Who helps bring the stories we watch to the screen? On this episode of Janette’s TV Podcast, Janette Burke welcomes film producer Crystine Zhang, recipient of the Vaughan International Film Festival’s 2026 Indie Leader Award. Meet a woman working behind the scenes of independent cinema, and join us in celebrating the creative leadership behind the films audiences discover. For SAVVY women over 40 who love entertainment, compelling stories, and seeing women recognized for their work, this episode puts a filmmaker in the spotlight. ▶ WATCH: [WATCH LINK] 🎧 LISTEN: [LISTEN LINK] JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which film made you feel truly seen—and what kinds of stories would you like filmmakers to tell about women over 40? Subscribe to Janette’s TV on YouTube, leave a comment, and share this episode with a woman who loves film. ABOUT OUR GUEST Crystine Zhang is a film producer whose credits include Lee, Glenrothan, and Josephine. She is VFF’s 2026 Indie Leader Award recipient. CONNECT WITH CRYSTINE LinkedIn: / crystinezhang IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6289585/ EXPLORE VFF https://www.vaughanfilmfestival.com/ https://www.vaughanfilmfestival.com/i... ABOUT JANETTE Janette Burke is a media personality, interviewer, red-carpet correspondent, host, moderator, MC, speaker, and founder of Janette’s TV Podcast. With more than 700 interviews, she connects audiences with celebrities, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, authors, experts, and changemakers. Created for SAVVY women over 40, her entertainment and lifestyle platform includes Janette Behind-the-Scenes, Cookin’ With Janette, Janette’s Tips ’N’ Sips, Janette’s Take On…, and the free monthly SAVVY by Janette’s TV Podcast e-publication. CONNECT, WATCH & SUBSCRIBE Website: https://www.janetteburke.com/ YouTube: / @janettestv Podcast: https://janettestvpodcast.buzzsprout.... SAVVY: https://www.janetteburke.com/subscrib... All-in-one link hub: https://linktr.ee/JanetteBurkeProduct... HIRE JANETTE Need an experienced interviewer, host, moderator, MC, speaker, or brand spokesperson? https://www.janetteburke.com/working-... #JanettesTVPodcast #CrystineZhang #WomenInFilm Crystine’s film credits above are listed by VFF. Your professional background and platform information are supported by your website and the details you’ve provided. VFF
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Meet Susan Chapelle, a candidate for Toronto City Council in Ward 14, Toronto–Danforth. In this Janette’s TV Podcast episode, I interview Susan at the Toronto mayoral debate held at Adath Israel Congregation and hosted by Jewish Lawyers of Canada. For SAVVY women over 40, understanding who wants to represent our communities is part of staying informed. Whether you live in Toronto or follow local leadership from elsewhere, join me for this opportunity to get to know a council candidate during the city’s election season. Watch the interview, then tell me: What question would you ask someone running to represent your neighbourhood? Subscribe, like, comment and share with a friend who follows community affairs. Sign up free for SAVVY by Janette’s TV Podcast at https://www.janetteburke.com/subscrib.... Guest: Susan Chapelle — Ward 14 Toronto–Danforth City Council candidate Campaign: https://www.electsusanchapelle.com/ Event host: Jewish Lawyers of Canada — https://www.jewishlawyers.ca/ Venue: Adath Israel Congregation — https://www.adathisrael.com/ Interview and host: Janette Burke Production: Janette Burke Productions Media inquiries: bookings@janetteburke.com Append the shared link directory below to the full YouTube description. Election information: https://www.toronto.ca/city-governmen.... Short podcast listing Janette Burke interviews Susan Chapelle, Ward 14 Toronto–Danforth City Council candidate, at the Toronto mayoral debate at Adath Israel Congregation, hosted by Jewish Lawyers of Canada. Meet a candidate seeking to represent her community and share the question you would ask your own local candidates. About Susan Susan Chapelle is running for Toronto City Council in Ward 14, Toronto–Danforth. Her campaign biography describes two terms on municipal council in Squamish, British Columbia, and a career spanning healthcare, research and business. Learn more through her campaign website and biography, listed below. About Janette and the show I’m Janette Burke, an independent media personality, interviewer, host, MC, speaker and creator of Janette’s TV Podcast. Now in Season 16, my platform serves SAVVY women over 40 with entertainment, lifestyle and conversations that connect public figures with everyday life. I have conducted more than 700 interviews, and the platform has a combined international audience reach of 15.2 million across its channels. Explore Janette Behind-the-Scenes, Cookin’ With Janette, Janette’s Tips ‘N’ Sips, Janette’s Take On… and SAVVY by Janette’s TV Podcast, our free monthly e-publication. Through Janette for Hire, I’m available for interviews, event hosting, red-carpet correspondence, MC work, panel moderation, speaking, media training and podcast consultations. YouTube: / @janettestv Facebook: / janettestv Instagram: / janettestv LinkedIn: / janetteburke X/Twitter: https://x.com/JanetteBurke TikTok: / janetteburke Pinterest: / janetteburke Linktree: https://linktr.ee/JanetteBurkeProduct... Website, subscription and podcast links: Website: https://www.janetteburke.com/ SAVVY: https://www.janetteburke.com/subscrib... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Buzzsprout: https://janettestvpodcast.buzzsprout.... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hlaCdp... iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ja... Bookings: bookings@janetteburke.com
Over 80 pounds lost. A ten-year journey. And a life with responsibilities that don’t pause because I need to take care of myself. In this personal Janette Behind-the-Scenes, I’m opening up about my weight loss journey over the past ten years on Dr. Poon’s Metabolic Diet—and what that journey looks like alongside full-time caregiving and running my media career and business. Behind the interviews, events and camera-ready moments, I’m also living with type 1 diabetes, other health issues, a disability and a deformity affecting my right foot. My routine includes multiple daily medications and vitamins, insulin injections, and a weekly Ozempic injection. I share these details as my own experience, not as a treatment recommendation. I also talk about living on little sleep, the pressure of competing responsibilities, and the ongoing challenge of finding time to make my health—and myself—a priority. For SAVVY women over 40, especially caregivers and women navigating chronic illness or disability, this segment offers an honest look at the person behind the public image. You don’t have to have everything figured out to deserve care, support and time for yourself. In this Janette Behind-the Scenes: My reported 80+ pound weight loss across a ten-year journey. My personal experience with Dr. Poon’s Metabolic Diet. Balancing caregiving with a media career and business. Living with type 1 diabetes, other health issues and a right-foot disability/deformity. The daily reality of medications, vitamins and injections. Little sleep, competing demands and making room for my own health. What makes it hardest for YOU to prioritize your health? Share only what you feel comfortable sharing in the comments, and send this episode to another SAVVY woman who needs to feel less alone. 📺 Subscribe to Janette’s TV Podcast: / @janettestv 💌 Join SAVVY, my FREE monthly e-publication: https://www.janetteburke.com/subscrib... 🌐 Explore my work or book me: https://www.janetteburke.com/ 📩 Bookings: bookings@janetteburke.com Personal experience only; not medical advice. Results vary. Speak with your healthcare team before changing your diet, supplements or medications. Ozempic does not replace insulin and is not indicated for type 1 diabetes. About Janette Burke Janette Burke is a media personality, interviewer, correspondent, event host, moderator, MC/speaker and brand spokesperson, and the creator and host of Janette’s TV Podcast. With over 20 years in media and more than 700 interviews, she brings celebrity, entertainment and lifestyle conversations to SAVVY women over 40. Her platform has a reported combined international reach of 15.2 million. In Janette Behind-the-Scenes, she shares the personal realities behind her media career, including caregiving, health challenges and reinvention. About Janette’s TV Podcast and its spin-offs Janette’s TV Podcast, now in Season 16, is an entertainment and lifestyle platform created for SAVVY women over 40. It features celebrities, CEOs, experts, authors, change makers, politicians and thought leaders. Explore Janette Behind-the-Scenes, Cookin’ With Janette, Janette’s Tips ’N’ Sips and Janette’s Take On… for personal stories, food, lifestyle ideas and commentary. SAVVY by Janette’s TV Podcast is the free monthly e-publication connecting these conversations with more inspiration, features and giveaways. About Dr. Poon’s Metabolic Diet The official program website describes a physician-supervised approach that is low in carbohydrates, sodium and fat, adapted to individual needs. www.poondiet.com Dr. Poon’s Metabolic Diet is a physician-supervised program whose official website describes a low-carbohydrate, low-sodium and low-fat approach adapted to individual needs. This episode shares Janette’s own experience with the program. It does not establish that the program or any medication caused her entire weight loss, nor recommend it for every viewer.