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Renegade Conversations
by MCook
Looking for bold conversations and inspiring stories from badass women who defy the status quo?Look no further than Renegade Conversations!! Join me, Meryl Cook, as I engage in fearless discussions with remarkable female rebels who are shaking things up in their respective fields. Whether they're entrepreneurs, artists, activists, or innovators, we'll explore their paths, obstacles, and successes. Be sure to subscribe to this YouTube channel for advance notification of when our premiere episode launches. #renegadeconversations #midlifewomen
Episodes
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Shelly Elsliger is a Renegade!
As a child Shelly Elsliger lost her voice to a bully. As an adult, she awoke that silence to become an advocate and powerful force against bullying on LinkedIn. She has become an agent of change focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Join guest Shelly and I (Meryl Cook, host and creator of...
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Lil MacPherson is a Renegade!
My next guest is Lil MacPherson, a woman who has done many things, all with a common thread of improving the earth and the food we eat. And she has even run for political office, not once but twice. She is a successful entrepreneur and sought after advocate and speaker. Welcome to Renegade...
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Sophie Bretag is a Renegade!
My next guest is bringing a breath of fresh air and her whole unapologetic self to everything she does. And we have the most amazing wild woman connection. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Welcome to Season Four, Episode 22 of Renegade Conversations. Sophie Bretag is the CEO and Founder of Metta...
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Liz LeClair is a Renegade!
The first word that comes to mind when I think of today's guest is brave. Liz LeClair is a fundraising professional who has spoken out about sexual harassment in the fundraising and non-profit sectors, at great personal cost to herself. Welcome to Season Four, Episode 21 of Renegade…
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Bear Hebert is a Renegade
My next guest is an artist, anti-capitalist business consultant and social justice educator. Welcome to Season Four, Episode 20 of Renegade Conversations. Join Bear Hebert and I (host Meryl Cook) for this very insightful conversation. I hadn't known very much about anti-capitalist business before...
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Julie Macfarlane is a Renegade!
I must admit to being somewhat starstruck by this next guest. Dr. Julie Macfarlane is an advocate for access to justice and for survivors of sexual violence. She has written seven books, including Going Public, a vulnerable account of her fight back from an early history of sexual violence. Join...
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A Renegade Conversation with Joël Dickinson - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Are you taking a road trip this summer? Be sure to download this and other episodes of Renegade Conversations - The Summer Road Trip Edition to listen to on the road, at the beach, or even on your back deck! When my guest today interviewed for her current position as President and Vice-Chancellor...
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A Renegade Conversation with Kristin Williams - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Are you taking a road trip this summer? Be sure to download this and other episodes of Renegade Conversations - The Summer Road Trip Edition to listen to on the road, at the beach, or even on your back deck! My guest today is Dr. Kristin Williams, a polemical feminist whose specialty is…
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A Renegade Conversation with Debbie Adams - The Summer Road Trip Edition
My guest today is funny, engaging and calls it as she sees it. She has overcome many challenges, which she shares in a practical, no holds barred way. Hold onto your seats and get ready to be inspired. Welcome to Renegade Conversations. Season Three, Episode 16. Debbie Adams has been challenging...
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A Renegade Conversation with Corinne Boudreau - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Join Corinne and I for a lively discussion of how she has always been a quiet renegade, the impact of 'soul sucking' situations, and how Corinne stepped away from a promising but not fulfilling law career to carve her own path as an entrepreneur that serves small businesses. Season Three, Episode...
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A Renegade Conversation with Jenna White - The Summer Road Trip Edition
My guest today is an indigenous chef, restauranteur, unstoppable entrepreneur and remarkable woman. Jenna White's philosophy is simple yet profound: food brings people to the table and creates a doorway to experience the vibrant diversity of cultures. I love that Jenna says you can make life work...
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A Renegade Conversation with Dr. Mayann Francis - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Join Dr. Mayann Francis and I as we talk about barriers broken, her strategic mindset and the many firsts she accomplished in her distinguished career. Season Two, Episode 13 of Renegade Conversations. My guest today was the first African Nova Scotian and second woman to be appointed as the...
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A Renegade Conversation with Cynthia Kinnunen - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Join guest Cynthia Kinnunen and host and creator Meryl Cook for this wide ranging and insightful conversation about women in midlife, and the role of music in forming a new identity and sense of purpose at this life stage. Discover how Cynthia's life is like a birch tree and hear her advice for...
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A Renegade Conversation with Juanita Peters
Juanita Peters is an actor, film and stage director, playwright and more. And host Meryl Cook admits to having a bit of a fan girl crush on her for being one of the directors of the award-winning series Diggstown. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Juanita Peters for this fearless and fun renegade...
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A Renegade Conversation with Rosmarie Lohnes - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Join host Meryl Cook and Rosmarie Lohnes as we delve into topics such as what led Rosmarie to taking the word landscaping out of her business title, her experiences of being a female expert in a male dominated industry and how stepping into the role of a renegade was "like a string pulling me…
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A Renegade Conversation with Tia Upshaw - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Tia Upshaw is an author, serial entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker and more. We recently sat down to have a Renegade Conversation that was heart warming, inspiring, fun and authentic. Tia Upshaw is a dynamic force, blending roles as a devoted mother, accomplished author, and serial...
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A Renegade Conversation with Maddie Kertay - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Maddie Kertay is the BadAss Quilter, outspoken advocate for making the quilting space a diverse and welcoming space for all. When she is not caring for critical care neonatal kittens, or rebuilding old houses herself you can find her online or at local shows and trade events fostering community…
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A Renegade Conversation with Nancy Regan - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Join host Meryl Cook and guest Nancy Regan for this rollicking Renegade Conversation, filled with heart felt stories and moments of synchronicity and joy. You'll be glad you did! Podcast hosting, MCing, and Presentation Coaching. She recently released her first book From Showing Off to Showing…
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Joël Dickinson is a Renegade!
When my guest today interviewed for her current position as President and Vice-Chancellor of Mount Saint Vincent University, it was one of the first times she didn’t feel disadvantaged by being openly part of the queer community. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Dr. Joël Dickinson for this...
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A Renegade Conversation with Jenn Salib Huber - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Jenn Salib Huber is a trail blazer! Her social media posts often begin with "Now this may be an unpopular opinion ...". She's not afraid to speak out, to question the status quo and to be a leader and innovator. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Jenn Salib Huber for this Renegade Conversation about...
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A Renegade Conversation with April DeConick - The Summer Road Trip Edition
April DeConick is an award-winning textile artist and professor of the study of religion at Rice University (Houston, Texas). After decades of writing about mysticism and gnosticism, she has found that words often are inadequate to communicate the deepest aspects of reality. She has turned to art...
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Kristin Williams is a Renegade!
My guest today is Dr. Kristin Williams, a polemical feminist whose specialty is uncovering neglected historical female figures. I had to look up the meaning of the word polemical, which means expressing a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something. I loved...
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A Renegade Conversation with Jennifer Gillivan - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Jennifer Gillivan, CEO of the IWK Foundation, is a delight. In this wide ranging and truly insightful conversation, Jennifer shares her perspective on midlife and beyond women (we are just getting started), her passion for improving the health of women through better, unbiased research, how to be…
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A Renegade Conversation with Stephanie Stobbe - The Summer Road Trip Edition
Stephanie didn't think she was a Renegade initially, but when it comes to speaking out and going for what you want and know is right, she fits the bill. She tells the story of her harrowing escape with her family from Laos at the age of four and her career as a specialist in Asian peace and...
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Debbie Adams is a Renegade!
Welcome to Renegade Conversations. Season Three, Episode 16. My guest today is funny, engaging and calls it as she sees it. She has overcome many challenges, which she shares in a practical, no holds barred way. Hold onto your seats and get ready to be inspired. Debbie Adams has been challenging...
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A Renegade Conversation with Martha Chaves - The Summer Road Trip Edition
-You may not recognize her face or her name, but when you hear the voice of my next guest, chances are you will say "Oh yes! I recognize her voice. I love her!" - In this sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant conversation Martha Chaves shares how she singlehandedly de-colonized the Canadian...
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A Renegade Conversation with Lisa LaFlamme - The Summer Road Trip edition
Lisa shares tips on how to connect with your inner wild woman, tells us what kind of a kid she was in grade two, reveals several super exciting projects she has on the go AND admits she has always been a maverick! About our guest: -Lisa LaFlamme has been at the forefront of journalism for over 30...
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Corinne Boudreau is a Renegade!
My guest today is a lawyer who has transformed the way she practices law, a hockey player, and a member of a band called ‘The Mother Pluckers.” Corinne Boudreau is the daughter of a teacher and a lawyer. This probably explains a lot about her desire to share and explain the legal stuff. Being a...
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Jenna White is a Renegade!
Welcome to Season Three of Renegade Conversations! My guest today is an indigenous chef, restauranteur, unstoppable entrepreneur and remarkable woman. Jenna White’s philosophy is simple yet profound: food brings people to the table and creates a doorway to experience the vibrant diversity of...
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Dr. Mayann Francis is a Renegade!
My guest today was the first African Nova Scotian and second woman to be appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. She is the second African Canadian to be appointed Lieutenant Governor in Canada. I have admired the Honourable Dr. Mayann Francis from afar for many years. Her...
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Cynthia Kinnunen is a Renegade!
Join guest Cynthia Kinnunen and host and creator Meryl Cook for this wide ranging and insightful conversation about women in midlife, and the role of music in forming a new identity and sense of purpose at this life stage. Discover how Cynthia's life is like a birch tree and hear her advice for...
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Juanita Peters is a RENEGADE!
Juanita Peters is an actor, film and stage director, playwright and more. And host Meryl Cook admits to having a bit of a fan girl crush on her for being one of the directors of the award-winning series Diggstown. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Juanita Peters for this fearless and fun renegade...
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Rosmarie Lohnes is a RENEGADE!
Rosmarie Lohnes is an Ecological Landscape Designer, Speaker, Consultant and Educator and she is trying to flip the landscaping world upside down! One of North America’s leading experts in protecting priceless coastal properties from erosion, Rosmarie is the founder and CEO of Helping Nature…
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Tia Upshaw is a RENEGADE!
Tia Upshaw is an author, serial entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker and more. We recently sat down to have a Renegade Conversation that was heart warming, inspiring, fun and authentic. Tia Upshaw is a dynamic force, blending roles as a devoted mother, accomplished author, and serial...
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Maddie Kertay is a Renegade!
Maddie Kertay is the BadAss Quilter, outspoken advocate for making the quilting space a diverse and welcoming space for all. When she is not caring for critical care neonatal kittens, or rebuilding old houses herself you can find her online or at local shows and trade events fostering community…
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Nancy Regan is a Renegade!
Nancy Regan is a professional communicator whose dynamic career includes TV and Podcast hosting, MCing, and Presentation Coaching. She recently released her first book From Showing Off to Showing Up, an open and vulnerable account of her experience with Impostor Syndrome and perfectionism, and…
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Jenn Salib Huber is a RENEGADE!
Jenn Salib Huber is a trail blazer! Her social media posts often begin with "Now this may be an unpopular opinion ...". She's not afraid to speak out, to question the status quo and to be a leader and innovator. Join host Meryl Cook and guest Jenn Salib Huber for this Renegade Conversation about...
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April DeConick is a RENEGADE!
April DeConick is an award-winning textile artist and professor of the study of religion at Rice University (Houston, Texas). After decades of writing about mysticism and gnosticism, she has found that words often are inadequate to communicate the deepest aspects of reality. She has turned to art...
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Jennifer Gillivan is a Renegade!
Jennifer Gillivan is a delight. In this wide-ranging and truly insightful conversation, Jennifer shares her perspective on midlife and beyond women (we are just getting started), her passion for improving the health of women through better, unbiased research, how to be a renegade and more. Her...
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Stephanie Stobbe is a Renegade - audio
Stephanie didn't think she was a Renegade initially, but when it comes to speaking out and going for what you want and know is right, she fits the bill. She tells the story of her harrowing escape with her family from Laos at the age of four and her career as a specialist in Asian peace and...
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Martha Chaves is a RENEGADE!
-You may not recognize her face or her name, but when you hear the voice of my next guest, chances are you will say "Oh yes! I recognize her voice. I love her!" - In this sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant conversation Martha Chaves shares how she singlehandedly de-colonized the Canadian...
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Lisa LaFlamme is a RENEGADE!
Lisa shares tips on how to connect with your inner wild woman, tells us what kind of a kid she was in grade two, reveals several super exciting projects she has on the go AND admits she has always been a maverick! - Thanks for watching! I hope this episode has left you feeling inspired. Does the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Looking for bold conversations and inspiring stories from badass women who defy the status quo?Look no further than Renegade Conversations!! Join me, Meryl Cook, as I engage in fearless discussions with remarkable female rebels who are shaking things up in their respective fields. Whether they're entrepreneurs, artists, activists, or innovators, we'll explore their paths, obstacles, and successes. Be sure to subscribe to this YouTube channel for advance notification of when our premiere episode launches. #renegadeconversations #midlifewomen
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MCook
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Looking for bold conversations and inspiring stories from badass women who defy the status quo?Look no further than Renegade Conversations!! Join me, Meryl Cook, as I engage in fearless discussions with remarkable female rebels who are shaking things up in their respective fields. Whether they're...
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