Trailblazing Talks with Dini Petty

Performer, author, and activist Mandy Goodhandy (Amanda Taylor) shares her deeply personal and illuminating story about identity, survival, and self-acceptance.Born in Scotland and raised between two worlds, Mandy shares what it was like growing up feeling like a girl in a boy’s body — navigating fear, isolation, performance, and ultimately, awakening. From theatre and drag performance to sex work and finally embracing life as a trans woman, Mandy speaks candidly about the long journey toward living authentically.Episode Credits:Created & Directed by Kate CampbellProduced by Marina Cordoni and Kate CampbellHosted by Dini PettyCinematography by Michael Jari DavidsonMakeup by Bridgette HoganProduction Assistant - Maureen PimentoDini's wardrobe by Brian Bailey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Trailblazing Talks features multi-award-winning photographer and director Gail Harvey — a true pioneer whose extraordinary career spans iconic photojournalism and celebrated film and television direction. Gail reflects on her early days capturing some of the most memorable images of Terry Fox during the Marathon of Hope, her transition from still photography to filmmaking, and how that unique visual grounding informs her powerful storytelling on screen. From award-winning TV movies to acclaimed feature films and series, Gail shares the creative journey that shaped her into one of Canada’s most respected visual artists.Episode Credits:Created & Directed by Kate CampbellProduced by Marina Cordoni and Kate CampbellHosted by Dini PettyCinematography by Michael Jari DavidsonMakeup by Bridgette HoganProduction Assistant - Maureen PimentoDini's wardrobe by Brian BaileyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailblazing Talks is an intimate conversation platform spotlighting pioneers, visionaries, and cultural leaders across industries.At its heart, the show explores what it truly means to lead — through reinvention, resilience, and personal awakening. Guests speak candidly about the turning points that shaped them, the failures that refined them, and the inner conviction that carried them forward.From legacy voices redefining ageing and visibility to contemporary changemakers shaping culture today, Trailblazing Talks is a space for courage, consciousness, and stories that inspire evolution.Episode Credits:Created & Directed by Kate CampbellProduced by Marina Cordoni and Kate CampbellHosted by Dini Petty Cinematography by Michael Jari DavidsonMakeup by Bridgette HoganProduction Assistant - Maureen PimentoDini's wardrobe by Brian Bailey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.