What She Said!

By 105.9 The Region

Candace Sampson hosts What She Said! This one hour show aims to inspire and uplift women by giving them a voice in pursuing their professional and personal goals through showcasing successful women, a... more

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August 20, 2022 Naturopathic Doctor - Dr. Katie DeGroot / John Andonoff, General Manager of Songbird Life Science / Anne Brodie / Teresa Rilling / Daisy Buchanan / Canadian Singer/Songwriter Dia
As part of What She Said’s ongoing partnership with New Roots Herbal, we’re going to take a closer look at magnesium which has a hand in over 300 systems in our bodies that regulate everything from muscle and nerve function to blood pressure. Dr Katie DeGroot, an Alberta-registered Naturopathic Doctor joins me to share the what, why, and how of magnesium so we’re all better informed about this crucial mineral we all need.
If you’ve had a swab up your nose to test for covid, then you’ll rejoice to know that testing is about to get a whole lot less invasive. The new Sal6830 is the only saliva-based PCR test authorized by Health Canada and it’s available now. John Andonoff, General Manager of Songbird Life Science joins me to share more about this new way of testing.
Anne Brodie brings the goods this week for Saturday night at the movies. We start with The Territory, a shocking documentary about a tribe in Brazil facing genocide at the hands of land grabbers determined to drive them out. From there we move to Get Away if You Can with Ed Harris, and then to Bad Sisters which is now Anne’s new favourite series available on Apple TV+. Listen in and then pop on over to whatshesaidtalk.com for the full roundup of new entertainment.
Childhood trauma can have far reaching effects into adult lives. No one knows this better than Teresa Rilling who was horrifically abused by her grandfather from the age of 2 to 10. Teresa made a decision to take control of the narrative of her own story and now offers hope beyond hurt to others grappling with their own trauma. She joins me to discuss and believe me when I say, you’ll be inspired by Teresa’s message.
Working in 2022 definitely has it’s challenges which is why Daisy Buchanan’s new book Careering is so timely. Hilarious and unflinchingly honest, Careering takes a hard look at the often toxic relationship working women have with their dream jobs. Daisy joins me to discuss the inspiration behind the novel and why we need to break our addictions to our jobs.
Finally, summer is isn’t over yet so we’re closing out the show with Canadian singer/songwriter Dia who pops in to share her new song Limonata, a fun and sexy single for the summer about loving and living life to the fullest. A good reminder for us all.
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57min
August 13, 2022 Samanta Krishnapalli from On Canada Project / Jenny Pool of Happily Ever After Books / Anne Brodie / Laura Deitz and Sara Gilliam - Task Force Nyx / TikTok Marketing & Trends Expert - Wave Wyld
Samanta Krishnapalli
Website: www.oncanadaproject.ca
Twitter: @Samkrish_ @oncanadaproject
Instagram: @samkrish_ @oncanadaproject

Jenny Pool
Website: http://happilyeverafterbooks.ca
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hea_books
Instagram: https://instagram.com/happilyeverafterbks

Anne Brodie:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/annebrodie
Website: whatshesaidtalk.com

Sara Gilliam & Laura Deitz
Website: www.taskforcenyx.org
Twitter: twitter.com/taskforcenyx
Instagram: instagram.com/taskforcenyx
Facebook: facebook.com/taskforcenyx

Astrid Loch & Kevin Wendt
Website: https://www.owletcare.ca/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/owletbabycare
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owletcare/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/astridloch/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/kevin.c.wendt/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OwletBabyMonitors/

Wave Wyld
Website: www.wavewyld.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavewyld
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wavewyldmedia/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wavewyld
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54min
August 06, 2022 Dianne Martin, CEO of WeRPN / Jennifer John - The Sacred Space / Anne Brodie / Kathy Buckworth / Roxanne Francis / Anne Brodie
Canada’s health care system is in crisis, particularly when it comes to nursing. The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN), representing the voices of over 55,000 registered practical nurses (RPNs), is raising the alarm after a new survey has found patient care is being critically compromised due to staffing shortages and the standardization of unsafe workloads. Dianne Martin, CEO of WeRPN joins me to discuss.
When’s the last time you had a self-worth check up? Jennifer John from the Sacred Space thinks this is is a check up we should do as routinely as we see our family doctor or therapist. A great way to stop self-sabotaging and move yourself out of a rut, a self-worth check up is easy to do and well worth the reward. Jennifer shares how in today’s interview.
Anne Brodie is here with entertainment, and you will absolutely not want to miss Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives that takes us inside the harrowing story of thirteen soccer players and their coach trapped underground in a cave in Thailand in 2018 and the incredible rescue that followed. Plus she has Prey on Disney+ which is the origin story for Predator, and the formulaic but charming Wedding Season on Netflix.
Grandparents in 2022 are not your regular grandparents, they’re cool grandparents. Kathy Buckworth has moved from parenting expert to grand parenting expert with her show Go To Grandma that explores different aspects of being a modern grandparent from respecting your kids’ way of parenting to finding yourself once you have an empty nest.
If there is one thing the pandemic has made crystal clear to people is that life is too short to be in a job you’re not happy at. How do you know when you should choose your mental health over you job? Roxanne Francis is here to help. A trained psychotherapist with more than 12 years of experience in the mental health field, Roxanne joins me to discuss what you should be looking for.
Finally, Anne Brodie closes out the show with an interview with renowned and beloved British actor Jim Broadbent. Broadbent stars in Roger Michell's The Duke, the true - and highly entertaining story of disabled old age pensioner Kempton Bunton who, in 1961, stole Francisco Goya's portrait of The Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London and held it ransom as a political statement. Anne speaks with Broadbent from his home in England.
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56min
July 30, 2022 Megan Hanson, Mayor of Sylvan Lake, Alberta / Helen Tansey, Co-Host The Feminine Warrior / Anne Brodie / Weight Watchers Workshop Coach, Emily Bjerkness / Olivia Ulrich from Carbon Block / Allison Venditti from Moms at Work
More than ever we need more women in politics and not just at the highest levels. Local politics have a huge impact on policy, not to mention they inspire at a grass roots level. That’s why I’m so happy to have Megan Hanson, Mayor of Sylvan Lake, Alberta join me today to discuss her public service journey that started at 13! Megan shares her thoughts on women in politics, what she’s currently working on, and what the future may hold.
Aging as a woman can present unique challenges. Helen Tansey co hosts a podcast with Dianne Wiseman called The Feminine Warrior all about women embracing themselves as they age, stepping away from the patriarch and finding their own truth and living life fully. She joins me to discuss.
Anne Brodie is here for Saturday Night at the Movies and I’m not sure Anne had time to leave her couch this week with so many new shows and movies to share. Of course, how could we not discuss Canadian legend Shania Twain’s new documentary on Netflix called Not Just a Girl, but also Love Song available in select theatres, plus an homage to another Canadian legend Allen Funt called Mr. Candid Camera.
If you’re like me and often let all your hard work at staying healthy slide when you’re on holidays then you’ll want to stick around for my interview with Emily Bjerkness, a Weight Watchers Workshop Coach who after 14 years of being a WW member, finally committed to healthy habits no matter where she might find her herself. Emily shares how a mindset shift makes it all possible to go away, enjoy all the good things in life and maintain your health.
The threat of climate change is bearing down on us hard right now, and it can often feel overwhelming. Olivia Ulrich from Carbon Block, an environmental technology firm working to spread climate change awareness joins me to share how she is an advocate for climate optimism, helps spur people to action by moving them out of their comfort zone, and encourages women to to get into the climate tech industry as a career.
Finally, Allison Venditti from Moms at Work stops in to share the new tool they’ve developed to help small businesses with no HR department navigate the laws in and around parental leave. Aptly name, “My Parental Leave”, this tool was built in conjunction with employment lawyers, human resource experts, and of course parents and is available at a price small businesses can afford.
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54min
July 23, 2022 Mai Kadeer / Tanya Hayles / Anne Brodie / Carolyn Ray / Andrea Buckett / Tara McKenna
The housing market has been nothing short of a hot mess lately and many potential buyers feel they may be shut out completely. Mai Kadeer from Loans Canada has some advice. Mai is dedicated to sharing educational pieces that makes financial knowledge and debt management accessible to all, especially for millennials and Gen Z. She joins me to discuss the current housing market and some options for potential buyers looking to get into their own home.
Tanya Hayles is an award-winning creative, who has built movements through her online global village of almost 30,000 at Black Moms Connection, she makes DEI work real and relatable through her firm Color In White Spaces and she is thought leader on Black motherhood, recently doing a TedxToronto talk on the very subject. She joins me today to discuss the good, bad, and ugly of social media.
It’s a bit of a slow week in entertainment but leave it to Anne Brodie to pull out the gems for us including Fire of Love which tells the story of husband and wife volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft whose love couldn't have been more Shakespearan. From one form of nature to another, Sharkfest is back for its 10th season, and our collective obsession with sharks continues, and finally Ethan Hawke has a six part documentary called The Last Movie Stars which takes a close look at Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.
Travelling Solo as a woman can be scary, which is why Carolyn Ray is joining me for this show to help you tackle your fears and do a little “groundtruthing” in a destination. Carolyn just returned from 4 months in Mexico and shares what she learned while on the ground there.
The squeeze continues at the grocery store and most Canadians are looking for creative ways to feed the family while not breaking the bank. Andrea Buckett is known for sharing practical cooking tips and kitchen prowess along with easy recipes with dynamite flavour to help combat mealtime boredom. She is here today to share some of her best tips.
Finally, with heat temperatures being set around the globe right now, I thought it might be a good time to re-air an interview with Tara McKenna from The Zero Waste Collective. Tara’s book DON’T BE TRASHY, takes readers through reducing your waste month by month, which includes a No Buy Month, an #OutfitRepeater Month devoted to developing a sustainable capsule wardrobe, and a month devoted to decluttering and minimalism at home.
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55min
July 16, 2022 Denise Chand / Anne Brodie / Aliya Kanani / Lisa McLean / Jennifer Geneve / Kathleen Cassidy
We’re kicking things off this week with Denise Chand from The Sacred Space coaching, who has been helping us move out of a rut. This week though she’s going against the grain and encouraging to burn some bridges….mental bridges that is.
New entertainment is plentiful this week and Anne Brodie tries to get through as much of it as she can starting with Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris which Anne calls enchanting. Winona Ryder plays Kath in a weird and unsettling number called Gone in the Night, trust me even the trailer will give you chills for this one. Plus so much more you’ll have to head over to whatshesaidtalk.com to get them all.
Imagine if a Groupon changed your entire career path. That’s what happened for Aliya Kanani. A former flight attendant turned international comedian and award winning actress, Aliya joins me to discuss her latest show, and where she’s off to next to deliver some much need laughter.
If you’re looking for the perfect girls getaway then you’ll want to stick around for my interview with Lisa McLean from Le Boat Vacations based out of Smiths Falls. Ontario’s Best Kept Secret (that is until now), Le Boat serves up the perfect vacay with you girlfriends on the picturesque Rideau waterway.
Jennifer Geneve is a married mom of 2 and entrepreneur with a successful skincare business, who stepped back and took a hard look at her life a couple of years ago and decided to make some changes. She joins me today to share how she started her fitness journey and has now hiked or run for just over 700 days consecutively, with no plans to stop soon.
Finally, the tightening of the belt continues for most Canadians so I’ve decided to re-air an interview with Kathleen Cassidy from Living on a Loonie. An extreme couponer, freebie lover and a financial friend Kathleen takes us through tips and tricks of how to save money in Canada and even get stuff for free.
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53min
July 09, 2022 Samanta Krishnapalli / Anne Brodie / Connie Walker / Lauren Yakiwchuk / Stephanie Chabot
We all knew it was coming but it didn’t soften the blow any when Roe V Wade was overturned in the US last week. Women across Canada, myself included, turned to social media to voice their concern and support for American women. Social media however is not enough. Our support must be followed by action which is why I asked Samanta Krishnapalli from On Canada Project to join me for today’s show to share what we can do beyond the hashtag.
Anne Brodie is here with entertainment and this week we start with a look at two shows that will appeal to those that picked up gardening and baking during the pandemic. Gardener’s World and The Great British Baking Show will help you hone your skills with real tips you can use. Anne also shares her thoughts on Neptune Frost, an "Afrofuturist sci-fi musical" produced by bad boy Ezra Miller and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Apples, the feature debut of Greek director Christos Nikou, plus much more over on whatshesaidtalk.com.
Last May, Connie Walker came upon a story about her late father she’d never heard before. One night back in the late 1970s while he was working as an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he pulled over a suspected drunk driver. He walked up to the vehicle and came face-to-face with a ghost from his past—a residential school priest. From there Connie took a deep dive into her past and has now released, “Stolen: Surviving St. Michaels,” a Spotify Original Podcast Connie that unearths how her family’s story fits into one of Canada’s darkest chapters: the residential school system.
In March of 2020 travel writer Lauren Yakiwchuk found herself at home with a lot of time on her hands and decided to start hiking in Ontario. She then started a website called Ontario Hiking where she hosts quarterly hiking challenges, group hiking trips, and she has amassed a whopping 86,000 members in her Facebook community. Lauren joins me now to share five hiking spots you need to explore in Ontario this summer.
Finally money matters are on everyone’s mind these days, and we are inundated with advice which often makes it even more overwhelming. Stephanie Chabot from the Finance Diaries helps keep things simple for her followers. Stephanie helps make finance topics less scary by openly discussing them, sharing mistakes, and providing easy steps that anyone can follow to reach their financial goals.
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50min
July 02, 2022 Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest / Anne Brodie / Michele Paris of Children’s Programming at Knowledge Kids / Aly Pain / Gabriella Vamvakidis / Maria Ramey - Understory Botanicals
Food insecurity amongst Canadians is growing, and an alarming 60% of Canadians are finding it difficult to afford groceries. Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest is also worried, and joins me today to share why. She also has some tips for ensuring the food in your home lasts longer, and what to look for in the grocery store.
Anne Brodie has entertainment this week starting with Richard Attenborough’s The Green Planet which Anne says is one of the best produced and most breathtaking nature docs she’s ever seen, plus The Forgiven starring Jessica Chastain and Ralph Fiennes in a stark portrayal of haves and have-nots, plus Mr. Malcolm’s List and much more over on whatshesaidtalk.com.
Summer holidays have arrived and parents everywhere are asking now what? It can be challenging to keep kids busy while ensuring they keep learning. Thankfully parents have Knowledge Kids to rely on to help. Michele Paris, Senior Manager of Children’s Programming at Knowledge Kids joins me to share details on their new series, Luna, Chip and Inkie: Adventure Rangers Go! Perfect for young kids!
If you’re thinking about forcing your teen to spend some time with you this long weekend, you may want to listen to What What She Said’s Expert on all things teen, Aly Pain joins me to discuss why you shouldn’t force together time and how to leet go of the guilt that you only have a few summers left with your teens.
The world is in the grips of a mental health crisis, and people everywhere are looking for creative ways to rein in their anxiety and find peace. Gabriella Vamvakidis joins me to talk about how Copperwood Trail, a home-based horse farm which helps people find peace by interacting with horses.
Finally, you’ll want to stick around to hear about Understory Botanicals, an up and coming skin care company from Southern Ontario that is brings together the best of botanical ingredients with the best of clinical ingredients. Maria Ramey, founder of Understory Botanicals joins me to share why her skin care is different.
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54min
June 25, 2022 Marion Ulmann / Farah Nasser / Anne Brodie / Dr. Susanne Etti / Ana Pac
If there is one positive that has come about as a result of Roe V Wade in the US, it’s that it’s opened up broader discussions about women’s reproductive health here in Canada. The reality is that 1 in 3 women will have an abortion in their lifetime. Unfortunately many women do not understand the options available to them when it comes to abortion, and more crucially, they don’t always have easy access. Marion Ulmann, General Manager and Director of Linepharma International joins me today to discuss recent findings from a Leger survey and what Canadian women need to know about accessing safe abortions in Canada.
You can’t be what you can’t see, which is why I’m so grateful that Farah Nasser joins me this week to discuss her new role as weekend anchor with Global National. Farah shares why remaining true to yourself is crucial, why talking about mental health openly is so important, and why this is her year of saying No, thank you very much.
It’s feast or famine in the entertainment industry and this week, it’s definitely feast with so much new in entertainment, we simply can’t get to it all, so be sure to jump on over to whatshesaidtalk.com after today’s episode to catch them all but first listen to Anne Brodie’s thoughts on The Man from Toronto starring Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart, Official Competition with Antonio Banderas, and Penelope Cruz, plus you won’t want to miss Endangered from Ronan Farrow on HBO that takes a closer look at anti-journalistic sentiment from both governments and citizens, in nations where freedom of the press was once taken for granted.
Would be travellers are a lot more mindful of their environmental impact and after two years to think about it they are looking to do things differently. Thankfully Intrepid Travel has answered the call. Dr. Susanne Etti, Global Environmental Impact Manager of Intrepid Travel joins me to discuss what it looks like to be BCorp travel provider, how they are continuously looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and why travel can help local economies without harming it.
Finally a little positivity to close the show this week. Ana Pac is here to share her new single Bite the Rainbow, empowering song about shattering the boxes societal norms put us in. Ana shares what inspired her to write the song before we turn the volume up and dance our little hearts out to celebrate pride month.
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48min
June 18, 2022 Bryan Baeumler / Anne Brodie / Catherine Marot / Laura Mainella / Claudia LaRoye
It’s Father’s Day Weekend, and it’s a good time to not only let your Dad know how much you love him, but to check in on his mental health. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 75% of all suicides are men and 66% of men believe that mental health is worse than it has ever been. Bryan Baeumler, HGTV celebrity and Dad, was a guest speaker this week at the 5th Father’s Day on the Hill which aims to raise awareness about men’s mental health. Bryan joins me to discuss his own struggles with mental health and why it’s so important that we bring this conversation into the light.
Anne Brodie has a slew of new releases for entertainment this week which includes Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear, the story of Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond. The Phantom of the Open about the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, the worst professional golf player ever with the biggest heart. Season 3 of The Umbrella Academy returns on Netflix, and Jeff Bridges turns in a stellar performance in The Old Man on FX.
I struggle with eco-guilt almost daily as I do my best to make smarter purchasing decisions. That’s why I’m so thrilled to share Catherine Marot’s business CASE with you. Catherine saw an opportunity for us to all do better with black plastic takeout containers which most municipalities don’t recycle. Catherine joins me to share how her business works and how you can get involved through your business.
Radio is having a bit of a metoo moment after Jennifer Valentyne’s recent revelations about her experience. That moment of bravery opened the door for others to share their stories including my guest Laura Mainella, a dynamic, controversial, and opinionated voice in daytime radio. Laura joins me to discuss how now is the time for a #RadioReboot
Finally, family travel can have it’s challenges but it’s worth the memories you create no matter how near or far your travels take you. Claudia LaRoye writes about adventure, family, wellness and sustainable travel and is set to release her travel anthology, 'A Gelato a Day’ which highlights family travel stories from traveling with toddlers to elderly parents and the incredible moments that only could have come about through travel.
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49min

FAQs about What She Said!:

How many episodes does What She Said! have?

The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.