In this episode of Woman, Wiser, Sikin sits down with long time friend, Melanie Ng to unpack what it’s like to be a woman in the public eye and what it means to rewrite the expected arc of career woman and mother. Along the way, they reflect on the evolution of their friendship and how staying connected through distance, decades and life’s pivots becomes its own kind of legacy.

Melanie Ng is an award-winning national journalist/producer/host, award-nominated podcaster and recognized community leader and volunteer. With 20 years experience in the media world, Melanie has done it all. As a news anchor, reporter and host for Breakfast Television and CityNews as well various Ontario radio and TV stations, Melanie has covered some of the biggest local, national and international stories to make headlines. Breakfast Television was honoured as “Best Morning Show” for three years in a row (2019-2022), with Melanie at the helm. She has also been recognized for her journalistic work, honoured by RTDNA Canada for her news feature on a former residential school. From moderating political debates to anchoring Toronto International Film Festival red carpets, reporting overseas at a Royal wedding to co-hosting a podcast on parenting, Melanie’s biggest strength is her versatility. She is currently the host of CityNews 24/7 in Toronto, an all-news LIVE network featuring in-depth newsmaker interviews and breaking content. Melanie is also a co-host of “The Big Story” podcast, where she takes deep dives into complex issues. Prior to pursuing a career in broadcast journalism, Melanie worked in public relations with a focus on corporate communications. She also enjoys diversifying her skills - as a media/journalism teacher at Seneca College and even flexing her creative muscle as an actor in television shows and commercials.