Words With Michelle - the podcast

About the episode In the latest “Checking in” episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I discuss what is currently happening behind the scenes. Please press the play button to listen to the show. Thanks for listening to the show . *If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a review on on  Spotify , and   Apple Podcast . Have you picked...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I share real conversations with changemakers that help you grow personally and professionally. About the episode In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I continue “My Convo With Strombo.” In part 2, I find out more about the media legend. * Listen to part 1 here , or here We speak about growing up in Rex...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories. Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . * click the play button at the bottom of the page. About the episode In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with media l...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . * click the play button at the bottom of the page. In this episode of Words With Michelle , I sit down with radio personality Jonathan Shaw to talk a...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness and inspiration . About the show In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I sit with Aisha Addo , a social entrepreneur, philanthropist and the...

About this episode In episode 101 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I celebrate 6 years of podcasting and publishing 100 episodes. I talk about my journey from blogger to podcaster, I recount a few key moments, and I share a few fun facts. To find out more about Words With Michelle – the podcast, visit the following links IG: @wordswmichelle Facebook: @wordswithmichelle TikTok: @wo...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . Meet my guest Joseph Galiwango is an Afrocentric Educator, writer, DJ and the founder of Record Skool. Record Skool is a platform where Joseph expres...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . About this episode In this brief checking in episode, I speak about why I had to put my podcast on hiatus. To learn more about Words With Michelle, v...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . Meet my guest Tennile Cooper is a Marketing expert with over 10 years of experience. About this episode In this episode, Tennile provides some dos an...

Meet my guest Karen Robinson was born in the UK, raised in Jamaica, moved to Edmonton, Alberta and then Toronto. She has won numerous awards, most notably she won a 2021 Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the Schitt’s Creek cast. Karen currently appears as police inspector Vivienne Holness in  Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent About this episode I’m so excited to share wi...

Meet my guest Joseph Osei Bonsu – Illustrator and co-founder of Heroes Of The World and HOTW Studios. About the episode In this episode Joseph recounts how losing his job, and his dedication to his side hustle enabled him to launch a career as an Illustrator. Key takeaways from episode When one door closes, another one opens Follow your dreams, even if you have to work on it part time Having...

About this episode In this episode, I speak briefly about why I decided to take a break from podcasting. Click the play button to listen to the episode. 👉 Available on all podcast platforms. Spotify , and   Apple Podcast . 📌 Don’t forget to share, rate, and subscribe. Need help pursuing your passion? Read Words With Michelle: Inspirational Conversations With Today’s Black Canadian Cha...

*scroll down and press the play button to listen to the episode About this episode In this episode, I revisit an interview I conducted with Grace Cameron – editor and publisher of the Jamaican Eats magazine . I originally wrote a blog post featuring Grace where she spoke about her magazine, and how stories about food connects people. You can read it here , Key takeaways from episode The powe...

*scroll down to the bottom of the page and press the play button to listen to the episode About this episode This week on Words With Michelle – the podcas t, I am happy to share the positive contributions of Hey Black Girl! — a powerful, Black-led organization focused on feminism, equity, and climate justice for Black women and gender-diverse communities. I sit down with co-founder Martina M...

About this episode In this episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I discuss a few highlights that I had over the past few months on my journey as an author and podcaster. Key takeaways from episode The power of living in your purpose, believing in yourself, and resilience. Thanks for listening to the show . *If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to follow the podcast and leave a rev...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . About this episode In this re-release episode (originally posted Aug 2024), I sat with Heather Greenwood Davis, and she spoke about being a Travel Wr...

Welcome back to Words With Michelle – the podcast where I dive into inspiring conversations with changemakers who are shaping the world with their stories! Shows include topics on self-help, mental health, health and wellness, and inspiration . About this episode From spinning tracks in the club to becoming one of Canada’s most recognizable TV personalities — Devo Brown joins me to talk abou...

About this episode In this episode of Words With Michelle- the podcast, I discuss Black History in the making! On February 22, 2025, Joy Brown became the first Black conductor for Disney’s T he Lion King — and she’s sharing her incredible story on the Words With Michelle -the podcast. Meet my guest Joy Brown is a classically trained pianist, and Nurse Practitioner. From her early days studyi...

About this episode In this latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, TV personality Melanie Ng opens up about stepping away from her successful broadcast career to prioritize family life—and why she’s now returning to television with a renewed sense of purpose. It’s a powerful conversation about motherhood, identity, and choosing what matters most. Meet my guest Melanie Ng is a pr...

About This Episode On the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I shine a spotlight on two incredible #changemakers — Sam and Rita Burke, founders of Burke’s Book and celebrated children’s authors. We speak about How Burke’s Book became a hot spot for Black creatives What inspired Sam and Rita to write children’s books together Why representation in children’...

About this episode In this episode, I catch up with Amanda Hamer , who is one of the #changemakers in my book , Words With Michelle: Inspirational Conversations With Today’s Black Canadian Changemakers . I met Amanda a decade ago and was instantly in awe of her. Amanda shares with me career highlights and how her career has evolved. Meet my guest Amanda Hamer, chef, caterer and one of the Bl...

Inspiring Young Minds With Timothy’s Lessons Are you looking for children’s books that inspire, motivate, and uplift? About this episode In this episode of Words With Michelle , I sit down with Christopher Gordon—author of the Timothy’s Lessons series and a passionate storyteller on a mission to empower young minds. Christopher’s books are more than just stories; they are valuable life lesso...

About this episode In this impromptu checking in episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I talk about what it was like being a guest on Breakfast Television on February 12, 2025. Key takeaways from episode The talk covers what it was like before and after being on the show. To watch my segment on Breakfast Television, please click the follow link: To watch my segment on Breakfast Telev...

About this episode In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with professor Dr. John Steckley, who wrote about Sophia B. Jones – the first Black Canadian female doctor, as well as her trailblazing family. Meet my guest Dr. John Steckley is a Canadian scholar specializing in Indigenous languages of the Americas and other anthropological and sociological studies...

About this episode In the latest episode of Words With Michelle -the podcast, I sit down with award-winning filmmaker Alison Duke , a visionary storyteller who has spent her career amplifying Black voices in Canadian cinema. Alison takes us on a journey through her career—what inspired her to step behind the camera, the challenges she’s faced as a Black filmmaker in Canada, and the passion that fu...