Words With Michelle - the podcast

SHOW DETAILS In episode 31 of Words With Michelle – the podcast , I revisit a past interview I conducted with Jam Gamble. She speaks about how her love for public speaking led her to start her own public speaking program, as well as become a highly successful media personality. ABOUT JAM GAMBLE Jam a.k.a, the #Micslayer, is a public speaker, speaking coach, media personality, former TV host,...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 30, I sit down with Micha Edwards- artist, entrepreneur, storyteller and we speak about the infamous “n word.” We speak about its meaning, and how the word affects us. ABOUT MICHA As a spiritual enthusiast and a creative entrepreneur that uses storytelling and mixed media to shift mindsets into thriving attitudes, Micha Edwards is committed to contributing to sh...

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 th...

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 li...

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 Amani is a a Poet, Playwright, Producer, Actor, Singer, Arts educator, Blogger, Comedian, Motivatio...

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 Tra...

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, ple...

SHOW DETAILS In episode 23 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I talk politics, Black hair, and microaggressions with Celina Caesar-Chavanne s. 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 r...

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 owne...

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 wi...

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 r...

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 w...

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@wordswithm...

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...

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...

On the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I talk about Colourism with Makeup Artist and Plus Size Style Expert, Tracy Pea rt . 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 show...

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,...

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 Mi...

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 d...

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 aske...

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/...

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.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/racism-in-the-medical-field.m4a   To learn more...

The latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, is the second part of a 2 part series of “Dating in the age of Covid-19.” I chatted with matchmakers, The Love Listeners, and they spoke about how they approach dating in a holistic way, and discussed some of the pros and cons of dating in a pandemic. Press play to listen to the episode. If you would like to know more about...

In the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with Relationship Coach/YouTube personality, Dani Changg. Dani shares helpful hints on dating in the era of a pandemic.  She also provides tips for new daters, daters who aren’t able to quarantine with their partners, as well as those in long term relationships. Dani even helps me level up on my dating game! Press play...

In this episode I speak with Tennile Cooper – a successful Copywriter and mom. She shares a few tips on how parents can stay productive and sane during the quarantine. Press play to listen! pssst –  you can also listen and subscribe at iTunes , Spotify and Podcast Addict.   https://wordswithmichelle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ways-that-parents-can-stay-sane-productive-during-the-qu...