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Beyond PR

by Brookline Public Relations

Brookline Public Relations is a team of uniquely talented PR professionals who pride themselves on being #BPRDifferent. With this theme prominent in everything they do, the Beyond PR podcast, hosted by Brookline's Principal and Founder Shauna MacDonald, showcases candid and different conversations with some of Canada’s most notable and game-changing professionals—from the boardroom to their family life and how they personally succeed.

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Episodes

  1. Connor Curran

    Season Seven of Beyond PR continues with entrepreneur, community builder and advocate for Canadian-made apparel with a social impact - Connor Curran. Connor is the Co-Founder & Chief Laundry Folder of Local Laundry, a Calgary-based clothing brand and leading force in Canadian apparel. After...

  2. Michelle McIvor

    In the latest episode of the Beyond PR podcast Shaunasits down with Michelle McIvor, a Canadian journalist, author and communications leader. Michelle is the author of The Glow Code: A Cheat Sheetfor Feeling, Looking and Being Your Best at Any Age, a national bestseller. She has previously ghost...

  3.  Chief Tony Alexis

    Wise. Resilient. Humble. In the first episode of Beyond PR podcast's seventh season, Shauna has a compelling conversation with Chief Tony Alexis, a long-standing leader of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, with decades of experience in First Nations governance, economic development and strategic...

  4. George Brookman

    In this episode of Beyond PR, Shauna sits down with legendary Calgarian, George Brookman. Entrepreneur, philanthropist and longtime champion of the Field of Crosses, an annual Remembrance Day memorial in Calgary. Shauna and George, discuss the profound impact of this year’s memorial, they share...

  5. Gurpreet Lail

    In the latest episode of Beyond PR podcast, Shauna sits down with Gurpreet Lail, President and CEO of Enserva. A lawyer by education and a strategic leader by experience. Gurpreet has built a remarkable career spanning public policy, healthcare, social services and now energy. As the voice of...

  6. Leslie Horton

    Fearless, Inspiring, Authentic In the first episode of season six of Beyond PR podcast, Shauna is joined by Leslie Horton, an accomplished journalist and reporter for Global News. From reporter to advocate, mother to author, Leslie brings her engaging on-air presence and sharp insights to the...

  7. Tim Shipton

    This year, there has been a lot to #BPRCelebrate. Just ask Brookline’s latest podcast guest, Tim Shipton, Executive Vice President of Communications & Gaming at Oilers Entertainment Group Sports & Entertainment organization (OEGSE). Tim’s diverse responsibilities include communications and...

  8. Richard Bartrem

    Brookline Public Relations is thrilled to talk with our latest podcast guest, Richard Bartrem. A true brand magician and master strategist, Richard is known for big picture thinking and insightful storytelling to help grow strong brand identities for clients. As the former Vice-President,...

  9. Best Boutique Agency 2024 - Alberta

    We are kicking off Season Five of the Beyond PR Podcast a little differently… To #BPRCelebrate our recent award for Best Boutique PR Agency 2024 in Alberta, a few Brookliners got together to discuss what the award means, the world of PR, their favourite memories working at Brookline and much…

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  10. Jessica Janzen PART 2

    Brookline Public Relations is thrilled to #BPRCelebrate the remarkable, inspiring and dynamic women in our community. As we approach #InternationalWomenDay on March 8, we're bringing back an empowering special guest from this season for a part two episode. In the grand finale of Beyond PR…

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  11. Jessica Janzen

    Brookline Public Relations is thrilled to have another podcast guest who makes us #BPRProud. For the fourth episode of Season four of the Beyond PR Podcast, we welcomed Jessica Janzen, philanthropist, author, speaker, content creator, life coach and co-founder of the Love for Lewiston Foundation....

  12. Nicole Gomes

    Brookline Public Relations is delighted to have another podcast guest who makes us #BPRProud. For the third episode of Season 4 of the Beyond PR Podcast, we welcomed Chef Nicole Gomes, the first female winner of Top Chef Canada, Season 5 All-Stars, co-founder and owner of Cluck ‘N’ Cleaver, and...

  13. Cody Snyder

    Brookline Public Relations is excited to continue having guests on the Beyond PR Podcast that make us #BPRProud. For those of you already missing the Calgary Stampede, our second episode of Season 4, we welcomed Cody Snyder, world champion bull rider and co-founder of Bullbustin’ Inc. Cody was…

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  14. Celebrity Stylist, Fashion Designer and Buyer - Crystal Mckenzie

    Brookline Public Relations has so much to be #BPRPRoud of and we are so excited to share it! That is why for Season Four of Beyond PR we are bringing in guests we are #BPRProud to know and work with, diving into the incredibly impactful and unique work they do that inspires us. To kick off the...

  15. Ask Brookline PR Anything

    For the sixth and final episode of Beyond PR’s third season, Brookline PR’s Principal and Founder, Shauna MacDonald, was joined by fellow Brookliners Lisa Libin, Managing Director, Kelsey Wilson, Senior Account Manager, and Andrew Myers, Account Manager, for a very special podcast recording! To...

  16. Leah Hepner

    For this season’s fifth episode of Beyond PR, host and Brookline PR’s Principal and Founder, Shauna MacDonald, is joined by Leah Hepner, a registered psychologist based in Calgary, for an informative and engaging discussion surrounding mental health and the heightened awareness on the importance…

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  17. Panel Guests Return

    It has been 18 months since our last panel where we analyzed how some of North America’s most prominent brands navigated and pivoted throughout the pandemic. For this episode, we welcomed our panel guests back to reflect on their experiences during the last few years, to get caught up on all of…

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  18. Chief Billy Morin

    In the spirit of honouring, learning and celebrating National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re grateful to welcome Chief of Enoch Cree Nation, Chief Billy Morin Nahtokitopi (Sacred Rider) Wapikihew (White Eagle), to the Beyond PR Podcast for our third episode of...

  19. Brookline's Working Moms

    For episode two of our third season, the Beyond PR podcast wanted to celebrate Mother’s Day this year by highlighting the working moms of Brookline PR! Shauna was joined by Managing Director Lisa Libin, Vice President Leanna Kruk, Account Director Nicole Tuncay, and Account Manager Rebecca Hurl…

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  20. Dr. Ken Parhar

    We are so excited to share that the Beyond PR podcast is BACK and to kick off our third season, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with a very special guest – Dr. Ken Parhar. Dr. Parhar is an Intensivist in both the General ICU and the Cardiovascular ICU at the Foothills Medical...

  21. Trent Fequet

    After a brief hiatus over the summer, the Beyond PR podcast returns to wrap up Season 2 with a spectacular guest, Trent Fequet. Trent is the Founder and CEO of Steel River Group, an Indigenous owned diversified management and construction consortium that works with Indigenous Nations and groups…

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  22. Dr. Kristina Zakhary

    This month’s episode of Beyond PR sees Dr. Kristina Zakhary, owner of the Zakhary Clinic in Calgary and a practicing Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgeon, join Shauna to chat about her journey in medicine and motherhood, and how she became the renowned facial surgeon that she is today. Dr.…

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  23. Chris Simair

    This month’s episode of Beyond PR sees the Co-Founder and former CEO of SkipTheDishes, and current Managing Director of Harvest Builders, Chris Simair join Shauna for a great discussion on his journey from growing up watching Street Cents on CBC to becoming one of Canada’s top young…

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  24. Pivoting During the Pandemic - Panel Replay with WestJet, Princess Cruises and Oilers Entertainment Group

    The COVID-19 pandemic was a crisis that none of us quite anticipated in our 2020 plans. To reflect on what may be one of the most disruptive years in recent history, Brookline PR hosted its first ever virtual panel event – Pivoting During the Pandemic – to gain insight into how some of North...

  25. Jennifer Carlson

    On this month’s episode of Beyond PR, Shauna reconnects with former high school classmate turned entrepreneur extraordinaire – Jennifer Carlson, CEO of Calgary-based food company Baby Gourmet. From the Calgary Farmer’s Market to global expansion, Jen tells the story behind Canada’s leading baby...

  26. Emma May

    To kick off the new year in style, this month’s guest is the founder of womenswear label SophieGrace – the chic Emma May. Emma is an entrepreneur, activist, real estate business leader and former lawyer and political staffer under Premier Jim Prentice – there’s not much she can’t do. Shauna sits...

  27. Negin Kamali

    While this podcast typically hosts guests from all walks of life to discuss topics that go Beyond PR, this episode is an exception. As the current global health crisis has highlighted the importance of communications, Shauna sits down with Negin Kamali, the Director of Public Relations at…

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  28. Karen Stewart

    Beyond PR podcast is back! Kicking off our second season, Shauna speaks with long-time client and friend Karen Stewart, Founder and CEO of Fairway Divorce Solutions. With a long history of entrepreneurial ventures and business success, Karen is a self-proclaimed ‘disruptor’ – approaching every...

  29. Beyond PR - Season 2 Trailer

    Brookline Public Relations is a team of uniquely talented PR professionals who pride themselves on going #BPRBeyond. With this theme prominent in everything they do, the Beyond PR podcast, hosted by Brookline's Principal and Founder Shauna MacDonald, showcases how leaders throughout Canada go...

  30. Deborah Yedlin

    As season one of Beyond PR draws to a close, what better way to wrap up our series of incredible guests than with insight from veteran journalist, community leader and 14th Chancellor of the University of Calgary, Deborah Yedlin. From a career on Wall Street to becoming Alberta’s leading business...

  31. Patricia Kaiser

    In recognition of International Women’s Day, long-time tech sector executive Patricia Kaiser sits down with Shauna to share her experience as a business leader and working mother, answering the question: can you really have it all? Reflecting on her career, Patricia gets candid about the glass...

  32. Tara Weber

    Canadians likely know Tara Weber as a steadfast, reliable news source and BNN Bloomberg’s western correspondent. But in the first episode of the new year, Beyond PR host Shauna MacDonald goes deeper to uncover the real story behind Tara and her journey from a small town in British Columbia to...

  33. Katrina Olson

    Katrina Olson-Mottahed is force of fashion, entrepreneur, mother of two and savvy social media influencer who is no stranger to viral moments (both the good and bad). On this month’s episode, the arts-advocate talks falling in love with fashion, influencer marketing do’s and don’ts, where to find...

  34. Geneviève Simard

    Geneviève Simard's story goes much steeper than the ski hills she has conquered and gold medals she has won. In addition to her legacy as a champion in alpine skiing, Geneviève is also known country-wide for her advocacy against sexual assault in sports, and for speaking out about her own...

  35. Sara Austin

    In honour of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Beyond PR sits down with Sara Austin, Founder & CEO of Children First Canada this October. Sara is the youngest recipient of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women and has dedicated her life to advocating for millions of children across the globe. Sara...

  36. Shauna MacDonald (Brookline's 15-Year Anniversary Special)

    You’ve heard the name, but how about the story? On Brookline’s 15th anniversary (that’s right – we’re a Gen Z, born on October 4, 2004), listen as the microphone is turned and Shauna MacDonald, Principal & Founder of Brookline Public Relations takes questions from Brookline’s own Lisa Libin, Vice...

  37. Connie DeSousa

    This month, Beyond PR brings you inside the mind of master chef Connie DeSousa as she serves up great stories of her culinary, business, and parenthood ventures in Calgary and across the globe. With a new brunch spot for Calgarians to flock to, Connie shares the concepts behind the newly opened...

  38. Jocelyn Laidlaw

    Why is watching the news now “more important than ever”? Calgary’s beloved Jocelyn Laidlaw, Senior News Anchor for CTV Calgary, joins Beyond PR to discuss her time in reporting, how journalism has evolved and is constantly changing, how fake news has impacted the industry, and how becoming a mom...

  39. 2019 Stampede Royalty

    2019 Stampede Queen Carly Heath and Stampede Princesses Keily Stewart and Courtney Dingreville sit down with Beyond PR to discuss their experience promoting western heritage around the world, growing up in a ranching family, and what to expect from the 2019 Calgary Stampede. Shauna wonders what...

  40. Beyond PR Trailer

    As one of Canada’s leading boutique PR firms, Brookline Public Relations is fortunate to work with incredible individuals across the country. We are constantly inspired by the fascinating stories these industry leaders have to tell. So inspired, we want to share these stories with you. The Beyond...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Brookline Public Relations is a team of uniquely talented PR professionals who pride themselves on being #BPRDifferent. With this theme prominent in everything they do, the Beyond PR podcast, hosted by Brookline's Principal and Founder Shauna MacDonald, showcases candid and different conversations with some of Canada’s most notable and game-changing professionals—from the boardroom to their family life and how they personally succeed.

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