Trey Anthony is the creator and star of the ground-breaking production, ‘da Kink in My Hair, which had its start on the stage and later debuted in 2007 on Global Television – and has touched many women’s lives. She is the first Black woman to write and produce a television show on a prime time [...] more...
March 2013
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There is nothing bad about having a day in our calendar called Good Friday. Friday happens to be my favourite day of the week. Today is a special day observed around the world, filled with symbolism and celebration. I will celebrate, too, but it has nothing to do with religious observance. In today’s Globe and [...] more...
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2013
Up next on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV Disco Queen/filmmaker Claudja Barry, and artist Vivian Reiss TORONTO, March 25, 2013 – Tonight on the next episode of Extraordinary Women TV, host Shannon Skinner sits down with special guests Disco Queen, Claudja Barry, best known for her hit song Boogie Woogie Dancin’ [...] more...
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2013
When I was younger, I did not see myself as a leader, but I never saw myself as a follower, either. Rather, I marched to the beat of my own drum — as I still do today. Throughout my school years and early adulthood, I resented authority figures – those in a leadership capacity who [...] more...
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Actor Lisa Berry discusses how she transformed her life from once having been overweight and a smoker, to being healthy, fit and followed her dream of becoming an actress. more...
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Fashion designer and Canadian icon, Linda Lundstrom, talks with Shannon about her journey of faith after having lost her highly successful business only to find herself in an identity crisis, and now fulfillment. more...
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23
2013
Producer/star of the groundbreaking production, 'da Kink in My Hair, Trey Anthony talks about her success as the first Black female to write and produce a TV show on a prime time Canadian network. more...
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22
2013
News Director/Anchor, NEWSTALK 1010, Kym Geddes discusses her exciting career in broadcast and how women's roles have changed over the years in the field. more...
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21
2013
Curator, Museum of Inuit Art, Alysa Procida talks about her love for the art of the arctic, and why artists play an important in recording our history and memory. more...
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21
2013
I was recently the keynote speaker at the Women in Business Luncheon honouring International Women’s Week, hosted by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by RBC. The event was livestreamed by CanadaOne.com. Here is a video of my talk about “Unleashing Creativity.” more...
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2013
Have you ever met that kind of woman who radiates beauty from her inner core? You know, the one who attracts your attention with an easy, bright smile and has a centered nature and calming effect? Jennifer Ettinger is one of those women. I initially connected with Ettinger through Facebook some time ago and was [...] more...
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18
2013
Special guests for tonight’s episode of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV Fashion designer, Linda Lundstrom; and Vanessa Matsui, actress/founder of Crankytown TORONTO, March 18, 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 [...] more...
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11
2013
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 [...] more...
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07
2013
Rebecca LeHeup, Executive Director, Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, discusses why she is is passionate about the interrelation between food, agriculture, tourism, arts and culture. more...
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2013
Stuntwoman Angelica Lisk-Hann discusses her exciting career, fearlessness and how she defied all odds to get into the business. more...
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2013
Dancer/founder, The Extension Method, Jennifer Nichols talks about her unique method that blends ballet with fitness. more...
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04
2013
Guests announced for March 4 episode of Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV special guests are Hassel Aviles, founder, TUM; and Alysa Procida, curator, Museum of Inuit Art TORONTO, March 4, 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 [...] more...
Mar
04
2013
International Women’s Week is upon us whereby women, and many of the men who love us, are celebrating the joys of womanhood around the world. Now, in all this hoopla and hype, I need to come clean on something. In case you did not notice, I am a woman. Your first clue might be that [...] more...
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02
2013
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 [...] more...
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01
2013
International Women’s Day is around the corner, as it is celebrated annually on March 8, and over the course of the week, around the world. Here’s how I will be celebrating…. I will be speaking at the Annual Women in Business Luncheon, Wednesday, March 6 (not exactly on IWD, but close enough), 10:00 am – [...] more...