Welcome to Renegade Conversations! This is Season Four, Episode 24. My next guest is Shelly Elsliger. As a child Shelly lost her voice to a bully. As an adult, she awoke that silence to become an advocate and powerful force against bullying on LinkedIn. She has become an agent of change focused on diversity, equity…
My next guest is Lil MacPherson, a woman who has done many things, all with a common thread of improving the earth and the food we eat. And she has even run for political office, not once but twice. She is a successful entrepreneur and sought after advocate and speaker. Welcome to Renegade Conversations! This…
My next guest is bringing a breath of fresh air and her whole unapologetic self to everything she does. And we have the most amazing wild woman connection. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Welcome to Season Four, Episode 22 of Renegade Conversations. Sophie Bretag is the CEO and Founder of Metta Leaders. She…
Welcome to Season Four, Episode 21 of Renegade Conversations! The first word that comes to mind when I think of today’s guest is brave. Liz LeClair is a fundraising professional who has spoken out about sexual harassment in the fundraising and non-profit sectors, at great personal cost to herself. In 2019, Liz published an op-ed…
My next guest is an artist, anti-capitalist business consultant and social justice educator. Welcome to Season Four, Episode 20 of Renegade Conversations. Join Bear Hebert and I (host Meryl Cook) for this very insightful conversation. I hadn’t known very much about anti-capitalist business before my friend Anita Kirkbride (who is an anti-hero social media consultant)…
Welcome to Renegade Conversations! This is the first episode of Season Four. I can’t believe it’s one year since I started Renegade Conversations. We are still having so much fun and meeting the most amazing women. I must admit to being somewhat starstruck by this next guest. Dr. Julie Macfarlane is an advocate for access…
Welcome to Season Three, Episode 18 of Renegade Conversations. My guest today describes herself as a reluctant university administrator who has always worked to improve the experience of students while supporting faculty. That’s a tall order. In an interview with a local media outlet, she said when she interviewed for her current position, it was…
Welcome to Season Three, Episode 17 of Renegade Conversations! My guest today is Dr. Kristin Williams, a polemical feminist whose specialty is uncovering neglected historical female figures. I had to look up the meaning of the word polemical, which means expressing a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something. I loved…
Welcome to Renegade Conversations. Season Three, Episode 16. My guest today is funny, engaging and calls it as she sees it. She has overcome many challenges, which she shares in a practical, no holds barred way. Hold onto your seats and get ready to be inspired. Debbie Adams has been challenging assumptions for more than…
My guest today is a lawyer who has transformed the way she practices law, a hockey player, and a member of a band called ‘The Mother Pluckers.” Corinne Boudreau is the daughter of a teacher and a lawyer. This probably explains a lot about her desire to share and explain the legal stuff. Being a…
My guest today is an indigenous chef, restauranteur, unstoppable entrepreneur and remarkable woman. Jenna White’s philosophy is simple yet profound: food brings people to the table and creates a doorway to experience the vibrant diversity of cultures. I love that Jenna says you can make life work for you and “you have the ability to…
My guest today was the first African Nova Scotian and second woman to be appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. She is the second African Canadian to be appointed Lieutenant Governor in Canada. I have admired the Honourable Dr. Mayann Francis from afar for many years. Her accomplishments are many, including many honorary…