Episode 17, Season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
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Episode 17, season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Guests: author Kelley Armstrong & Barbara Steinhoff, Executive Director, Toronto Humane Society
TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2014 – On tonight’s show, host Shannon Skinner sits down with popular Canadian author, Kelley Armstrong, who has penned the “Otherworld” urban fantasy series, “Darkest Powers” & “Darkness Rising” teen paranormal trilogies, as well as the “Cainsville” modern gothic series and “Blackwell Pages” middle-grade fantasy adventure trilogy (co-written as K.L. Armstrong with M.A. Marr), who discusses how her book “Bitten” was turned into the TV series of the same name currently airing. Shannon’s second guest is Barbara Steinhoff, Executive Director, Toronto Humane Society, about her important job helping unwanted and abandoned cats and dogs in the GTA, and the what it takes to be at the helm of the organization.
This episode also feature’s Shannon’s special segment — “Women to Watch” — celebrating local up-and-coming Toronto-area entrepreneurs. This week features Noura Sakkijha, founder, Mejuri, a unique company which bridges the gap between jewelry designers and customers through crowdsourcing. The show airs tonight at 7pm ET on Rogers TV Cable 10/63 in Toronto/Scarborough.
The hit television series began as the first-of-its-kind web TV talk show for women in Canada, and has grown into an inspirational, relevant and informative resource for women who want to follow their hearts and dreams, and live extraordinary lives. In January 2013, the show began airing on Rogers TV in Toronto/Scarborough, with 46 episodes being produced and aired over two seasons. This past summer, the show was also picked up on Rogers TV Mississauga and Richmond Hill.
Shannon’s guests are successful women from all walks of life – many high-profile — from Toronto and across Canada, from a range of industries, including: arts and entertainment, business, finance, charities, eco, media, experts – and more. Some past notable guests include: entrepreneur Debbie Travis; singers Jully Black, Sarah Slean and Suzie McNeil; entertainment editor at 680 News, Gloria Martin; dean of law faculty at the U of T, Mayo Moran; fashion designer and Canadian icon, Linda Lundstrom; president/CEO, ROM, Janet Carding; Rebecca MacDonald, founder, Just Energy; actress Sarena Parmar; Plan Canada’s president/CEO, Rosemary McCarney; beauty expert, Cheryl Gushue; among many others.
More than 100 episodes have been archived on the web since its inception in September 2010, when it began as a live web TV series. Extraordinary Women TV is produced and owned by Shannon Skinner and Comfy Chair Productions Inc., and is filmed in Toronto.
Rogers TV Toronto’s full scheduling information: click here.
Guests for Extraordinary Women TV airing on Rogers TV tonight: episode #23
Tonight’s guests on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode #23
Singer/songwriter Jully Black AND entertainment editor Gloria Martin
TORONTO, June 17, 2013 – Tune-in tonight for the 23rd episode of Extraordinary Women TV, when talk show host Shannon Skinner sits down to speak one-on-one with th Queen of R&B, singer/songwriter Jully Black; AND entertainment editor for 680 News and Rogers radio national, Gloria Martin. The show airs on Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough at 7:30 pm ET.
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is the first-of-its-kind web TV talk show that is an inspirational, relevant and informative resource for women who want to follow their hearts and dreams. In January 2013, the show began airing on Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough Monday nights at 7:30 pm ET, with repeats throughout the week.
Shannon’s guests are successful women from all walks of life – many high-profile — from Toronto and across Canada, from a range of industries, including: arts and entertainment, business, finance, charities, eco, media, experts – and more. Some notable guests include: singers/songwriters Suzie McNeil, Sarah Slean, Anna Cyzon and Amy Sky; news director/anchor, Kym Geddes; media personality/relationship expert Jen Kirsch; journalist/author Jan Wong; fashion designer and Canadian icon, Linda Lundstrom; businesswomen Rebecca MacDonald (Just Energy) and Kelsey Ramsden (Belvedere Place Development); actresses Sarena Parmar, Lisa Berry; Plan Canada’s Rosemary McCarney; former Chatelaine editor Rona Maynard; among many others.
More than 200 one-on-one, in-studio interviews have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
Rogers TV’s full scheduling information: click here.
Shannon’s guest-line up tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Tonight’s guests on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode #21
Beauty expert Cheryl Gushue AND PR expert Shauna Ireland
TORONTO, June 3, 2013 – Tonight on the 21th episode of Extraordinary Women TV, host Shannon Skinner sat down to speak with one of Canada’s leading beauty and fashion experts, Cheryl Gushue, about beauty and her line of jewelry and swimwear; PLUS PR expert, Shauna Ireland, whose business philosophy is to “align and shine” – and talks about why collaboration vs competition is key. The show airs on Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough at 7:30 pm ET.
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is the first-of-its-kind web TV talk show that is an inspirational, relevant and informative resource for women who want to follow their hearts and dreams. In January 2013, the show began airing on Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough Monday nights at 7:30 pm ET, with repeats throughout the week.
Shannon’s guests are successful women from all walks of life – many high-profile — from Toronto and across Canada, from a range of industries, including: arts and entertainment, business, finance, charities, eco, media, experts – and more. Some notable guests include: singers/songwriters Suzie McNeil, Sarah Slean, Anna Cyzon and Amy Sky; news director/anchor, Kym Geddes; media personality/relationship expert Jen Kirsch; journalist/author Jan Wong; fashion designer and Canadian icon, Linda Lundstrom; businesswomen Rebecca MacDonald (Just Energy) and Kelsey Ramsden (Belvedere Place Development); actresses Sarena Parmar, Lisa Berry; Plan Canada’s Rosemary McCarney; former Chatelaine editor Rona Maynard; among many others.
More than 200 one-on-one, in-studio interviews have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
Rogers TV’s full scheduling information: click here.
Never underestimate the power of sharing your story from the heart
On April 21, 2013, I had the opportunity to speak as a guest panelist alongside some of Canada’s top lifestyle television producers, including Jennifer MacLean, Senior Producer of CTV’s Canada AM; and Sara Lynn Cauchon, Show Producer of CBC’s Steven and Chris and the Live Well Network in the U.S. Held at the fantastic Baka Gallery Lounge in Toronto’s west end on a lovely Sunday afternoon, the event was hosted by Moxii Pro, networking group for women, and Gwen Elliott, host of Start Something Big, which airs on Rogers TV.
Left to right: Gwen Elliott, Jennifer MacLean, Sara Lynn Cauchon and me. Photo: Moxii Pro
The purpose of the event was to help entrepreneurs understand how to pitch to media and to provide insight for those who dream of being a television producer. I was honoured and humbled to be included with these remarkable women. We all were asked by our moderator, Gwen Elliott, to talk about our careers and how we got to where we are today — and the stories were interesting, intriguing and inspiring.
While I had not previously met any of these women, I was aware of Jennifer MacLean’s work at Canada AM, from my PR days. Jennifer talked about her role on Canada’s premiere television newsmagazine, how she sort of landed in her career, made light of having a short attention span, and shared some insight on how the week of the Boston bombings was the craziest week in news in her experience while there. I couldn’t help but have a deep respect for her and what she does because live television is tough — and Jennifer does it well.
The energetic and humorous, Sarah Lynn Cauchon, talked openly about the “highs and lows” of her career. Her message is that of perseverance and never giving up. We share something else in common: we both have a PR background and dreamed of doing something else, although our experience differs.
Gwen Elliott, Host, Start Something Big, and me. Photo credit: Gwen Elliott
Moderator and host, the funny and easily likeable, Gwen Elliott, who has that “girl next door” quality, shared her personal story of having “analysis paralysis” and how, at a pivotal point early in her career, she found herself stuck in the energy of thinking and dreaming — and not doing. Today, she is dedicated to helping others get into action.
I talked about my journey of following my heart and some of the challenges I have faced along the road, and how and why I got Extraordinary Women TV off the ground. To my surprise, after the panel was over, four people came up to me and asked me for my advice on how can they follow their hearts. One young gentleman approached me and thanked me for my “gift” — now he is thinking about what is in his heart.
What I learned from this experience is the importance of being authentic. All the guest panelists spoke with honesty and sincerity, and people seemed to appreciate it (I certainly appreciated hearing my new friends share their stories). And I realized that whenever we share our trials and tribulations, what inspires us, those low points in our lives and how we overcame them, people seem to want to listen and discover something inspiring in it.
I also learned that when I am humble, I speak from the heart. Conversely, when I am in fear, I am more inclined to speak from a place of ego — a heady state — not that this is necessarily bad, but it is not coming from the heart. When we come from the heart, our stories are more relatable.
I am grateful for Sara Lynn, Jennifer and Gwen for sharing their wisdom and insights, because I also learned what it takes to be a good television producer: one must have the attention span of a nat, abundant energy and a great sense of humour for when it all goes awry — because it surely will.
As well, special thanks to the wonderful souls who came up to me after (you know who you are) and shared your hearts and vision, for you, too, inspired me to continue to follow my heart.
More information about the event, details, click here.
Guest line-up for April 1 on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Up next on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Celebrated columnist and award-winning editor, Leah Eichler; and Janet Graham, author, “Babes on Bay Street”
TORONTO, April 1, 2013 – Tonight on the next episode of Extraordinary Women TV, host Shannon Skinner sits down with special guests Leah Eichler, award-winning editor, celebrated columnist and founder of Femme-o-Nomics, a digital media business, and r/ally, an innovative social media app for professional women; and guest Janet Graham, author of the book and blog, “Babes on Bay Street.” Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30pmET.
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is the first-of-its-kind web TV talk show that is an inspirational, relevant and informative resource for women who want to follow their hearts and dreams. In January 2013, the show also began airing on Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough Monday nights at 7:30pmET, with repeats throughout the week.
Shannon’s guests are successful women from all walks of life – many high-profile — from Toronto and across Canada, from a range of industries, including: arts and entertainment, business, finance, charities, eco, media, experts – and more. Some notable guests include: singers/songwriters Suzie McNeil, Sarah Slean and Amy Sky; news director/anchor, Kym Geddes; media personality/relationship expert Jen Kirsch; journalist/author Jan Wong; fashion designer and Canadian icon, Linda Lundstrom; businesswomen Rebecca MacDonald (Just Energy) and Kelsey Ramsden (Belvedere Place Development); actresses Sarena Parmar, Lisa Berry; Plan Canada’s Rosemary McCarney; former Chatelaine editor Rona Maynard; among many others.
More than 200 one-on-one, in-studio interviews have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
Rogers TV’s full scheduling information: click here.
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Shannon Skinner
Producer/Host, Extraordinary Women TV
416-576-8809 (cell)
shannon@skinnerpublicity.com
www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
