Storytelling with care
We are an award-winning production company led by journalists of colour. Together, we can work towards more inclusion, diversity and perspectives in media.
We aim for joyful creativity
We bring our award-winning journalism experience to collaborate with you. We produce podcasts and visual media for your organization. We also provide public speaking, fireside chats, panel moderation, sensitivity screenings and reads, consultations, media training, workshops and more.
PODCASTS
How to help
Signal for Help
What can you do when someone you know is experiencing abuse? Gold winner, Canadian Online Publishing Awards, (“Best Podcast,” Consumer category). Created with the Canadian Women’s Foundation.
Politics
Humans of the House
How can we fix politics? Hear former Members of Parliament as you’ve never heard them before, in open, honest exit interviews. Silver winner, Canadian Online Publishing Awards (“Best Podcast,” Consumer category). Created with The Samara Centre for Democracy.
Community
At The End of the Day
What matters most at the end of the day? This pandemic-era podcast features Sarah Polley, Ann Pornel, Cadence Weapon and more, experts in their field and friends of host Hannah Sung, as they discuss how to live in ways that help ourselves and others. Apple Podcast, “Best of 2022.”
Business
Between Us
How do we fix anti-Blackness and racism in corporate Canada? Listen for conversations featuring Wes Hall, Kardinal Offishall, Karen Robinson, Cameron Bailey, Sage Paul, Tyrone Edwards and more. Created with The Toronto Star.
Black History
Strong and Free
Black history is Canadian history. Hear stories of Black Canadians thriving and building this country. Winner of Digital Publishing Award, Canadian Online Publishing Award, RTDNA Canada, Black Podcasting Award. Also available in French as Fort et Libre. Created with Historica Canada.
Community
Media Girlfriends
Behind-the-scenes conversations from women who work in Canadian media. Topics include making money, career moves, intersectionality, journalism and more.
WHO WE’VE WORKED WITH
TESTIMONIALS
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One of the most exciting additions to the Canadian media landscape and deeply engaged with the most important cultural conversations in the world today.
— Will Di Novi, Hot Docs
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If you started a church, I would join it. I need y'all in my life every week!
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Media Girlfriends are the best. They recently gave one of the most compelling speaker series we've held. The conversation and debate that resulted was game changing for the industry.
— Jane Zumwalt, Spotify U.S.
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We went looking for a company that would bring passion, professionalism and polish to telling the stories of Canadians of different backgrounds. We found Media Girlfriends and could not be more satisfied with the process and results. First-rate – and they can do it all.
— Anthony Wilson-Smith, Historica Canada
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Media Girlfriends share an expertise that comes from decades of reporting, producing, interviewing, scripting and hosting. Add their creative flair, boundless curiosity and deep sense of humanity and you are guaranteed a compelling podcast. And did I mention how fun they are to work with?
— Anna Maria Tremonti, broadcast journalist
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I wanted to share that it was incredibly affirming to see and hear your processes and know that there are others who are creating work in these ways who are also doing it big! Y’all are geniuses!!
— Hot Docs workshop participant
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Hannah Sung is a brilliant producer. She creates engaging and meaningful journalism, even on the most sensitive and complex subject. I look forward to the day I can work with her again.
— Shannon Busta, Opinion Audio, New York Times
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Garvia is one of the most thoughtful, nuanced and exciting interviewers I've worked with. She makes every story she unpacks both relatable and thrilling, and does it with unparalleled charisma.
— Natalie Kertes, Toronto Public Library Cultural & Special Events
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