Words With Michelle - the podcast

SHOW DETAILS In episode 46 of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I speak with Dionne Bowers – an insurance professional with over 20 years of experience. After a casual chat about what it’s like working in an office and in the corporate world, Dionne and I shared how emotionally and physically draining it can... Read More

I check in with the audience letting them know what I've been up to for the past 3 months. I also speak about my current obsession - Ted Lasso

I speak with Danielle Chang Gardner- a registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, about the benefits of therapy and taking care of your mental health

I speak with Mugabi Byenkya about his debut mixtape, Songs for Wo(Men) 2.

I share with the audience a few of my highlights of 2022.

I sit down with Relationship Consultant, Nicole Melissa, and we define & discuss cuffing season.

I revisit a previous interview with Morgan O. Smith, and he shares why he left entertainment and embraced meditation.

Abbas Wahab shares his immigrant story through comedy.

Spotlighting Black Owned Business - Special Compass - founded by Shakira Rouse

I check in with listeners. I speak briefly about the increase in violence in the city (and world), rising food and gas prices, and getting back to normal while still in a pandemic.

I chat with Kerry Kettle - a Program Coordinator, and she lets the audience know what sectors are hiring, how to prepare for a zoom interview, and how job search has changed by the pandemic.

I share my 2 cents on the end of the mask mandate, the end of common decency, and the rise in violence in Toronto, Canada.

I sit with Steve Byfield and we chat about his Black Owned Business, Nyarai Cellars.

The focus of the show is on the overrepresentation as well as the underrepresentation of minority students in special education.

Michelle provides a new year greeting and discusses upcoming show topics.

I speak with public speaker and media personality Jam Gamble. She shares why she started her public speaking program - Slay The Mic.

Michelle discusses the "N word" with artist/storyteller/entrepreneur Micha.

MIchelle briefly provides her 2 cents on vaccines and wearing a mask.

I chat with Patricia - Sales & Marketing Rep in the Medical field, about the city (Toronto) opening up after lockdown.

Amani shares how she dealt with being in lockdown for 15 month due to the pandemic.

I have a short convo with Clityline host, Tracy Moore, about her response to being body shamed online.

Kenrick Phillip shares how he was able to find a relationship during lockdown.

I talk politics, Black hair, and microaggressions with Celina Caesar-Chavannes.

How A Small Business Owner Learned To Pivot During the Pandemic

I speak with Jonathan Shaw about being a Black man in radio.

In this mini episode I speak about experiencing loss and trying to cope.

Michelle speaks with Brandon Hay about fatherhood and what led him to create the Black Daddies Club.

Happy New Year Message

I speak with Toronto-based artist/ painter, Kofi Frempong, and he details how he was able to overcome his fear of painting.

I speak with Financial Rep., Tanika Riley, and she shares tips on how to budget during a pandemic.

I chat with Tracy Peart about colourism: differential treatment based on skin colour.

Michelle chats with Jothi Saldanha - a certified Transformational Coach, about the importance of Healing through wellness practices.

Michelle briefly recaps what life has been like over the past 7 months, and checks in with the audience.

I speak with 5 guests who share a few of the racist acts that have experienced living in Canada.

Zahra Siddiqui speaks about her first solo exhibit - The Invisible Majority and why representation matters.

In the second part of the "Racism in the medical field", Dr. O speaks on how Black doctors are affected by systemic racism.

I sit with writer and poet, Mugabi Byenkya, as he discusses the mistreatment he has received from medical professionals.

I chatted with matchmakers, The Love Listeners, and they spoke about how they approach dating in a holistic way, and discussed some of the pros and cons of dating in a pandemic.

Relationship Coach Dani Changg, shares tips on how you can date in the age of Covid-19.

Tennile Cooper shares ways that parents can stay sane & productive during the quarantine.

I speak with Jill Andrew - MPP for Toronto/St. Paul's. She addresses women's issues around body shaming, anti-black racism, and much more!

Zachariah and I chat about "cancel culture." We define it & discuss its effectiveness.

The details regarding disclosing your mental health status in the workplace.

A brief episode about the girl behind the podcast.

A discussion about wearing your hair naturally in the in the workplace.