Words With Michelle - the podcast

SHOW DETAILS In episode 56 of Words With Michelle- the podcast (part 2 of 2), Sherley Joseph, Podcast Producer and Digital Strategist, discusses new trends in podcasting as well as her continuous support of Black Content Creators. ABOUT SHERLEY JOSEPH Sherley is the host of Black Canadian Creators, co-founder of The Chonilla Network and contributes to BLK Pod news. She’s a seasoned podcaster...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 55 of Words With Michelle- the podcast, Sherley Joseph, Podcast Producer and Digital Strategist, recounts why she started podcasting: what is was like then, and how it has evolved. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. In the next episode, Sherley will discuss where podcasting is headed as well as her continuous support of diverse voices. ABOUT SHERLEY JOSEPH Sherley is the ho...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 54 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, my guest John Robinson Jr. and I talk about embracing joy and gratitude through his Joy + app. ABOUT JOHN ROBINSON JR. A York university graduate who worked as a Real Estate agent for 15 years, until he realized his purpose and wrote the self-help book Joy and Love , which evolved into the Joy + app. *To listen to the show, cli...

photo credit: Diago Garcia SHOW DETAILS In episode 53 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, my guest Namugenyi Kiwanuka and I speak about our fibroid stories. The good, the bad and the ugly. ABOUT NAMUGENYI KIWANUKA Namugenyi (Nam) Kiwanuka was born in Uganda and lived in a refugee camp in Kenya before moving to London, Ontario. She’s worked with BET, MuchMusic and the BBC’s Focus on Africa....

image taken from www.annaolson.ca SHOW DETAILS In episode 52 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with #foodnetworkcanadachef, Anna Olson. BTW, I am a huge #foodie, hence why I’m excited to publish this episode! After years of watching ALL of her shows on the Food Network , I had the unbelievable opportunity to speak with her about all things food! We discuss how she landed he...

SHOW DETAILS In this latest episode, I speak about my recovery since having surgery last November. I discuss how my recovery is going, as well as the new challenges that I face. To listen to the show, please press the play button. Thanks for listening to the show . Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on  Spotify , and   Apple Podcast . If you have any questions, or feedback...

SHOW DETAILS In my 50th episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I tackle one of my favourite topics – natural hair! I sit down with T’Kehya Prentice-Cupid – hairstylist, and the creator of Textured Hair EDU. Textured Hair EDU addresses the gap in the beauty/ hair industry in Canada, by educating stylists and others on the haircare Afro and curly hair. Some terms to he...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 49 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I have a deliciously fun convo with Kamar Martin – owner of #vegancookie company, A Cookie Called Quest. Kamar speaks about why he started his company, and the challenges and wins that he’s made along the way. ABOUT KAMAR MARTIN Being a lover hip hop, he came up with the name for his company after hearing a song fro...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 48 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I tackle the topic of dating. I enlist the expertise of Nicole Melissa , Relationship Consultant, and she breaks down why having a Personal Code Of Ethics (#PCOE) can help you on you find a healthy, successful, long-term relationship. Click here to listen to the show! Thanks for listening to the show .  To find out more about N...

SHOW DETAILS In this personal episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak about why I have been absent from my podcast and social media for over 5 months. I share details of my recent health scare and what life was like dealing with my health concerns. Please press play to listen to the show. https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ep-47-checking-in-_-health-scare-dec-20...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 46 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with Dionne Bowers – an insurance professional with over 20 years of experience. After a casual chat about what it’s like working in an office and in the corporate world, Dionne and I shared how emotionally and physically draining it can be “Working While Black.” DIONNE’S DETAILS Dionne runs a Co...

Yes, I have finally set aside some time to produce an episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast . SHOW DETAILS It’s a check in show, so it’s not too long. I update you on what’s been going on in my life over the past 3 months – in under 5 minutes! I speak about what I’ve been working on over the months, and I end off the show by speaking about my obsession&#8...

SHOW DETAILS On Words With Michelle – the podcast episode 44, I sit with Danielle Chang Gardner, registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, and we speak about the benefits of speaking with a therapist, and taking care of your mental health. ABOUT DANIELLE Danielle is a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, who specializes in individual and couples therapy. Her practice is called R...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 43 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with Mugabi Byenkya. He speaks about his debut mixtape, Songs for Wo(Men )2  – the process making it, and how it felt releasing a highly emotional personal work. MUGABI’S DETAILS Mugabi is an award-winning writer, rapper, spoken word genius, who also writes comics, and essays. To listen to the show, please press th...

SHOW DETAILS In my first show for the year, I briefly recount some highlights of my year. Please press the play button to listen to the show. What were your highlights for 2022? What are you looking forward to in 2023? Thanks for listening to the show . Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on  Spotify , and   Apple Podcast. If you have any questions or if you would like to b...

SHOW DETAILS For episode 41 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I wanted to talk about the season that’s quickly approaching. Nope, not Halloween or Christmas – I’m talking about #cuffingseason! I sit with Relationship Consultant, Nicole Melissa, and she educates the audience on everything you need to know about the season. If you’re not too sure what cuffing season...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 40 of Words With Michelle – the podcast , I feature an interview I conducted with Morgan O. Smith 4 years ago. At the time I didn’t know Morgan personally – I just saw him on social media. But felt the need to reach out to him and give him a platform to speak about how meditation changed his life. ABOUT MORGAN O. SMITH Some might remember Morgan as “...

SHOW DETAILS In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I chat with Sudanese-Canadian comic Abbas Wahab. He recounts getting “a good job” and then finally breaking into the world of comedy. ABOUT ABBAS WAHAB He is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. Please press play to listen to the show. For more info on Abbas, please check out the following links: Instagram : @a...

In episode 38 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I spotlight #blackownedbusiness – Special Compass . Special Compass was created by Shakira Rouse and helps students with #learningdisabilities achieve success in and out of the classroom. ABOUT SHAKIRA Shakira is an Inclusive Education Strategist who has a learning disability and uses her firsthand experience to educate parents and ed...

In episode 37 of Words With Michelle – the podcast , I catch up with listeners. I briefly speak about the increase in violence in Toronto and the world, rising gas prices, and “getting back to normal” while we are still dealing with the pandemic. Please press play to listen to the show. Thanks for listening to the show . Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on ...

SHOW DETAILS The topic for episode 36 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, is all things job search. I chat with Kerry Kettle – a Program Coordinator, and she lets the audience know what sectors are hiring, how to prepare for a zoom interview, and how job search has changed by the pandemic. KERRY’S DETAILS Kerry has worked in the employment field for almost 20 years. She has had...

In episode 35 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I give my 2 cents on a few things on my mind. I touch on the end of the mask mandate in Ontario, the end of common decency, and the rise in violence in Toronto.   Please press play to listen to the episode. Thanks for listening to the show . Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the podcast on  Spotify , and   Apple Podc...

SHOW DETAILS In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I spotlight Black Owned Business – Nyarai Cellars. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner, Steve Byfield, and he told me what it was like being the only Black winemaker in Ontario. Please press the play button to listen to the show. Thanks for listening to the show! Just a reminder, you can subscribe to the...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 33 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, my guest Tiffany Anderson – a Communicative Disorders Assistant, speaks about the Disproportionality of Minority Children in Special Education. The focus of the show is the overrepresentation as well as the underrepresentation of minority students in special education. Please press play to listen to the show. Thanks for l...

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 2022! In episode 32 of Words With Michelle – the podcast , I wish you all a happy new year, and recount some highlights of 2021. I ask YOU what your plans are for 2022, and share some of the topics I’d like to tackle with my podcast. Please press the play button to listen to the show. Thanks for listening to the latest episode. Just a...