29 min

Journalist Ginella Massa on taking chances and making history Turning Point with Priya Sam

    • Society & Culture

Ginella Massa is the host of CBC's Canada tonight and she is also the first TV reporter and anchor to wear hijab in Canada. She made history after her biggest turning point; leaving a full-time job behind the scenes to pursue her dream of being an on-air reporter.

In this episode we also hear about how Ginella was always the chatty kid in class and why she reminds kids that what's pointed out as a weakness can end up being a superpower. Ginella also shares what it's been like to see her influence and impact continue to grow as she worked her way from a smaller market to the national stage. 

Ginella Massa is the host of CBC's Canada tonight and she is also the first TV reporter and anchor to wear hijab in Canada. She made history after her biggest turning point; leaving a full-time job behind the scenes to pursue her dream of being an on-air reporter.

In this episode we also hear about how Ginella was always the chatty kid in class and why she reminds kids that what's pointed out as a weakness can end up being a superpower. Ginella also shares what it's been like to see her influence and impact continue to grow as she worked her way from a smaller market to the national stage. 

29 min

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