Jane Copps

Website https://thephonelady.com/

Meryl Cook, host and creator of Renegade Conversations

Website - https://merylcook.ca/

Email - [email protected]

Instagram - / merylcook

YouTube - ‪@merylcookartist‬

Editor Hamza Latif

Jenn Salib Huber is a trail blazer! Her social media posts often begin with "Now this may be an unpopular opinion ...". She's not afraid to speak out, to question the status quo and to be a leader and innovator. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Jenn Salib Huber for this Renegade Conversation about body positivity in midlife and beyond, and ditching the diet culture and more. You won't be disappointed.