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Overcoming Media Distrust & Polarization Linda Steele Rachel Thexton Connects S7 E1.

Finding Hope in Darkness: A Story of Redemption. Season 6 Finale Rachel Thexton Connects.

Writing Memoir, Identity and the Courage to be Real. Author Erin Steele on Rachel Thexton Connects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join the conversation on RTC: Rachel Thexton Connects!

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

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

Guy Felicella-More Than a Roof.

Mandatory Housing, Not Mandatory Treatment-Guy Felicella

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

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

My soapbox moment-Involuntary Treatment

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

Faith-Learning more about RTC Host Rachel Thexton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teasers for 04x02-Relationships: Key to Systemic Change

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

Teaser for Upcoming Episode 1 Season 4

Season 4 of Rachel Thexton Connects is coming soon!

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

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

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

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

03x10-BC Home Detox Program Saving Lives

Leading LGBTQ Digital Content Creator Josh Rimer shares his story

Teaser for upcoming Episode 9

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

Teaser for upcoming episode 8-Kris Krüg

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

Teaser for upcoming episode 7- Kamaljit Lehal

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

Rachel Gets Personal-December 2024

Storyteller Inder Nirwan takes the power of film to another level

Rachel Gets Personal, Reflections from the Road

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

Teaser for Upcoming Episode 5 Season 3

03x04-Steven Stark of Tsawwassen Nation

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

Five Mistakes to Avoid In Public Relations.

03x03-Level Up Canada

Teaser for Upcoming Episode 3 Season

Rachel Thexton Presents-My Personal Headlines

03x02-Squamish Nation Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell

Teaser for Upcoming Episode 2 Season 3

03x01-Media Personality Kid Carson Speaks his Truth

Season 3 Launch Next Week. Stay Tune!

Personal Headlines Monologue

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

Teaser-Final Episode of Season Two

02x26-Anchor Marketing “Captain” Danielle Gagner

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

02x24-Leading BC Digital Content Creator Mary Sheridan.

Teaser for upcoming episode. MaryInVanCity

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

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

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

TheDumbDads-Evan Berger and Kevin Laferriere

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

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

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

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

Teaser-Nira Arora A discussion about more than radio.

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

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

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

Teaser- Lynn White CEO Aboriginal Community Carrer Employment Services

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

Teaser-A Discussion about Storytelling and Community.

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

#02x16-Sachin Latti- Former law enforcement officer

Teaser-Former law enforcement officer Sachin Latti

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

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

Welcome to My Three Headlines. Episode 01

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

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

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

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

#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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

#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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Truth and Reconciliation Day- short monologue.

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

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

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

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

Introduction to Season #2

Reflection Monologue- trip to childhood town and back again.

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

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.

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

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

Discussion on my venture into podcasting

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

Teaser for Episode #18- Renu Bakshi

#17 Digital Direction with Joe Momoh

Teaser for upcoming episode #17

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

Teaser for upcoming episode #17

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

#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.

Teaser for upcoming episode #15

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

Teaser for upcoming episode #14 with Deborah Moore

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

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

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

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

#12 Alicia Haque talks digital.

Digital Influencer Alicia Haque Teaser

#11 Radio Host Drex of Jack 96.9 FM Vancouver

Red Dress Day-May 5, 2023

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

Mental Health Week Special Guest Keir Macdonald

Teaser for Episode #10-Keir Macdonald and Mental Health

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

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

Land Acknowledgement

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

Teaser for Upcoming Episode wih Lori Culbert

Just A Dog

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

Teaser for Episode 5

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

Teaser episode #4

Thanks for listening

A Cultural Discussion with Blogger and Influencer Raj Thandi

Teaser Episode 3

Harm Reduction Works-An Urgent Plea

For how long will 6 people die daily in BC?

Final intro for Episode 2

Teaser for episode #2

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

Teaser #3

Teaser #2

Rachel Thexton Connects Podcast Intro