Women In Media

Snowboarder Juliette Pelchat on Her Olympic Debut with Team Canada

Host Sarah Burke interviews Juliette Pelchat, a rising star in snowboarding and a first-time Olympic competitor for Team Canada. Juliette shares her journey leading up to the 2026 Winter Games, discussing her mental and physical preparation, the challenges she's faced, and her evolving mindset towards competition. She also reflects on her family dynamics, particularly her relationship with her father, snowboarding legend JF Pelchat, and his support navigating sponsorship opportunities and negotiating. She also talks about her sister Amalia and how together, they launched the Wild Kittens initiative to encourage women to get involved in board sports. Links: www.realwildkittens.com https://www.instagram.com/jubespelchat/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jubespelchat Connect with Sarah and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Juliette Pelchat (03:03) Journey to the Olympics (06:00) Mindset and Routine for Success (08:58) Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence (12:01) Sibling Rivalry and Support (14:55) The Wild Kittens Initiative (17:54) Community and the Future of Board Sports (20:16) Empowering Young Girls in Skateboarding (22:41) Navigating Sponsorships and Business (26:23) Mentorship and Future Aspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Stever: Conquering the Divide Between Life and Radio

*Disclaimer* This episode features a discussion about sexual trauma. Listener discretion is advised.* In Sarah Burke's first new episode of 2026, she welcomes friend and broadcast colleague Angela Stever. She shares her journey into comedy and writing, releasing a young adult fantasy novel titled Conquering the Divide: The Legend of Barsicon. They discuss Angela's journey from radio to writing, the challenges of self-promotion, and the personal experiences that shaped her storytelling. The conversation also touches on the creative process, the influence of other authors, and the importance of personal growth and healing after leaving a long-term career and traumatic experience in media. More About Angela Stever and her work: Angela Stever is a creative force both on and off the stage. The mother of two started performing stand-up comedy in 2013 during her 20-year radio and television career in Kingston, Ontario. Her comedy has been described as raw, real and relatable. Stever is a Yoga teacher, voice-over actor and an author. She published a Young Adult Fantasy novel in 2021, Conquering the Divide: The Legend of Barsicon. When she's not writing, you can find her knitting or drumming with her band, HAG. LINKS:  https://www.angelastever.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@angela.stever https://www.instagram.com/ange.stever See Angela's band HAG at the Broom Factory on January 25th: https://ticketscene.ca/events/57308/ Angela Stever Opening for Mark Forward at the Kingston Canadian Film Festival February 27th: https://ticketscene.ca/events/57685/ Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:30) The Journey to Writing and Promotion (05:12) Exploring the World of Barsecon (09:37) The Creative Process and Writing Discipline (14:08) Influences and Inspirations (20:56) Reinventing After Radio: Personal Growth and Healing (23:07) The Impact of Disability on Life Choices (25:48) A Personal Story of Trauma and Resilience (29:28) The Struggle for Justice in the Workplace (33:34) Healing Through Yoga and Self-Discovery (38:46) Finding Humor in Adversity (43:25) Empowering Others Through Storytelling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Edwards & Amy Chabot: The Bridges Burned Podcast

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. https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/bridges-burned/ https://www.instagram.com/bridgesburnedpod/ https://www.instagram.com/itsmeganedwards/ https://www.instagram.com/amychabot/ Connect with Sarah and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ebonnie Rowe: 30 Years of Honey Jam

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/ Connect with Sarah and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks (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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jann Arden Podcast & Late in 88 Hosts Live at PodSummit in Calgary

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/ Connect with Sarah and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices