Former Toronto City Councillor and TTC Chair Karen Stintz joins Janette Burke for a candid Main Episode of Janette’s TV Podcast about leadership, public service, reinvention and the future of Toronto. Karen's new book, Beyond Good Enough: Toronto and the Crisis of Urban Complacency, asks a provocative question: How did Toronto go from being celebrated as one of the world's most livable cities to a city struggling with affordability, safety, infrastructure, governance and declining public confidence? Drawing on more than a decade at Toronto City Hall, including her tenure as Chair of the TTC, Karen examines the decisions and assumptions that shaped modern Toronto and what needs to change if the city is going to reclaim its ambition. But this conversation goes beyond politics. Janette and Karen discuss what leadership really looks like when decisions are difficult, what Karen learned from being a woman in the public eye, the realities of criticism and reinvention, her transition from elected office into nonprofit and community leadership, and why women shouldn't allow one chapter of their career to define the rest of their lives. Today, Karen continues her work in public policy and community leadership while serving as Vice President of Finance and Operations at the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. Her new book Beyond Good Enough: Toronto and the Crisis of Urban Complacency is available for pre-order now and launches September 15, 2026. WATCH. LISTEN. COMMENT. SHARE. What do YOU think Toronto needs to do differently? Official website / book site: Karen Stintz Official Website Pre-order Beyond Good Enough: Official Publisher Pre-Order Page Kobo Canada: Beyond Good Enough on Kobo Google Play Books: Beyond Good Enough on Google Play LinkedIn: Karen Stintz on LinkedIn CCRW: Karen Stintz at the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work ABOUT JANETTE BURKE Janette Burke is an award-winning media personality, host, interviewer, producer, speaker and creator of Janette’s TV Podcast, with nearly two decades of experience interviewing celebrities, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, authors and industry leaders. Known for her warm, conversational and up-close interviewing style, Janette creates content specifically for SAVVY women over 40, tackling the conversations that matter at this stage of life—from career and reinvention to lifestyle, entertainment, travel, wellness, relationships, caregiving and navigating life’s unexpected transitions. Through Janette’s TV Podcast, SAVVY by Janette’s TV Podcast, and her growing collection of lifestyle and behind-the-scenes segments, Janette combines informative conversations with entertainment, inspiration and real-life perspective. Her work extends beyond her own platforms through Janette for Hire, where she is available as a host, interviewer, red-carpet correspondent, MC and speaker. With a combined global reach of 15.2 million and 100,000+ subscribers to SAVVY by Janette’s TV Podcast, Janette connects guests, brands and experts with an established audience of women who are experienced, curious, influential and ready for what comes next. Janette’s message to SAVVY women over 40: Your age doesn't make you less relevant. Your experience makes you more valuable. CONNECT WITH JANETTE BURKE 🌐 Website: https://www.janetteburke.com/ 👩 About Janette: https://www.janetteburke.com/about-janette-burke 🎬 Janette's TV Podcast: https://www.janetteburke.com/janette-s-tv-podcast 🎙 About Janette's TV Podcast: https://www.janetteburke.com/about-janettes-tv-podcast 💼 Hire Janette: https://www.janetteburke.com/working-with-janette 📺 YouTube: @JanettesTV 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettestv/ 💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janettestv 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetteburke/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/janetteburke 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janetteburke 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/janetteburke/ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/janettes-tv-podcast/id1723108832 🎙 Buzzsprout: https://janettestvpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 📰 SAVVY by Janette's TV Podcast — Join the Audience https://www.janetteburke.com/subscribe-to-savvy 🛍️ Janette's TV Podcast Merch Bookings / Media: bookings@janetteburke.com Support the show Sign up to become a member of Janette's TV Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@JanettesTV/videos
