TIPS by Peel Crime Stoppers - Epi 125 - 50 Episodes Later, & One Year Behind The Mic

In this special episode of TIPS, host Julia Vellucci celebrates hitting the 50 episode milestone the same day she marks one year as host of this podcast. Julia reflects on her journey from Episode 75 to Episode 125, the growth she's experienced as a journalist, writer and broadcaster and the lessons she's learned from speaking with experts, community leaders, advocates and public safety professionals. This episode also features snippets of four of her favourite past interviews including Cal Millar, retired Toronto Star general assignment reporter and longtime Crime Stoppers advocate and the Honourable Julian Fantino, retired police executive and former federal cabinet minister. Past interviews with Emily Murray, legal director at Luke’s Place and Pamela Barnum, former undercover police officer, federal prosecutor and trust expert, are also showcased. As Julia looks back on her first year behind the microphone, she reflects on the people and conversations that have shaped her journey and looks ahead to another year of TIPS and continued community-focused conversations.