| Toronto, ON – April 7, 2026 — Trailblazing Talks, a Canadian produced series known for spotlighting influential voices across industries, launches as a podcast on April 7, marking a dynamic evolution from its origins as a cable television show into a modern, globally accessible format. |
| Originally developed for television Trailblazing Talks in its original format was hosted by Dini Petty, and built its reputation through compelling, in-depth interviews with individuals making meaningful impact across business, media, culture, and thought leadership. Its transition into podcasting reflects both the changing media landscape and a growing demand for short-form, authentic conversations. |
| Kate Campbell, known for her achievements as both an actress and filmmaker, takes on the role of host for Trailblazing Talks, beginning April 7. As the original creator of the show, Campbell brings her unique perspective to the series, guiding listeners through engaging conversations each week. The podcast delves into the journeys of outstanding individuals, offering listeners a closer look at the pivotal decisions, obstacles, and transformative moments that have shaped their paths as trailblazers. |
| The podcast features a diverse lineup of guests from across industries, including Camila Gonzalez, Elizabeth April, Matt Kenny, and Kirsten Stewart, as well as past notable voices such as Marianne Williamson, Linwood Barclay, Daniel Beckerman, Gail Harvey, and Andrew Bustamante. Each episode is designed to move beyond surface-level storytelling, offering meaningful dialogue that reveals the thinking behind impactful work. |
| “What interests me most are the moments that change people,” says Host and Producer Kate Campbell. “—the quiet decisions, the unseen shifts that lead to evolution and legacy. We all carry our own particular brand of magic to share, and it lands differently through lived experience. This podcast format gives us the space to explore those stories with greater depth and intimacy. In a chaotic world, it offers a landing place for hope, inspiration, and transformation.” |
| The series is Executive Produced by Marina Cordoni, a veteran entertainment executive and leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in international film and tv production and distribution. Through her company, Marina Cordoni Entertainment, Cordoni has worked extensively across the global entertainment industry and worked with notable writers, directors and actors. |
| “Trailblazing Talks has always been about substance,” says Cordoni. “This transition allows us to meet audiences where they are, while preserving the depth and integrity of the conversations. It’s more than about celebrity—it’s about enlightened insight.” |
| The podcast is produced by She Lifts Off Films and Marina Cordoni Entertainment and will be available on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. |
| About Kate Campbell |
| Kate Campbell is an award-winning director, writer, producer, actor, and vocalist working across film and television. Her work spans both scripted and unscripted storytelling, with projects appearing on CBS, The CW, Netflix, Sony, Fox, Global, CBC, and Bell. |
| She appeared in the Oscar-nominated Gone Girl, as well as television series including Murdoch Mysteries and Doc. As a vocalist, she spent over a decade as the frontwoman for the LA-based bands The Martini Kings and Pop Nouveau Jazz, whose collective clients have included the Academy Awards, the Emmys, Disney, Universal Studios, and Warner Bros. She has also performed with Jeff Goldblum and his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, as well as Robby Krieger of The Doors. |
| As a filmmaker, her internationally awarded WWII drama Boundless, centered on women in aviation, is currently in development as both a mini-series and a novel trilogy. |
| Kate is the creator, showrunner, and executive producer of Trailblazing Talks, originally hosted by Dini Petty, and now stepping in as host as the series evolves into a podcast—continuing its focus on meaningful, in-depth conversations with influential voices. |
| Kate is attached to direct the psychological thriller feature film Satisfaction, which has been optioned and is set for production this summer. |
| About Marina Cordoni |
| Marina Cordoni is a former studio executive turned accomplished Executive Producer, Content Distributor, and business builder, with more than two decades of experience spanning scripted and unscripted film and television. Recognized for her strategic leadership and steady command under pressure, she has built and scaled production operations while guiding projects from development and financing through to production, sales, and delivery. |
| Her producing credits include the feature thriller American Hangman, starring Donald Sutherland, which premiered on Netflix, and Never Saw It Coming, based on the bestselling novel by Linwood Barclay, which premiered on Amazon Prime. In each, Cordoni played a key role in structuring the business, managing risk, and navigating complex production and distribution landscapes. |
| In unscripted television, Cordoni is currently Executive Producing Trailblazing Talks with creator Kate Campbell, a talk series spotlighting influential leaders and changemakers across Canada and worldwide. Earlier in her career, she worked on W Network’s Save Us from Our House and Food Network’s The Heat with Mark McEwan, where she led sponsorship and product placement strategy, developing brand partnerships that enhanced both production value and audience engagement. |
| Media Contact |
| Marina Cordoni / Executive Producer |
| T: (416) 319 0059 |
| E: [email protected] |
| W: www.marinacordoni.com |
