Episodes

EP125 - Epitaph Group Inc. Founder & Chief Strategy Officer - Mike Rumble
Aug. 5, 2025

EP125 - Epitaph Group Inc. Founder & Chief Strategy Officer - Mike Rumble

Let’s get ready to Rumble! Episode 125 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with Epitaph Group Inc. Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Mike Rumble. We chat: 🎯 Founding a media agency on the back of cannabis legalization 🎯 Growing the Epitaph Group into one of Canada’s premier independent agencies 🎯 Leading teams at Cossette and Media Experts 🎯 Bridging the divide between media & creative 🎯 Mike’s passion for theatre 🎯 Growing up in Vancouver **Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter** mediapeople...
EP124 - ESHAP Owner + Cartographer - Evan Shapīro
July 22, 2025

EP124 - ESHAP Owner + Cartographer - Evan Shapīro

Episode 124 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with ESHAP Owner + Cartographer, Evan Shapīro. We chat: 🎯 Solving restructuring problems for top-heavy companies 🎯 Dropping out of the University of Massachusetts 🎯 Executive producing shows like Portlandia 🎯 Growing up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey 🎯 The irony that comes with being a disruptor 🎯 Evan’s passion for theatre Watch the full episode on YouTube and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel. The audio edition of today’s episode is available ...
EP123 - Clarity Global US Managing Partner - Kristen Ingraham
July 8, 2025

EP123 - Clarity Global US Managing Partner - Kristen Ingraham

Episode 123 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with Clarity Global US Managing Partner, Kristen Ingraham. We chat: 🎯 Legacy-creating moments 🎯 Turning a cold email into a job offer 🎯 The truth about working with celebrities 🎯 Studying magazine journalism at Boston University 🎯 Growing up in Greene, New York 🎯 Leading Clarity Global’s US office **Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter** mediapeople.beehiiv.com/subscribe **Listen & Subscribe** www.mediapeople.ca www.youtube.com/@MediaPeoplePodc...
EP122 - NABS Director of Media Sales - Jennifer Hawtin
June 24, 2025

EP122 - NABS Director of Media Sales - Jennifer Hawtin

☕Coffee is for closers!🤝 Episode 122 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with veteran media sales executive and NABS Director of Media Sales, Jennifer Hawtin. We chat: 🎯 Vulnerability as a strength 🎯 The importance of selling YOU for that first sales role 🎯 Defining ‘protein spill’ 🎯 The differences between selling local & national radio 🎯 Why ‘cold’ is Ottawa’s reputation 🎯 NABS’ positive impact on the advertising industry **Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter** mediapeople.beehiiv.com/sub...
EP121 - ThinkStart.ca Award-Winning Speaker and Consultant - Mohit Rajhans
June 10, 2025

EP121 - ThinkStart.ca Award-Winning Speaker and Consultant - Mohit Rajhans

Episode 121 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with ThinkStart.ca Award-Winning Speaker and Consultant, Mohit Rajhans. We chat: 🎯 The new Minister of AI portfolio 🎯 Future-proofing your skills 🎯 Mohit’s go-to resources for learning a new platform 🎯 How ThinkStart.ca has evolved since our last episode 🎯 Why it’s wrong to think AI is a young person’s game **Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter** mediapeople.beehiiv.com/subscribe **Listen & Subscribe** www.mediapeople.ca www.youtube.com/@Media...
EP120 - Don't Be A Little Pitch Founder/CEO & Pitch Pro - Bryce North
May 27, 2025

EP120 - Don't Be A Little Pitch Founder/CEO & Pitch Pro - Bryce North

Episode 120 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with Don’t Be A Little Pitch Founder/CEO & Pitch Pro, Bryce North. We chat:🎯 Receiving a ‘bait & switch’ offer on Dragons Den🎯 How Don’t Be A Little Pitch is disrupting the PR landscape🎯 Why Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight is an inspiration🎯 Growing up in Winnipeg🎯 The glory (and accountability) that comes with being a hockey goalie🎯 How location impacts a founder’s ability to raise capital🎯 Bryce’s numerous entrepreneurial ventures**Subscrib...
EP119 - ReBoot Consulting Group Managing Partner & Founder - Kerry Harris
May 13, 2025

EP119 - ReBoot Consulting Group Managing Partner & Founder - Kerry Harris

Episode 119 of the Media People Podcast is LIVE with Reboot Consulting Group Managing Partner & Founder, Kerry Harris. We chat:🎯 Why dissolving a business partnership is akin to a divorce🎯 Why Kerry passed on an NCAA track scholarship🎯 Why Canadian citizens make the best US travel show producers🎯 Leading Weber Shandwick Canada🎯 What’s next with ReBoot Consulting Group**Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter**mediapeople.beehiiv.com/subscribe**Listen & Subscribe**www.mediapeople.ca...
EP118 - TIEJA INC. Founder & Communications Strategist - Tieja MacLaughlin
April 30, 2025

EP118 - TIEJA INC. Founder & Communications Strategist - Tieja MacLaughlin

From sports media to crisis management, TIEJA INC…
EP117 - M&K Media President - Jill McDonald
April 15, 2025

EP117 - M&K Media President - Jill McDonald

🎙️From competitive 🎹 piano playing to media age…
EP116 - Obsessed Media Co-Founder - Danny Weisman
April 2, 2025

EP116 - Obsessed Media Co-Founder - Danny Weisman

The birth of a media agency? Obsessed Media is fr…
EP115 - Table 9 Productions Founder & Creative Director - Matt Manuge
March 10, 2025

EP115 - Table 9 Productions Founder & Creative Director - Matt Manuge

Table 9 Productions Founder & Creative Director, …
EP114 - The Globe & Mail Head of Commercial Data - Kabil Rahaman
Feb. 18, 2025

EP114 - The Globe & Mail Head of Commercial Data - Kabil Rahaman

Kabil Rahaman is the Head of Commercial Data at T…
EP113 - Metricsflow CEO & Founder - Isaac Adejuwon
Feb. 4, 2025

EP113 - Metricsflow CEO & Founder - Isaac Adejuwon

Isaac Adejuwon is the CEO and Founder of Metricsf…
EP112 - ProOps Consulting Co-Founder - Chris Quinn
Jan. 21, 2025

EP112 - ProOps Consulting Co-Founder - Chris Quinn

Chris Quinn is the co-founder of ProOps Consultin…
EP111 - Elite High Performance Chief Revenue Officer - Shelley West
Dec. 17, 2024

EP111 - Elite High Performance Chief Revenue Officer - Shelley West

Shelley West is the Chief Revenue Officer at Elit…
EP109 - VERSUS Managing Director & Partner - Rob Meyers
Oct. 29, 2024

EP109 - VERSUS Managing Director & Partner - Rob Meyers

Rob Meyers is the Managing Director and Partner a…
EP108 - VML Strategy Director - Rory Petty
Oct. 16, 2024

EP108 - VML Strategy Director - Rory Petty

What does a strategy director do at a creative ag…
EP107 - The LeaderSmith Founder - Theresa Smith
Oct. 1, 2024

EP107 - The LeaderSmith Founder - Theresa Smith

The word “coach” is closely aligned with sport, b…
EP106 - Heads + Tales Co-Founder & Co-CEO - Amanda Shuchat
Sept. 17, 2024

EP106 - Heads + Tales Co-Founder & Co-CEO - Amanda Shuchat

Heads+Tales Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Amanda Shuchat, …
EP105 - Mars United Commerce Managing Director, Canada - Victoria Cromie
Sept. 4, 2024

EP105 - Mars United Commerce Managing Director, Canada - Victoria Cromie

Media and commerce are closer than ever before. R…
EP104 - Talon OOH Canada CEO - Debbie Benadiba
Aug. 13, 2024

EP104 - Talon OOH Canada CEO - Debbie Benadiba

When CHUM Radio wanted to monetize its online aud…
EP103 - Bee Video Production Founder - Brigitte Sachse
July 16, 2024

EP103 - Bee Video Production Founder - Brigitte Sachse

Brigitte Sachse is the founder of Bee Video Produ…
EP102 - The Podcast Exchange CEO - Pary Bell
July 2, 2024

EP102 - The Podcast Exchange CEO - Pary Bell

Pary Bell’s CV is stacked with leadership roles a…