18:22 | Workplace equity expert Vandana Juneja outlines how the pandemic has negatively impacted women's careers and demands on their personal lives—in contrast to Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Doug Schweitzer stating "a lot of women took time off during COVID."

52:44 | Land acknowledgement consultant Michelle Robinson explains the significance of recognizing place as it helps prevent the erasure of Indigenous communities and is an essential step in reconciliation.

1:24:39 | Ryan reviews Real Talkers input to our Question of the Week on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Presented with our strategic partner Y Station.

1:36:26 | Canada's Drag Race host Brooke Lynn Hytes shares about becoming the first Canadian contestant on multi-Emmy Award-winning show RuPaul's Drag Race, which she parlayed into her hosting Canada’s Drag Race, currently in its second season.

2:04:54 | We focus on the bright side of life with Positive Reflections, presented by Kuby Energy

October 18, 2021 - Brooke Lynn Hytes; Women‘s COVID ”time off”; Land Acknowledgements