(March 4, 2022) Cid Brunet is a former stripper and emerging writer who spent a decade working in clubs across Canada under the name Michelle. Her first book This Is My Real Name: A Stripper's Memoir is a candid searing memoir of 10 years in the sex trade, a personal guide of the strip club circuit by someone who knows it well. Brunet’s crisp dialogue puts you in the dressing … [Read more...] about S2 E3 – This is My Real Name: A Stripper’s Memoir
Talking UP
S2, Episode 2, Talking Deep Diversity with Shakil Choudhury
(January 17, 2022) Shakil Choudhury, is an award-winning educator and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He’s worked with thousands of organizational leaders across sectors in Canada and the United States to, as he says, “help them improve their equity outcomes.” His new book, Deep … [Read more...] about S2, Episode 2, Talking Deep Diversity with Shakil Choudhury
S2 Episode 1: Drew Hayden Taylor on Indigenous literature, his new work and lots more
(January 6, 2022) A contemporary multi-media storyteller, Drew Hayden Taylor has written more than 30 books and screen plays, and scores of columns and essays. He’s a theatre performer and director, actively expanding the boundaries of Indigenous literature. His most recent novel Chasing Painted Horses was published in 2019 and named one of the year’s best books … [Read more...] about S2 Episode 1: Drew Hayden Taylor on Indigenous literature, his new work and lots more
Episode 17 – Getting personal with the authors of Collecting Courage
(December 10, 2021) One year ago, an anthology of stories written by Black fundraisers working in Canada and the United States laid bare the underlying racism in the philanthropic sector. Since that time the editors and contributors of Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain Freedom Love have been on the virtual book tour circuit talking about racism, community, and best the … [Read more...] about Episode 17 – Getting personal with the authors of Collecting Courage
Episode 16 – Rev Michael Coren in conversation about his new book The Rebel Christ
(November 29, 2021) The countdown to Christmas has begun and, for many Christians, so has the annual debate about the true meaning of the holiday. The legacy of Indian Residential Schools coupled with weaponization of the words of Christ by the evangelical right wing leaves Christianity in a crisis. The words of its founder, born in Bethlehem two centuries ago, are used are … [Read more...] about Episode 16 – Rev Michael Coren in conversation about his new book The Rebel Christ