Best Jeanne Beker/ TSC / Frequency Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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Celebrating the Golden Age of Fashion with Irina Lazareanu 33:32

3y ago33:32

33:32

In the early 2000s, Canadian model and folk singer Irina Lazareanu was a compelling fixture on countless international catwalks—becoming a muse to such greats as Karl Lagerfeld. On this episode, Irina talks with Jeanne about fleeing Romania with her parents as a young girl, immigrating to Canada and then moving to London as a teen to study dance. A…

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Agota Gabor on The Power of Positivity and Resiliency 35:18

3y ago35:18

35:18

Resilience, reinvention and relevance: For octogenarian Agota Gabor, that’s what survival is all about. Her astounding life journey—from ballet dancing in her native Hungary and her battle with polio; to fleeing a revolution and becoming a glamorous showgirl; to studying journalism and launching a career as a TV producer; to starting a PR company, …

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Re-Writing the Rules of Fashion with Christian Allaire 31:21

3y ago31:21

31:21

Christian Allaire is a First Nations Ojibwe writer, stylist, editor, and a current contributor to Vogue magazine. On this episode, Jeanne and Christian talk about the influence of his Ojibwe heritage and how while growing up, he rarely saw Indigenous culture reflected in the fashion industry. As well, Christian speaks about cultural appropriation o…

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Izzy Camilleri: Fashion's Game Changer 30:54

3y ago30:54

30:54

While many designer labels have long been accused of not being inclusive enough, Toronto's Izzy Camilleri truly broke that mold: The seasoned costume designer had a career changing moment in 2004 when she met the late journalist Barbara Turnbull, a quadrapalegic wheelchair user who loved fashion, but had trouble finding anything to fit properly. A …

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Sandy Schreier's Passion for Fashion 34:14

3y ago34:14

34:14

On this episode Sandy Schreier, the world's largest collector of couture, speaks with Jeanne about how she fell in love with fashion as a young girl while growing up in Detroit, where her father worked in the fur industry. Sandy often received dresses as gifts from some of the store's best clients and later, the preservation of haute couture fashio…

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Up Close and Personal with Brian Bailey 28:18

3y ago28:18

28:18

On this episode, beloved Canadian Fashion Designer Brian Bailey talks to Jeanne about his early childhood growing up on a farm in Alberta. Brian also shares how he started his career designing menswear fashion, the importance of inclusivity within his clothing line, and how he has adapted to the changing retail landscape. To check out more from Sty…

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In the Fashion Television Trenches with Patrick Pidgeon and Christopher Sherman 38:14

3y ago38:14

38:14

For many of us, watching Fashion Television for over two and half decades gave us backstage passes to all the international runways. On this episode, listen to first hand accounts from former Fashion Television Camera Man Patrick Pidgeon and Field Producer Christopher Sherman. After 27 years of working together on the show with Jeanne, the three ol…

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Daphne Guinness: Celebrated Style Icon, Artist and Muse 31:12

3y ago31:12

31:12

On this episode, revered fashion icon Daphne Guinness, talks to Jeanne about all things style-from fashion's glory days to couture fittings and her personal style philosophy to the shock and pain she felt with the deaths of her close friends Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow. Daphne also talks about her passion for music, her current recording pr…

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Fashion Education with The Dean of Fashion at Parsons, Dr. Ben Barry 32:59

3+ y ago32:59

32:59

On this episode, Jeanne sits down with The Dean of Fashion Dr. Ben Barry. Ben explains how he founded his successful modeling agency at the age of fourteen, and his responsibility as an educator to create a fashion curriculum that emphasizes equity, inclusion, and social justice. To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters INSTA…

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Once Upon A Time With Phillip Bloch 30:53

3+ y ago30:53

30:53

In this episode, American celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch talks to Jeanne about his early days as a model, and how he eventually transitioned to styling. Phillip's journey wasn't easy, and he shares his personal story about harassment in the fashion industry at a time when it was seemingly acceptable. Jeanne also reads a passage from her book Jeann…

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Queen of The North Brooke Lynn Hytes 26:25

3+ y ago26:25

26:25

On this episode, Jeanne sits down with Canadian Superstar Drag Queen Brooke Lynn Hytes to talk about her early training as a ballet dancer, the art of drag, her experiences judging Canada's Drag Race, and her new show 1 Queen 5 Queens on Crave TV. To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters INSTAGRAM @ Thejeannebeker FACEBOOK @ …

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The Magic of Molly Johnson 28:10

3+ y ago28:10

28:10

Canadian cultural icon Molly Johnson sits down with Jeanne to discuss her new holiday album, It's a Snow Globe World. As a free-spirited rocker at heart, Molly shares her experiences growing up as an artist on Queen Street West in the 80s, the influence of her parents on her career, and the power of costume on stage. Check out Molly Johnson’s tour …

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George Sully: Changing the Landscape for Canadian Black Designers 30:41

3+ y ago30:41

30:41

In this week's episode, Jeanne speaks with designer George Sully about his early musical beginnings and his first shoe design. He talks with Jeanne about racism, and the significance of founding BlackDesignersofCanada.com, the first-ever Canadian index that celebrates black designers. To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters …

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Finding Light Through the Darkness with Canadian Military Veteran Kelsi Sheren, Founder of Brass and Unity 32:06

3+ y ago32:06

32:06

On this episode, Jeanne speaks with Kelsi Sheren, a Canadian Military Veteran who served as an artillery gunner in Afghanistan in 2009. As a result of being injured and sent home, she developed severe PTSD. During her recovery, Kelsi discovered art therapy and started her jewelry company, Brass and Unity. To raise awareness for PTSD, Brass and Unit…

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Cool Canadian Fashion Brands: Kaela Kay, Biko and AI 21:11

3+ y ago21:11

21:11

On this episode, Jeanne talks to the innovative female founders of three dynamic brands making their mark on the Canadian fashion landscape: Kaela Kay, Biko, and Ai To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters INSTAGRAM @ Thejeannebeker FACEBOOK @ Jeannebeker www. TSC.caBy Jeanne Beker, TSC

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Cosmetics Queen Lise Watier 30:51

3+ y ago30:51

30:51

On this episode, Jeanne talks to the trailblazing Lise Watier about her humble beginnings and the determination that drove her to create her Canadian cosmetics empire. Lise Watier discusses her views on ageism, mental health, and the foundation she started to empower women to become financially independent. To check out more from Style Matters, vis…

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Sage Paul on Indigenous Craftsmanship, Political Change Through Fashion, and How Storytelling is Rooted in Culture and Tradition 29:28

4y ago29:28

29:28

On this episode of Beyond Style Matters, Jeanne talks to Canadian artist and fashion designer Sage Paul about her Indigenous roots and her passion for story-telling and awareness-raising at a time when so many hard truths are being revealed. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.…

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Norma Kamali on Aging with Power, Reinventing Yourself at Any Age and Never Settling for Less Than You Deserve 41:28

4y ago41:28

41:28

In this empowering conversation, legendary American designer Norma Kamali, famous for all her fashion trailblazing in the 70s, 80s, and beyond, talks with Jeanne about her new book, “I Am Invincible” and shares her life philosophies about creativity, romance, wellness and purpose. At 75, Norma remains astoundingly relevant and intent on showing us …

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Colin and Justin on the Charm of Canadian Cabin Life and Creating a Cozy Nest for Yourself No Matter Where You Live 38:52

4y ago38:52

38:52

On this episode, Colin and Justin talk with Jeanne about their love of the great Canadian outdoors, the benefits of “nesting”, and how slowing down and being more mindful has influenced our attitudes around home design today. To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters INSTAGRAM @ Thejeannebeker FACEBOOK @ Jeannebeker www. TSC.c…

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Famed Fashion Publicist Kelly Cutrone on the Power of Marketing Your Brand and Making Your Voice Heard 25:15

4y ago25:15

25:15

Badass New York publicist Kelly Cutrone, founder of the innovative PR agency People’s Revolution, discusses her own brand evolution and breaks down the do’s and don’ts of how to market one’s own brand and tell a unique story. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters…

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Dana Thomas on Challenging the Morality of an Entire Industry: Examining the sustainable fashion movement and how to get on board 30:55

4y ago30:55

30:55

In this episode, investigative fashion and culture journalist Dana Thomas, author of the eye- opening best seller “Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes,” sits down with Jeanne to discuss the importance of sustainable fashion, how it’s changing the industry and how we can all contribute to the movement by simply alterin…

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The Beckerman Twins On How To Influence Online And Stay Relevant With Age… 29:08

4y ago29:08

29:08

Canadian social media influencers Cailli and Sam Beckerman share their journey from twin fashion designers to powerful social influencers. As well, we learn how these two sisters stay creative, maintain relationships with their online clients , and what it takes to create content that is revolving and changing with the times. To check out more from…

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Balancing a Love/Work Relationship with Badgley Mischka 28:22

4y ago28:22

28:22

In this episode, iconic fashion designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka discuss how they built their fashion label and business together as a couple, and how they eventually discovered their own work/life balance together. To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters INSTAGRAM @ Thejeannebeker FACEBOOK @ Jeannebeker www. TSC.ca…

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Vintage Obsessed! Cameron Silver On The Allure of Vintage Fashion In The New Age of Sustainability 34:15

4y ago34:15

34:15

The King of Vintage Cameron Silver shares his love for vintage couture, the do’s and don’ts of altering your vintage pieces, buying and selling vintage online, and how to procure special vintage pieces for your own collection. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.By Jeanne Beker/ TSC / Frequency Podcast Network

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Communicating Through Fashion with Dori Tunstall 30:36

4y ago30:36

30:36

OCAD University’s Dean of Design Dori Tunstall talks with Jeanne about the importance of dressing authentically and the messages that we send through the clothes we wear. As well, Dori explains what it was like growing up as a racialized woman in the 70’s, her passion for educating the next generation of designers and exploring design through cultu…

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The Big Reset with Zac Posen 31:30

4y ago31:30

31:30

On this episode of Beyond Style Matters, American fashion designer Zac Posen chats with Jeanne about the ups and downs of his illustrious career, fashion as a true art form, and what it was like celebrating his 40th birthday during the pandemic. It’s been a tumultuous year for all of us—but with his own fashion house shuttered and his departure fro…

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Surviving the Pandemic in Style 44:26

4+ y ago44:26

44:26

In this episode, some of Jeanne’s past guests share their thoughts on surviving the pandemic in style and speculate about fashion’s future. Guests include Isaac Mizrahi, Anna Sui, Brad Goreski, Sandra Bernhard, Tommy Smythe, Jay Manuel, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Michael Bublè. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.…

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A Family Affair with Jacqueline MacInnes Wood 36:07

4+ y ago36:07

36:07

Daytime Emmy winning Canadian Actress Jacqueline MacInnes Wood—beloved by millions around the world as “Steffy” on the long-running soap, “The Bold and The Beautiful—shares the inspiring story of how she made it in Hollywood. The layers of her ultra glam, fashion-obsessed image are peeled back as Jacqueline talks about motherhood, maintaining stron…

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Power of Authenticity with Michael Bublé 30:55

4+ y ago30:55

30:55

On this episode, Canadian music icon Michael Bublé opens up about his family, upbringing and early love of music. He also shares heartwarming anecdotes about parenting during the pandemic, gives us the inside scoop on the creation of his new fragrance, and reveals how he manages to remain grounded during these disconcerting times. To see more of Je…

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Forever Young with Betsey Johnson 36:01

4+ y ago36:01

36:01

Betsey Johnson, pop culture fashion icon talks to Jeanne about her transformative clothing designs over the decades, which revolutionized attitudes and the way women wore fashion. Jeanne and Betsey reminisce about her iconic runway shows, the importance of helping women understand how powerful they can be in their clothes, and how Betsey is living …

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A Walk Down Memory Lane With Tim Blanks 39:47

4+ y ago39:47

39:47

On this episode, Tim Blanks, fashion Journalist and editor-at-large for Business of Fashion, reminisces with Jeanne about the days when they were both hosting rival TV shows. Tim and Jeanne commiserate about the challenges of fashion reporting for TV, and Tim recounts his experiences being front row and centre during fashion’s Golden Age. A must fo…

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The New Age of Modelling with Coco Rocha 46:59

4+ y ago46:59

46:59

Canada’s Coco Rocha, the first digital supermodel and poser extraordinaire, speaks with Jeanne about motherhood, her mission to advocate for younger models, and how the fashion industry is experiencing a shift to be more inclusive of age, different body types and ethnicities. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.…

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Back to Basics with Sandra Bernhard 32:20

4+ y ago32:20

32:20

Iconic comedienne, actress, chanteuse, author and LGBTQ champion Sandra Bernhard reflects on her career trajectory, shares spiritual and political ideologies and reminisces about fashion’s good old days. This rich and sometimes irreverent conversation between Jeanne and Sandra is rife with empowering messaging and a delightful exchange between two …

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Our Love Affair with Shoes with Elizabeth Semmelhack and Patrick Cox 53:32

4+ y ago53:32

53:32

In today’s episode, Jeanne explores the historical and pop social relevance of shoes with Elizabeth Semmelhack, Creative Director and Chief curator of the Bata She Museum. Also in this episode, Jeanne catches up with international shoe designer Patrick Cox, who gave us the iconic Wannabe loafer, and masterfully rode the wave of boundless fashion cr…

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The Reality of Reality TV with Jay Manuel 35:35

4+ y ago35:35

35:35

Jay Manuel, famous television personality and Make-up Artist gets up close and personal with Jeanne about his new book, the reality of the entertainment industry and the future of the red carpet. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.By Jeanne Beker/ TSC / Frequency Podcast Network

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The Synergies Between Fashion and Interior Design with Tommy Smythe and the Smythe Clothing Designers 33:03

4+ y ago33:03

33:03

Jeanne talks with Andrea Lenczner, Christie and Tommy Smythe about their individual design philosophies, the synergies between fashion and interior design and what the future of fashion may look like post pandemic. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.By Jeanne Beker/ TSC / Frequency Podcast Network

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The Road to Self Empowerment with Stacey McKenzie 37:57

4+ y ago37:57

37:57

Stacey McKenzie, famous runway model and judge on Canada’s Drag Race speaks with Jeanne about her journey to becoming a model, the future of diversity on the runway, and how she succeeded in the fashion industry despite the difficulties she experienced along the way. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.…

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Coming of Age with Kim Cattrall 36:02

4+ y ago36:02

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Actress Kim Cattrall gets personal with Jeanne about being comfortable in her own skin, the fashion she wore on screen, and how she wants to live the next chapter of her life. Also, Jeanne and Kim discuss the current climate of change for women in the entertainment industry. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.…

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Going Hollywood with Brad Goreski 42:39

4+ y ago42:39

42:39

Canadian Celebrity Stylist Brad Goreski gets personal with Jeanne about his upbringing and love affair for Fashion Television, the future of fashion on Social Media, and how being a “nice Canadian” has helped him in his career. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.By Jeanne Beker/ TSC / Frequency Podcast Network

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Fashion in a COVID World with Isaac Mizrahi 31:13

4+ y ago31:13

31:13

Fashion Icon and long time friend of Jeanne, Isaac Mizrahi discusses his new normal during the global pandemic, his artistic approach to fashion, and how fashion not only creates attitudes, but also helps us move through the world in very different ways. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.…

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Getting Nostalgic & Diversity in Fashion with Anna Sui 32:33

4+ y ago32:33

32:33

Anna Sui, Legendary Fashion Designer speaks with Jeanne about our changing attitudes towards fashion, her iconic runway shows, and how her Asian American heritage has shaped her career. To see more of Jeanne Beker, head to http://shoptsc.ca/StyleMatters.By Jeanne Beker/ TSC / Frequency Podcast Network

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Welcome to Beyond Style Matters! 1:00

4+ y ago1:00

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Canadian media icon Jeanne Beker changed the face of fashion reporting with the internationally acclaimed Fashion Television. For almost three decades, Jeanne took us behind the scenes of the world’s most famous runways. At TSC, she has demystified trends for a home shopping audience with Style Matters with Jeanne Beker. She now expands her reach w…

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