Welcome to another episode of the Evolve Magazine Podcast! I’m your host, Cristina Carpio. Here, we share stories, resources, and tools to inspire, educate, and empower you to live your best life.We're celebrating one of Canada’s most iconic television shows—CBC’s Dragon’s Den, which is marking its 20th anniversary! For two decades, Dragon’s Den has not only entertained audiences but also transformed the entrepreneurial landscape in Canada. The show has helped launch hundreds of businesses, invested millions of dollars into Canadian ideas, and inspired countless entrepreneurs to dream big.We had the honour of sitting down with three of the Dragons themselves—Wes Hall, Manjit Minhas, and Michele Romanow. In our conversation, they shared their journeys on the show, offered valuable insights and tips for entrepreneurs, and even gave us a glimpse into their lives outside of business and the Den. You’ll hear stories and details you may not have known before!Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and a few fun surprises.

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Evolve Magazine Podcast —where we spotlight bold changemakers, trailblazing creatives, and inspiring voices that help us grow through what we go through.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ginger Zee, the Chief Meteorologist at ABC News and bestselling author of Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One.

You may know her for her fearless storm coverage and presence on Good Morning America, but behind the forecasts is a woman who’s weathered emotional hurricanes of her own. Ginger opens up about her personal journey with depression, mental health advocacy, and why she refuses to let stigma define her story.

Together, we explore what resilience really looks like — not just on camera, but in the quiet, raw moments behind the scenes. From overcoming personal battles to finding strength in vulnerability, Ginger shares some very important tools she uses to overcome challenges to help her evolve.

This episode is a heartfelt, honest conversation about how Ginger transformed pain into purpose and continues to lead with compassion, courage, and authenticity in a high-profile world.

Tune in to hear:

🔹 How her mental health journey shaped her life and career
🔹 Why she chose to share the rawest parts of her story
🔹 Her go-to tools for emotional resilience
🔹 What she’d say to anyone struggling in silence right now

As Ginger says:
“We can’t wait for the storm to pass — we have to learn to dance in the rain.”

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We are celebrating Asian Heritage Month and today we have a very special guest. She is a force in journalism — a trailblazer who brings both heart and edge to every headline.

Shanelle Kaul is a Correspondent for CBS News, based in New York City. Before landing on the national stage, she spent over a decade reporting and anchoring across Canada, from the prairies to Toronto’s newscast at CP24.

Today, we’re going behind the headlines with Shanelle to talk about show she navigated change in her life, her career journey where we dive deep with the voices shaping the stories that shape our world.

Her journey didn’t start in front of the camera. From working assignment desks to anchoring major newscasts, Shanelle’s rise through the ranks is a masterclass in grit, curiosity, and relentless dedication to truth.

Born in Sri Lanka, raised in Toronto, and shaped by the resilience of her immigrant parents, Shanelle brings a global perspective to every story she tells — especially those tied to human rights and social justice. She’s not just reporting the news — she’s helping shape the conversation around it.

And when she’s not on-air? She’s also mentored future journalists, building community and making space for the next generation of media changemakers.

Today, we’re going behind the headlines with Shanelle Kaul — to talk storytelling, identity, and what it really means to hold power to account.

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