Podcasting with Power, Purpose & Authenticity

In a podcasting world overflowing with content, authentic voices stand out—and make change.  This powerful session offers an honest conversation on the importance of authentic voices in podcasting.

Moderated by Sarah Burke, founder and Executive Producer of Women in Media Network, this conversation will explore what it really means to build a platform with integrity. It will unpack how to stay grounded in your values, get loud about what matters—be it veganism, the arts, queer identity, or social justice—and create content that reflects the world as it should be. If you’re ready to show up, stand tall, and speak with purpose, this session is for you.

Featured Panelists

Andrea Claire is a globally recognized, Canadian-licensed hairstylist and makeup artist with over 30 years of experience in the fashion, advertising, and television industry. An active force on set from New York to Singapore, her diverse chair has hosted icons including Henry Golding, SEAL, Alanis Morissette, and Margaret Atwood. A veteran of ten seasons of makeover TV and an expert for brands like L’Oréal Paris, Dyson, and Sephora, Andrea’s work has been featured in such titles as ELLE, Bazaar, and Fashion.

In 2025, she launched The FxCK YOU 50s, a fearless podcast challenging the “age gracefully” narrative. As host, Andrea leads raw, filter-free conversations on midlife, health, and visibility—empowering women to stop apologizing and start taking up space.

Pam Palmater is an award-winning Mi’kmaq media artist, producer, and podcast host, and the President & CEO of Warrior Life Studios. She is the creator of the Warrior Life Podcast and the Warrior Kids Podcast, both of which have received national and international recognition, including awards from imagineNATIVE, the Canadian Radio Awards, and the Mom’s Choice Awards.

Pam’s work spans podcasting, documentary film, and broadcast media, with a focus on Indigenous storytelling, social justice, and cultural resurgence. Her recent projects include Samqwan: Water, an acclaimed short documentary and docu-podcast featured at festivals worldwide. A frequent media commentator and consultant, Pam has contributed to productions with TVO, APTN, CBC, SiriusXM, and Hot Docs. She brings decades of experience using media as a tool for education, advocacy, and meaningful change.

Dr. Anne Hussain is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and the host of Phase to Phase: The Hormone Health Show. Drawing from over a decade of clinical practice supporting women across Ontario and her personal journey navigating polycystic ovary syndrome, Anne uses her podcast to bridge the massive gap in reproductive health education and address hormonal health misinformation. As the author of The Period Literacy Handbook, she translates complex clinical insights into accessible, empowering conversations. Anne believes that developing agency over your health is not just a personal act, but a powerful tool for demanding better care and shaping a healthier world.