Rachel Thexton chats with Chris Campbell, a journalist with over three decades of community news experience. Currently leading The Surrey Citizen, a new digital news publication in BC's fastest-growing city, Chris discusses his journalism career and shares personal insights into the world of community news.

https://www.alsbc.ca/

https://www.dsrf.org/

https://saveourlocalnews.ca/

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Proudly Canadian.

At 14, Randy Taylor was homeless. Today, he’s helping others overcome trauma, addiction, and anxiety—not by revisiting pain, but by building something new. In this deeply personal episode, Randy shares the moment a single sentence from a guidance counselor changed everything, and why it’s time we rethink therapy.https://freefromtherapy.com/https://thextonpr.com/

Kareem Allan has led successful political campaigns, including the campaign for the current Mayor of Vancouver, Ken Sim. We learn more about who Kareem is, outside of politics, and what his hopes are for the direction of Vancouver.

https://www.vancityops.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem-allam

https://thextonpr.com/

Co-produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

In this powerful episode, Vancouver City Councillor Pete Fry joins me for an honest conversation about the city’s evolving identity, his personal journey, and those who shaped his life. We explore his deep Vancouver roots , the complex realities of the Downtown Eastside, and the importance of empathy in leadership. Councillor Fry shares stories of the moments that changed his life—and perhaps the future of our city.

https://wholewayhouse.ca/

https://www.crossourpawsrescue.com/

@PtFry

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In this episode, we chat with Arlene Panganiban, the owner and publisher of VancouverMom.ca , an essential online hub for mothers in Metro Vancouver. Arlene shares her journey to taking over the influential platform after being laid off and discusses her mission to create a space for authentic motherhood, moving beyond the curated perfection seen online. We explore how the platform provides hyper-local resources—from summer camps to birthday party ideas—tailored to the unique experience of raising a family in Greater Vancouver.

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During this candid in-person episode with Indigenous Artist, and Co-Founder of Miska Creative Society, Jesse Gouchey, and DTES Graffiti Legend and Advocate, Smokey Devil, we discuss art, Vancouver's Downtown Eastside Community, Indigenous culture, and the memory of the late Vancouver Superhero, Trey Helten.Miska Creative Society (https://www.miskasociety.com/)ACCESS - Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services (https://accessfutures.com/)VanCity OPS (https://www.vancityops.com/)Heart Tattoo Society (https://hearttattoosociety.com/)Greater Vancouver Food Bank | Providing fresh food to those in needhttps://www.ncanuel.com/ (https://foodbank.bc.ca/)

Ever feel like you're the only one juggling it all and that you are always falling short? In this teaser for the next episode of Rachel Thexton Connects, Arlene Panganiban shares a vital message: "I'm not alone, and I can do this, and get extra help." Arlene discusses common struggles, joys, and the power of connecting with other moms. If you're ready to ditch the "super mom" myth and embrace support, tune into the full episode, streaming soon. Discover why it's okay to say you "can't do it all" and find your strength in shared experiences.

https://www.vancouvermom.ca/

Raising Anti Racist Children- Moms Against Racism Founder and President Kerry Cavers shares her story and the organization's mission

Moms Against Racism

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My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma And The Pathway To Mending Our Hearts And Bodies Book By Resmaa Menakem, (Paperback) | Indigo

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