Three cheers for Saskatoon singer, Alexis Normand

by Shannon Skinner on May 20, 2013

While I was born and raised in Canada, I will let you in on a little secret: I hate hockey. So, that might fly in the face of Canada’s image around the world: that all Canadians love our hockey. But the news story of Saskatoon-based jazz singer, Alexis Normand, botching the U.S. anthem at the [...]

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Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode 19

by Shannon Skinner on May 20, 2013

      Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode #19 special guests: former Ontario Cabinet Minister, Mary Anne Chambers; and Christine Lackan, owner, Brava Boutique TORONTO, May 20, 2013 – Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30 pm ET for the 19th episode of Extraordinary Women [...]

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Tonight’s special guests on Extrardinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode 18

May 13, 2013

        Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode #18 special guests: astronomer Sara Poirier; and Joga founder, Jana Webb TORONTO, May 13, 2013 – Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30 pm ET for the 18th episode of Extraordinary Women TV.   Host Shannon [...]

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Life lessons from my Second City improv class

May 13, 2013

This morning, I woke up with a sore face from laughing bloody hard over the past two weeks: I just completed my first intensive improvisation course at Second City, the world’s premier comedy club/theatre and school of improvisation. Despite suffering from a brutal sinus infection, I spent the past two weekends speaking gibberish, making sounds [...]

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INTERVIEW: Leah Eichler, women and the workplace [video]

May 10, 2013

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing award-winning editor and celebrated columnist, Leah Eichler. Her weekly career advice column in Canada’s national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, takes a refreshing and insightful perspective on issues that women face in today’s workplace. She is not only talented, bright and attractive, she has a subtle boldness that [...]

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Tune-in tonight for Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode 17

May 6, 2013

        Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode #17 special guests: recording artist Anna Cyzon; PLUS Toronto icon and hairstylist, Mary Tripi TORONTO, May 6, 2013 – On tonight’s episode of Extraordinary Women TV, host Shannon Skinner speaks with Canadian recording artist, Anna Cyzon about her latest EP release, inspiration [...]

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Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode #16

April 29, 2013

        Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV: episode #16 special guests: Royal Ontario Museum’s Director/CEO, Janet Carding; plus fashionista Jodi Goodfellow TORONTO, April 29, 2013 – Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30pmET for the 16th episode of Extraordinary Women TV. Host Shannon Skinner [...]

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Never underestimate the power of sharing your story from the heart

April 27, 2013

On April 21, 2013, I had the opportunity to speak as a guest panelist alongside some of Canada’s top lifestyle television producers, including Jennifer MacLean, Senior Producer of CTV’s Canada AM; and Sara Lynn Cauchon, Show Producer of CBC’s Steven and Chris and the Live Well Network in the U.S. Held at the fantastic Baka [...]

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Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV – episode 15

April 22, 2013

        Tonight on Extraordinary Women TV on Rogers TV – episode #15 guests Canada’s Reggae Ambassador & DJ Carrie Mullings; and stylist/entrepreneur Jessica Mulroney TORONTO, April 22, 2013 – Tune-in to Rogers TV Cable 10 & 63 in Toronto/Scarborough tonight at 7:30pmET for the 15th episode of Extraordinary Women TV.  Host Shannon [...]

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Join me and Toronto’s top lifestyle TV producers on April 21

April 18, 2013

I’m honored to be speaking alongside this stellar group of guest panelists on April 21 in Toronto. This workshop brings together Toronto’s top lifestyle television producers to help entrepreneurs understand how to pitch to the media, and make valuable connections with like-minded people who can help you grow your business. Featured guests: * Sara Lynn [...]

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