Host Sarah Burke welcomes Megan Edwards and Amy Chabot, former broadcasters turned podcasters, to discuss their podcast, Bridges Burned. They explore themes of authenticity, the challenges faced by women in media, and the importance of sharing personal stories to empower others. They explore the impact of toxic work environments, and the significance of creating a safe space for storytelling.

More About the Hosts:

Amy Chabot spent over 15 years in radio, fueled by her love of music and storytelling. After more than a decade behind the studio mic, she traded it for a podcast microphone to co create Bridges Burned—a space where we speak openly about the challenges women endure and the strength it takes to rise from them. With honesty and heart, Amy and Megan bring real stories to light and give women a voice in moments that are often kept quiet.

Megan Edwards has worked in radio and tv, is an author, a podcast host, and an outspoken advocate for women navigating the often messy realities of the broadcast industry. As the co-creator and co-host of Bridges Burned, she encourages guests to explore sexism and power dynamics in media and beyond. When she’s not behind a microphone, Megan is a wedding officiant and is the founder of The Megan Method, a productivity and organization brand supporting neurodivergent humans who want structure without shame. She believes in truth-telling and burning the right bridges… and rebuilding the ones that actually deserve to exist.

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https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/

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Host Sarah Burke interviews Ebonnie Rowe, the founder and executive director of Honey Jam, a nonprofit artist development program for female artists. She shares her journey in the music industry, her passion for mentorship, and the challenges she has faced as a Black woman. The conversation highlights the importance of community, the evolution of Honey Jam, and the impact it has had on countless artists. Ebonnie shares her proudest moments, her influences, and her aspirations for the future of the music industry.

More About Ebonnie Rowe and Her Work:

Ebonnie's story begins with founding a mentorship program - Each One Teach One, which matched Black youth with Black professionals. She also started PhemPhat Entertainment Group, a dynamic, non-profit company that provides promotional, mentoring, networking, educational and performance opportunities for emerging female artists. 

Ebonnie is the producer of the Honey Jam concert and artist development program for young female artists across Canada (of all cultures and musical genres).  Honey Jam alumni include Grammy Award winner Nelly Furtado, Melanie Fiona, Juno award winning artists Kellylee Evans, Jully Black, Haviah Mighty, LU KALA and many others. Rowe has organized impactful songwriting camps, industry workshops, and opportunities to learn from artists like Jessie Reyez, Serena Ryder, Deborah Cox, Marsha Ambrosius, Destiny's Child original member LeToya Luckett, Elle Varner, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae and more. 

Honey Jam is a non-profit multicultural, multi-genre artist development programme. Since 1995 we have worked with young emerging Canadian female artists from across Canada to provide mentoring, educational, vocal coaching, performance and networking opportunities.

https://honeyjam.com/

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(00:00) Introduction to Ebonnie Rowe and Honey Jam

(06:07) The Evolution of Honey Jam

(10:59) Reflections on Achievements and Impact

(15:57) Mentorship and Influences

(19:17) Inspiration and Mentorship Across Generations

(22:08) Navigating Challenges as a Black Woman in the Industry

(27:02) Proud Moments and the Impact on Artists

(33:48) Vision for the Future of the Music Industry

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This week's show will sound a little different! This episode features a Women in Media Network panel recorded live off the floor at PodSummit Calgary on September 19th!

In a podcasting world overflowing with content, authentic voices stand out, and make change.  This powerful panel brings together a group of unique podcasters and producers for an honest conversation on the importance of authentic voices in podcasting.

This conversation will explore what it really means to build a platform with integrity. The panel features award-winning artist and podcaster Jann Arden, who uses her mic to champion everything from human rights to animal activism,  alongside co-host and producer Caitlin Green —a former radio host who made the leap into podcasting to create space for deeper, more meaningful conversation.

They are joined by Late in 88 podcast co-hosts Bronwin Parks (they/them) and Elinor Svoboda (she/her), who will share insights about navigating the podcast industry as queer creatives with intersectional identity and community care at the heart of their work.

Together, they unpack how to stay grounded in your values, get loud about what matters—be it veganism, the arts, queer identity, or social justice

https://www.jannardenpod.com/

https://latein88.com/

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Host Sarah Burke discusses media personality Jennifer Valentyne's high-stakes Human Rights Tribunal case in Canadian court this month, alleging gender discrimination and unsafe working conditions. Burke reflects on her own experiences and the systemic issues women face, emphasizing the importance of Valentyne's case for accountability and change.

Revisit the Jennifer Valentyne interview:

https://www.sarahburke.ca/women-in-media-podcast/ep57-jennifer-valentyne

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jennifer-valentyne-management-failed-corus-human-rights-tribunal-case-1.7653626

https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/

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Sarah Burke welcomes back award-winning Anishinaabe/Mohawk storyteller Kim Wheeler, whose work has helped shape the sound of Indigenous media in Canada. She is a journalist, a producer, and a writer. 

Kim updates Sarah on her various shows (how many shows can one woman have!?) and her recent achievements in live television. She reflects on the significance of September 30th for Indigenous communities. shares personal stories about her daughters' careers in the film industry, and highlights the importance of storytelling in preserving Indigenous languages and cultures.

Kim sets up an episode drop of Words and Culture hosted by Shelagh Rogers, featuring Métis singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume. Together, they explore the stories behind Amanda's album The Truth We Hold. It chronicles Métis history both past and present.

Funded by Sirius XM Canada through the Community Radio Fund of Canada
wordsandculture.ca
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Find out more about Kim and her work:

Kim Wheeler is a Mohawk/Anishinaabe kwe who has brought positive Indigenous stories to the mainstream and Indigenous media since 1993. 

Kim works from her treehouse media office in Winnipeg on Treaty One Territory where she is the executive producer of Words and Culture, an Indigenous language series with an all-Indigenous team of hosts and producers. She is also the host/producer of several audio shows including The Kim Wheeler Show, Turtle Island Talks on SiriusXM, the podcast Auntie Up!, Indigenous Screen Office’s Storytellers, and The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack’s Fund A Day to Listen. She is also a writer/producer for The Juno Awards and Remembering the Children, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation broadcast event.

Her work has been recognized by the Canadian Screen Awards, New York Festivals, imagineNATIVE and the Indigenous Music Awards. She also lectures at universities and writes for a variety of mediums, including occasionally The New York Times and Chatelaine.

Kim was instrumental in language and policy changes at the CBC with the closing of website comments on Indigenous stories and the capitalization and move to Indigenous instead of Aboriginal. She was also part of a small group of Indigenous employees who persuaded the public broadcaster to use the term ‘survivors’ instead of ‘former students’ when it came to residential school stories. 

A Sixties Scoop survivor, Kim shared her own story in the radio documentary “Blood Money” for CBC’s The Doc Project.

https://www.wordsandculture.ca/ 

https://downiewenjack.ca/a-day-to-listen/ 

https://www.siriusxm.ca/blog/tag/the-kim-wheeler-show/

https://www.instagram.com/kimwheels/?hl=en

⁠https://nctr.ca/statements-and-news-releases/aptn-cbc-radio-canada-and-nctr-to-host-remembering-the-children/⁠

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Host Sarah Burke interviews Jennifer Moroz, a podcast and content development specialist and journalist who is launching a new podcast, Furball Confidential. They discuss Jennifer's extensive career in media, her transition from CBC to independent podcasting, and the emotional connections people have with their pets. The conversation highlights the joy and changes that pets bring to our lives.

Follow and subscribe on your favourite podcast app!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/furball-confidential/id1836662769

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TkTxGzcGNKzhoEANaLT1d?si=982954c0c1b74c78&nd=1&dlsi=a7e74318e351438f

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER2Wfqeqhxc

More About Jennifer Moroz:

Jennifer Moroz is an award-winning journalist and media leader whose career has spanned reporting for The Philadelphia Inquirer to running Canada’s largest and most influential radio shows (CBC’s The Current and Q) and developing the country’s top daily news podcast (Front Burner). Jen now works with a range of clients to develop podcasts and other media – including the processes, teams and culture needed to successfully support them. She is also an accredited leadership and executive coach.  Perhaps most importantly, Jen is dog mom to Clutch, the feisty rescue who quickly took over her life - and inspired Furball Confidential.

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Host Sarah Burke interviews Naturopathic Doctor Anne Hussain about her new podcast, Phase to Phase: The Hormone Health Show. They discuss Dr. Hussain's journey into naturopathic medicine, the relationship between naturopathic medicine and our medical system, and the challenges women face in navigating all of the above. She discusses the complexities of menopause and perimenopause symptoms and care, and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare through every phase (of life, and your cycle). Check out this new show on Women in Media Network this fall!

More About Dr. Anne Hussain and Phase to Phase:

Dr. Anne Hussain is a naturopathic doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and author of The Period Literacy Handbook.

Anne runs a hybrid practice serving patients across Ontario, Canada, with in‑person care in Newmarket and Innisfil, supporting people through every phase of their hormonal lives, from the first period ever to post-menopause.

⁠https://annehussain.com/⁠

⁠https://phasetophase.ca/⁠

https://www.instagram.com/dr.annehussain/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drannehussain/

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Host Sarah Burke welcomes junior network producer Maddison Buckingham to discuss her journey into broadcasting and the challenges she faces in the current media landscape and job market. They explore Maddy's experiences in the industry, including her documentary project that received award nominations alongside industry colleagues, and her aspirations for the future in content creation and social media. She also compares her experiences behind-the-scenes to public-facing positions in media, particularly in sports. They discuss the challenges of gender dynamics in the industry, the impact of imposter syndrome on new graduates, and the evolving landscape of media in the digital age.

Check out Maddison's award-nominated documentary Power of the Paddle:

https://youtu.be/gnbw4DTov9o and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddybuckingham/

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*Episode disclaimer: today's episode will discuss the recent Hockey Canada trial verdict and sexual abuse which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.*

Host Sarah Burke welcomes back Jennifer Dunn, Executive Director of the ⁠London Abused Women's Centre⁠ to discuss the recent acquittal of five former Team Canada World Junior Hockey Players in a high profile sexual assault case based in London, Ontario.

They also discuss consent and the importance of educating future generations, especially within hockey culture.

More about Jennifer Dunn:

Jennifer Dunn is the Executive Director of the London Abused Women’s Centre, a feminist, abolitionist agency that provides abused and exploited women and children over the age of 12 with hope and help.

⁠https://www.lawc.on.ca/⁠

RESOURCES:

Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Find family violence resources and services in your area:

⁠https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html⁠

Shelter Safe: A resource to finding all shelters across Canada

⁠https://www.sheltersafe.ca/⁠

Resources in Canada for Family and Intimate Partner Violence

⁠https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/resources/family-and-intimate-partner-violence⁠

The Assaulted Women’s Helpline: A free, anonymous telephone line for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse.

⁠https://www.awhl.org/donate

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Sarah Burke interviews Jen Moss, the Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of JAR Podcast Solutions about her urgent call for Canadian podcast funding. They discuss the current state of the Canadian podcast industry, the challenges it faces, and the urgent need for government funding to support independent podcasting as a core cultural industry. Jen shares her insights on storytelling, the importance of authentic narratives, and the role of podcasts in shaping Canadian media. They also explore statistics on podcast listenership in Canada and propose solutions for enhancing support for independent creators.

More About Jen Moss:

Jen Moss co-founded JAR and serves as its Chief Creative Officer. With roots in theatre, arts journalism, CBC Radio and the NFB’s Digital Studio, she blends skilled narrative strategy with audience-first thinking.

Part visionary and part “podcasting doula,” Jen helps brands find their authentic voice—big ideas and fresh tracks included. She champions experimentation, audience insights, and creative risk-taking. A dedicated mentor, she also lectures at UBC’s School of Creative Writing, shaping tomorrow’s podcasters and storytellers.

PODCASTERS, sign the open letter here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSzPVxgLzaUliIVuWa0JCqYoHDrFjyGZh7eFrCtXYWB85ofw/viewform 

Podcasts Jenn mentioned:

https://staffbase.com/en/podcast/

https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirque-du-sound-podcast

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