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Rachel Thexton Connects — 168 episodes

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BC's First Indigenous Red Seal Chef on the Crisis No One Talks About | Chief Andrew George.

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Rachel Thexton Connects. Dr. Jill Wiwcharuk: Substance Use, Stigma & Canada's Public Health Crisis.

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Inside BC's Real Estate Beat Freelance Journalist Howard Chai on Housing, Headlines & Hustle

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The Reality of Vancouver’s Largest Health Crisis: Sarah Blyth (OPS)-Rachel Thexton Connects Podcast.

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How Dress for Success Vancouver Supports Women in Breaking Barriers and Navigating 2026 Challenges.

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The "Industry Disruptor" Is the Future of Journalism a Co-op? Journalist-Owned Media Revolution.

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Angela Sterritt: Investigative Journalism, Indigenous Advocacy, and the Power of Storytelling

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Alcohol Explained with William Porter: How Drinking Affects Anxiety, Sleep, and Addiction Recovery.

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Join the conversation on RTC: Rachel Thexton Connects!

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Venezuela: Beyond the Headlines – Resilience, Culture, and Hope-Mariely Arias

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Vancouver Councillor, Rebecca Bligh discusses her vision for the city and her run for Mayor.

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Guy Felicella-More Than a Roof.

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Mandatory Housing, Not Mandatory Treatment-Guy Felicella

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From Childhood Dreams to Netflix Champion: The Inspiring Journey of Pastry Chef Jujhar Mann

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Jujhar Mann Teaser: The Real Reason this Netflix Baking Champion Bakes

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My soapbox moment-Involuntary Treatment

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05x01-Parenting, Childhood, and Healing. An Insightful Conversation with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe.

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Faith-Learning more about RTC Host Rachel Thexton

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Beyond the Mic: Why We Started a Podcast About Meaningful Conversations

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04x09-Leaning into Disagreement: Opposing Views on a City in Crisis - A Discussion with Opinion Columnist Pete McMartin

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Chris Campbell: 35 Years of Community, Journalism, and the Heartbeat of Local News

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04x07-From Homeless Teen to Mental Health Trailblazer: Randy Taylor’s Story

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04x06-Political Strategist, Data Analyst, and Communicator, Kareem Allam talks Vancouver and his run for Mayor

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04x05-Pete Fry: Stories, Struggles, and the Soul of Vancouver

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S4E2-Beyond the Perfect Instagram Mom: Authenticity and Connection Arlene Panganiban-Vancouvermom.ca

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S4X04-HOPE- Discussion with Artists and Community Advocates Jesse Gouchey and Smokey D

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Teaser for episode 4x03 I'm Not Alone": Real Talk on Motherhood and Community with VancouverMom.ca

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S4E2-Raising Anti-Racists: Kerry Cavers & Moms Against Racism

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Teasers for 04x02-Relationships: Key to Systemic Change

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S4E1: "Still People of Love": Archierose Natividad on BC's Filipino Community & Cultural Identity

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Teaser for Upcoming Episode 1 Season 4

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Season 4 of Rachel Thexton Connects is coming soon!

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03x13-Matt Borck The Chief Listening Officer: Building Connections Through Empathy

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Teaser for Episode 13-Beyond Noise: The Art of Smart Marketing.

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03x12-Inside BC’s War Room: Minister Ravi Kahlon on Housing, Media & Speaking Out

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03x11-Aaron McArthur, Senior Journalist and News Anchor with Global News BC

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03x10-BC Home Detox Program Saving Lives

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Leading LGBTQ Digital Content Creator Josh Rimer shares his story

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Teaser for upcoming Episode 9

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03X08-Kris Krüg-One of Canada's Leading AI Voices Talks Tech and Tells his Story

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Teaser for upcoming episode 8-Kris Krüg

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03x07-Is verbal and physical violence against new Canadians, and visible minorities, on the rise?

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Teaser for upcoming episode 7- Kamaljit Lehal

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Rachel Gets Personal Monologue-Starting 2025 and would you move to the United States?

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Rachel Gets Personal-December 2024

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Storyteller Inder Nirwan takes the power of film to another level

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Rachel Gets Personal, Reflections from the Road

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03x05-Chair of Vancouver's School Board, Victoria Jung.

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Teaser for Upcoming Episode 5 Season 3

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03x04-Steven Stark of Tsawwassen Nation

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Rachel Get Personal November 14-2024. Unpacking Culture and the need for solidarity with Indigenous communities in Canada

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Five Mistakes to Avoid In Public Relations.

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03x03-Level Up Canada

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Teaser for Upcoming Episode 3 Season

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Rachel Thexton Presents-My Personal Headlines

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03x02-Squamish Nation Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell

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Teaser for Upcoming Episode 2 Season 3

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03x01-Media Personality Kid Carson Speaks his Truth

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Season 3 Launch Next Week. Stay Tune!

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Personal Headlines Monologue

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02x27-"Finale Spotlight: Ann Luu's Legacy and the Power of Perseverance"

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Teaser-Final Episode of Season Two

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02x26-Anchor Marketing “Captain” Danielle Gagner

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02x25-Mastering Boundaries and Self-Discovery with Breanne Felicella

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02x24-Leading BC Digital Content Creator Mary Sheridan.

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Teaser for upcoming episode. MaryInVanCity

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02x23-Koryn Heisler is Founder and Owner of This World’s Ours

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Musqueam community leader Wade Grant joins me for a short, but important, discussion

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02x22-Digital content creators, writers, and podcasters Evan Berger and Kevin Laferriere.

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TheDumbDads-Evan Berger and Kevin Laferriere

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#02x21-Fierce, yet fair, advocate and Mother. Troylana Manson

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My #1 listened-to podcast guest returns for discussion this week.

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My Three Headlines- In this short monologue, I discuss the following topics that I feel should be seriously considered:

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02x20-Nira Arora- media personality and co-host of Virgin Radio Vancouver’s morning show- ⁠Holly & Nira⁠ joins me.

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Teaser-Nira Arora A discussion about more than radio.

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02x19-Sybil Mecas-ACCESS empowers Indigenous youth living in Greater Vancouver

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Teaser- Discovering her Indigenous roots as an adult changed her. A conversation with Sybil Mecas

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02x18-Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS) CEO Lynn White

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Teaser- Lynn White CEO Aboriginal Community Carrer Employment Services

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02x17-Photography, People, and Passion- News from BC's fastest growing city.

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Teaser-A Discussion about Storytelling and Community.

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My Focus on one Vital Topic- Indigenous Knowledge for all Canadians.

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#02x16-Sachin Latti- Former law enforcement officer

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Teaser-Former law enforcement officer Sachin Latti

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#02x15- Duncan Wlodarczak-Chair of Urban Land Institute BC-ULI BC

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Teaser for Episode 15- Urban Land Institute British Columbia Chair Duncan Wlodarczak

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Welcome to My Three Headlines. Episode 01

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#02x14-A Leading Digital News Voice- My discussion with Darcy Matheson, Editor-In-Chief of Vancouver-born Daily Hive.

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Teaser for episode 14-Going deeper with the woman at the helm of Canada’s fastest growing digital publication.

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#02x13-Lorraine Lowe-ADiscussion on Diversity, Community, and Vancouver’s Fun City Features

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Community Leader, and Executive Director of Dr. Sun Yet Sen Chinese Garden, Lorraine Lowe .

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#02x12-The Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, listens carefully in unexpected places and remains calm, but determined, in one of BC’s toughest jobs.

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Teaser for Episode 12-Olympian Style Focus Required to Navigate BC Housing Issues - The Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, may be up for the job.

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#02x11-A Conversation All Canadians Should Hear- Wade Grant.

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Teaser for episode 11-Stay tuned for a discussion about Musqueam past and present, and the answers to some of the questions about Indigenous peoples and perspectives that you have been wanting to ask.

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#02x10-TheRoadToDapper Digital Content Creator Jon Wiebe Shares his Authentic Journey Online

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Teaser for upcoming Episode #10-BC digital content creator Jon Wiebe of TheRoadToDapper provides relatable content that few are offering.

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Host Rachel Thexton Year-End Monologue-Darkness Before The Dawn.

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#02x09 A woman who makes her own opportunities and is working towards a childhood declaration of being “The next Connie Chung”. Global News BC reporter Angela Jung joins me to talk broadcast news.

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BC Broadcast Journalist Angela Jung breaks down the TV news world and tells her story.

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Its time for Coast Mental Health’s “Just Say Hello” initiative. My thoughts on this campaign

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#02x08-Raided, Arrested, and he Refuses to Back Down-Dana Larsen of Vancouver’s Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary Discusses All.

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Teaser- Dana Larsen talks Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary, his recent arrest, raid and more.

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#02x07-Real Estate Professional Ameet Johal Talks Industry Dynamics, Success in the Space, and her Story

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Teaser Season 2-Epsiode 7 Digger Deeper into Vancouver’s Real Estate World as a Talented Female Leader

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#02x06-Canada’s hidden killer that no one wants to talk about.

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Is alcohol hiding behind other serious issues and becoming one of Canada’s deadliest pastimes? Teaser for Episode with Ann Dowsett Johnston

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#02x05-A Journalist and Writer with a story of her own to tell- Kerry Gold joins me.

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Teaser Season #2-Episode 5 Discussion with Journalist and Writer Kery Gold

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#02x04-A Good Martial Artist is Never Looking for a Fight- The Focus and Discipline that’s a part of Siddhartha Bhat’s Story.

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A Conversation with Master Martial Artist Siddhartha Bhat and how it led me down an Unexpected Learning Path

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#02x03-Mark Haden "Revolutionizing Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment: The Benefits of Psychedelic "

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Teaser- Season #2, Episode #3- Mark Haden- Psychedelics and a wise approach to drugs.

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Truth and Reconciliation Day- short monologue.

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#02x02-Mo Amir- Host and Creator of This Is VANCOLOUR.

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Teaser- Season #2-Episode #2-Mo Amir of This is VANCOLOUR

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#02x01-Discussion with BC’s Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe

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Teaser Season #2-Episode #1 I am welcoming BC’s Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe

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Introduction to Season #2

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Reflection Monologue- trip to childhood town and back again.

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My kids enjoy art class in Vancouver’s DTES/Chinatown community with the talented Jesse Gouchey.

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19-Author Tara McGuire joins me for a discussion that you won’t forget. Holden After & Before- A Love Letter For a Son Lost to Overdose.

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Author Tara McGuire completes my first podcast season with discussion about topics we should all care deeply about-they affect every one of us.

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Announcing my final guest of season #1 of Rachel Thexton Connects- Tara McGuire

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Discussion on my venture into podcasting

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#18 Renu Bakshi Talks PR—The marketing tool that carries credibility.

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Teaser for Episode #18- Renu Bakshi

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#17 Digital Direction with Joe Momoh

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Teaser for upcoming episode #17

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Have we lost our empathy for mankind and compassion in working to reduce harm for those in need whenever possible?

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Teaser for upcoming episode #17

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#16 Digital Hopes helping underrepresented talent and building bridges between communities.

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#15 Métis Nation BC CEO Colette Trudeau tells her dynamic personal story and educates us on Métis culture, history and what The Métis Nation is currently doing in our province- its impressive.

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Teaser for upcoming episode #15

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#14-Deborah Moore discusses her journey from pageant queen to Vancouver Chinese language broadcast host.

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Teaser for upcoming episode #14 with Deborah Moore

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#13. Krissy Vann talks about her pivot from media to digital and life experiences that we can all learn from.

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Rachel Thexton discusses diversity in the PR and digital marketing space.

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Teaser for the upcoming episode where Rachel Thexton introduces her next guest Krissy Vann

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Rachel Thexton breaks down top highlights from first dozen podcast discussions.

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#12 Alicia Haque talks digital.

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Digital Influencer Alicia Haque Teaser

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#11 Radio Host Drex of Jack 96.9 FM Vancouver

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Red Dress Day-May 5, 2023

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Teaser-Drex-host of "Drex on Jack" 96.9 FM Vancouver

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Mental Health Week Special Guest Keir Macdonald

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Teaser for Episode #10-Keir Macdonald and Mental Health

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BC mother Troylana Manson shares her grief and shows strength after losing her beloved son.

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Breaking news! We need Journalism desperately. This field can not break, or we risk losing so much.

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Land Acknowledgement

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Journalism in 2023- stories matter as the industry continues to shift. A discussion with Lori Culbert.

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Teaser for Upcoming Episode wih Lori Culbert

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Just A Dog

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Jenny Konkin and I discuss Vancouver's "Heart Crisis" and importance of connection

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Teaser for Episode 5

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Guy Felicella joins me for a conversation about his unbelievable journey that might make you second guess your thoughts and beliefs

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Teaser episode #4

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Thanks for listening

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A Cultural Discussion with Blogger and Influencer Raj Thandi

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Teaser Episode 3

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Harm Reduction Works-An Urgent Plea

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For how long will 6 people die daily in BC?

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Final intro for Episode 2

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Teaser for episode #2

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Is Blogging Dead? Miss 604’s Rebecca Bollwitt shares her experience and, trust me; blogging is alive and well!

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Teaser #3

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Teaser #2

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Rachel Thexton Connects Podcast Intro