Finding and using your microphone with Canadian icon Marci Ien Ep. 76

In this episode Stephanie and Canadian icon Marci Ien discuss her life and career. Being a political nerd, I was particularly interested in her recent career change from journalism to politics. We discuss how she found her voice, her authentic self, and how she is committed to using it. We discuss the changing moments of her career and highlights from encounters with Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder, to making a difference with Raptors basketball. She chooses to lead for others, she inspires me to be a better human and fight for change. I can’t wait for you to dive into our interview!

About Marci:
Marci Ien is a devoted Mother, award-winning Journalist, Author, and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre who has dedicated her life to providing a voice for those who need it most. Born in St. Jamestown and raised in Toronto, where she lives with her children Blaize and Dash, Marci has seen first hand the opportunities and challenges Toronto faces. Marci is a passionate advocate for vulnerable communities in Canada and around the world.

Today, she serves as the voice of Toronto Centre constituents as the only Black Woman in the House of Commons and continues to fight for inclusion, equality and ensuring that everyone in Toronto Centre and across Canada have a fair chance at success.
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More about Marci:

• https://marci.liberal.ca/biography/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marci.ien/?hl=en
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarciIen
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarciIenTO/

Podcast recommendation:

• Seven Truths, Tanya Talaga
  https://www.audible.ca/pd/Seven-Truths-Audiobook/B08N5JMLSY?qid=1626115142&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=b278ed0a-c3b2-4491-808c-7cb2190a487c&pf_rd_r=1A2MDHYBK4Q6JQ4YRKZX

Book recommendation:

• Books for Living by Will Schwalbe
• Marci’s book:
  Off Script: Living Out Loud, Book by Marci Ien

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Produced by Stephanie Mitton