Janette's TV Podcast

Join Janette Burke on Janette's TV Podcast as she talks with Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill, about her longstanding support of the Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF) and the important role arts, culture, film, and community events play in enriching lives and strengthening communities. In this insightful conversation, Laura shares why supporting the arts matters, how organizations like VFF help showcase emerging talent, and the impact creative industries have on Vaughan and beyond. Whet...

What if the story you thought you knew… was only part of the truth? In this Janette’s TV Podcast episode, I sit down with acclaimed actor Thaao Penghlis (General Hospital, Days of Our Lives) to discuss his powerful new podcast The Great Escape. Inspired by his personal pilgrimage through Egypt and the Holy Land, Thaao retraces the journey of the Holy Family, explores the origins of the Three Wise Men, and uncovers the political and spiritual forces surrounding one of history’s most important ...

What happens when tradition meets imagination? Hi my Dear SAVVY Ones, I’m Janette Burke—and today, we’re diving into a story that blends faith, family, and a little unexpected magic. I sit down with award-winning journalist and author Danyael Halprin to talk about her beautiful children’s book: A Magical Passover (Starring the Tooth Fairy). Yes… you heard that right. We explore: ✨ Why preserving traditions matters—especially today ✨ How to make holidays meaningful for the next generation ✨ Th...

In this powerful Janette’s TV Podcast episode, I sit down with lawyer, advocate, and activist Caryma Sa'd to discuss free speech, protest law, and the real risks and protections surrounding public expression. But this conversation is especially important for Savvy Women 40+. Why? Because at this stage of life: • We have reputations to protect. • We have businesses, careers, and families connected to our public voice. • We understand that speaking out carries consequences — legally and sociall...

On this Janette’s TV Podcast episode, I sit down with Rose Barroso, luxury real estate developer, serial entrepreneur, and author of Indestructible: Transforming Survival into Success. From a broken home and shaped by abuse and trauma, Rose refused to let her past define her future. Born in Portugal and raised in Toronto, she built a powerful career in male-dominated industries—while balancing leadership, femininity, motherhood, and marriage. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Rose opens...

Raquel Zanardo is the definition of modern reinvention. A former Toronto Argonauts Cheerleader, Raquel has successfully transitioned into a sought-after Vaughan & Greater Toronto real estate agent, while also stepping into the entertainment world as a 2025 Vaughan International Film Festival red carpet host. In this Janette’s TV Podcast episode, we talk about: Reinventing yourself after high-profile rolesConfidence, discipline, and personal brandingHosting red carpets and commanding the s...

Grief doesn’t always look quiet. And it doesn’t always heal neatly. In this Janette’s TV Podcast episode, on the red carpet at VFF, Janette talks with actor, producer, and writer Travis Jeffery to discuss his powerful short film, Dusty—a raw exploration of the negative, often unspoken side of grief and how loss can show up in unexpected, destructive ways. Travis opens up about storytelling as a form of truth-telling, the responsibility of portraying emotional pain honestly, and why Dusty chal...

In this special Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF) edition of Janette’s TV Podcast, Janette talks with Kevin Courtney, director of the powerful short-film documentary GOODRIDGE: THE PRICE OF GLORY — a gripping look at the rise, fame, and heartbreaking reckoning of MMA and K-1 pioneer Gary Goodridge. Courtney opens up about: ✨ What drove him to tell Goodridge’s story ✨ The emotional and physical cost of fame ✨ The hidden battles athletes face long after the spotlight fades ✨ Why this do...

Join Janette on the red carpet at the Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF) as she chats with two influential Ontario leaders — Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines and MPP for King–Vaughan, and Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In this exclusive political-meets-arts conversation, they break down: • Why festivals like VFF matter more than ever • How Ontario is supporting creative youth and emerging filmmaker...

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Get the inside scoop with Toronto’s own Nicole Servinis—Co-Host of Things to Know T.O., Host of Miss Matched Podcast (YouTube, Apple, Spotify), producer, and sought-after brand ambassador for Vintage Hotels, SickKids Hospital Foundation, and more. Nicole dishes on her latest projects and what it takes to shine as 2025 Vaughan Film Festival (VFF) Awards Gala Host. 🎧 Watch/Listen now for inspiration, career tips, and a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment world. Links Watch on YouTube: ...