New season premiere of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
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TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2014 – The new season premiere of Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner launches on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 7pm ET on Rogers TV Cable 10/63 in Toronto/Scarborough.
The show aims to empower women get their dreams into action by providing the tips and tools from today’s most extraordinary women. This season, Shannon goes on-location around the city of Toronto to speak with women from a range of pursuits about their passions and challenges — and how they overcome them. Guest line-up is to be announced.
“This season, we have a big focus on artists, as well as women in sports, health advocates and visionaries,” says Shannon Skinner, the show’s creator, producer and host. “These women are brave because they are following their hearts, and we all can learn something from them, even if it’s a dose of inspiration.”
Now in its third season, the television series began as a live 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 the first two seasons. The show has also aired in several other Rogers’ Ontario markets. And last season featured the “Woman to Watch” regular segment.
Shannon’s guests are women from all walks of life and industries, including: arts and entertainment, business, charities, media, sports, experts – and more. Some past notable guests include: entrepreneur Debbie Travis; singers Jully Black and Sarah Slean; philanthropist, The Hon. Margaret McCain; 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; among many others.
Nearly 300 episodes have been posted and archived on the web for public access 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.
Classical Guitarist Liona Boyd on Reinventing Herself
I grew up watching classical guitarist Liona Boyd’s television performances and being in awe of her talent and beauty. So when the opportunity to interview one of the finest guitar players in the world, I felt I already knew her. But of course, there was much to learn.
When Boyd first set out to create a career as a guitar player, she was met with many obstacles. In fact, she was told she would never make it as a woman in the guitar world, one that was a male-dominated industry.
Did she ever prove the naysayers wrong.
Over the course of her glamorous career, Boyd has performed for world leaders, and kings and queens. She has recorded 23 albums — many have gone “Gold” and “Platinum” — and has received numerous awards, including five Junos.
She has also worked with symphony orchestras such as The Boston Pops, and recorded with Sir Andrew Davis and the English Chamber Orchestra, Yo Yo Ma, Georges Zamfir and Michael Kamen. Breaking with classical tradition, she toured with Gordon Lightfoot and Tracy Chapman, and recorded with Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, David Gilmore and Roger Whittaker.
In my interview with Boyd, we chat about her glamorous life and her latest album entitled Return to Canada With Love, an ambitious project that features guest performances by many celebrities such as Olivia Newton-John, Jann Arden, Dan Hill, Serena Ryder and even Chris Hadfield.
But at the heart of it, this is a story about reinvention.
Boyd was diagnosed with focal dystonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscular contractions and abnormal postures. She was told she would never play guitar again. On that note, Boyd began the journey of reinventing herself.
“It was the biggest blessing in my life, says Boyd. “Sometimes you think it’s a tragedy when something bad happens to you. But I was able to turn it around, and open up a whole new chapter called singing and songwriting, which I would never have done.”
I invite you to watch my full interview with “The First Lady of the Guitar,” Liona Boyd, who speaks with passion about her success, love and how learning the art of singing and songwriting is changing her life.
Two Minutes with Shauna Ireland
Shauna Ireland is a woman who radiates beauty, warmth and femininity. She runs a successful Toronto-based public relations company, Shauna Ireland PR, and somehow manages to find time to teach yoga. Though it is her personal radiance that, in my mind, is her true marker of success. With a background primarily in fashion and communication, she has lived around the world and, today, is whole-heartedly focused on being an ambassador for nutrition and healthy living.
1. Describe what your job entails.
SI: Business development, branding, marketing and public relations. Sometimes I feel like a councilor or life coach. It also entails teaching people to work together, educating and dreaming, client relations and media relations. As well, it entails being creative, innovative and a quick thinker. It is important for someone to understand who they are and what their message is before they can expect anyone to receive it. It is also important to align with oneself and be authentic, because if you are truly authentic, you do not have any competition.
Of course, since it is a business there is a lot of work involved, such as meetings, emails, calls, follow up, etc. But my real job is to deliver someone’s message. When an artist paints a picture, the creative force works through them. The artist rarely knows what he or she has created. I work with someone and decode what they have created.
2. What is your gift?
SI: My gift is to understand and interpret.
3. Who is your target market?
SI: Health, wellness, lifestyle, fitness, beauty and sport.
4. Your motto is “Align and Shine” – what does that mean to you?
SI: “Align and Shine” means to align with yourself first and then you can shine. Once you are shining, you are able to surrender to ego and align with others to shine even brighter. We are a community working towards the same thing: happiness, health, abundance and success. Collaboration replaces competition. It is beautiful to see people working together rather than against one another. We are all meant to be successful. Good intention and integrity are the key players.
5. What are you currently reading?
SI: Becoming Like God: Kabbalah and Our Ultimate Destiny, by Michael Berg.
6. What is your greatest regret in life?
SI: Selling my first condo while I was traveling through Southeast Asia. I didn’t want the responsibility. A year later, Calgary had the biggest real estate boom.
7. What drives you?
SI: My passion drives me. Helping others is my passion. I want to see the entire world living healthy, balanced and fulfilled, physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Also enlightenment and positivity. I strive to be the best version of myself.
8. What is your guilty pleasure?
SI: Ketchup chips!
9. You’ve lived around the world – what is your favourite place?
SI: This is such a hard question! Each place holds a special place in my heart. I was born in Calgary; it will always be where I am from. When I lived in Mexico, I created a family. I created a business in Argentina. I found myself in Chile. I explored in Australia. I was inspired in Thailand. I worked hard in Istanbul. I danced in Ibiza! I lived fully in Miami. Each place was my favorite at the time.
10. What is the one thing you have done in your life that surprised you the most that you did it?
SI: Everything! I bought a condo in a city I didn’t live in because I had a “feeling.” I moved to San Francisco with two bags and no job because a friend said “she needed me.” I accepted a job in Malta because it was offered. My life has been a series of events that I said: “I can’t believe I did that.”
11. If you could be a superhero, who would you be?
SI: Wonder Woman — a woman fighting for justice, love and peace. Powerful, graceful, smart, strong and independent!
To learn more, I invite you to watch my full interview with Shauna Ireland on Extraordinary Women TV.
Courage and change: my life philosophy [VIDEO]
A short while back, I was in LA shooting a video for the purpose of sharing with the world a bit more about me and my philosophy in life.
If you are afraid of making a change in your career or life, I understand where you are at. I’ve been there. I hope this will provide some inspiration to help you get on the other side of change — and get where you want to go.
Enjoy!
Season finale of Extraordinary Women TV
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Season finale tonight of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Guests: JoAnne Butler, VP, Ontario Power Authority AND Anne Sado, president, George Brown College
TORONTO, April 15, 2014 – The season finale of Extraordinary Women TV features Shannon Skinner’s interviews with special guests JoAnne Butler, VP, Ontario Power Authority, and Anne Sado, president, George Brown College. The show airs tonight at 7pm ET on Rogers TV Cable 10/63 in Toronto/Scarborough.
Also on tonight’s show, Shannon’s regular segment, “Women to Watch,” highlights Kristina Ejem, founder, Girls Just Wanna Box.
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 on Episode 21, season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
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Episode 21, season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Guests: Rhiannon Traill, President/CEO, Economic Club of Canada AND Kathy Cheng, President, WS & Co.
TORONTO, April 8, 2014 – In this 21st episode of season two’s Extraordinary Women TV, host Shannon Skinner sits down with Rhiannon Traill, president & CEO of The Economic Club of Canada AND Kathy Cheng, president of WS & Co., one of Canada’s leading full-service apparel manufacturers, and Redwood Classics apparel. The show airs tonight at 7pm ET on Rogers TV Cable 10/63 in Toronto/Scarborough.
Also featured is Shannon’s regular segment, “Women to Watch.” This week highlights Jenna Evans, Research Fellow at the Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, University of Toronto, where she recently completed her PhD in Health Services Research, and active volunteer with the Girl Guides of Canada.
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.
Episode 20, season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
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Episode 20, season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Guests: philanthropist Margaret McCain and Ann Kaplan, president/CEO, iFinance Canada
TORONTO, April 1, 2014 – In this 20th episode of season two’s Extraordinary Women TV, host Shannon Skinner sits down with one of Canada’s most recognized philanthropists, Margaret Norrie McCain, about the importance of philanthropy and why education for children is near and dear to her heart. Shannon’s second guest is Ann Caplan, president and CEO, iFinance Canada, about her unique financing company she founded specializing in medical care, pet care and home improvements financing.
This episode also feature’s Shannon’s special segment — “Women to Watch” — celebrating local up-and-coming Toronto-area entrepreneurs. This week highlights Noura Sakkijha, Co-Founder and CEO, Mejuri, a unique business that 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.
Episode 18, Season 2, guests on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
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Episode 18, season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Guests: Karen King & Roxanne Joyal
TORONTO, March 18, 2014 – On tonight’s show, host Shannon Skinner sits down with founder, Productions Without Borders, Karen King, about diversity in media; and Roxanne Joyal, Co-CEO, Me to We, an innovative social enterprise that offers socially conscious and environmentally friendly products and life-changing experiences.
This episode also feature’s Shannon’s special segment — “Women to Watch” — celebrating local up-and-coming Toronto-area entrepreneurs. This week highlights Jenna Brooks., Co-Founder, Toronto’s Fitness and Health Network “Eleven Lifestyle.” 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.
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.
Episode 16, season 2, Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
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Episode 16, season 2, of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Guests: musician/voice actor, Tajja Isen and Claudia Hepburn, The Next 36
TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2014 – The 16th episode of season two’s Extraordinary Women TV airs this week on Rogers TV Toronto. Host Shannon Skinner sits down with special guest the Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Next 36, Claudia Hepburn, about her organization that is dedicated to developing up-and-coming top performing entrepreneurs in Canada. PLUS, Shannon speaks with singer-songwriter/pianist, Tajja Isen, about her jazzy pop songs and her voice-over career that has garnered her several awards and lead roles as Sister Bear in The Berenstain Bears, Jane in Jane and the Dragon, Nessa in My Big Big Friend, and a Gemini Award-winning turn as Betty in Atomic Betty.
This episode also features Shannon’s second in the series of special segments, Woman to Watch, celebrating young Toronto-area women entrepreneurs. This week Shannon highlights fashion designer, Monica Mei, who created the label, Aime. Find out what makes Mei a Woman to Watch. For schedule details visit 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.
