Homegirl Nation
Being a woman has never been easy and when the going gets tough, we can all use a homegirl to lean on. Join entertainment host Brigitte Truong each week as she meets with courageous guests who have found their lane despite the odds. From business failures to mental health, sex to hate crimes, the candid discussions you hear will give you a new perspective on how freeing and empowering it can be when you own your story. Let’s make it easier to talk about tough things when it comes to womanhood because when we do, we’ll see that we’re more alike and connected than we think.
Episodes
55 episodes
#53 Vritika Gupta | A Rising Star's Take On Courage, Confidence and Career
In the last 4 seasons of the podcast we’ve had a chance to hangout with a stacked roster of courageous and ambitious homegirls but none as young as Vritika Gupta. This 14 ye...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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27:13
#52 Devery Jacobs | Navigating Identity, Passion, and Burnout
A powerhouse actor, activist, and all-around creative force who's redefining what it means to be a storyteller in today’s world. Today homegirls, we have Devery Jacobs hanging out with...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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13:44
#51 Teresa Resch | The Making of Toronto’s WNBA Legacy
After 28 years of existence, the WNBA is finally seeing an expansion in Toronto and let me just say, it's about damn time! Joining us today for a homegirl hangout is the President of Toron...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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23:03
#50 Tonya Williams | The Power of Persistence and Breaking Boundaries For BIPOC Women
The Young and the Restless - what a show - and I can’t believe I’m saying this but today my homegirls, we have the woman behind a character of resilience, intelligence, and 360-degree badassery. I am referring to Ms.
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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56:56
#49 Alexander James McLean | Sobriety, Atypique, and Raising Daughters
This week’s guest is Alexander James McLean, better known as AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys! Alex's solo journey as an artist and girl dad is heating up, and his latest ventures ar...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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15:11
#48 Stacy Lee Kong | Speaking Up and Leading With Our Values
Hanging out with us today is a very outspoken lady who’s a writer, editor, cultural critic, and a woman all about the data - Stacy Lee Kong! When it comes to speaking up and speaking out...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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1:07:31
#47 Tanya Talaga | Rewriting Canadian History Through a Female Perspective
Today we have the unique pleasure of a homegirl hangout with acclaimed Anishinaabe author, investigative journalist, and documentarian, Tanya Talaga, who’s latest book
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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20:15
#46 L.A. Wade | The Adventures of a Recovering Sex Addict
According to the academic social network Academia, a third of all sex addicts are women—a problem we rarely hear about. This lack of awareness and conversation can contributes to a heavy stigma around addiction period and intense feelings of sh...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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53:29
#45 Sophie Grégoire Trudeau | Knowing Ourselves and Loving Each Other
We have a very very special homegirl hanging out with us this week. She's a woman who embodies integrity in every step she takes and has been a steadfast advocate for mental health since bravely sharing her own struggles with eating disorders e...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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26:26
#44 Evelyn Chick | How To Get A Business Off The Ground
If you’re an aspiring business owner or currently running a small business and looking to take it to the next level, this episode is tailor-made for you! Evelyn Chick who is the founder...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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44:47
#43 Anthony Morgan | The Science Of Heartbreak
So, what happens to us when we’re heartbroken? What happens to our brains, our bodies and our cells when we’re navigating the world with a broken heart? Our guest this week is Antho...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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34:05
#42 Sarah Haasz | Balancing Two Cultures and Gangnam Project
Today, we have an Asian Heritage Month homegirl hangout with Sarah Haasz, the creator, co-showrunner, and executive producer of the new CBC Gem original series,
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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35:26
#41 Myles Sexton | The Courage To Move Forward and Beyond Perfectionism
Welcome to the season 4 premiere of Homegirl Nation!We are tapping into the minds and hearts of resilient, courageous, good hearted homegirls and homies who know a lot about perseverance like
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Season 4 Trailer
Homegirl Nation is back for Season 4! We’re continuing to explore the nitty gritties of womanhood and much much more with our favourite homegirls who have at least one thing in common - a no bullshit attitude when it comes to perseveri...
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#40 Mae Martin and Sabrina Jalees | Benefits With Friends
Can't think of a better duo to wrap up Season 3 than comedians and best friends Mae Martin and Sabrina Jalees! Mae and Sabrina have been f...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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19:57
#39 Emily Hampshire | Fitting In
Today’s guest is none other than Emily Hampshire. The Montreal native may have rose to new heights when Schitt’s Creek became a household hit and name during the pan...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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13:23
#38 Molly McGlynn | Fitting In, Living, and Dating With MRKH Syndrome
Coming of age movies hold a special place in our hearts. Every generation has atleast one that defines it. Coming to theatres on February 2nd is a fresh take on the coming-of-age story, one that tackles the challenges of teenage-...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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15:33
#37 Sophie Nelisse | Exposed: The Ashley Madison Hack
In the summer of 2015, millions of cheaters who had been covertly using the dating website Ashley Madison were suddenly thrust into a harsh reality. Their real names, addresses, and e...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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16:10
#36 Jessica O'Reilly | Navigating Love, Sex, and Relationships Between and Beyond the Sheets
Joining us today is Dr. Jessica O’Reilly also known as Sex with Dr Jess! From the wildly popular show Swing on PlayboyTV to advice columns in Cosmo and SELF, to her successful podcast Sex with Dr Jess, she has built an...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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55:47
#35 Diala Canelo | Creating for the Long Haul
To date, the influencer marketing industry is worth $21.1 billion dollars - this according to a recent shopify.com article. A booming industry to say the least, and having been a paid content creator on social media for the past 7-8 years no...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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43:27
#34 Monday Girl Co-Founders Rachel Wong and Istiana Bestari | Networking Reimagined: Turning Values Into Communities
What comes to mind when you hear the word "networking"? For extroverts, it might be a breeze, effortlessly connecting with strangers, but for many others, it's a daunting prospect, especially for women eager to connect with like-minded peers...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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40:39
#33 Jean Yoon | Mistletoe Murders 2 and Systemic Barriers For BIPOC Performers
In our second sit down with the cast members of the Audible Original, "Mistletoe Murders 2," we are delighted by the legendary,
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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18:51
#32 Anna Cathcart | Mistletoe Murders 2, Rejection, and Representation
This week we get to sit down with the stars of the Audible Original series, "Mistletoe Murders 2," which is now available for streaming! In part 1 of our sit...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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20:33
#31 Pay Chen | Let's Talk About Gig Work
I’ve worked in media for 16 years and I’ve had the privilege of meeting a lot of my heroes and inspirations in the space, one of whom being Pay Chen. Having met Pay a couple times in the past, it's pretty clear why this legendary Canad...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:04:46
#30 Catherine Fogarty | Our Fascination With True Crime Stories
If you’re a true crime junkie like me, you’re going to really enjoy this episode because Catherine Fogarty is with us to talk about the wildly popular genre. Catherine has a really interesting storytelling background - she is the found...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:45