Rachel Thexton Connects

Rachel Thexton

Rachel Thexton Connects hosts conversations that bring us together for authentic discussion on everything Vancouver. Hosted by Thexton PR Principal, Rachel Thexton, guests include media, bloggers and digital content creators, in addition to local business and political leaders, and under-represented voices who must be heard. With a focus on learning, connecting, and inclusion, Rachel is also focused on breaking down stigmas and stereotypes related to mental health and substance use. Rachel Thexton Connects presents dynamic discussions on issues affecting Vancouver. Be Kind and Truly Connect!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Rachel Thexton Connects episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Rachel Thexton Connects for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Rachel Thexton Connects episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

03x02-Squamish Nation Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell

Rachel Thexton Connects

10/17/24 • 60 min

Indigenous culture, education, business, future leaders, and Squamish Nation Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell’s story.

Ian Campbell (@Chief_Ian) / X Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Protect Our Indigenous Sisters Society

Music by TVARI from Pixabay.

Co-Produced by Rachel thexton and Angel Araujo.

My #1 listened-to podcast guest returns for discussion this week.

Rachel Thexton Connects

05/14/24 • 2 min

Troylana Manson, mother of Aaron Manson, an amazing young man who passed away due to unregulated drug supply, soon joins me for vital discussion.

troylana🍅 (@troylana) / X (twitter.com)

Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X (twitter.com)

Music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay.

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

Teaser-Nira Arora A discussion about more than radio.

Rachel Thexton Connects

04/22/24 • 1 min

I turn the mic around to learn about Nira Arora as she joins me for a discussion about everything from diversity to her non-scripted morning show chats with Holly Conway.

Nira Arora (@NiraArora) / X (twitter.com)

Holly & Nira (virginradio.ca)

Music by Pumpupthemind from Pixabay.

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Teaser- Lynn White CEO Aboriginal Community Carrer Employment Services

Rachel Thexton Connects

04/09/24 • 1 min

Indigenous Education and Employment supports meets vital cultural components and wraparound services.

ACCESS - Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society - Home (accessfutures.com)

Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Teaser-A Discussion about Storytelling and Community.

Rachel Thexton Connects

04/01/24 • 0 min

News-Multimedia Journalist Anna Burns joins me this week.

Music by Olexy from Pixabay.

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

Rachel Thexton breaks down top highlights from first dozen podcast discussions.

Rachel Thexton Connects

05/23/23 • 8 min

After my first dozen discussions on my new podcast Rachel Thexton Connects, I highlight quick top takeaways from each conversation. I am so blown away and thrilled to have had the guests I have had to date. Thank you to each one of you and thank you to the listeners who have come on board since I launched in January. I am having such a great time doing this, learning so much and hopefully making small changes when it comes to educating people and entertaining at the same time.

Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay

Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

Teaser for Episode #10-Keir Macdonald and Mental Health

Rachel Thexton Connects

04/28/23 • 0 min

This week I am speaking with someone who knows mental health, the many challenges that mental illness can present, and insight on solutions to supporting those in need. I am privileged to welcome Coast Mental Health CEO Keir Macdonald to the podcast, available early next week, as we recognize Mental Health Week.

Music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay.

Breaking news! We need Journalism desperately. This field can not break, or we risk losing so much.

Rachel Thexton Connects

04/11/23 • 1 min

As The Vancouver Sun and The Province close their physical newsrooms, I wonder where journalism is heading, and I hope that we don’t lose such a vital part of our society’s voice and the talented professionals who we need desperately.

Sound Effect from Pixabay.

Musqueam community leader Wade Grant joins me for a short, but important, discussion

Rachel Thexton Connects

06/12/24 • 9 min

Wade Grant returns to the podcast to talk about the Musqueam tradition of canoe races in the Fraser River. Wade also answers questions about his seeking the nomination for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Vancouver riding of Quadra. wadeforquadra.com

Wade Grant (@WadeGrant) Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo