Episodes

  • Solo Episode: The C Word

    Solo Episode: The C Word
    May 20 2026
    It's time for a solo episode of reflections. Host Sarah Burke unpacks “the C word...” Not that c word. COMMUNITY! Community celebrates you. Community humbles you. Community challenges you. Community will hold you accountable and show up for you when you least expect it. Let's dig in... After an emotionally intense stretch of events, conversations, and industry moments, Sarah reflects on the complicated reality of building spaces designed to support women, creators, and independent voices. From the emotional labour of leadership to navigating boundaries, visibility, and expectations, this episode explores the parts of community-building people don’t always talk about publicly. Sarah also opens up about the evolving responsibility that comes with creating safer spaces in media, why care matters more than clicks, and how podcasting has become both a refuge and a mirror for deeper conversations happening across media. Connect with Sarah Burke and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks⁠ Subscribe to the Women in Media Newsletter: https://women-in-media-network.myflodesk.com/newsletter Book A Discovery Call: https://www.womeninmedia.network/book/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Colleen Rusholme's Untold Story: Truth, Trauma & Taking Back Your Power

    Colleen Rusholme's Untold Story: Truth, Trauma & Taking Back Your Power
    May 5 2026
    Host Sarah Burke sits down with veteran broadcaster Colleen Rusholme who reflects on the highs and lows of her 30 year career, the pivotal moments that shaped her voice, and the realities of working in an industry that hasn’t always been safe or equitable for women. With honesty and new clarity, she shares her experience navigating toxic environments, the courage it takes to speak out, and the personal toll of confronting past trauma. Together, Sarah and Colleen explore the intersection of identity, resilience, and reinvention. From stepping away from daily radio to redefining success on her own terms, the conversation also underscores the importance of mentorship, accountability, and creating safer spaces for the next generation of broadcasters. More About Colleen Rusholme: Colleen Rusholme is a Canadian radio and television broadcaster, who began her career as a news reporter at CFRB Toronto. She cohosted with Tom Rivers on Talk 640 mornings and q107 afternoon drive. Colleen later worked as morning co-host on EZ Rock 97.3 with Stu Jeffries. This later became boom 997 where she did the morning show with Humble Howard. Colleen also did morning shows with Energy and Fresh radio. She retired from radio after 5 years of mornings at Boom 997 in Ottawa with Tim Morgan in 2024. A 30 year radio career. Other fun things : She was an airborne traffic reporter, a co- host of CMT Central flagship show, and the voice of many CBC, Discovery and HGTV programs. Colleen now does radio imaging, V/0 tv narration and commercial work from her home studio. Listen to Jennifer Valentyne on the Women in Media Podcast: ⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/jennifer-valentyne-part-one/⁠ ⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/jennifer-valentyne-part-two/⁠ Listen to Maureen Holloway's Recent Women in Media Episode: https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/maureen-holloway-returns/ Follow Along with Jennifer Valentyne vs. Corus Entertainment: ⁠https://www.chrt-tcdp.gc.ca/en/human-rights/human-rights-public-hearings⁠ Connect with Sarah Burke and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Colleen RushHome (02:58) Reflections on a Radio Career (05:58) Navigating Personal Challenges on Air (08:59) The Journey into Broadcasting (11:58) Starstruck Moments and Memorable Interviews (14:59) Facing Industry Challenges as a Woman (18:01) The Impact of Toxic Work Environments (21:07)The Struggle for Change in Broadcasting (24:05) The Aftermath of Abuse and Moving Forward (27:51) Navigating Career Changes and Personal Growth (29:59) The Impact of Speaking Out (32:56) Facing the Past: Confronting Abusers (36:50) The Emotional Toll of Trauma (40:53) Healing and Moving Forward (43:50) Mentorship and Supporting the Next Generation (46:42) The Evolution of Broadcasting and Podcasting (50:42) Hopes for Change in the Industry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • When the Game Changes: Evanka Osmak on Grief and Finding Hockey at 41

    When the Game Changes: Evanka Osmak on Grief and Finding Hockey at 41
    Apr 21 2026
    You know her as one of the most trusted voices in Canadian sports broadcasting - a veteran anchor at Rogers Sportsnet and that friendly voice you've come to love after a Blue Jays win (or loss). Off-camera and in the pages of her new book, there is a much more personal story about what happens when life shifts in a way you really can’t prepare for. Her first time on this podcast, it was the shift to motherhood, but now she's reflecting on writing her first book, When the Game Changes. Evanka Osmak opens up about losing her mother, and navigating grief while still showing up personally and professionally. https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/When-the-Game-Changes/Evanka-Osmak/9781668057926 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Grief and Personal Transformation (02:59) The Process of Writing and Vulnerability (05:58) The Diagnosis: A Life-Altering Moment (08:57) Compartmentalizing Grief in a Public Role (11:58) Discovering Hockey: A New Passion (14:53) Finding Joy Amidst Grief (17:57) The Role of Community in Grief (21:02) Navigating Conversations Around Grief (24:11) Lessons from Jeannie: A Mother's Legacy Connect with Sarah Burke and Women in Media: ⁠ https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/burketalks www.instagram.com/wimnetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Women in Music Artist to Artist: Simone Denny & LU KALA

    Women in Music Artist to Artist: Simone Denny & LU KALA
    Apr 7 2026
    Recorded live at the Women in Music Canada Summit, this artist-to-artist conversation brings together two generations of trailblazers in pop and dance music. Host Sarah Burke moderates this discussion between Simone Denny —Canadian dance and house icon, 7x Juno nominee, 4x Juno winner, and Women in Music Career Achievement Award recipient—and LU KALA, Juno-nominated pop powerhouse behind the viral anthem “Pretty Girl Era” and a Billboard Rising Star honouree. Together, they unpack what empowerment really feels like, how family, culture, and growing up in Toronto shaped their sound, and what it means to be Black women working in genres where they’re still treated as exceptions. They talk candidly about body criticism, confidence, and turning online comments into affirmations and anthems. They also discuss the invisible labor of social media and always being “the brand." Along the way, they reflect on mentorship, the people who speak your name in rooms you’re not in, the reality of non-stop hustle in today’s music industry, and how they each define success and legacy on their own terms. https://simonedenny.com/ https://www.igobylu.com/ https://womeninmusic.ca/ https://www.womeninmedia.network/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • From Podcast to Network: Celebrating 5 Years of Women in Media

    From Podcast to Network: Celebrating 5 Years of Women in Media
    Mar 8 2026
    This week on the Women in Media Podcast, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and two milestones — five years of the podcast and two years of the Women in Media Network. Host Sarah Burke reflects on the past year for women in media and culture, highlighting major headlines and powerful statistics about women’s growing influence across industries. From the explosive growth of women’s sports audiences to the rise of women-led podcasting, the numbers tell us women’s voices are shaping the future of media. You’ll also hear from Women in Media Network creators who reflect on their own podcasts. Happy International Women’s Day. Connect with Sarah and the Network Creators: https://www.womeninmedia.network/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Maureen Holloway Returns: Breast Cancer & Taking the Stand for Jenn Valentyne

    Maureen Holloway Returns: Breast Cancer & Taking the Stand for Jenn Valentyne
    Mar 4 2026
    Maureen Holloway returns to the Women in Media Podcast to update host Sarah Burke on another journey through breast cancer, reflections on her career in Canadian broadcasting, and her involvement in the Jennifer Valentyne human rights tribunal. 'Mo' shares her experiences with workplace harassment, calls out the behaviour of former colleagues, and discusses the importance of supporting women loudly, especially now. Of course, there are many laughs along the way. All in favour of Mo becoming a stand up comic, raise your hand... More About Maureen Holloway: Maureen Holloway is a fan favourite on the Toronto radio scene. After longtime stints at CKFM/Mix/Virgin 99.9, Q107, 98.1 CHFI and now Newstalk 1010, Mo is jumping into the podcast world feet first, hosting the Women of Ill Repute podcast with her dear pal Wendy Mesley. Throughout her long and varied career, Mo has received many honours, including the 2009 HOPE Award, the Canadian Association of Broadcaster’s Gold Ribbon Award for Humour, and the 2018 Rosalie Award, honouring women in broadcasting who have blazed new trails. Diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer in 2005, Maureen is an outspoken advocate for women’s health and social issues and is in frequent demand as a lecturer and keynote speaker, where her topics encompass women, humour and wellness. Now cancer-free, she plays golf and piano, both quite badly, and likes to cook, travel, drink wine, and laugh, often all at once. Follow Women of Ill Repute on Substack: https://womenofillrepute.substack.com/ Listen to Jennifer Valentyne on the Women in Media Podcast: https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/jennifer-valentyne-part-one/ https://www.womeninmedia.network/show/women-in-media/jennifer-valentyne-part-two/ Follow Along with Jennifer Valentyne vs. Corus Entertainment: https://www.chrt-tcdp.gc.ca/en/human-rights/human-rights-public-hearings Connect with Sarah Burke and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Maureen Holloway (03:00) Navigating Cancer: A Personal Journey (05:51) The Evolution of Body Image and Reconstruction (08:55) The Emotional Impact of Cancer on Family (12:02) Reflections on Mortality and Legacy (14:56) The Shift from Radio to Podcasting (20:56) Revisiting Radio Memories: A Personal Journey (22:04) The Human Rights Tribunal: A Call to Testify (24:54) Support and Solidarity: Standing with Jennifer Valentine (27:57) Facing the Past: Emotional Recollections in Court (34:49) The Impact of Trauma: Revisiting Difficult Experiences (37:51) Accountability in Media (39:45) Reflections on Relationships: Encountering the Past (43:58) The Call for Accountability: Acknowledging Past Mistakes (46:40) Empowering the Next Generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Sarah Adams: The Parents Uncharted Mission

    Sarah Adams: The Parents Uncharted Mission
    Feb 18 2026
    Sarah Burke interviews Sarah Adams known as Mom.Uncharted online, and the host of a new podcast called Parents Uncharted. They discuss the impact of social media and technology on parenting, and the importance of digital privacy for children. Adams shares her insights on navigating screen time, the challenges of parenting in the digital age, and the evolution of her content creation approach. The conversation also touches on censorship, online safety, and the future of parenting discussions in the podcasting space. Connect with Sarah Adams: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://momuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://parentsuncharted.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/parents.uncharted/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@parents.uncharted Follow the trial with Nicky Petrossi: https://www.scrolling2death.com/heat Connect with Sarah Burke and Women in Media Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Parents Uncharted (02:00) The Journey to Podcasting (04:55) The Impact of Social Media on Parenting (09:50) Navigating Privacy and Digital Footprints (14:55) The Evolution of Content Creation (20:06) Screen Time and Digital Autonomy (24:56) Censorship and Online Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Snowboarder Juliette Pelchat on Her Olympic Debut with Team Canada

    Snowboarder Juliette Pelchat on Her Olympic Debut with Team Canada
    Feb 4 2026
    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
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    35 mins