Trailblazing Talks with Kate Campbell

Forget James Bond. The reality of intelligence work involves far more coffee, relationship-building, patience—and unexpected chaos. Former CSIS officer Andrew Kirsch reveals what life inside Canada's intelligence service actually looks like, from applying online and recruiting sources to special operations and the strain secrecy places on the people closest to you. Hosted & Produced by Kate Ca...

Bestselling author and culture strategist Risha Grant joins Trailblazing Talks for a candid conversation about bias, belonging, Radical Acceptance, and becoming who you really are. Risha opens up about the years she spent editing herself to fit other people’s expectations, the dramatic changes that upended the career she spent decades building, and what it means to rebuild without abandoning yours...

In this episode of Trailblazing Talks , Kate Campbell sits down with entrepreneur and cultural changemaker Cindy Gallop for a candid conversation about sex, shame, speaking up, and challenging the conventions that shape our lives. Cindy reflects on walking away from a highly successful advertising career, building a life deliberately outside society’s traditional expectations—including having no d...

Canadian broadcasting icon Rick Campanelli opens up about the story behind his memoir, Tempted —from his unforgettable MuchMusic years and rise to fame to the private gambling addiction he hid behind the scenes. In a candid conversation about shame, family, recovery and resilience, Rick reflects on the choices that nearly cost him everything, the people who helped him find his way back, and why he...

Former NHL defenseman Mike Weaver never heard his name called on Draft Day, yet he went on to play more than 600 NHL games through grit, resilience, and an unwavering belief in himself. In this inspiring episode of Trailblazing Talks , Mike shares the mindset that shaped his remarkable journey—from being told he was too small to building a successful career on and off the ice as a coach, entrepren...

Elizabeth Ralph joins Trailblazing Talks to explore a radically different relationship with money—one rooted in freedom, identity, and conscious expansion. Drawing on her experience as a former financial executive and the founder of The Spiritual Investor Method and The Spiritual Investor Podcast, Elizabeth shares how investing, money neutrality, and intentional decision-making can help us create...

Trailblazing Talks welcomes Madeline Di Nonno, CEO of the Geena Davis Institute, for a thoughtful conversation about storytelling, representation, women in media, and why the stories we see on screen matter more than ever. https://geenadavisinstitute.org/ Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Producer: Marina Cordoni Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

For more than 20 years, licensed marriage and family therapist Nathaniel Duvert has helped teens, families, and at-risk youth navigate life's biggest challenges. In this episode of Trailblazing Talks , he shares the inspiration behind The Mindset Lab —his mentorship program designed to help young people build confidence, emotional resilience, and the practical life skills they need to thrive. Toge...

Kate Campbell speaks with Effica Health founders Hoda Soboh and Dr. Nese Yuksel as they share the inspiration behind their practice, unpack the realities of hormone health and menopause, challenge long-held misconceptions, and discuss how they're helping women feel informed, heard, and empowered throughout midlife. Hosted & Produced by: Kate Campbell Executive Producer: Marina Cordoni Audio En...

Advocate, activist, survivor and artist, Cait Alexander joins Kate Campbell for a powerful conversation about resilience, recovery, and creating change. After surviving near death intimate partner violence, Cait transformed her personal journey into a mission to support survivors through her organization, End Violence Everywhere (EVE). Together, they discuss healing, advocacy, governing systens th...

In this profound and deeply moving episode of Trailblazing Talks , Kate Campbell sits down with spiritual teacher, author, vocalist, and founder of The Source, Biet Simkin. From losing her mother at a young age and battling heroin addiction to navigating the unimaginable loss of her own child, Biet shares the experiences that shaped her extraordinary journey toward healing, awakening, and inner fr...

Award-winning filmmaker Christina Rose joins Kate Campbell to discuss The Lost Voice , a powerful documentary inspired by her search for her great-grand-aunt Pola, believed to be the first woman filmmaker to film in the Amazon in the 1920s. What begins as a quest to uncover a forgotten chapter of film history becomes a deeply personal journey through family legacy, identity, and self-discovery. To...

Award-winning investigative journalist Avery Haines joins Kate Campbell for a candid and inspiring conversation about the experiences, challenges, and defining moments that shaped her remarkable career. From a chance encounter that launched her into radio broadcasting to reporting from war zones, exposing criminal networks, and uncovering stories that have sparked real-world change, Avery shares t...

In this gripping episode of Trailblazing Talks , Kate Campbell sits down with former RCMP undercover operative and author Chris Mathers for an eye-opening conversation about the hidden world of money laundering, organized crime, and covert investigations. From posing as a high-level money launderer to infiltrating international criminal networks, Chris shares extraordinary real-life stories, the p...

“I didn’t want to be a spectator in my own life anymore.” In this unforgettable episode of Trailblazing Talks, Dana Jackson shares the story of the moment everything changed — and how sobriety became the doorway to a more authentic, grounded, and meaningful life. Host Kate Campbell and Dana explore addiction, recovery, childhood wounds, toxic relationships, self-worth, emotional healing, and the p...

On Trailblazing Talks , host Kate Campbell sits down with Kirstine Stewart — former Executive Vice President of CBC and former VP of Media at Twitter — for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, media, cultural influence, and the evolving future of storytelling. From rising through the ranks of Canadian television to helping shape major cultural conversations in both traditional and digital me...

On Trailblazing Talks, host Kate Campbell sits down with Kerry, Gordon and Mackenzie Wright to share an extraordinary and deeply moving story. When Mackenzie experienced a sudden and devastating regression, his family was thrust into years of uncertainty—met with misdiagnosis, limited answers, and a system that couldn’t explain what was happening. But they kept searching. What followed was a journ...

On Trailblazing Talks , host Kate Campbell speaks with clairvoyant and remote viewer Elizabeth April in a powerful conversation on consciousness, anxiety, and the human experience. Through a unique lens on intuition and awareness, Elizabeth shares how individuals can stay grounded and connected in an increasingly complex world. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Co...

Icon. Provocateur. Truth-teller. Carole Pope pulls back the curtain on a career built on defiance and raw honesty. From challenging cultural norms to inspiring artists like k.d. lang and beyond, this is a candid, no-holds-barred look at a woman who never played by the rules—and never will. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik...

In this powerful episode of Trailblazing Talks , Kate Campbell sits down with Klaudia Zinaty, founder of the Women Empowerment Awards, to explore what true leadership looks like in today’s world. From launching a movement during the pandemic to redefining success through impact, Klaudia shares how women can step into their power, overcome fear, and build lasting wealth and legacy. This conversatio...

Heated Rivalry lit up the world—but what does that story look like in real life? Former hockey player Matt Kenny opens up about being closeted in the sport, the trauma of hiding his identity, and the moment that pushed him to share his experience. He also reveals how a life-altering multiple sclerosis diagnosis became the catalyst for change—leading him to rebuild his life, his body, and his voice...

In this episode of Trailblazing Talks , host Kate Campbell sits down with TSN host and producer Camila Gonzalez to explore the powerful intersection of sport, culture, and identity. From her Colombian roots to covering the global game on an international stage, Camila shares her journey into sports media, the inspiration behind Game & Glory , and why the upcoming World Cup could be a defining...

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Kristyn Wong-Tam — Member of Provincial Parliament for Toronto Centre and a member of the New Democratic Party — shares their journey from being born in Hong Kong and raised in Toronto to becoming one of the few politicians in Canada to live and lead openly as a queer and non-binary voice in government. Coming out at just 16, Kristyn has spent a life...

In this episode of Trailblazing Talks, host Dini Petty sits down with filmmaker and journalist Nan Devitt Tremblay, the woman behind the scenes in Paris during the golden age of Fashion Television . Leaving a secure job in Canada to chase a dream in Paris, Nan found herself at the center of a cultural phenomenon—capturing unprecedented backstage access to the world’s most iconic designers, includi...

In this episode of Trailblazing Talks , host Dini Petty sits down with award-winning cinematographer Zoe Dirse , President of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. Zoe reflects on her groundbreaking career—from becoming one of the first two women to join the camera union IATSE in 1979 to shooting documentaries around the world for the National Film Board of Canada. With over 70 projects to her...