Podcast
WOW: Politics and Leadership
Hosted by Melinda Munro · EN
A podcast who's only agenda is to get women into leadership - elected and otherwise.
We talk, listen and laugh with women about leadership and life with a goal to encourage more women to consider entering politics or senior leadership and working for the community.
We post episodes every second tuesday morning.
We talk, listen and laugh with women about leadership and life with a goal to encourage more women to consider entering politics or senior leadership and working for the community.
We post episodes every second tuesday morning.
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UnWelcome Centre
1w ago01:03:06Tap to summarizeThe Welcome Centre has been at the centre of some unwelcome political attention. Lady Laforet, Executive Director joins our current affairs panel to talk about what's going on, how it connects to larger political narratives and why it is even more urgent for women to get involved in local politics. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
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National AccessAbility Week
2w ago01:10:04Tap to summarizeLeigh Vachon of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) and Lauren Hedges of Hackforge join us to talk about National AccessAbility Week (May 31 - Jun 6). They are hosting workshops and events for the community to identify accessible places, both virtual and physical. See what they are up to here: https://www.hackf.org/news/national-accessability-week-2026/Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →Nominations are open
3w ago00:56:01Tap to summarizeThe Ontario municipal elections are underway. Nominations opened on May 1. If you are running, are you ready?We are joined by two seasoned pros - a candidate, Kristen Siapas, and a campaign manager, Valerie Bonasso. They have great advice for what to be thinking about now, what to start planning for and how to pace yourself. October is still a ways away. Don't peak too soon. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →Talking across the aisle with Denise Ghanam
Apr 2800:47:22Tap to summarizeDenise Ghanam has been a Conservative candidate for election twice and a municipal candidate once. She is a well-respected community leader in Windsor having served on the Police Services Board and the Windsor Port Authority among others. She joined Melinda for a conversation about working across the poltical spectrum for the benefit of the whole community. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →Jane's Walk and Women
Apr 1400:54:31Tap to summarizeWe are in Jane's Walk season and we were joined by four amazing guests to talk about why women's history is not recorded in our built environment and how we can restore lost histories. Join us and Julie Rae Tucker, Phillipa von Zeigenwelt, Irene Moore Davis and Nicole Baillergeon. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →WOW Leadership Wen Teoh
Mar 3100:41:41Tap to summarizeWen Teoh has been helping entrepreneurs make their ideas real in Windsor for over a decade. She joins Jessica and Melinda to talk about her path to leadership and her newest project: Sisters in Business. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →Women Invading Space
Mar 1700:42:34Tap to summarizeThe panel welcomed a new correspondent, Evelina Bacewska to talk about Trump, women and invading spaces traditionally reserved for men. Pat Papadeas, Leslie McCurdy and Evelina joined Jessica and Melinda for a fun and funny reflection on how Trump's comments about women athletes is a symptom of something much bigger when it comes to women in politics. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →Panhandling Groundhog Day with Joyce Zuk
Mar 300:53:08Tap to summarizeJoyce Zuk served two terms on Windsor City Council and over 30 years in human services in the community. She talks to Melinda about Windsor's latest approach to panhandling and how approaches based in service and help are the only way we make change. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →WOW Leadership with Jennifer Matotek
Feb 1700:37:56Tap to summarizeFresh off renewing her contract with Art Windsor Essex, Executive Director Jennifer Matotek joins Jessica and Melinda as the first guest in the WOW: Leadership series. She digs into the daily life of being a not-for-profit leader. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
Transcribe →Alicia Higgison
Feb 300:52:16Tap to summarizeAlicia Higgison is the Councillor for Ward 1 in the Town of Tecumseh. One of the 'class' of 2018, she and was elected twice for School Board Trustee before switching gears into municipal politics. We talk about how she balances being a single parent of three daughters, a busy job and the obligations of being an informed councillor. She also has tips for any listeners getting ready to start a municipal run for October 2026. Please like and follow our podcast. We also have a substack where we post useful show assets. Subscribe to us at https://womenofwindsorpolitics.substack.com/
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