Season 3, episode 5 of Extraordinary Women TV airs tonight on Rogers TV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2014 – Season 3, episode five of Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner airs tonight featuring on-location interviews with Toronto’s iconic art entrepreneur, Jane Corkin, founder/director, Corkin Gallery; and Fay Athari, founder/director, Arta Gallery. Both guests share insights into the business of art. The show airs tonight 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 some of 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.
Now in its third season on Rogers TV, 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; actress Mariel Hemingway; 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, and 52 episodes have been produced to-date for Rogers TV. 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.
* photo courtesy of Corkin Gallery
Guest line-up for season premiere of Extraordinary Women TV
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TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2014 – The guest-line up has been announced for the season premiere of Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner , which airs tonight at 7pm ET on Rogers TV Cable 10/63 in Toronto/Scarborough. In this first episode, host Shannon Skinner goes on location to the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition, filmed this summer, where she speaks to a range of Toronto-based artists including: Jenn Goodwin, dancer and programmer for Nuit Blanche; Lindsay Zier-Vogel, Love Lettering Campaign artist; Kate Taylor, visual artist and Vice Chair of the Artists’ Network; Karen Taylor; Ness Lee, best known for her sumo-inspired illustrations; Sarah Gaby-Trotz; and jewelry designer, Lisa Ridout.
“This season, I wanted to highlight a number of artists because they make our world an interesting place and they yet are so often overlooked,” says Shannon Skinner, the show’s host and producer. “These women are extraordinary because they are brave enough to not only follow their dreams, but to share their art with the world, which requires courage.”
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.
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.
Sponsors to acknowledge include: The Private World of Mary Tripi; Jordane Cosmetics; Deborah Krymuza (makeup design); Your Global VA; Fresh Florals; Makara Jewelry; 69 Vintage Clothing Company; and Shannon Skinner Media.
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.
New season premiere of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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.
REVIEW: Parlour: a cozy lounge for intimate conversation and great food
SHANNON’S TRAVEL BAG: Travel Tips for Women
Shannon Skinner reviews one of Toronto’s most stylish and elegant lounges: Parlour. Shannon experienced the new holiday season’s dinner-sharing menu.
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If you want to gather a few of your girlfriends for a “girl’s night out” in Toronto and are looking for an intimate place where you can hear each other speak, and at the same time enjoy atmosphere, good food and a glass of wine, Parlour just might hold the answer.
I recently had the opportunity to attend an industry tasting event at Parlour as the venue rolled out its new season dinner-sharing menu. Located in Toronto’s trendy entertainment district, Parlour (also known as Parlour 270, for its location on Adelaide St. W.) is a stylish lounge where intimacy, elegance and cozy conversation rules.
Parlour opened two years ago and was decorated by owners (and brothers) Gregory and Luke Vitale. It quickly established itself as an “oasis of sophisticated entertainment.” The brothers were later joined by partner, chef Frank Ghanavati, a capable culinary expert who is originally from Istanbul and has worked his culinary magic in establishments around the world
From the special tasting menu, I enjoyed some delicious vegetarian “meatballs,” comprising of a variety of vegetables spiced-up in a tomato-based sauce; as well as quinoa canoes that were Belgian endive filled with marinated vegetables and quinoa; and tasty flatbread with tomato and oyster and cremini mushrooms. For carnivores, the tasting menu also offered “real” meatballs, steak tartare or chicken empanadas, which, based on the other guests seated next to me who were thoroughly enjoying their food, the dishes looked like they were delicious. There were also signature cocktails to taste: options of a Pink Parlour Martini (vodka with sourpuss and lychee liqueurs and grape juice), which was delightful; and also Spiced Old-Fashioned bourbon with spiced syrup (it seemed to be a popular choice, though I don’t drink bourbon).
“We wanted our menu to celebrate the romance of a laid-back meal as the heart of the entertainment district pulses and moves with frenetic energy just outside,” says Gregory Vitale, co-owner, Parlour. “Bring a friend, or come alone and make a new one. That is the Parlour spirit.”
For the full menu, check the website.
Parlour will give you the feeling of being back in era of the “speakeasy.” Built in 1895, the 19th century building is filled with character and charm, and happens to be one of a few row town homes that survived Toronto’s great fire of 1904.
About proprietors Luke and Gregory Vitale: Other celebrated venues from proprietors Luke and Gregory Vitale, include Potato Blues Supper Club and Honey Supper Lounge.
About Chef Frank Ghanavati: Turkish native Chef Frank Ghanavati studied at George Brown College, and after completing a prestigious apprenticeship at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York Hotel, continued his global culinary education at Alta Societa in Italy, Nega Culinary School in Thailand, CESSA Universidad in Mexico and Sunrise Global Chef Academy in Singapore. Frank has honed his skills in high profile kitchens around the world, including the Shangri-la Hotel in Singapore, Hilton Hotels in Mexico City and Burnaby B.C., and The Royal Bank of Canada Executive Dining Room in Toronto.
DETAILS:
Restaurant/lounge: Parlour
Location: 270 Adelaide St. West, Toronto (at John) / Parlour: www.parlour270.com (check out the Gallery room for fabulous photos)
Ambiance: elegant, cozy, inviting and not too loud.
Decor: 19th century-influenced style based on easyspeaks of its era. Feels warm and cozy. Lots of candlelight. Nicely done.
Service: Friendly.
Hours: The kitchen is open Wednesday to Friday from 5:30pm to 11pm and Saturday/Sunday 6:30pm to Midnight.
Women traveling solo-friendly: yes.
Shannon’s Rating (of 4 stars): ★★★★
photo credit: Max Jamali
jewelry: Nicola Smith, Makara Jewelry
Shannon’s Travel Bag: Travel Tips for Women is an occasional article series of reviews, tips and inspiration for women travelers.
Shannon is also the Executive Producer and Talk Show Host of the television series, Extraordinary Women TV.
copyright © Shannon Skinner
Thank you Canadian Tire for welcoming my dog
After a few weeks of settling into our new home, a work-live loft in Toronto’s east end, I’m finally adjusting to this environment. Bob, my sheepdog, is more comfortable now and, thanks to a citronella collar, his separation anxiety-ridden barking whilst I’m away is slowing weaning.
During this time of transition, I’ve been taking Bob with me wherever I am able because of his separation anxiety. Through this journey, I have discovered what stores allow dogs, and those that do not. For instance, on one sunny Friday afternoon, we went shopping for items for my new home, and for my business, and I could not leave Bob home because of his separation anxiety – I had to take him with me. We went to Ikea and got kicked out (by a rude employee, at that) because apparently they don’t allow dogs due to having food in the store (we hadn’t noticed the sign on the door, apparently). Then we were booted out of Home Depot, where they once allowed dogs, because they allegedly once had an “incident.”
So, we headed to Canadian Tire on the Lakeshore. There, at the front door, is a big refreshing sign: “Pets are Welcome.” And they surely do because the store greeter gave Bob some much-appreciated doggie cookies. Ahhh…now my dog and I (plus my mother) are happy — and I’m content to shop.
After our pleasant Canadian Tire experience, we headed to the shops in Beaches; I like to support local business owners. In Toronto’s Beaches neighborhood, where I lived for many years, which is one of the biggest hoods for dogs, many of the stores along Queen Street welcome our furry friends — but some do not. So we pop into the wonderful Mendocino outlet, which has become a favourite shop of mine because Bob can come with me, and there I made a purchase. Other retailers that welcomed my dog included Walking on a Cloud and Corso shoes stores, where I have purchased shoes. But for the others that did not allow me to shop with my dog, like Posh boutique (again, we were told dogs weren’t allowed because of “an incident”), I was not willing to tie-up my dog and leave him alone outside in order to shop there – so bottomline, no purchase there.
Toronto is home to some 250,000 dogs (2007 stats). That means a good percentage of the population owns at least one dog. Dogs are everywhere. It’s time more retailers and other businesses wake up to the 21st century and truly recognize their customers’ lifestyles and needs.
It’s about consumer choice. And through this experience I realized how much power there is in that choice. When I can bring my dog with me, it makes my life easier and therefore I am more willing and able to spend my hard-earned money. At the end of the day, where possible, I will choose to spend my money where my beloved doggie is welcomed.
No hard feelings.
Special guests appearing March 11 on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Guest-line up for March 11 episode of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Kym Geddes, news director, NewsTalk 1010; and Trey Anthony, actor/producer
TORONTO, March 11, 2013 – Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30pmET for another episode of Extraordinary Women TV when host Shannon Skinner speaks with special guests Kym Geddes, news director, NewsTalk 1010 radio in Toronto; and Trey Anthony, star/creator, ‘da Kink in My Hair.
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; media personality/relationship expert Jen Kirsch; journalist/author Jan Wong; 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 180 one-on-one interviews have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
Rogers TV’s full scheduling information: www.rogerstv.com/ExtraordinaryWomenTV
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For information, contact:
Shannon Skinner
Producer/Host, Extraordinary Women TV
416-576-8809 (cell)
shannon@skinnerpublicity.com
www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
INTERVIEW: Eva Karpati, a champion of Toronto’s everyday heroes (VIDEO)
Upon hearing some friends complain about Toronto after a local violent crime hit the news, Eva Karpati became determined to show the world that Toronto is a “wonderful city filled with amazing people.” She wanted those people with a negative view of our city to see the positive side of Toronto. This gave her the inspiration to launch Good News Toronto, a publication that celebrates our local everyday heroes.
In my recent interview with Eva Karpati, publisher/editor, Good News Toronto, on my talk show Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner , she discusses the importance of telling “good news” stories, why she feels mainstream media perpetuates fear and what she is doing to change that. I invite you to watch the interview (below):
Tune-in tonight for another episode of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV
Tune-in tonight for inspiring stories on Extraordinary Women TV airing on Rogers TV
special guests are fitness/style expert, Jennifer Ettinger; and Eva Karpati, editor/publisher, Good News Toronto
TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2013 – Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30pmET for the next episode of Extraordinary Women TV when host Shannon Skinner sits down with special guests Jennifer Ettinger, fitness/style expert who talks about how to find your authentic inner beauty; and Eva Karpati, editor/publisher, Good News Toronto, about why we need more everyday hero stories, and her experience about having had cancer to living life fully.
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is a 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. The show now airs 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; media personality/relationship expert Jen Kirsch; journalist/author Jan Wong; 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 170 one-on-one interviews have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
Rogers TV’s full scheduling information: www.rogerstv.com/ExtraordinaryWomenTV
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For information, contact:
Shannon Skinner
Producer/Host, Extraordinary Women TV
416-576-8809 (cell)
shannon@skinnerpublicity.com
www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
Tonight’s guests on Extraordinary Women TV airing on Rogers TV
Tonight’s guests on Extraordinary Women TV airing on Rogers TV
Alyssa Richard, founder/CEO, RateHub, PLUS Andrea Lown, founder, SmartBrideBoutique.com
TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2013 – Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30pmET for the next episode of Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner, when Shannon sits down for one-on-one conversations with guests Alyssa Richard,Founder/CEO, RateHub, a unique company that helps people with their mortgages; and Andrea Lown, founder, SmartBrideBoutique.com, who discusses her unique online business that helps brides create the wedding of their dreams on a realistic budget.
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is a 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. The show now airs 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; media personality/relationship expert Jen Kirsch; journalist/author Jan Wong; businesswomen Rebecca MacDonald (Just Energy) and Kelsey Ramsden (Belvedere Place Development); game inventor Laura Robinson; actresses Sarena Parmar, Lisa Berry; Plan Canada’s Rosemary McCarney; former Chatelaine editor Rona Maynard; among many others.
More than 170 one-on-one interviews have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
Rogers TV’s full scheduling information: www.rogerstv.com/ExtraordinaryWomenTV
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For information, contact:
Shannon Skinner
Producer/Host, Extraordinary Women TV
416-576-8809 (cell)
shannon@skinnerpublicity.com
www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
Extraordinary Women TV’s upcoming guests for episode three on Rogers TV
For Immediate Release
Extraordinary Women TV’s upcoming guests for episode three on Rogers TV
Canadian rock star Suzie McNeil and Dana Florence, co-founder, Three to Be
TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2013 – The special guest line-up for episode three of Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner airing on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at 7:30 pm ET on Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough are: Canadian singer/songwriter, Suzie McNeil, best known for her popular single Believe, who discusses the inspiration behind her music and why believing in oneself is key to success. Plus, Dana Florence, co-founder, Three To Be, a Toronto-based organization dedicated to helping children and others living with neurological disorders that she created when her own triplets – all three — were born with cerebral palsy.
“These two guests have different background and stories, yet they both share something in common, which is the desire to express what is in their hearts and help others in their own unique ways,” says Shannon Skinner, producer and host, Extraordinary Women TV. ‘Whether you have a dream of being a famous rock star or making a difference in the lives of those who need it the most — disadvantaged children — there is something to learn from these guests.”
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is a 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.
Shannon’s guests are women – many high-profile — from a range of industries, including: arts and entertainment, business, finance, charities, eco, media, experts – and more. Some notable guests include: singers/songwriters Sarah Slean, Selina Martin and Amy Sky; media personality/relationship expert Jen Kirsch; journalist/author Jan Wong; businesswomen Rebecca MacDonald (Just Energy) and Kelsey Ramsden (Belvedere Place Development); game inventor Laura Robinson; actresses Sarena Parmar, Lisa Berry; Plan Canada’s Rosemary McCarney; former Chatelaine editor Rona Maynard; among many others.
More than 170 one-on-one interviews with successful women from all walks of life, from Toronto and across Canada, have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
Rogers TV’s full scheduling information: www.rogerstv.com/ExtraordinaryWomenTV
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For information, contact:
Shannon Skinner
Producer/Host, Extraordinary Women TV
416-576-8809 (cell)
shannon@skinnerpublicity.com
www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
