Pivotal Moments: How Women in Broadcast Turn Challenges into Opportunity.

In an industry built on making noise, these women have mastered the art of turning pressure into possibility. If you’ve ever wondered how leaders rise when the spotlight is hottest, this is the panel you don’t want to miss.

Meet the 2026 Panelists

  • Carolyn MacKenzie Moderator

    Carolyn MacKenzie - Moderator

    Global TV - Co-host, The Morning Show

  • Panelist Deb Hutton Bell Media

    Deb Hutton

    Bell Media - CFRB Newstalk 1010's Afternoon Drive Show Host

  • Donna Gardener Panelist CTN

    Donna Gardener

    CTN - President, The Canadian Traffic Network

  • Joanne Wilder Panelist Corus

    Joanne Wilder

    Corus - Q107's Daytime On Air Host

  • Natalie Pooran Panelist Stingray

    Natalie Pooran

    Stingray - Senior Media Strategist

  • Stephanie Apolito Panelist Bell Media

    Stephanie Apolito

    Bell Media - Senior Manager, Content and Programming at TSN Radio

  • Tara Sloane Panelist Sirius XM Canada

    Tara Sloane

    Sirius XM Canada - Host Sirius XM and NBC SPORTS California

  • Andrea Bain Bell Media

    Andrea Bain

    Bell Media - Co-host, The Social