أفضل بودكاسات Persisters (2024)

1
Episode 16 - Running a Political Party with Nicole Dekort 57:30

2y ago57:30

57:30

Today’s certified persister is Nicole Dekort. Nicole grew up in Scarborough, Ontario in a very political family. Her father served as a city councillor from the time she was two years old and her mother served as a returning officer and local campaign manager in multiple elections. She served as an election volunteer in multiple campaigns before se…

1
Episode 15 - Political Fundraising with Anna Bortolus 58:42

2y ago58:42

58:42

Today’s certified persister is Anna Bortolus. Anna grew up in Burlington, Ontario in a family with progressive values and a strong social justice streak. She first got involved in politics as a child making phone calls for her neighbour as he ran for local office. She began her career at a major appliance manufacturing corporation which led to her …

1
Episode 14 - Touring with the Leader with Patricia Favre 49:14

2y ago49:14

49:14

Today’s certified persister is Patricia Favre. Patricia grew up in Oakville, Ontario with her parents who, while not overly partisan, made it clear that voting was an important civic duty. Patricia first got involved in politics at Queen’s University volunteering on local campaigns before securing a summer internship at Queen’s Park. In government,…

1
Episode 13 - Tackling Poverty through Policy with Camille Gooden 58:53

2y ago58:53

58:53

Today’s certified persister is Camille Gooden. Camille was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica and later attended the University of the West Indies and its law school. She was a practicing lawyer in Kingston for a decade before moving to Canada where she began practicing law in Ontario. She became a Health Policy Advisor in the Ministry of Health …

1
Episode 12 - Communications Planning with Dawn Skinner 1:06:45

2y ago1:06:45

1:06:45

Today’s certified persister is Dawn Skinner. Dawn was born in Toronto and moved to Barrie, Ontario at the age of ten. She trained as a teacher before getting involved in local politics in the Etobicoke area during the 2008 federal election. She joined the office of Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff during the constitutional crisis later that…

1
Episode 11 - Managing the Campaign with Christine McMillan 58:46

2y ago58:46

58:46

Today’s certified persister is Christine McMillan. Christine grew up outside of Woodstock, Ontario and got involved in politics after one of her teachers suggested she get involved in a campaign to learn more about the political process. She would go on to serve as the Executive Assistant to an MPP before becoming the Issues Manager to the Leader o…

1
Episode 10 - Gender-Based Analysis in Policy-Making with Adrienne Lipsey 48:59

2y ago48:59

48:59

Today’s certified persister is Adrienne Lipsey. Adrienne was born in Toronto and began her career at Cabinet Office in Ontario before working in the United Nations Development Program and as a policy associate at the Mowat Centre. She made the transition to politics as a policy advisor in the Office of the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Recon…

1
Episode 9 - Media Relations with Karman Wong 44:12

2y ago44:12

44:12

Today’s certified persister is Karman Wong. Karman was born in Toronto and grew up in New Jersey. She returned to Canada to study Political Science at the University of Toronto and radio and television at Metropolitan University. She began her career as a journalist in New York and New Jersey before returning to Canada to serve as an issues manager…

1
Episode 8 - Campaign Law with Jess Spindler 55:07

2y ago55:07

55:07

Today’s certified persister is Jess Spindler. Jess was born and raised in Toronto and got involved in politics during her studies at the University of Guelph. She served as a constituency assistant for the local Liberal MPP before becoming a legislative assistant and press secretary in the Ontario Liberal Government at Queen’s Park. She went on to …

1
Episode 7 - Political Speechwriting with Sonya Bell 52:04

2y ago52:04

52:04

Today’s certified persister is Sonya Bell. Sonya grew up in Barrie, Ontario and was introduced to politics by her conservative leaning father and her experiences in the education system under Premier Mike Harris. She got involved as a volunteer supporting her local Liberal candidate in Barrie and later as a student at McGill University in Montreal.…

1
Episode 6 - Youth Politics with Michelle Johnston 52:53

2y ago52:53

52:53

Today’s certified persister is Michelle Johnston. Michelle grew up in Kitchener, Ontario and got involved in politics while studying at the University of Toronto by joining the Toronto Centre Young Liberals. She went on to serve on the Ontario Young Liberals executive before becoming the youth wing’s President ahead of the 2014 Ontario Election. In…

1
Episode 5 - Building an Election Platform with Kate Graham 56:53

2y ago56:53

56:53

Today’s certified persister is Kate Graham. Kate grew up in Southwestern, Ontario, beginning in Exeter before moving to London as a teenager. Kate and her siblings were inspired to pursue careers that gave back to their communities after watching their parents serve their community as educators. She first got involved in government service as a sum…

1
Episode 4 - Staffing the Leader with Tracey Sobers 53:54

2y ago53:54

53:54

Today’s certified persister is Tracey Sobers. Tracey was born in the UK before moving to Saint John, New Brunswick as a child and Ottawa, Ontario as a teenager. She was raised in a family where politics was talked about around the dining room table and everyone was expected to have an opinion. As she began her career in communications, she remained…

1
Episode 3 - Graphic Design with Andrea Ledwell 58:54

2y ago58:54

58:54

Today’s certified persister is Andrea Ledwell. Andrea was born on Prince Edward Island and came to politics after building up decades of graphic design experience in the private sector. She put her talents to political use for the first time during Kathleen Wynne's successful party leadership campaign and was tapped to serve as the Creative Directo…

1
Episode 2 - Political Organization with Brooke Crewson 49:47

2y ago49:47

49:47

Today’s certified persister is Brooke Crewson. Brooke credits her upbringing as the daughter of mayor in a small town in rural Ontario for sparking her interest in politics. She’s been a grassroots volunteer, a party office staffer, a constituency, legislative, and executive assistant, an MPP liaison, an operations advisor, and a regional advisor t…

1
Episode 1 - Sneak Preview of the PersistersCAN Podcast 1:50

2y ago1:50

1:50

Welcome to the PersistersCAN Podcast. PersistersCAN host Theresa Lubowitz brings listeners behind the scenes of Canada’s civic life by interviewing the women who have stepped up to solve our country’s toughest problems. Listen in each week to hear their stories as they inspire the next generation of women to get involved in Canada’s civic life. Eac…

1
On Social Distancing 47:19

4+ y ago47:19

47:19

In this week's episode, we check in with our perSisters and discuss how social distancing is impacting our lives, tips for others out there, and how we continue to persist during this time.بقلم Alsúin, Alysia, Maureen, and Suja

1
Coronavirus Update 11:22

4+ y ago11:22

11:22

Dr. Amir calls in for a quick update on the Coronavirus or #COVID19 and talks us through what's changed and why it's okay to order takeout from your favorite local restaurants. Just tell them to leave it on the doorstep! #HomeAlone #Pizza #GetTheHellOuttaHere #Coronavirusبقلم Alsúin, Alysia, Maureen, and Suja

1
Truth! There it is! 1:27:03

4+ y ago1:27:03

1:27:03

It's been over a year since the PerSisters got together for a conversational podcast. In this episode they cover Coronavirus, Super Tuesday, thoughts on politics, books to read, and what makes us persist despite the nonsense we're constantly up against.بقلم Alsúin, Alysia, Maureen, and Suja

1
Brazilian Comedian Carol Zoccoli on living in Toronto and fighting men 45:06

5+ y ago45:06

45:06

Brazilian Comedian Carol Zoccoli on living in Toronto and fighting men by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Comedy writer Hanna Lopatin from Second City, to being directed by Ana Gasteyer, and working in LA 41:16

5+ y ago41:16

41:16

Comedy writer Hanna Lopatin from Second City, to being directed by Ana Gasteyer, and working in LA by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Nnete Inyangumia, Houston radio host turned comic on diversity, weddings, and taking risks 51:22

5+ y ago51:22

51:22

Nnete Inyangumia, Houston radio host turned comic on diversity, weddings, and taking risks by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Poet and activist, Paula Rudnick, on her process, modern love, and jello molds 39:37

5+ y ago39:37

39:37

Poet and activist, Paula Rudnick, on her process, modern love, and jello molds by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Annelise Dekker-Hernandez on mental health, producing, stand up, and occasional cheering 44:35

5+ y ago44:35

44:35

Annelise Dekker-Hernandez on mental health, producing, stand up, and occasional cheering by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Actress Melissa Tang on grief, paying her dues, and working with Michael Douglas 55:41

5+ y ago55:41

55:41

Actress Melissa Tang on grief, paying her dues, and working with Michael Douglas by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Actor/Singer/Writer/Director Joey Ally on Sundance, being a female filmmaker, and pneumonia 47:48

5+ y ago47:48

47:48

Actor/Singer/Writer/Director Joey Ally on Sundance, being a female filmmaker, and pneumonia by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Indonesian Princess and LA Comedian, Melanie Maras, on storytelling, playwriting and belly buttons 58:05

5+ y ago58:05

58:05

Indonesian Princess and LA Comedian, Melanie Maras, on storytelling, playwriting and belly buttons by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Dating & Love Life Coach, Evin Rose, on boundaries, communication, and how we get what we want 49:13

6y ago49:13

49:13

Dating & Love Life Coach, Evin Rose, on boundaries, communication, and how we get what we want by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Molly Creeden on writing for Vogue, Cosmo, the NYTimes and why she chose to keep her last name 1:01:40

6y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Molly Creeden on writing for Vogue, Cosmo, the NYTimes and why she chose to keep her last name by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Comic/Writer/Host Jenna Brister on raising ducks, divorce, and becoming a screenwriter for Lifetime 50:15

6y ago50:15

50:15

Comic/Writer/Host Jenna Brister on raising ducks, divorce, and becoming a screenwriter for Lifetime by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Comedian Danielle Perez on school w/ Meghan Markle, becoming disabled at 20, & how comedy saved her 1:11:55

6y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

Comedian Danielle Perez on school w/ Meghan Markle, becoming disabled at 20, & how comedy saved her by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 18: Canadian host Jessi Cruickshank on MTV, Bradley Cooper, and being a Mom 55:32

6y ago55:32

55:32

Episode 18: Canadian host Jessi Cruickshank on MTV, Bradley Cooper, and being a Mom by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 17: Actress/Writer Lisa Contreras on the ups and downs of recovery and finding her voice 55:06

6y ago55:06

55:06

Episode 17: Actress/Writer Lisa Contreras on the ups and downs of recovery and finding her voice by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 16: Actress/Singer/Songwriter Sarah Levy on Schitt's Creek, writing music, and Lady Gaga 48:46

6y ago48:46

48:46

Episode 16: Actress/Singer/Songwriter Sarah Levy on Schitt's Creek, writing music, and Lady Gaga by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 15: Diana Zheng on leaving public health, her Chinese roots, and writing her first cook book 54:10

6y ago54:10

54:10

Episode 15: Diana Zheng on leaving public health, her Chinese roots, and writing her first cook book by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 14: Comedian Liz Stewart on Kavanaugh, raising a daughter, and filming her first special 50:27

6y ago50:27

50:27

Episode 14: Comedian Liz Stewart on Kavanaugh, raising a daughter, and filming her first special by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 13: Melania Trump (Alex Kern), the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and our first promo code! 33:47

6y ago33:47

33:47

Episode 13: Melania Trump (Alex Kern), the Los Angeles LGBT Center, and our first promo code! by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 12: Actress and comedian Leah Rudick on stand up, making a movie, and water bras 50:54

6y ago50:54

50:54

Episode 12: Actress and comedian Leah Rudick on stand up, making a movie, and water bras by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 11: Comedian/improvisor Jen Curcio on coming out, red flags, and heat induced vomit 38:20

6y ago38:20

38:20

Episode 11: Comedian/improvisor Jen Curcio on coming out, red flags, and heat induced vomit by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 10: TV and magazine writer Judi Sadowsky on her book, one woman show, and Norman Lear 52:54

6y ago52:54

52:54

Episode 10: TV and magazine writer Judi Sadowsky on her book, one woman show, and Norman Lear by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 9: Musician Gillian Grassie on playing the harp, living abroad, and moving to Hollywood 53:33

6+ y ago53:33

53:33

Episode 9: Musician Gillian Grassie on playing the harp, living abroad, and moving to Hollywood by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 8: Comedy writer Ria Sardana on not peaking in high school, diversity, and agent attire 50:52

6+ y ago50:52

50:52

Episode 8: Comedy writer Ria Sardana on not peaking in high school, diversity, and agent attire by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 7: Comedian Riley Silverman on transitioning, dresses with pockets, and changing the world. 58:57

6+ y ago58:57

58:57

Episode 7: Comedian Riley Silverman on transitioning, dresses with pockets, and changing the world. by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 6: Lauren Howard Hayes: a Pageant Girl, a Party Princess, and a Queen of Comedy 45:01

6+ y ago45:01

45:01

Episode 6: Lauren Howard Hayes: a Pageant Girl, a Party Princess, and a Queen of Comedy by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 5: Whitney Ullom on sex, meditation, love, trauma, and heart orgasms! 49:56

6+ y ago49:56

49:56

Episode 5: Whitney Ullom on sex, meditation, love, trauma, and heart orgasms! by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
EPISODE 4: Paula Rudnick on her poetry, coping with Trump, and Lil Wayne 55:27

6+ y ago55:27

55:27

EPISODE 4: Paula Rudnick on her poetry, coping with Trump, and Lil Wayne by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 3: Michelle Wong on being a voice over artist, an Asian American, and a California Walnut! 45:04

6+ y ago45:04

45:04

Episode 3: Michelle Wong on being a voice over artist, an Asian American, and a California Walnut! by PERSISTERSبقلم PERSISTERS

1
Episode 2 : Rose Andersen on death, romance, and goat cheese. 56:56

6+ y ago56:56

56:56

Listen as Rose Andersen investigates her sister's death, supporting other women, and modern romance.بقلم PERSISTERS

1
Persisters Episode 1 : Monica Lewinsky, Stormy Daniels, and the birth of Persisters 34:03

6+ y ago34:03

34:03

PERSISTERS is a live female show based in Los Angeles, CA. The show is recorded at the historic, Black Cat, in Silver Lake. Each episode features one artist as we listen to their piece from the show followed by an interview with the host, Beth Rowe and producer, Alex Kern.بقلم PERSISTERS

المدونة الصوتية تستحق الاستماع

Persisters بودكاست

المدونة الصوتية تستحق الاستماع

دليل مرجعي سريع