Crime School: Inside the Underworld

Avery Haines: Truth, Justice and Creating Change

Award-winning investigative journalist Avery Haines joins Kate Campbell for a candid and inspiring conversation about the experiences, challenges, and defining moments that shaped her remarkable career. From a chance encounter that launched her into radio broadcasting to reporting from war zones, exposing criminal networks, and uncovering stories that have sparked real-world change, Avery shares the personal journey behind the headlines. Together, Kate and Avery explore curiosity, courage, compassion, and the responsibility of telling difficult stories with integrity. They discuss some of Avery's most impactful investigations, the emotional toll of bearing witness to trauma, what gives her hope in today's world, and why the pursuit of truth still matters. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Crime School: Inside the Underworld

In this gripping episode of Trailblazing Talks, Kate Campbell sits down with former RCMP undercover operative and author Chris Mathers for an eye-opening conversation about the hidden world of money laundering, organized crime, and covert investigations. From posing as a high-level money launderer to infiltrating international criminal networks, Chris shares extraordinary real-life stories, the psychological toll of undercover work, and how fraud and financial crime are evolving in the age of crypto. A fascinating and deeply human look at the blurred lines between deception, justice, and survival. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dana Jackson - Living With Grace

“I didn’t want to be a spectator in my own life anymore.” In this unforgettable episode of Trailblazing Talks, Dana Jackson shares the story of the moment everything changed — and how sobriety became the doorway to a more authentic, grounded, and meaningful life. Host Kate Campbell and Dana explore addiction, recovery, childhood wounds, toxic relationships, self-worth, emotional healing, and the power of community in transforming our lives. This conversation is honest, vulnerable, uplifting, and filled with hope for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, identity, or the life they truly want to live. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kirstine Stewart: Inside the Mind of a Media Visionary

On Trailblazing Talks, host Kate Campbell sits down with Kirstine Stewart — former Executive Vice President of CBC and former VP of Media at Twitter — for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, media, cultural influence, and the evolving future of storytelling. From rising through the ranks of Canadian television to helping shape major cultural conversations in both traditional and digital media, Kirstine reflects on authenticity in leadership, women in executive spaces, audience connection, creativity, and the impact media has on how we see ourselves and each other. The conversation also explores AI, technology, the future of content creation, and why human stories and meaningful connection still matter more than ever. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Down Syndrome Regression Disorder: The Wright Family’s Journey for Answers and Recovery

On Trailblazing Talks, host Kate Campbell sits down with Kerry, Gordon and Mackenzie Wright to share an extraordinary and deeply moving story. When Mackenzie experienced a sudden and devastating regression, his family was thrust into years of uncertainty—met with misdiagnosis, limited answers, and a system that couldn’t explain what was happening. But they kept searching. What followed was a journey that led to a groundbreaking diagnosis of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder and a path toward recovery that once seemed out of reach. This is a powerful conversation about advocacy, perseverance, and the unshakable belief that there is always more to uncover—especially when something doesn’t feel right. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.