What She Said!

The link between social media and depression, anxiety, body image issues, and sadly, suicide is undeniable. That’s why my first guest Keisha Simpson, along with her sister Teagan created the #AsSheIs challenge. Since 2019 the campaign has spread to 60 countries and has had a potential reach exceeding well over 100 million. Today Keisha joins me to share some ways that we and our kids can push back and use social media, instead of it using us.

Anne Brodie had me in tears this week with the trailers for the new three part Beatles documentary series on Disney+ called The Beatles: Get Back. If you’re a Beatles fan, you won’t want to miss the never before seen footage of Paul, John, Ringo, and George. Plus she shares deets on the new TVO doc on Elwy Yost, and the unexpected and dramatic The Humans in theatres now.

At 85 years old, my next guest is a role model for us all. Dr. Sally Palmer is tireless and has been an astounding 45 year track record of volunteering in her community. and joins me to discuss the importance of getting involved in your community. A social justice advocate, an Indigenous ally, and founder of the Good Food Box program which provides fresh produce to low-income Ontarians, Dr. Palmer joins me to share what volunteering has given to her and more importantly what it can give to us.

Melissa Pateras started to share her laundry tips and tricks on tiktok, partly as a joke, but it quickly turned into a wildly popular account as people everywhere started to follow laundrytok faithfully. Melissa joins me to share her journey on TikTok which includes pulling the love of her life out of the dryer.

Finally we close out this weeks show chatting with Melanie Durrant. Fresh off her hit single “Bait & Switch”, Melanie has released the brand-new video for her single “One In A Million” and joins me to share the inspiration behind the song before we play it for you in its entirety.

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Keisha Simpson

Website: www.livelifeunfiltered.co

Instagram: @livelife_unfiltered

Melissa Pateras

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissadilkespateras/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melissapateras2

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissadilkespateras

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.d.pateras

Melanie Durrant

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniedurrant/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelanieDurrant

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melaniedurrantmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.durrant

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The diet industry generates $78 billion dollars a year in revenue, but research shows that 95% of all diets fail. Victoria Welsby, a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, joins me to discuss their journey from homeless and abused, with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. They also join me over on the podcast this week for a deeper dive into the damage the diet industry has caused so be sure to pop on over to your favourite podcast provider and subscribe to What She Said with Candace Sampson after the show.

If you have teenagers, you might be surprised to hear them throw around terms like trauma bonding, and Maladaptive daydreaming disorder. Further they may suddenly seem to be experts in diagnosing people with BPD, depression, and other mental health ailments. Aly Pain, our resident expert on all things teens joins me to discuss the rise in pop psychology and how to address it with your teenager.

Anne Brodie is joining me twice this week. She is here with her regular Saturday night at the movies round up with the latest and greatest in entertainment this week, including Mothering Sunday, a complex period piece that follows a woman in 1920s England as she navigates a strict classist society and embraces her sexuality without the possibility of marriage and True Story on Netflix which showcases Kevin Hart’s dramatic talents. She comes back at the end of the show with a star-studded interview that features Venus and Serena Williams plus Will Smith!

We’ve all played with Barbies, but very few of us will actually get to become a Barbie. That rare honour has been bestowed on my next guest. Dr. Chika Oriuwa joins me to share how she was tapped on the shoulder as one of six frontline workers honoured by the Barbie Role Model Program with a doll created in her likeness.

Finally, faced with a freedom that empty nests provide, and time to focus on themselves, many women over 50 can’t help but ask “What’s next?” Lynette Turner wants to help you answer that questions so you can roll into the next stage of your life confidently. Lynette wants you to know that reinvention is not only possible but 100% worth the effort.

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Victoria Welsby

Website: www.fiercefatty.com

Instagram: @fierce.fatty

Facebook: @fiercefatty

Twitter: @fiercefatty_

Pinterest: @fiercefatty_

YouTube: @fiercefatty

LinkedIn: @victoriawelsby

Aly Pain

Website : https://www.alypain.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyPain

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alypain/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlyPainStraightTalkFierceLove/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alypain?source=h5_m

Dr. Chika Oriuwa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikastacy/

Lynette Turner:

Website: https://www.lynetteturner.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale

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Imagine visiting your doctor and being prescribed a pill with a 95% failure rate and then being told it was your fault when it didn’t work? That, in a nutshell is the diet industry. And that is just a small part of the discussion in this podcast. Victoria Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused, with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies. In this podcast we discuss embracing fat bodies, the moralization of food, gendered language, being non-binary and dealing with online hate. There is something in this interview for everyone, so meet Victoria, they are awesome.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fiercefatty_

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiercefatty/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChIkd2qU6wjpawhCnu6nu3g

TedX: http://fiercefatty.com/tedx

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According to Statistics Canada, Canadians enjoyed dining out prior to the pandemic, spending $2,775 or just over one-quarter of their total food spending at restaurants in 2019. Eating out had become a way of life. Flash forward to today and over half (51.2%) of food services and drinking places do not know how long they can continue to operate before considering closure or bankruptcy. Saddled with massive government debt, rising food costs, ongoing supply chain issues and a labour shortage, few would disagree that the restaurant industry has been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic. Jessie Votary of Ramshackle Industries in Stratford, Ontario knows this all too well, and yet not a single one of the employees in her four restaurants was let go despite three government mandated shut downs. A few of her employees were even able to buy homes. Is Jessie on to something? We’re finding out in this podcast as Jessie shares her people over profit philosophy with us, and her unusual relationship with her financial advisor at RBC, Tina Tamasi

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Ritu Bhasin, recently found herself the target of online hatred after a pundit on Fox News featured her in one of her diatribes. President of bhasin consulting inc., an award-winning speaker, author, and expert in diversity and inclusion, Ritu joined me recently to discuss her experience receiving hate for trying to teach loving principles. Ritu shares some of the disturbing details with me, plus how she has been weathering the storm.

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Ritu Bhasin, recently found herself the target of online hatred after a pundit on Fox News featured her in one of her diatribes. President of bhasin consulting inc., an award-winning speaker, author, and expert in diversity and inclusion, Ritu joins me today to discuss her experience receiving hate for trying to teach loving principles.

In RBC’s She’s the Boss this week, I speak with Tracey Klettl from Painted Warriors, an outdoor adventure company that reconnects people to the land through wilderness education, hands-on training, Indigenous traditions, and stories. Tracey shares the origin story of Painted Warriors and how it became a popular experience for many through the pandemic.

Anne Brodie joins me with a preview of three powerful films including Benedict Cumberbatch who unleashes Phil, a psychotic rancher Montana's Wild West circa 1925 in The Power of the Dog, Michael Keaton who plays Dr. Samuel Finnix in Disney+ Dopesick about the true story behind Purdue Pharmaceuticals and their massively addictive drug oxycontin, and Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd star in Apple+TV The Shrink Next Door which takes a look at the weirdly co-dependent relationship between a psychiatrist and his patient that spanned almost 30 years until a journalist exposed the truth.

My next guest is a teacher, social justice advocate, gender bending, hat wearing, running shoe fanatic who loves to use sarcasm, wit and a little intelligence to educate the masses on her wildly popular Tiktok account Unlearn16. Joanna Johnson is dedicated to having the hard conversations without the anger and rage that stops so much of our dialogue today and joins me to discuss how she’s teaching healthy debate in the classroom, and on TikTok.

As part of What She Said’s continued partnership with New Roots Herbal we’re taking a closer look at our mobility today. Despite what you may have heard, joint pain and stiffness does not have to be a fact of life. There is so much that you can do to prevent it and even reverse it so that you can stay active and get back to doing what you love to do. Dr. Kaitlyn Richardson joins me to share tips for prevention, maintenance and recovery.

Finally, gift giving is top of mind for all of us right now as the holiday season draws nearer and finding a gift with meaning is always challenging. Tina Fanzo, founder and owner for Fight for Five Charity Bracelets has a solution. She joins me to share the inspiration behind her impactful business that will have you crossing off two important things off your Christmas list this year, the perfect gift and giving back.

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Ritu Bhasin

Website: https://ritubhasin.com/ & https://bhasinconsulting.com/

Twitter: @Ritu_Bhasin

Instagram: @ritu_bhasin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riturbhasin1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ritubhasin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritubhasin/

Tracey Klettl

Website: Paintedwarriors.ca

Instagram: paintedwarriorsofficial

Facebook: Painted Warriors

Joanna Johnson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/unlearn16tweet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlearn16/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unlearn16?

New Roots Herbal

Website: https://newrootsherbal.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newrootsherbal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newrootsherbal/

Tina Fanzo

Website FIGHTFORFIVE.ORG

Instagram FIGHTFORFIVENGO

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fivecharitybracelets/

Other [email protected] or [email protected]

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This is the second of five podcasts with RBC called She’s the Boss on What She Said Talk where we amplify the voices of female entrepreneurs across Canada so that other women can learn and grow their businesses from the wisdom shared here. In today’s podcast we speak to two businesses that have found niches in the green economy that address a specific problem. Suppli is a reusable takeout container service in Toronto that’s on a mission to provide takeout without the waste and Bruized is on a mission to upcycle imperfect produce into wholesome eats. RBC, our sponsor, is committed to a more sustainable path, and is working to accelerate clean economic growth and support their clients in a socially inclusive transition to net-zero. In this podcast we jump into the why behind their biz, some of the hurdles they face as they scale their businesses, and some possible solutions.

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Frankie Holness who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2021 and learned that it was metastatic breast cancer shortly thereafter. COVID-19 has played a role in her entire journey with mBC. She joins me today to share details about her journey through a medical system that is under pressure.

Kelly Bos, is a psychotherapist, and co-host of the podcast talktherapypod. Kelly joins me to discuss the loss of civility, and more importantly how to bring it back. With family and friends gathering again, it’s important we remember how to interact without losing our cool over contentious issues.

Anne Brodie joins me with an action packed week in entertainment starting with Kristen Stewart who is absolutely freakishly Diana Princess of Wales in the imagined and much-anticipated biopic Spencer. Plus a look at Tom Hanks as Finch, the lone survivor of an apocalyptic environmental disaster that erased all known life except him and his dog Goodyear, and 13 minutes, a throwback to the old days when natural disaster films swept the multiplexes.

We are on the 7th of 8 masterclasses on Personal Finance with Meridian Credit Union, and today Teresa Valenti joins me to share 10 of the biggest mistakes women make during a divorce. You definitely want to stick around for this interview because the information Teresa brings is invaluable. Every woman going through a divorce should know to avoid these all too common missteps.

Our relationship with work has changed drastically through this pandemic and not only are employees pushing back against the status quo, but employers are shaking things up as well. Jamie Savage, Founder of The Leadership Agency, an award-winning recruitment agency is a disruptor in the HR and recruitment space. Last October, Jamie implemented a four-day full work week for her employees and joins me now to share some of the details of the amazing success of this shift.

My final guest of this week’s show just released her 5th studio album Fight Left In Me on November 4th which takes a deep dive into the nooks & crannies, and under the radar experiences of(mostly) women who are at a time of their life when their own personal identity is often tangled up with those around them. Toronto born singer/songwriter Emma Cook joins me to share her single Fight Left in Me.

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Frankie Holness

Website: mbctime.ca

Kelly Bos

Website: https://www.kellybos.com/

Facebook: kellyflanniganbostherapy

Instagram: @kellybostherapy

@talktherapypod

Meridian

Website: https://www.meridiancu.ca/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeridianCU

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeridianCreditUnion/

Instagram: @meridiancreditunion

Jamie Savage

Website: https://www.leadershipagency.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theleadershipagency/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleadershipagency/

Emma Cook

Website: http://emmacookmusic.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_cook

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacookmusic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmacookmusic/

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This is the first of five podcasts with RBC called She’s the Boss where we amplify the voices of female entrepreneurs across Canada so that other women can learn and grow their businesses from the wisdom shared here. In this episode we’re taking a closer look as some of hurdles those in travel may face. When it comes to travel, women are definitely driving the bus. Travel companies dedicated to women-only customers have increased by 230%, and 80% of all travel decisions are made by women. Even more surprising though is according to a study cited on condorferries.co.uk, Regardless of what is going on in the world, it has been found that 86% of women state that they are not afraid to travel. This independence though must be tempered with practicality, because women face risks that men don’t. This is where FemmeBNB enters the scene. Yaa Birago and her partner Diana Obeng know the pain points women face when travelling alone, and are on a mission to alleviate travel anxieties through curated services on their platform and to reshape the women’s travel experience and connect women through travel.

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I’ve done a lot of heartbreaking interviews over the last couple of years but my interview with Landy Anderson will stick with me for years. Seven-year-old Katelynn Sampson was murdered by her two caregivers in their Parkdale apartment 13 years ago and Landy started a Duty to Report Campaign calling on the provincial government to legislate two of the recommendations from Katelynn Sampson’s inquest. You will definitely want to hear this one, and then head on over to sign the petition.

Storytelling is a fundamental component of being human. Gayathri Shukla is the Founder of Campfire Kinship, a social enterprise providing story-based solutions for individuals and teams to discover their unique strengths, and build inclusive cultures. Gayathri joins me to share how leaders can lead more effectively through the power of stories.

Anne Brodie joins me just in the nick of time, as temperatures begin to plummet and our thoughts turn to cuddling up on the sofa with a good show. Anne shares details on Portraits From a Fire, the documentary The Capote Tapes, the giant ray of optimism that is Dear Future Children, and the wild and wacky The Cleaner out on BritBox.

How many times have you told someone you love to “drive safe”. As we approach the winter driving season in Canada, Kal Tire is asking #WhoDoYouDriveSafelyFor to get drivers thinking about the importance of safe, reliable tires on your car. Tiffany Moyer, our What She Said tire guru, joins me to share what you need to check to be sure your winter tires are ready.

My next interview with is here to lighten things up. Comedy Coop is an online comedy school hatched by comedy professionals, and offers classes for all levels of experience – from comedy- curious beginners who’ve never been in a comedy class, to more experienced students eager to enhance their skills. Co-founder Cristel Bartelse joins me to share details.

Finally, for women business owners, marketing their business during this pandemic has been difficult to say the least. Faced with ongoing hurdles, it can be challenging to share a message that may or may not be relevant in a week. Jordan Danger Stalker, Creative Director and Fractional CMO at Danger Co. joins me to share how she is helping businesses adapt to the new reality.

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Landy Anderson

Website: https://www.fosterparentsurvival.com/duty-to-report/

Campfire Kinship

Website: www.campfirekinship.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/campfirekinship

Instagram: www.instagram.com/campfire_kinship

Facebook: www.facebook.com/campfirekinship

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/campfire-kinship

Kal Tire

Website: https://www.kaltire.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KalTire

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaltire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KalTire

Jordan Danger Stalker

Website: https://dangerco.co/

Comedy Coop

Website: comedycoop.ca

Twitter: @cbartelse

Instagram: @comedycoop @cbartelse @kittenhound @melodyjohnsonrpm

Facebook: Comedy Coop

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