June 2011

Jun 30 2011

Above is the lovely inscription Kate wrote in our copy of Gender Outlaws: the Next Generation, a follow up to her popular Gender Outlaws: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us. Pride festivities are in full swing and last night Amy and I had the p…

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Jun 30 2011

Above is the lovely inscription Kate wrote in our copy of Gender Outlaws: the Next Generation, a follow up to her popular Gender Outlaws: On Men, Women and the Rest of Us. Pride festivities are in full swing and last night Amy and I had the p…

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Jun 30 2011

How you receive a compliment or gift says a lot about your level of self worth as well as how addicted you are to living in struggle and having to suffer in order to achieve your goals.
My book, Kiss Your Monsters Goodbye, dissects 3 self sabotaging behaviors that are subconscious actions that STOP the love, [...]

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Jun 30 2011

Amy Sky

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Singer/Songwriter, Record Producer

Amy Sky is a singer/songwriter, performer, record product , actress and television host.

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Jun 29 2011

We love supporting small Canadian companies. It means we can invite the owners over for tea and a chat while they hand-deliver our order. It also means we know exactly where each product comes from and the passion that goes into making it. So, we’ve de…

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Jun 29 2011

We love supporting small Canadian companies. It means we can invite the owners over for tea and a chat while they hand-deliver our order. It also means we know exactly where each product comes from and the passion that goes into making it. So, we’ve de…

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Jun 29 2011

It has been a month now since I cleaned up my act – email wise – and I am proud to say that I am still managing the flow of emails. In fact I have become quite competitive about it – with myself and others in the office, and have taken to braggi…

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Jun 29 2011

It has been a month now since I cleaned up my act – email wise – and I am proud to say that I am still managing the flow of emails. In fact I have become quite competitive about it – with myself and others in the office, and have taken to braggi…

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Jun 28 2011

At 27, I’m clearly not the target demographic for Joan Price’s new book, Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex. That said, I couldn’t put it down. I was reading it on the subway, in coffee shops, and staying up way past my bedtime. One of…

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Jun 28 2011

At 27, I’m clearly not the target demographic for Joan Price’s new book, Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex. That said, I couldn’t put it down. I was reading it on the subway, in coffee shops, and staying up way past my bedtime. One of…

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Jun 28 2011

As leaders we have a little saying that goes “you need to know which hills to die on.”  It seems that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is choosing his this week as he continues to insist that heading to the cottage instead of … Continue reading

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Jun 28 2011

Karen Wright

Karen Wright interviewed on ExtraordinaryWomenTV with Shannon Skinner

Managing Director, Parachute Executive Coaching & Founder, Accidental Alpha Community

Karen Wright is the Managing Director of Executive Parachute Coaching and Founder of the Accidental Alpha Community.

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Jun 27 2011

Manulife does a great job of developing products that address gaps in the marketplace, and an equally great job of promoting them. Their latest creation is an all-in-one product that can provide life, disability and critical illness insurance.
I have …

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Jun 27 2011

Manulife does a great job of developing products that address gaps in the marketplace, and an equally great job of promoting them. Their latest creation is an all-in-one product that can provide life, disability and critical illness insurance.
I have…

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Jun 27 2011

Every child needs a wise adult friend who knows how to listen–and when to speak up. I learned that a lifetime ago, hanging out in the pokiest of basement apartments with my mother’s straight-talking tenant.

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Jun 26 2011

Andrea Allumay

Andrea Pressburger Allumay interview on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Singer/Performing Artist

Singer/performing artist, best known for her performance in the tribute concert ABBAMANIA. Andrea Allumay (formerly Pressburger) is a Canadian now living in Australia.

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Jun 26 2011

Lesley Crewe

"Chick Lit" Author, Her Mother's Daughter

Canada’s Reigning Queen of “Chick Lit”, author Lesley Crewe, talks about her latest book, Her Mother’s Daughter.

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Jun 26 2011

Jennifer Welsh

Jennifer Welsh, life coach and stress expert, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV

Stress Management, Wellness, Personal Transformation Expert

Jennifer Welsh is a Toronto-based stress management, wellness and personal transformation expert – and founder of Jennifer J. Welsh International.

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Jun 26 2011

Kim & Madison MacGregor

Kim McGregor, I Think She's Amazing movement, interview on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder, I Believe She's Amazing movement / Spoksperson, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Kim MacGregor is the Founder of the I Believe She’s Amazing grassroots “feel good” movement & spokesperson for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Madison MacGregor is also a spokesperson for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, who lives with CCF – and one of the most inspiring and courageous young girls in Canada.

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Jun 26 2011

Bonnie Flatt

Bonnie Flatt interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Leadership Coach

Leadership coach who helps guide leaders to achieve extraordinary results.

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Jun 26 2011

Vered Haiun

Founder and Dancer, With Vered

Vered Haiun is a Montreal-based dance instructor of erotic dance and Zumba, popular fitness activities for women.

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Jun 26 2011

Joanna Parris

Joanna Parris, image and etiquette expert, interview on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder, BOSS/image and etiquette expert

Joanna Parris is a certified expert in image and etiquette management, and founder of BOSS, a learning centre she founded in Toronto where she holds workshops.

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Jun 26 2011

Christine Aquin Pope

Christine Aquin Pope interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

President, Gunpowder Business

Christine Aquin Pope is the President of Gunpowder Business, who has successfully developed and sold over $45 million in products and services throughout North America, and has spearheaded major initiatives across myriad industries including technology, insurance and media. She is the author of “Blast Open Big Doors.”

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Jun 26 2011

Deborah Nixon

Deborah Nixon interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder, Trust Learning Solutions

Deborah Nixon is the Founder of Trust Learning Solutions; and leader in trust, change management, strategy, program evaluation, and employee assessment and recruiting. She is also the founding partner of MyMoneyMindset.

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Jun 26 2011

Marina Nemat

Marina Nemat interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Memoir Author, "Prisoner of Tehran" & Human Rights Advocate

Marina Nemat is the author of the popular memoir, “Prisoner of Tehran” and the follow-up “After Tehran: A Life Reclaimed.”

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Jun 26 2011

Laura Reinsborough

Laura Reinsborough, Not Far from The Tree and environmentalist, interview on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder, Not Far From the Tree

Laura Reinsborough is the founder of Not Far From The Tree, a not-for-profit organization that harvests fruit from trees around the city of Toronto.

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Jun 26 2011

Farah Perelmuter

Farah Perelumuter, Speakers Spotlight, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

CEO & Co-Founder, Speakers' Spotlight

Farah Perelmuter is the CEO & Co-Founder of Speakers’ Spotlight, North America’s most innovative speakers bureau, representing the most extraordinary speakers, leading thinkers, expert trainers and inspiring individuals.

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Jun 26 2011

Janet King

Janet King, kids.now, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

President & Founder, kids.now

Janet King is the president & founder of kids.now, a national group mentoring charity based in Toronto.

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Jun 26 2011

Alicia Snell

Alicia Snell interviewed on ExtraordinaryWomenTV with Shannon Skinner

Motivational Speaker and Trainer

Alica Snell’s personal story of weighing 328 pounds at age 42 to losing 173 pounds and then qualifying for and running in The Boston Marathon… twice… inspired Oprah Winfrey to have her on her show in April 2003. As a Toronto-based motivational speaker and trainer, and founder of the Weeks to Wellness Program, Alicia has developed a weekly schedule that can be applied to anyone who wants and needs to live a healthier lifestyle.

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Jun 26 2011

Ersillia Serafini

Ersillia Serafini, Summerhill, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

CEO, Summerhill

Ersillia Serafini is the CEO of Summerhill, a Toronto-based organization that develops and executes strategies that move the market toward better choices for consumers and the environment.

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Jun 26 2011

Susan Blackburn

Susan Blackburn interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Love & Marriage Success Coach & Founder, Practical with Heart

Susan Blackburn is a relationship success & empowerment coach, author, speaker and founder of Practical with Heart, a series of relationship and empowerment coaching programs for spiritually minded men and women.

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Jun 26 2011

Lisa Berry

Lisa Berry, nutritionist, interview on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Nutritionist and Founder, Dating Your Diet

Lisa Berry is a nutritionist and founder of Dating Your Diet. She can also be seen on her regular segment on Channel 11, Durham Region, Canada.

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Jun 26 2011

Adria Vasil

Adria Vasil, Ecoholic, interviewed on ExtraordinaryWomenTV with Shannon Skinner

Ecoholic Columnist, NOW Magazine

Best-selling author of the green living bibles ECOHOLIC and ECOHOLIC HOME. Adria Vasil currently writes the practical and humour-filled ECOHOLIC advice column for Toronto’s NOW Magazine, and previously covered environmental and social justice issues for NOW’s news section for a decade.

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Jun 26 2011

Christine Cirka

Christine Cirka interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Transformation Coach & Founder, Essence fo Success Inc.

Founder of Essence to Success Inc., a Certified Transformation Coach, Certified Passion Test Facilitator and Canadian Ambassador for Connected-Women.com. She is also the contributing author to Marsh Engle’s book “Amazing Woman What’s Your Story?”

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Jun 26 2011

Marsh Engle

Marsh Engle interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Inspired Visionary, Feminine Success Coach & Transformational Journalist

Internationally-acclaimed Inspired Visionary, Feminine Success Coach & Transformational Journalist, Marsh Engle, brings together thousands in programs designed to educate, inform and elevate creative success. She is the founder of the growing global movement, Amazing Woman’s Day and author of “Amazing Woman: “What’s Your Story?”

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Jun 26 2011

Tara Antler

Tara Antler interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder, Tara Healing Sanctuary

Tara Antler is the founder of Tara Healing Sanctuary where she facilitates one-on-one, group and distant healing and intuitive transformative sessions, meditation and yoga classes, and has become known as a Spiritual Advisor to many of her clients and friends

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Jun 26 2011

Anne Day

Anne Day, Company of Women, interviewed on ExtraordinaryWomenTV with Shannon Skinner

Founder & President, Company of Women

Anne Day is the founder and president, Company of Women, an Canadian organization dedicated to help support, connect and promote women– both professionally and personally. Anne Day has run several charities, was the editor of a national parenting magazine, and worked for government, but always the focus has been on women and children. A ‘social entrepreneur,’ Anne has been instrumental in the start of numerous programs and organizations, and has won several awards. She is the author of Day by Day.”

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Jun 26 2011

Glain Roberts-McCabe

Glain Roberts-McCabe, Executive Roundtable, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder & President, The Executive Roundtable Inc.

Glain McCabe-Roberts is the founder & president of The Executive Roundtable Inc,. a Toronto-based leadership development organization for high potential leaders.

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Jun 26 2011

Gail Nyberg

Gail Nyberg, Daily Bread Food Bank, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Executive Director, Daily Bread Food Bank

Gail Nyberg is the executive director of Daily Bread Food Bank, leading Canada’s largest food bank in the fight against hunger and poverty. She is based in Toronto.

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Jun 26 2011

Liz McCallum

Liz McCallum, Big Beautiful Wellness, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder, Big Beautiful Wellness

Liz McCallum is a motivational speaker, trainer, social worker, wife, mom, writer, traveler, life time plus size, and founder of Big Beautiful Wellness..com

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Jun 26 2011

Miriam Sanua

Miriam Sanua, green realtor, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

"Green Living" Real Estate Sales Representative

Miriam Sanua is a green living real estate sales representative focused on sustainable lifestyles.

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Jun 26 2011

Bailey Vaez

Bailey Vaez interviewed on ExtraordinaryWomenTV with Shannon Skinner

Founder, Proactive Movement

Baily Vaez is the founder of Proactive Movement, a Toronto-based holistic organization committed to enhancing corporate wellness — and healthy employees

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Jun 26 2011

Lori Stahlbrand

Lori Stahlbrand, Food Plus and former CBC reporter, interview on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Founder & President, Local Food Plus

Lori Stahlbrand is the founder and president of Local Food Plus (also known as LFP). LFP fosters regional food economies through a unique farm certification for environmentally and socially responsible production, combined with market development and public education. Earlier in her career, Lori was a CBC journalist and broadcaster.

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Jun 26 2011

Emily Hunter

Emily Hunter, Eco-Huntress, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon S

Eco-Journalist

Emily Hunter is the daughter of Greenpeace’s founding president Robert Hunter, journalist, environmental activist and author of “The Next Eco-Warriors.”

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Jun 26 2011

Jasmeet Sidhu

Jasmeet Sidhu, Huffington Post, interviewed on Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner

Journalist, Human Rights Advocate & Huffington Post Blogger

Jasmeet Sidhu is an award-winning Canadian journalist, writer, human rights advocate and Huffington Post blogger. Jasmeet’s focus is on diversity, gendered violence, youth engagement, and the media and pop culture.

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