Nora Ephron was the Queen of Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com). As a writer and director, she somehow knew how to drill down into her own pain and joy, and magically pull out a story that made us laugh — and cry: the perfect combination of emotions that make a good story. Much has been written today [...] more...
June 2012
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I’m pleased to announce that I am now a contributing blogger to the Huffington Post. Every week, you can read my posts about the interviews I do on Extraordinary Women TV, as well as some insights I will share — and a few other surprises. Check out my first post: my interview with singer/songwriter, Suzie [...] more...
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2012
She is talented, gorgeous, stylish — and powerful. The moment Canadian pop rock star, Suzie McNeil, walked into the studio for my interview with her on my web TV show, Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner, a brilliant smile — and a breezy “Hi everyone!” — lit up the room. This burst of friendliness gave [...] more...
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Laura Serra is the founder of Paws for the Cause, an organization dedicated to helping our canine friends - using fashion!. She is also the society columnist for The Globe and Mail, and works in the world of PR as a day job. more...
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2012
SHANNON’S TRAVEL BAG: Travel Tips for Women Shannon Skinner reviews one of New York City’s most romantic restaurants, One if by Land, Two if by Sea. Shannon experienced the “weekend jazz brunch.” __________ On a recent trip to New York City, I had the pleasure of experiencing a Sunday jazz brunch at one of the [...] more...
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08
2012
Synchro Canada senior national team
Synchro Canada - Olympics 2012
ON-LOCATION INTERVIEW: a Shannon Skinner Special Report. Members of Synchro Canada's senior national team - on the road to London 2012 - sat down with Shannon Skinner to discuss how they push past fear, their keys to success, hopes and dreams about the 2012 Olympic Games. Team members include: Jo-Annie Fortin, Tracy Little, Karine Thomas and Erin Willson. On location at the Etobicoke Olympium Pool, where the team members met other athletes taking part in the 2012 Ontario Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships [interview date: May 20, 2012].
This is part of an on-going series of on-location interviews for Extraordinary Women TV. more...
Jun
07
2012
Suzie McNeil is a singer/songwriter and performer, who is known for her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence. In this interview, she discusses her latest album "Dear Love" and the inspiration behind her music and talent. And she shares what is at the heart of her heart. more...
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2012
Canadian singer/songwriter, Darrelle London, discusses her latest album "Eat a Peach," love, heartbreak, being "Fine" and why Perez Hilton fell in love with her music -- putting her on the map. more...
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Tselane Mokuena is the South African Consul General - Canada. In this interview, she discusses the importance of the Canada-South Africa relationship, the answer to getting South African women out of poverty - and her remarkable journey to success. more...
Jun
02
2012
Erica Lemieux is an urban farmer and founder, City Seed Farms. Find out how this urban farmer came up with the idea of using the backyards of neighbours in the Toronto area, and turning it into a sustainable farming business. more...
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02
2012
Rachael Smith is the founder of Yard Sale for the Cure, a unique fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In this interview, Rachael discusses her journey from having had breast cancer to how she got the idea for Yard Sale for the Cure, and why it's important. more...
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02
2012
Marianne Katzman is the owner/director of the renowned art gallery, Katzman Kamen Gallery in Toronto. In this interview, she discusses the challenging role as an art dealer, particularly for women. more...