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PrimeTime Politics with Michael SerapioCanada Recognizes State of Palestine – September 22, 2025Canada's outgoing UN Ambassador Bob rae discusses the reasons behind Canada's recognition of Palestine.
Former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen, talks about how the situation in the Middle East could be impacted by recognition of Palestine by western democracies.
Informed Perspectives’ Shari Graydon spoke with CPAC’s Michael Serapio about Canada falling to 71st place globally for women’s political representation, their organization’s new research with Abacus Data, and measures that can improve gender parity in politics.
2025-09-2328 min
Formidable Podcast13 - Amplifying Women's Voices with Shari GraydonShari Graydon is an award-winning author, speaker, and advocate with 30 years of experience. She serves as Catalyst for Informed Opinions, a Canadian organization working to amplify women’s voices in media, politics, and public discourse.Shari unpacks the systemic barriers that continue to sideline women’s perspectives — from social conditioning and time scarcity to online harassment and political underrepresentation. Shari also shares the perspective of a Canadian confronting the state of U.S. tariffs and politics, and threats to her country’s sovereignty.
2025-04-3033 min
Brian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1348 - Women's Voices in Media and Politics with Shari GraydonTonight, Shari Graydon is interviewed on The Brian Crombie Hour. Shari is an award-winning author, speaker and advocate who is currently the Catalyst of Informed Opinions, a national organization that amplifies the voices of women to ensure their experiences, ideas and insights influence conversations and decision-making in Canada. Informed Opinions Catalyst, Shari Graydon brings a wealth of knowledge, drawing on her 30 years of experience in politics, journalism, public relations and teaching. She has trained thousands of women and gender-diverse individuals to effectively communicate their insights and influence public opinion through the media and in person, in writing and through presentations...
2025-04-0450 min
Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham powered by CCDISeason 3, Episode 3 | Guest: Shari GraydonIn honour of International Women’s Day, we’re using today’s conversation to take a closer look at women’s rights, and what is being done to elevate women’s voices from all over Canada.Joining us in today's episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham is Shari Graydon, an award-winning author, speaker, print and broadcast columnist, and advocate for women’s rights. She is also the founder of Informed Opinions, a social mission project that seeks to amplify the voices of women and gender-diverse people to ensure that their experiences and insights help shape a more equitab...
2024-03-0843 min
Back to Business: CalgaryThe Benefits of Gender Balance: How Women Enhance Decision-MakingShari Graydon is a seasoned speaker, writer, and advocate immersed in the realm of media and communications for over three decades. Her pivotal role in a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying women's voices in public discourse underscores her profound understanding of the challenges surrounding women's representation in media, business, and politics. With a keen focus on fostering gender diversity and empowering women, Shari's expertise brings a fresh and authoritative angle to the conversation on informed opinions and bridging the gender gap. Her commitment to dismantling systemic biases and championing equality makes her a compelling and influential figure in today's...
2024-02-1930 min
SourceTune in to Season 2 of the CTF/FCE's Source! / Source a lancé sa deuxième saison!Welcome to Source – the official podcast of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE), presenting the latest trends and topics influencing publicly funded public education in Canada. From thought leaders to union representatives and like-minded organizations, Source connects you to the stories behind Canada’s education ecosystem. Tune in to season 2 of Source to hear from labour activist like Alex Silas, human rights defender like Fae Johnstone, award-winning author like Shari Graydon, thought leader on AI like Dr. Christina Colclough, and more!•Source, le balado officiel de la Fédération canadienne des enseignantes et des enseign...
2023-12-1500 min
SourceTune in to Season 2 of the CTF/FCE's Source! / Source a lancé sa deuxième saison!Welcome to Source – the official podcast of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE), presenting the latest trends and topics influencing publicly funded public education in Canada. From thought leaders to union representatives and like-minded organizations, Source connects you to the stories behind Canada’s education ecosystem. Tune in to season 2 of Source to hear from labour activist like Alex Silas, human rights defender like Fae Johnstone, award-winning author like Shari Graydon, thought leader on AI like Dr. Christina Colclough, and more!•Source, le balado officiel de la Fédération canadienne des enseign...
2023-12-1500 min
SourceCanada’s Gender Gap with Shari Graydon / L’écart entre les genres au Canada, avec Shari GraydonCanada ranks 61st in the world for women’s political representation (as of Aug. 2023). So, what needs to happen for women to achieve parity in politics? / Le Canada se classe au 61e rang mondial pour ce qui est de la représentation des femmes en politique (selon les données d'août 2023). Alors, posons-nous la question : Que faut-il faire pour que les femmes atteignent la parité en politique?This Gender Equality Week, join Heidi Yetman, CTF/FCE President, for a conversation about women’s political representation in Canada with Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions. / En cette Semaine de l’égalit...
2023-09-2217 min
SourceCanada’s Gender Gap with Shari Graydon / L’écart entre les genres au Canada, avec Shari GraydonCanada ranks 61st in the world for women’s political representation (as of Aug. 2023). So, what needs to happen for women to achieve parity in politics? / Le Canada se classe au 61e rang mondial pour ce qui est de la représentation des femmes en politique (selon les données d'août 2023). Alors, posons-nous la question : Que faut-il faire pour que les femmes atteignent la parité en politique?This Gender Equality Week, join Heidi Yetman, CTF/FCE President, for a conversation about women’s political representation in Canada with Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions. / En cette Semaine de l’éga...
2023-09-2217 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzMWSA MAY 8 , 2023The Provincial election is now three weeks away. Do you consider ‘gender parity’ when you are looking at choosing a political party? We speak with Shari Graydon, CEO of Calgary-based think tank “Informed Opinions” on the importance of gender parity, and what can be done to even the playing field for women entering politics.Are you looking to make some healthy changes to your diet? Maybe it’s best to leave the ‘fad diets’ and latest ‘trends’ behind and pay a visit to your family doctor. We discuss the resources available and first ‘steps’ to take toward making such a change w...
2023-05-0826 min
Women Don't Do That (WDDT)Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women to Become Thought Leaders with Shari Graydon Ep. 136In this episode, we speak with Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions, an award-winning author, and a women's advocate. Shari has spent over 25 years helping women to position themselves as thought leaders and amplifying their voices in public discourse. We discuss her work founding Informed Opinions, which supports women in sharing their expertise and perspectives with the media and other public forums. Shari shares her insights on the importance of having equitable inclusion of diverse women's voices in every arena, and how to overcome barriers to achieving this. If you're looking to develop the confidence to speak up and...
2023-04-0433 min
En consulta privada con Pilar CortésT2-Ep.18 - Una sociedad hipersexualizadaNiñas con baja autoestima, relaciones pobres, falta de empatía, soledad, sentimientos de ser inadecuados, todo esto forma parte de la herencia que nos está dejando este bombardeo de mensajes sexuales que nos llegan de todas partes: canciones, series, publicidad, redes sociales, videojuegos… Además, irónicamente, esta cultura hipersexualizada está llevando a muchos jóvenes y adultos a tener una pésima vida sexual. En este episodio hablamos de las causas y las consecuencias de esta sociedad hipersexualizada en la que vivimos, y exploramos formas en las que podemos proteger a nuestros hijos y a nosotros mismos de sus efec...
2023-03-2728 min
What She Said!Empowering Women, Care to Know, Food Waste, Fighting for Julian Assange, & A Death At the PartyWomen in Canada make up less than a 1/3 of elected officials and that’s bad for everyone, and yes that means men too. Having women in elected positions leads to more inclusive and equitable representation, diverse perspectives, and better overall governance, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions is committed to changing our political landscape and has launched balanceofpower.ca to help women attain power to drive positive change in their communities and improve the lives of more Canadians.
I am thrilled to share a new partnership at What She Said with Care to Know. Ca...
2023-03-2454 min
Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women EntrepreneursEP530: How to Build Your Brand with Op-Eds, Media Features and More with Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions70% of the voices of authority heard in Canadian media as experts and commentators are men, compared to the 30% share women have. This is a statistic found by Informed Opinions, a non-profit that is all about amplifying the voices of women and gender-diverse people for a more equitable society. Eleanor's guest today is Shari Graydon, the catalyst and director of this organization, and she's here this week to explore the topic of amplifying women's voices. Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/530
2022-12-1341 min
CANADALAND(Détours) Défaillance du système (selon quelques intellectuels)Élection après élection, la réforme du mode de scrutin devient le sujet chaud, malgré que le premier ministre du Québec considère que la question n'intéresse personne, à part quelques intellectuels. Et pourquoi la pénurie d'enseignants reste-t-elle un enjeu grave dans tout le pays ? Emilie Nicolas anime cet épisode de Détours avec Nicolas Rouleau.English: Election after election, electoral reform becomes the hot topic, despite the fact that the Premier of Quebec considers the issue to be of interest to nobody except for a few intellectuals. And why does the teacher shortage rem...
2022-10-0838 min
DétoursDéfaillance du système (selon quelques intellectuels)Élection après élection, la réforme du mode de scrutin devient le sujet chaud, malgré que le premier ministre du Québec considère que la question n'intéresse personne, à part quelques intellectuels. Et pourquoi la pénurie d'enseignants reste-t-elle un enjeu grave dans tout le pays ? Emilie Nicolas anime cet épisode de Détours avec Nicolas Rouleau.English: Election after election, electoral reform becomes the hot topic, despite the fact that the Premier of Quebec considers the issue to be of interest to nobody except for a few intellectuals. And why does the teacher shortage rem...
2022-10-0838 min
Clearing a New Path™Women in rural politicsWomen in rural and remote politics - Is change possible?WARNING: Cursing and at least one f-bomb - at the latter end of the episodeThis episode focuses on some of the abysmal stats when it comes to the representation of women in Canada, particularly rural Canada and what we should be doing about it. Shari Graydon joins me, the creator and head of the organization, Informed Opinions. And I’ll also talk to a current female mayor about her experience and why she’s not running again. Mayor of P...
2022-10-0542 min
Your Next FiftyWomen Playing Big with Speaker, Writer and Women's Advocate Shari GraydonDid you know that when it comes to women being cited in Canadian newspapers, they are cited only 30-32% of the time? Why are women not speaking up? The fact is that many do NOT feel like they are the BEST person to do so. But in reality, they do have the knowledge. They are just not always taking the opportunity to do so. Shari Graydon is a women's advocate, writer, speaker and Founder of Informed Opinions, a non-profit organization that amplifies the voice of women and works to ensure the perspectives and pri...
2022-06-2940 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTikTok's End to the Infinite Scroll & Supporting the 2LGBTQ2S+ Community in TechTech friend and expert, Marc Saltzman, joins us with the latest scoop on high-tech gifts for Dads and Grads. Plus, QueerTech is a Canadian non-profit that empowers the 2LGBTQ2S+ community to access the tech industry, advance their career, and launch tech businesses. CEO, Naoufel Testaouni, discusses their approach. Also, online hate is a growing problem and the Toxic Hush campaign is working hard to make sure that everyone is safe online. We have Shari Graydon to explain how. In Socially Speaking, we wonder if TikTok is the new TV.Links to this week's stories and discussion:
2022-06-1450 min
Speaking with WomenEp. 24 Shari Graydon on expertiseHere are some of the topics we explore with Shari Graydon in this episode: Why and when are you the best person to speak on a particular subject? Can you add value? Are you comfortable calling yourself an expert? Mind mapping your way to being comfortable. If any of these resonate with you, listen to this incredibly important interview of a woman who advocates for other women. She works motivating, training and amplifying women when they speak up in the media through the organization she founded - Informed Opinions. To learn more about Shari's work...
2022-04-1951 min
Aged to Perfection & Old Enough to Know BetterAged to Perfection & Old Enough to Know Better - Episode June 24, 2019This month’s episode of Aged to Perfection/Old Enough to Know Better features an interview with Shari Graydon-Founder of Informed Opinions-An organization dedicated to ‘ensure diverse women’s perspectives and priorities are equitably integrated into Canadian society’. www.informedopinions.org The episode also discusses the field of Gerontology, and with only a few weeks until Stampede…Linda recites some Cowboy Poetry! Happy Listening…
2019-06-2700 minAged to Perfection & Old Enough to Know BetterAged to Perfection & Old Enough to Know Better - Episode June 24, 2019This month’s episode of Aged to Perfection/Old Enough to Know Better features an interview with Shari Graydon-Founder of Informed Opinions-An organization dedicated to ‘ensure diverse women’s perspectives and priorities are equitably integrated into Canadian society’. www.informedopinions.org The episode also discusses the field of Gerontology, and with only a few weeks until Stampede…Linda recites some Cowboy Poetry! Happy Listening…
2019-06-2700 min
Best of the WWESTEpisode 12: Shari Graydon, Founder, Informed OpinionsAs part of the President's Dream Colloquium, WWEST manager Danniele chats with Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions for this minisode. Shari, an award-winning author, advocate, and speaker on the topic of women in media and advertising, shines light on the statistics of expert women participation in the media and lets us in on the exciting future initiatives of Informed Opinions. You can see Shari's talk at the Colloquium here. An award-winning author, advocate and speaker with 25 years of experience on both sides of the microphone, Shari Graydon founded and currently leads Informed Opinions, a non-profit project of...
2017-09-2513 min