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SHOW DETAILS In episode 28 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I provide my 2 cents on getting vaccinated and wearing a mask. Agree? Disagree? Please feel free to leave a message and let me know your thoughts. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcast. If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback, or if you would like to be a guest on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. You can also email me if you have inquires regarding sponsoring the show. Thanks for listening!

SHOW DETAILS Episode 27 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, is a slight continuation of the previous episode on the effects of lockdown. You can listen to it here. In this episode I speak with Patricia, a Sales and Marketing rep in the medical / health field, and we discuss if the city is opening too quickly, as well as how we are dealing with the city opening up. Please press play to listen to the show. What’s your opinion? Are we opening the city too early? Are we still being cautious? Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. If you have any question or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. You can also email me if you’re interested in sponsoring my podcast.

SHOW DETAILS In episode 26 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I ask Amani – playwright, producer, poet, arts educator, and comedian, how she dealt with going through 15 months of lockdown. She recounts the tragedies she went through, as well as the isolation that she felt. ABOUT AMANI Amania is a a Poet, Playwright, Producer, Actor, Singer, Arts educator, Blogger, Comedian, Motivational Speaker, Emcee, Creativity Coach, Renaissance Woman! Click here to find out more about her. Please press play to listen to the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, and  Apple Podcasts. If you have any question or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. You can also email me if you’re interested in sponsoring my podcast.

Photo credit: Alicia Wynter Photography SHOW DETAILS In episode 25 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I post a past conversation that I had with the host of #Cityline, Tracy Moore. I originally interivewed Tracy for my blog in 2019 (click here to read it), but I wanted to include her experience being body shamed, and shed some light on a practice that is prevalent online. ABOUT TRACY Tracy has been the host of lifestyle program, Cityline for over a decade. Please press the play button to listen to the show. I would like to thank Tracy Moore for being so candid and sharing her experience, and for being a voice for inclusivity and diversity. I would like to thank YOU for listening to the show. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Stitcher. If you have any questions or feedback, or you would like to be a guest on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com

SHOW DETAILS In episode 24 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I asked the question: “Can you find love during lockdown?” I received a response from Kenrick Phillip, and he detailed how he was able to start a relationship. ABOUT KENRICK PHILLIP Kenrick is from Toronto, Canada but lived in South Korea for 3 years. He came back to Toronto in early 2021. To listen to the show, please press the play button. Thanks again for listening the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, and  Apple Podcasts. If you have any question or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. You can also email me if you’re interested in sponsoring my podcast.

SHOW DETAILS In episode 23 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I talk politics, Black hair, and microaggressions with Celina Caesar-Chavannes. ABOUT CELINA CAESAR-CHAVANNES In 2015 Celina was the first Black person to be elected into a federal riding of Whitby, Ontario. She is the former Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister She recently wrote “Can you Hear Me Know” her memoir revealing her struggles as well as celebrating her achievements. Please press play to listen to the episode. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Celina. She’s real, honest, and one of the most fearless women I’ve ever met! Thanks for listening to the show. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on the Spotify, Apple Podcast and Stitcher apps. If you have any questions, or if you would like to provide feedback or would like to chat with me, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com.

SHOW DETAILS In Episode 23, I speak with Cartier – owner of On Point Cleaning Services, and she reveals how her business survived, and continues to survive, throughout the pandemic. Press play to listen to the show It’s encouraging to hear how Cartier was able to stay afloat during such unpredictable times. Thanks for sharing your experience and providing advice for other business owners. Thanks for listening to the show! Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on the Spotify, Apple Podcast and Stitcher apps. If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or would like to chat with me on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com.

ABOUT JONATHAN SHAW Jonathan Shaw is DJ, Voice Actor, Motivational Speaker, and Creative Director at 106.5 and 95.7 ELMNT FM. SHOW DETAILS In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak about Black Men in Media – specifically radio.  I chat with Jonathan Shaw who’s had 20+ years in the radio industry. He speaks about the lack of opportunities, dealing with racism, and working at not one, but TWO Black owned radio stations. Please press play to listen to the show. It was great learning about Jonathan’s early days in radio, and learning how his passion and love of the industry has made him an important part of radio history . Thanks for listening! Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. *Don’t forget to show me some love and leave a comment!

Show details In the latest “mini” episode, I speak briefly about my absence from my podcast and social media. Please press play to listen to the show. So, that’s how the past 2 months have been. Some days are better than others, but I am taking it one day at a time. If you have been dealing with loss, or grief, please feel free to reach out to me and I can provide you with some resources. Thanks for listening to the show. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. *Don’t forget to show me some love and leave a comment!

Welcome to episode 20 of Words With Michelle – the podcast. The topic for the show is on Black fatherhood and creating a safe space for Black men to speak through The Black Daddies Club. *Although this show focuses on men, I welcome women to listen too. You can share it with your friends, brothers, uncles, dads, and your grandfathers. About Brandon Hay Brandon has been recognized for his work in the community by winning the African Canadian Achievement awards of Excellence (ACAA) for parenting in 2011 and the Black Business & Professional association (BBPA)- Distinguished Man of Honor Award in 2010. Show details In this episode I have a candid conversation with Brandon Hay. He speaks about being a father, and shares what led him to create the Black Daddies club. Thank you Brandon for sharing your vulnerability and your truth. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. *Don’t forget to show me some love and leave a comment!

In the latest episode, I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! Thanks for listening to the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. If you have any questions, or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. * You can also send me an email if you are interested in sponsoring the show. Thanks again for listening to the show. Don’t forget to show me some love and leave a comment!

The topic for the latest show is overcoming fear and stepping out of your comfort zone. About Kofi Frempong Kofi is a Toronto-based artist / painter who had a crippling fear of painting. Show details Kofi recounts what he did to not let his fear hold him back. Thanks again for listening to the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. If you have any question or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. You can also email me if you’re interested in sponsoring my podcast. Don’t forget to show me some love and leave a comment! : )

The topic for the show is: Budgeting During A Pandemic, and my guest for the show is Tanika Riley, a licensed Financial Rep, Speaker and Community Builder. About Tanika Tanika is being honoured this year as one of the 100 Accomplished Black Women in Canada for 2020 for her 15+ years working in education, community development, creating innovative programs speaking and facilitating workshops. Show details In this episode we will be talking about the top money concerns, creating a budget, using a financial advisor, how to save money, and lastly, how to not get into debt over the holiday. Thanks Tanika, for providing tips on saving, as well suggesting ways for us to not to overspend this holiday season. Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, on the show, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. *Don’t forget to show me some love and leave a comment!

On the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I talk about Colourism with Makeup Artist and Plus Size Style Expert, Tracy Peart. Colourism: Differential treatment based on skin colour, especially favourtism toward those with a lighter skin tone, and mistreatment or exclusion of those with a darker skin tone. Tracy and I talk about this form of discrimination and how it shows up in the beauty industry, television and movies, the effects of colourism on self esteem, she also talks about her personal experience dealing with colourism, and lastly, how she works to represent all women – of all skin tones. Thanks for listening to the show. Just a reminder: you can subscribe to the Words With Michelle- the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Stitcher Don’t forget to show me some love and write a review of the show. If you have any questions or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I speak with Jothi Saldanha – a certified Transformational Coach, Spiritual Leader, Educator and Interdisciplinary  Artist, and she discusses not only the importance of wellness but the different forms of wellness, decolonizing wellness, healing past emotional wounds among other things. Please press the play button to listen to the show. Jothi’s voice is powerful, eh? I hope that she was able to provide you with different ways that you can implement wellness into your life. For more info on Jothi, please click onto the following links: Instagram: @jothi_creative, @herspace_1 URL: www.jothi.ca Just a reminder: you can subscribe to the Words With Michelle- the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and I Heart Radio. If you have time, feel free to leave a review of the show. If you have any questions or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com

For the latest show, I want to check in with you. I want to know how you’ve been coping with the pandemic. I also speak briefly on what’s been going with me for the past 7 months, as well as how I’ve been dealing. Please press the play button to listen to the show. Thank for listening to my “check in” episode. Just a reminder: you can subscribe to the Words With Michelle- the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and I Heart Radio. Don’t forget to show me some love and write a review of the show. If you have any questions or would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at michelle@wordswithmichelle.com.

This episode is a little different from what I normally do. I usually have a guest come on the show and we discuss a topic, but for this episode, I decided I wanted to have a few guests share their experiences with racism. The reason why I chose to have this episode devoted to exposing racist acts, is just that.  To expose it. To let people know that if you are Black,  this is what we deal with on a regular basis and things need to change. In this show, I have included Black people with different backgrounds, work experiences, and they share their story. Please listen to my guests’ experiences with racism in Canada. Guests, in order of appearance Michelle’s intro – 0:00 – 2:15 JD Vishus- 2:16 – 10:20 Lorraine- 10:21 – 15:08 Meres – 15:09 – 21:00 Grace- 21:01 – 26:26 Jacob: 26:27 – 37:03 Michelle’s final words and outro – 37:04 – 39:15 Thanks for listening to the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, please feel free to leave a comment! You can listen and subscribe to the podcast using your fave app: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podcast Addict, and Buzz Sprout.

I had the honour and pleasure of interviewing socially conscious photographer Zahra Siddiqui 3 years ago for my blog. I am a fan of her work, and wanted to discuss her first solo exhibit – The Invisible Majority – an exhibit that proudly displayed Black and Brown faces. For my latest episode of my podcast, I took a portion of our interview (which took place in a downtown cafe) and asked Zahra why she decided to create The Invisible Majority, and discuss why representation matters. To listen to the episode, please press play. To learn more about Zahra and her work, please click onto the following link: Instagram: @theinvisiblemajority Just a reminder: you can subscribe to the Words With Michelle- the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play and I Heart Radio. Follow me on Instagram at @wordswmichelle for updates!

In the second part of the “Racism in the Medical Field” series, I speak with Dr. Onye Nnorom (Dr. O), and she speaks about how systemic racism affects Black doctors. To listen to the show, please press the play button. To learn more about Dr. O, please click onto the following links: Instagram: @racehealthhappy Twitter: @racehealthhappy URL: http://racehealthhappiness.buzzsprout.com/ You can also listen to and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podcast Addict, Stitcher and iHeartRadio.  Please feel free to leave a comment about the show and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at: @wordswmichelle for updates!

In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I sit with Mugabi Byenkya, a writer and poet, who speaks about the  racist treatment he has repeatedly received from healthcare professionals, more specifically, doctors.   To listen to the podcast, please press the play button. https://wordswithmichelle.files.wordpress.com/2020/06/racism-in-the-medical-field.m4a   To learn more about Mugabi Byenkya, please click onto the following links: Twitter: @mugabsbIG: @mugabs   You can also listen to and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Podcast Addict, Stitcher and iHeartRadio.  Please feel free to leave a comment about the show and don’t forget to follow me on Instagram at: @wordswmichelle for updates!