Podcast appearances and mentions of Vanessa James

This week in the guest chair we have Vanessa James, the dynamic founder of Vanessa James Media. Known as "the voice you hear everywhere," Vanessa is a seasoned Caribbean voice-over actress whose captivating voice has graced numerous iconic brands, including Netflix, Amazon, and the new promo voice for the nationally syndicated "Tamron Hall" daytime talk show.In this episode she shares about:How she uses her media company Vanessa James Media to advocate for diversity, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaborationThe groundbreaking events she leads each year like Food, Wine, and Fete—an all-inclusive Soca experience celebrating Caribbean cultureHow she scaled Vanessa James Media from side hustle to a profitable businessHighlights include: 00:00 Intro04:30 Corporate roles and burnout13:30 Side hustling in V.O.18:00 Understanding the voiceover industry22:50 Overcoming a stutter27:30 Stabilizing income as a side hustler33:30 Scaling a media business39:11 Food, Wine and Fete43:21 How to break into voice acting49:55 Tips for entrepreneurs Check out episode 430 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeLinks mentioned in this episodeVanessa James Media Website: https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ Vanessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajamesmedia Vanessa's X: https://x.com/MsVanessaJamesVanessa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-james-media/ Reach TV: https://reachtv.com/ Food, Wine, and Fete: https://foodwineandfete.com/ Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rssAnnouncementsJoin our Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebookGuest Social Media InfoWebsite: Vanessa James Media: https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajamesmediaX: https://x.com/MsVanessaJames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Steve Turk on this captivating episode of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast as he sits down with Vanessa James, CEO and founder of VJ Media, and the visionary behind Food, Wine and Fete. Vanessa shares her incredible journey from aspiring sports broadcaster to becoming a dynamic force in the media and events industry. Discover how she navigated her career, overcame challenges, and successfully built her own brand, all while staying true to her Caribbean roots. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a media enthusiast, or just love a good success story, this episode is packed with insights, tips, and inspiration.Show Notes with Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction:Steve Turk introduces Vanessa James, CEO and founder of VJ Media and Food, Wine and Fete.[00:01:00] Early Beginnings:Vanessa's early aspiration to become a sports broadcaster inspired by Robin Roberts.Her move from Trinidad to the US and initial love for football.[00:03:00] Transition to Radio:Vanessa's start as a receptionist at Clear Channel (now iHeart Radio).Her progression to becoming the first female program director in her market.[00:08:00] Career Growth in Tallahassee:Details on Vanessa's roles and responsibilities in Tallahassee.Balancing multiple jobs and gaining corporate radio experience.[00:10:00] Move to Miami:Vanessa's strategic move to Miami to further her career.Working at the Sun Sentinel and transitioning back to radio.[00:13:00] Entrepreneurial Leap:The pivotal layoff that led Vanessa to start Vanessa James Media.Building a voiceover business and securing initial clients.[00:19:00] Building a Brand:Strategies Vanessa used to grow VJ Media.The importance of networking and maintaining professional relationships.[00:25:00] Event Production:Creation and success of BJ Media Mixology.Launching Food Wine and FET, an all-inclusive Caribbean celebration.[00:30:00] Advice for Aspiring Professionals:Key advice for young professionals entering the industry.Importance of being reliable, trusting your gut, and valuing collaboration.[00:40:00] Future Plans:Vanessa's vision for the future of her events and business.Excitement for upcoming Food Wine and FET events and other projects.[00:43:00] Conclusion:Steve Turk's appreciation for Vanessa's insights and contributions.Vanessa's final thoughts and encouragement for listeners.[00:45:00] Professional Sign-off:Vanessa James provides a professional sign-off for the podcast.[00:46:00] Sponsor Message:Steve Turk mentions Biscayne Coffee, the episode's sponsor, and their mission to preserve Biscayne Bay.Listeners can tune into The Hospitality Mentor Podcast on all major streaming platforms and YouTube. For more information, visit Vanessa James Media's website and follow her on social media platforms.

Hosted by Linda Gassenheimer An exciting festival, The Food Wine & Fete, introduces us to the vibrant food and wine of the Caribbean. Festival ambassador, Chef Irie and festival co-founder of the festival Vanessa James tell us all about it.  Sommelier, Jacqueline Coleman, has wine news. 

Vanessa James On Acquiring Local Grants, Advises Business Owners To Connect With Their Roots + MoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Angela Yee in conversation with Vanessa James, founder of VJMedia, , a full time voiceover artist who can be heard on iHeartradio stations all over the country! In Partnership with @DriveToyota

Episode 136 – From Trinidad to MIA with Vanessa James Celebrating Black History Month featuring Vanessa James. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Vanessa James, a multicultural entrepreneur, shares her experiences in various media genres. She has a successful career as a bilingual voice actor, radio host, TV host, radio DJ, and event planner in Miami. Her events include the Woman of Impact Dinner, VJMedia Mixology, and Food, Wine & Fete. In this episode, she talks about her story, inspirations, and what motivates her to be amazing every day. About Vanessa James Media: Vanessa James Media is a multimedia company that champions authenticity, diversity, and creativity. Specializing in voiceover, on-camera and event hosting, and content creation, the company has been a beacon for creative collaboration, spirited storytelling, and innovative brand synergies in the media landscape. Founded by Vanessa James, known as "the voice you hear everywhere,” a sought-after, seasoned multicultural voice-over actress, who has lent her voice and talents to some of the world's most iconic brands, Vanessa's captivating voice can be heard on television and radio stations nationwide, and in the bustling yellow cabs of New York City on the iconic 103.5 KTU, as well as over 30 radio stations. Vanessa has voiced campaigns for PGA Tour, The CW Network, Netflix, Amazon, IHeartMedia, and Macy's. In 2023, she was tapped by Reach TV Network, to host their Business Traveler show, highlighting the best hotels, destinations, and inspiring travel content. Vanessa is also the voice behind the CW Network's "All American Homecoming,” Infiniti Motors' campaign, and WAZE GPS voice for their global Women's History Month celebration. She is currently represented by Atlas Talent Agency NYC.  Vanessa is also a champion for diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration through her three signature annual events. VJMedia Mixology, a signature event for connection among brands, influencers, trailblazers, and innovators. The Women of Impact Series, an intimate yearly gathering celebrating female entrepreneurs and multicultural creatives and Food, Wine, and Fete, a first-of-its-kind all-inclusive Soca experience in Miami, celebrating Caribbean culture and amplifying Caribbean chefs and cuisine. For more information, visit https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ or follow Vanessa James Media on Instagram at @vanessajamesmedia, X formerly Twitter, @msvanessajames, and LinkedIn. FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/ Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Parents to boys age 7 + 4, Vanessa + James, are here to be completely honest with you about how they've gone from regretting their decision to have kids, to enjoying international travel with them, tantrum-free.  They ended up sharing a powerful story about a recent trip they took that drove home so much of the perspective that we need to be compassionate with our kids and their need to make sense of the world. But most importantly, you'll get to hear how they think, which is one of the most powerful impacts of working with a mentor or coach; being able to not only relate, but adopt their mentalities, viewpoints, perspectives and mindset. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...How the way they're wired and trained as a physician and a scientist make parenting even more challengingThe accommodations they made to make their trip to Mexico so successfulHow James' strength of staying really calm was actually making things worseDON'T MISS:Why they're SO glad they didn't do one-on-one parenting coaching// CONNECT WITH DANIELLE //Website: parentingwholeheartedly.comIG: @parent_wholeheartedlyAPPLY: parentingwholeheartedly.com/applyFREE CONSULT: wholeheartedly.as.me/callSupport the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

Happy Caribbean-American Heritage Month to our listeners in the United States and Canada.To those in the islands, Happy Read Caribbean Month celebrations!Today's Cocoa Pod episode is a promo swap with Always Lit, the BCLF interview-based series, that keeps the festival in yuh pocket always!Enjoy today's conversation between Miami-based Caribbean-American voiceover maverick, Vanessa James, and Trinidadian writer Breanne McIvor discussing her new novel, The God of Good Looks

This Week in Skating is hosted by Gina Capellazzi and Daphne Backman and is a cooperative project between Figure Skaters Online and Ice-dance.com. New episodes are available every Tuesday.Website: http://www.thisweekinskating.comEmail: thisweekinskating@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinskatingTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thiswkinskatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinskating_________________________________________EPISODE NOTESEvent Results BriefSkate MilwaukeeThe U.S. Junior Team Cup took place during Skate Milwaukee. This was an invitation only for junior men and women. In the past, the results have been used for the Junior Grand Prix selections. Dallas ClassicGeneral Skating NewsThe ISU announced the Junior Grand Prix skating events and final, along with eligibility requirements, how entries work, the point system/ranking order, the prize money and other technical details. Skate Canada announced that World bronze medalists Vanessa James and Eric Radford have retired from competitive skating. Skate Canada announced that Véronik Mallet has retired from competitive skating.U.S. Figure Skating has opened its nominations for the 2022 Get Up campaign. The nomination deadline is Aug. 15.The Ice Skating Association of Ireland announced seven figure skaters who will represent Ireland in international competitions for the 2022-2023, and for the first time, Ireland will have an ice dance team. Nathan Chen has been nominated for an ESPY award and you can vote for him. You can watch the ceremony live on ABC on Wednesday, July 20 at 8 p.m. EST.Golden Skate posted an interview with Mariia Pinchuk & Mykyta Pogoryelov of Ukraine.U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone posted an article with Camden Pulkinen. Social Media UpdatesThe Mexican Federation of Ice Skating and Winter Sports posted on Instagram a letter with their assignments for the Junior Grand Prix. Catharina Tibau / Cayden Dawson announced that they are a new junior ice dance team for Brazil. Both previously competed for Canada as novice skaters. Jason Brown posted that he choreographed the short program for Italy's Daniel Grassl. Upcoming Events for the WeekSkate Wilmington takes place July 12-17 in Wilmington, Delaware Cactus Classic takes place in Scottsdale, Arizona - July 14-17 - it is a national qualifying series event for singles and pairs.Sun Valley continues its Summer Ice Shows – this week (July 16), the headliner is Nathan Chen and then next Saturday, July 23, Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc will be the headliners.

Employment Contracts. Vanessa James-McPhee, Principal Consultant and workplace advisor at Health Industry Employment Services joins Anne Davis. Resources: Health Industry Employment services https://healthindustryes.com.au/

Cashing out annual leave. Anne Davis is joined by Vanessa James-McPhee, Principal Consultant and workplace advisor at Health Industry Employment Services. Resources: Health Industry Employment services healthindustryes.com.au/

We were out for NHK last week due to a family emergency but have a quick recap for you before we jump into the Women and Pairs events at Internationaux de France.In the Women's event, we SCREAMED and ascended to another dimension after Higuchi Wakaba's Lion King Free Skate, pleaded with Mariah Bell to bring back Britney, and put some makeup-safe chunky glitter in our Etsy carts so we can be more like Aliona Kostornaia.In the Pairs event, we continued to attend HSLOT in France with Vanessa James and Eric Radford (but still question the superstition of using Falling as your program music), and request more vigorous wing flapping from Boikova and Kozlovskii.P.S. Excuse some background noise going on - we had some audio issues, crazy weather, and construction happening right next to Claudia's place!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:34 - Quick recap of what we missed at NHK Trophy03:28 - Daria Usachëva injury05:47 - IDF: PAIRS06:50 - Coline Keriven & Noel-Antoine Pierre09:08 - Camille Kovalëv & Pavel Kovalëv11:40 - Ioulia Chtchetinina & Mark Magyar16:31 - Rebecca Ghilardi & Filippo Ambrosini18:24 - Vanessa James & Eric Radford22:45 - Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier25:47 - Iuliia Artemeva & Mikhail Nazarychev29:32 - Aleksandra Boikova & Dmitri Kozlovskii34:32 - IDF: WOMEN35:17 - Starr Andrews37:11 - Lea Serna39:59 - LEE Haein42:30 - YOKOI Yuhana45:10 - PARK Yeongjeong47:56 - Ekaterina Ryabova50:24 - Mariah Bell55:02 - Karen Chen58:06 - Kseniia Sinitsyna1:00:03 - HIGUCHI Wakaba1:02:05 - Alëna Kostornaia1:08:45 - Anna Shcherbakova1:14:06 - Kiss & Cry segment (Alysa Liu coaching change, Warsaw Cup)1:18:08 - Outro------------------------------------------------Follow our figure skating podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lutzgetdownpod/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/lutzgetdownpod And to work with us please contact lutzgetdownpod@gmail.com Logo design by @dezisartvibes on Instagramxx Joce & Clauds

Welcome to our Skate Canada recap episodes! The Women and Pairs events were, well, eventful, although not quite as hair raising as Men (but we'll get to them soon).The Pairs event was basically the Vancouver stop on Harry Styles' Love on Tour (well, kinda), but with the most unfortunate song lyric choice. We also celebrated with Ashley Cain-Gribble and Tim LeDuc for their bronze medal win, and canceled SBS 3S with Sui Wenjing and Han Cong (and prayed that at least one person would say his name right).In the Ladies event, we watched yet another Bolero program, although what a beautiful one it was from Kamila Valieva. We also SCREAMED for Higuchi Wakaba's Lion King program while also cursing JSF for many reasons on her behalf.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(05:07) - PAIRS(06:00) - Zoe Jones & Chris Boyadji(08:50) - Lori-Ann Matte & Thierry Ferland(11:47) - Kirsten Moore-Towers & Michael Marinaro(19:41) - Minerva Fabienne Hase & Nolan Seegert(24:06) - Vanessa James & Eric Radford(29:39) - Ashley Cain-Gribble & Tim LeDuc(34:50) - Daria Pavliuchenko & Denis Khodykin(41:34) - SUI Wenjing & HAN Cong(46:24) - WOMEN(46:46) - Alison Schumacher(49:26) - Emily Bausback(51:37) - Karen Chen(55:20) - KAWABE Mana(58:18) - Madeline Schizas(1:01:48) - LEE Hae-in(1:04:49) - HIGUCHI Wakaba(1:10:40) - Alysa Liu(1:14:21) - MIHARA Mai(1:19:47) - Aliona Kostornaia(1:30:28) - Elizaveta Tuktamysheva(1:34:51) - Kamila Valieva(1:43:05) - Outro------------------------------------------------Follow our figure skating podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lutzgetdownpod/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/lutzgetdownpod And to work with us please contact lutzgetdownpod@gmail.com Logo design by @dezisartvibes on Instagramxx Joce & Clauds

Today on this very special edition of Radio Connection Live, We got a chance to sit down and talk to legendary voiceover artist Vanessa James! She voices formats including, hip-hop, top 40, R&B, and recently got into gospel formats as well. She is very good at her craft and we very much enjoyed having her discussing her radio career and she also gave the respective radio freak advice along the way! Hope you enjoy, and stay to next time for more fun!!!

This time around on Radio Connection Live, we discuss what small-town radio has that corporate radio doesn’t have, we feature several air checks, the launch of the all new Mark K syndication show, we get to listen to the morning hustle on 107.9 the Beat in Valdosta Georgia, we brought back there to compare and took a listen to 106.9 I am country, and 93.7 K country from the Gainesville Ocalla market of Florida,we also discussed radio invasions that people may have forgotten about, and we cover more radio inversions as well If you have any suggestions or ideas for next time or also if you have any ideas for radio inversions we should do, you may post them on our social media or email rclthepodcast@gmail.com stay tune later this week as we interview voiceover artist Vanessa James!

On this brand new episode of The Pinkafé Podcast, voice-over actor, media maven, and entrepreneur Vanessa James shares her story from her early beginnings in radio to the pivotal moments in her career that had led her to be one of the most sought after women in the broadcast sphere.

For this episode #8 of the Bloom Bioeconomy Podcast, Vanessa James talked with Semih-Essendemir, Science teacher, and Honorata Pereira, Physics and Chemistry teacher. They are the two winners of the BLOOM Stories Competition for primary and secondary school teachers with their entries ‘Unplasticize' and ‘bioeconomy for a sustainable future'.

Cafe Mocha Travels expert Vanessa James weighs in on the safest airlines to fly during covid and educator Dr. Steve Perry answers the question all school age parents are wondering - Is it safe for kids to go back to school? #SafeTravel #Education

On this special episode of LAFV we bring in writer Vanessa James to discuss Molly and Issa's friendship in Insecure season 4, the writing so far, and navigating friendships as Black women. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nick McCarvel and Jackie Wong reflect on an eventful weekend in Las Vegas at the Grand Prix Series' opening event, Skate America. They're joined by French pairs skater Vanessa James and Korean singles skater Junhwan Cha. 

Chuck Bastie interviews former NHL hockey player and skater Brian McGrattan and skater Vanessa James as they say goodby to Battle Of The Blades for 2019. They also discuss the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) as Brian's charity of choice, and Alzheimer Society of Canada as Vanessa's charity of choice! Brian McGrattan is competing with Vanessa James. He is skating for the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society. Brian McGrattan began his hockey career as a minor league player in Hamilton, Ontario. He was known as the top scorer on his team, which helped him catch the attention of the Ontario Hockey League in 1997. He played five seasons on multiple teams, scoring a staggering 21 goals in only 31 games between 2000/2001. McGrattan made his NHL debut in 2005 as a top enforcer for the Ottawa Senators, and made a name for himself as one of the best enforcers in the league. After being traded in 2008 to the Phoenix Coyotes, McGrattan struggled with substance abuse which required the NHL superstar to seek rehabilitation that would change his life for the better. McGrattan later returned to hockey with a new outlook on life, and returned to the Calgary Flames where he became a positive influence amongst his team. McGrattan moved on to play overseas with the Nottingham Panthers in England where he retired as a hockey player in 2017. Although McGrattan retired, he never abandoned hockey completely, taking on a position as the director of player assistance for the Flames providing mentorship to players in need. McGrattan is competing with Vanessa James as his partner. He is skating for the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society — a charity that works towards helping find shelter for homeless animals in Alberta communities.For more information about about Vanessa's charity of choice, go to https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home Vanessa James is competing with Brian McGrattan. She is skating for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Figure skater Vanessa James was born in Scarborough, Ontario. After a trip to the skating rink as a young girl, James and her twin sister, Melyssa, fell in love with figure skating and began skating at the age of 11. James went on to become a pairs skater for France. She is now a six-time French pairs champion, 2018 Grand Prix champion, 2018 World bronze medallist, and most recently the 2019 European champion with her partner Morgan Ciprès. James is the first active figure skater to compete in the Battle of the Blades competition while actively working towards World and Olympic titles. She is a fan favourite, winning over crowds with her warm and engaging personality. Her 2018 season was one of her most successful, winning gold medals in virtually every competition her and her partner entered. James is competing with Brian McGrattan as her partner. She is skating for the Alzheimer Society of Canada — a charity that works towards making life easier for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias while working towards advancing research, treatment and finding a cure. For more information about Brian's charity of choice, go to https://aarcs.ca/ For more information about CBC's Battle Of The Blades and Vanessa's profile, go to https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoftheblades/skaters/vanessa-james-1.5274366 For more information about CBC's Battle Of The Blades and Brian's profile, go to https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoftheblades/skaters/brian-mcgrattan-1.5274334 To reach Chuck, email him at chuckbastie@gmail.com, or phone the Listen UP Talk Radio contact line at 1-866-269-6155! @cbcbattle, #botb, #battleisback, #cbctv, #skating, #battleoftheblades, #Brian McGrattan, #sports, #AARCS, #Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society, #Deanna Thompson, #Vanessa James, #sports, #Alzheimer

When I sat down to talk to this media maven it was suddenly overwhelming because there was soooo much that she has done, and is doing that I wondered how could we cover it all. Imagine, I was stressing about just talking about it all...but imagine having to actually DO it all! This is Vanessa James, she is a big personality, with big goals and dreams and the biggest go-getter attitude I've ever witnessed. For the complete show notes, click here

The Boys Are Back in Town! Your favourite sports talk radio hosts have a new home in Mississauga, Ontario. RAW Mike Richards and David Bastl on Newstalk Sauga 960AM. What to expect? It’s game day at Paramount Fine Foods Centre. We talk to Mississauga Steelheads PxP announcer, Matt Cullen about the upcoming games, the top ten wrestling tag teams of all time, figure skating with CBC’s Battle of the Blades contestants, Vanessa James and Brian McGrattan, and your Friday BETAPALOOZA! All of your picks and inside information right here as we talk to Phill Gray and Steven Rapp from Canada’s #1 sportsbook, Sports Interaction Sports, laughter, the occasional dirty look and the GTA’s best and most detailed West End traffic. Your mornings have become more RAW! Monday – Friday 6am – 9am, on Newstalk Sauga 960AM. Stream us LIVE at sauga960am.ca or find us on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and now TWITCH! www.twitch.tv/rawmikerichards

The Boys Are Back in Town! Your favourite sports talk radio hosts have a new home in Mississauga, Ontario. RAW Mike Richards and David Bastl on Newstalk Sauga 960AM. What to expect? It's game day at Paramount Fine Foods Centre. We talk to Mississauga Steelheads PxP announcer, Matt Cullen about the upcoming games, the top ten wrestling tag teams of all time, figure skating with CBC's Battle of the Blades contestants, Vanessa James and Brian McGrattan, and your Friday BETAPALOOZA! All of your picks and inside information right here as we talk to Phill Gray and Steven Rapp from Canada's #1 sportsbook, Sports InteractionSports, laughter, the occasional dirty look and the GTA's best and most detailed West End traffic. Your mornings have become more RAW! Monday – Friday 6am – 9am, on Newstalk Sauga 960AM. Stream us LIVE at sauga960am.ca or find us on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and now TWITCH!www.twitch.tv/rawmikerichards

Chuck Bastie interviews former NHL hockey player and skater Brian McGrattan as well as his reasons for choosing Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) as his charity of choice! Chuck also chats with Executive Director Deanna Thompson from the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society about the wonderful partnership they have with Brian! Brian McGrattan is competing with Vanessa James. He is skating for the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society. Brian McGrattan began his hockey career as a minor league player in Hamilton, Ontario. He was known as the top scorer on his team, which helped him catch the attention of the Ontario Hockey League in 1997. He played five seasons on multiple teams, scoring a staggering 21 goals in only 31 games between 2000/2001. McGrattan made his NHL debut in 2005 as a top enforcer for the Ottawa Senators, and made a name for himself as one of the best enforcers in the league. After being traded in 2008 to the Phoenix Coyotes, McGrattan struggled with substance abuse which required the NHL superstar to seek rehabilitation that would change his life for the better. McGrattan later returned to hockey with a new outlook on life, and returned to the Calgary Flames where he became a positive influence amongst his team. McGrattan moved on to play overseas with the Nottingham Panthers in England where he retired as a hockey player in 2017. Although McGrattan retired, he never abandoned hockey completely, taking on a position as the director of player assistance for the Flames providing mentorship to players in need. McGrattan is competing with Vanessa James as his partner. He is skating for the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society — a charity that works towards helping find shelter for homeless animals in Alberta communities. For more information about Brian's charity of choice, go to https://aarcs.ca/ For more information about CBC's Battle Of The Blades and Brian's profile, go to https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoftheblades/skaters/brian-mcgrattan-1.5274334 To reach Chuck, email him at chuckbastie@gmail.com, or phone the Listen UP Talk Radio contact line at 1-866-269-6155! @cbcbattle, #botb, #battleisback, #cbctv, #skating, #battleoftheblades, #Brian McGrattan, #sports, #AARCS, #Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society, #Deanna Thompson

Chuck Bastie interviews skater Vanessa James as well as her reasons for choosing the Alzheimer Society of Canada as her charity of choice! Chuck also chats with Saskia Sivananthan from the Alzheimer Society of Canada about the wonderful partnership they have with Vanessa! Vanessa James is competing with Brian McGrattan. She is skating for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Figure skater Vanessa James was born in Scarborough, Ontario. After a trip to the skating rink as a young girl, James and her twin sister, Melyssa, fell in love with figure skating and began skating at the age of 11. James went on to become a pairs skater for France. She is now a six-time French pairs champion, 2018 Grand Prix champion, 2018 World bronze medallist, and most recently the 2019 European champion with her partner Morgan Ciprès. James is the first active figure skater to compete in the Battle of the Blades competition while actively working towards World and Olympic titles. She is a fan favourite, winning over crowds with her warm and engaging personality. Her 2018 season was one of her most successful, winning gold medals in virtually every competition her and her partner entered. James is competing with Brian McGrattan as her partner. She is skating for the Alzheimer Society of Canada — a charity that works towards making life easier for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias while working towards advancing research, treatment and finding a cure. For more information about about Vanessa's charity of choice, go to https://alzheimer.ca/en/Home For more information about CBC's Battle Of The Blades and Vanessa's profile, go to https://www.cbc.ca/television/battleoftheblades/skaters/vanessa-james-1.5274366 To reach Chuck, email him at chuckbastie@gmail.com, or phone the Listen UP Talk Radio contact line at 1-866-269-6155! @cbcbattle, #botb, #battleisback, #cbctv, #skating, #battleoftheblades, #Vanessa James, #sports, #Alzheimer, #SaskiaSivananthan

This week India Arie shares how a conversation with Oprah helped her “step into her power!”  Plus, planning a trip to the Dominican Republic?  Loni is...Cafe Mocha Travel's host Vanessa James offers up her thoughts on the island and how to make sure you stay safe!   DC we’re headed your way for the launch of our Salute Her Awards Tour 

With her infectious personality and insatiable energy, Vanessa James uses her multi-platform career in music, radio, TV, voiceover and media to inspire others every day. The native South Floridian with Trinidadian and Venezuelan roots has been the voice behind some of your favorite lifestyle events and brands. As a premier bilingual, female multi-media personality and as an experienced events host and producer, entertainment correspondent, blogger, and brand ambassador. In this episode we not only talk about Vanessa's career in media, remaining in-tuned with her culture while sharing it with others. Stylin' on: Sokanaval's latest tee “Who do here, does feel” Mommy 24:7 Vibin' to: Koffee's Rapture EP In honor of Women's history month for the entire month of March we're exclusively featuring the women of Women in Dancehall, Reggae and Soca.   LISTEN to our Caribbean Women Playlist on: Youtube | Apple Music | Spotify   Executive Produced by Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown of Breadfruit MediaSupport the show (https://glow.fm/thestylevibesandpodcast/)

In our last interview from Internationaux de France 2018, Clara (@daejangie) sits down with Vanessa James and Morgan Ciprès, the 2018 World Bronze Medalists, to discuss their trajectory, programs, throw quads, and more! Full transcript available here: https://www.inthelopodcast.com/news/2018/12/06/interview-james-cipres Icon, Header, and Graphics by Gabb (@tegomass) Audio Production by Clara (@daejangie) and Evie (@doubleflutz) Produced by the In The Loop Team Website: inthelopodcast.com Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/inthelopodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/InTheLoPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthelopodcast

In this Part 2 episode, Vanessa James continues to share how her leap into entrepreneurship lead her to create VJ Media building it from the bottom up. Her company is responsible for amazing events such as The Women of Impact dinner and VJ Media Mixology both hosted in South Florida. She also shares how using her voiceover work as her backbone has allowed her to take part in voicing HBO’s hit show “Insecure” and ESPN’s “30 for 30” for Serena Williams and Lebron James. Vanessa’s work ethic is rooted in being honest, courageous and in always seizing opportunities as they come! The combination of her Caribbean upbringing and her “never give up” attitude has shaped her into the incredible woman she is today- living her best life on her own terms! Vanessa currently serves as the voice of over fourty radio and television stations nationally. Through her company VJMedia she leverages her expertise in lifestyle media, content creation, brand strategy, creative partnerships, event production and more. You can catch up with V on Instagram @vanessajamesmedia and at www.vanessajamesmedia.com Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review Girls Gone Boss on Apple Podcasts or iTunes. You can keep up with us @girlsgoneboss on all social media platforms.

In this Part 1 episode Vanessa James shares a detailed account of her start in the radio business. She began her career as an on-air personality and quickly climbed the corporate ladder becoming the youngest female program director on the IHeartRadio roster in Miami’s popular urban station 1035 The Beat. She later held multiple roles as the stations Music and Marketing Director as well as primetime midday host. Her amazing versatility and contagious personality will inspire you to navigate your career path with grit and power. She currently serves as the voice of over fourty radio and television stations nationally. Through her company VJMedia she leverages her expertise in lifestyle media, content creation, brand strategy, creative partnerships, event production and more. You can catch up with V on Instagram @vanessajamesmedia and at www.vanessajamesmedia.com Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review Girls Gone Boss on Apple Podcasts or iTunes. You can keep up with us @girlsgoneboss on all social media platforms.

Holly Ordway is Professor of English and Director of the M.A. in Apologetics at Houston Baptist University. She was a happy atheist, but was converted to Christianity through apologetics and her love of literature. Vanessa James is a musician who was a committed Christian until a few years ago when she lost her faith and became an atheist. Both stories don’t quite finish there however, as you’ll hear in this programme as they dialogue on the pros and cons of atheism, Christianity and our search for meaning, beauty and truth. For Holly Ordway http://www.hollywordway.com Read Vanessa James’ ‘Christian Detox’ blogs at http://www.theallowed.com/ Order Unbelievable? The Conference 2016 DVD/MP3CD http://www.premier.org.uk/Shop For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

We talk with Ms. Vanessa James about her extensive media work as a voice over talent for several radio station and also various company brands. Ms. James is now recognized as the official 'Social Media Ambassador' for the Jamaica Jazz and Blues, as they promote the 16th year of this concert with headliner Celine Dion. As a Trinidadian it is nice to see her hold down being a professional host in the urban music world and then also be an entrepreneur with her own video shows live from Miami, Florida. The Woman You Love ft Busta Rhymes - Ashanti Body Language - Anthony David Full Vanessa James Interview That's The Way It Is - Celine Dion Another Luvr - Teedra Moses One Night - Tyrese   Jah Prince also is the host/dj of 'Love Ultra', RnB Show Tuesday Nights from 11:00pm to 1:00am, the 'Fire Fridays' Hip Hop Show Friday Afternoons from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, and now the 'One Hour Workout' Uptempo Mix Tuesday Afternoons from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Listen weekly on www.DaFlavaRadio.com for the 'Sunsplash Mix Show' Saturday Mornings from 10:00am to 1:00pm (Eastern). This show is also heard in the streets of Gambia on Vibes FM 106.1, Radio West Indies (Philly, MD) and Traffic Jam Radio (CT). Sponsored by: Caribbean International Shipping Services Inc. - 'Just Pack It, We'll Ship It' www.caribbeanshippingservice.com (( and )) Startime Computers - 'Your Roadmap to Technology' www.startimecomputers.com (( and )) JayForce.com - Urban Music Blog (( and )) Four Seasons Music Store - www.4seasonsrecords.com Sunsplash Media, Inc.,CY Clothing Inc. - www.cyevolution.com, Smokin Needles Records & Riddim Kidz  -  www.SmokinShells.com

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