Trailblazing Talks with Kate Campbell

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, entrepreneur, and mentor Hosted and produced by Kate Campbell. Executive Producer: Marina Cordoni Audio Engineer: Jannah Talfik Produced by: The Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 lives of greater freedom and possibility. Elizabeth discusses money as energy, buying back your freedom, overcoming fear around investing, and designing your life with intention. Host & Producer: Kate Campbell Executive Producer: Marina Cordoni Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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. Together, we explore teen mental health, parenting, and why strengthening a young person's emotional foundation today can shape the adults they become tomorrow. https://www.themindset-lab.com/ Hosted and Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Producer: Marina Cordoni Audio Engineering: Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Engineer: Janet Talfik Produced by: The Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 that are failing us, music, justice, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice after trauma and using your experience to help others. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Producer: Marina Cordoni Audio Engineer: Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 freedom. Together, they explore grief, God, miracles, surrender, conscious choice, radical self-honesty, and what it truly means to live fully awake. Biet offers powerful insights on finding peace amidst life's greatest challenges, releasing the need to control outcomes, and learning to trust the deeper wisdom guiding our lives. This is a conversation about resilience, transformation, and remembering who you are beneath the stories, identities, and fears that keep you disconnected from your true self. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Together, Kate and Christina explore lost voices, untold stories, and the courage it takes to find your place in the world—and in your own story. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the personal journey behind the headlines. Together, Kate and Avery explore curiosity, courage, compassion, and the responsibility of telling difficult stories with integrity. They discuss some of Avery's most impactful investigations, the emotional toll of bearing witness to trauma, what gives her hope in today's world, and why the pursuit of truth still matters. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 psychological toll of undercover work, and how fraud and financial crime are evolving in the age of crypto. A fascinating and deeply human look at the blurred lines between deception, justice, and survival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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 power of community in transforming our lives. This conversation is honest, vulnerable, uplifting, and filled with hope for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, identity, or the life they truly want to live. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 media, Kirstine reflects on authenticity in leadership, women in executive spaces, audience connection, creativity, and the impact media has on how we see ourselves and each other. The conversation also explores AI, technology, the future of content creation, and why human stories and meaningful connection still matter more than ever. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 journey that led to a groundbreaking diagnosis of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder and a path toward recovery that once seemed out of reach. This is a powerful conversation about advocacy, perseverance, and the unshakable belief that there is always more to uncover—especially when something doesn’t feel right. Hosted & Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Cordoni Audio Engineered by Jannah Tawfik Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 conversation is a call to action—to start before you feel ready, to celebrate yourself, and to rise by lifting others Hosted and Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted and Produced by Kate Campbell Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni Produced by the Trailblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 moment for Canada. Together, they dive into representation, breaking into mainstream media, and the importance of making sport more accessible—on and off the field. This is a conversation about passion, purpose, and paving the way for the next generation. Host/Producer: Kate Campbell Executive Producer: Marina Cordoni Produced by the Trialblazing Talks Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 lifetime advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ communities, serving over a decade on Toronto City Council before stepping into provincial leadership. Now a leading voice as Official Opposition critic for 2SLGBTQ+ issues, they speak candidly about identity, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equality. This episode is a moving reminder that authenticity isn’t just personal — it’s leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, including Karl Lagerfeld, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Yves Saint Laurent. What began as an experimental idea quickly became a global sensation, helping define the era of the supermodel and bringing fashion into living rooms around the world. Nan reflects on the raw, unfiltered energy of early fashion media, the evolution of the industry, and the environmental reckoning facing fashion today. She also shares stories from her documentary Carte d’Invitation , her continued creative work, and her perspective on aging, reinvention, and staying fearless at every stage of life. A vibrant, intimate conversation about art, access, legacy—and why it’s never too late to go for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.