Kelly and Company

Leanne Baarda is an Independent Living Skills Specialist and joins us monthly on the show. Let’s talk about the digital divide being experienced by seniors with vision loss, and the inequities it’s creating. Cal Jungwirth is here with trends from Robert Half Canada's 2025 Salary Guide. And November is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month. Charlene Randall, Service Director at Peel Children’s Aid Society, joins us to share the work that they do to keep families together.

The Canadian Hellen Keller Centre has a unique accessible and affordable housing model where people who are deafblind have been living independently, as a community, for more than 30 years. And now they are embarking on their most ambitious project to date, CEO Jennifer Robbins tells us the groundbreaking news. Nutritionist Julia Karantjas is back to help us get through the cold and flu season. And the Para Nordic Ski season is officially underway. Alex Smyth tells us how they’re featuring the sport on AMI’s Para Sport Nation.

Today on Kelly and Company: There are many stories in the news about the housing crisis and homelessness. How many of the homeless have pets? Do they ever get veterinary care? Dr. Danielle did some research on this topic and will chat about it with us today. The Ontario Court of Justice at 10 Armoury Street in Toronto has been deemed inaccessible by the disability community; Orientation and Mobility Specialist Mark Rankin shares his review. And the Tim Horton’s Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign is back, supporting Tims Camps. Katie Wheatley tells us all about it.

On today's episode, Lawrence Gunther highlights the Audio Described TVO series All Too Clear, depicting the underwater chaos invasive species are causing in the Great Lakes. And Greg David reviews BBC’s TV show, Reunion, created by a member of the Deaf community, starring members of the Deaf community, and utilizing British Sign Language in its scripts.

On this episode of Kelly and Company: the holidays are approaching and no matter what denomination or observance you may celebrate, there may be some gift giving involved, keeping this meaningful and affordable can be tricky, so Arts and Culture Critic Amy Amantea is here to share some helpful tips. Rebecca Dingwell is an amateur equestrian based in Halifax and one of many horse enthusiasts participating in the No Stirrups November challenge. And Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession is back, and she’s getting into her favourite tool in the kitchen, as well as the latest Starbucks talk on the street.

Today on Kelly and Company, Alicia Grace is a cohost and contributor. She tells us about a long-running broadway play that is headed to the big screens, and finally getting the kind of representation we’ve all been rooting for. Are your feet and hands always cold? Or do you just struggle to feel warm all over, we chat about how you can warm up, with Nutritionist Julia Karantjas. And, Jeff Ryman tell us what’s coming up on Para Sport Nation.

oday on Kelly and Company we ask, what can we do when our expectations don't match up to reality? We find out with long-time bestie, Psychotherapist Fern Lulham. We’re joined by Marco Pasqua, Co-Founder of Meaningful Access Consulting, who’ll share the surprising ways artificial intelligence is supporting his work in accessibility and entrepreneurship. And, Michael Babcock is here to talk Tech with us every other Monday. He’s back on the Mac, though he’s spending a lot of time on Windows.

Today on Kelly and Company we re-introduce Brock Richardson, Host of The Neutral Zone Podcast, and regular Cohost on this show. Mike Feir highlights the Graphic Audio H. P. Lovecraft inspired drama: Lair of the Crystal Fang. And, Blind Fashion Designer Natalie Trevonne tells us about her clothing line NYI (Not Your Inspiration). Show Highlights:

Today on Kelly and Company, Christine Malec tells us how she’s practicing talking and playing music at the same time, a task that’s a lot harder than she thought. Mary Mammoliti joins us for foodie chat, with her 2 unfailing pasta ingredients, and a brand new cake that’s showed up at Costco. And, Markus McCrackin promises no more button mashing! Not after you modify the X-box controller like he did.

Today on the show, our Wellness Coach, Lucia Bellafante gives us a better understanding of what your emotional and physical health looks like for you, why it’s relevant to parenting, and creating a healthy family environment. What do secret remote control buttons, street addresses, and security guards have in common? Jennie Bovard of AMI-tv’s Pretty Blind has the answer. And our Financial Planner Ryan Chin joins us from Sun Life Financial, to shed some light on market considerations, post-US-presidential election.

Nisreen Abdel-Majid joins us to chat about NFL’s Jason Kelce and why he's all over social media for his hot takes on how to shower. Andy Frank Manager of AMI-audio gives us the AMI updates. In the second half of the show Alex Smyth tells us what's on Para Sport Nation today.

Today on Kelly and Company, Dr Danielle Jongkind and ask-a-veterinarian are back with us on every other Monday. While she often brings us useful information on important topics. We chat with Arnold Cheng of Spectrum Ability with his experience designing the Calgary Event Centre, also known as Scotia Place. And, JJ Hunt throws back to celebrating Halloween while traveling, bringing us stories of staying at Irish youth hostels and upscale Mexican condos while living out of a backpack. Show Highlights:

Today on the show, we meet and greet with Nisreen Abdel-Majid, Technical Producer and Social Media Extraordinaire. Every two weeks, Greg David, Communications Specialist here at AMI, joins us to talk about everything TV and entertainment. And on Para Sport Nation, the brand new AMI Sports show, Alex Smyth spotlights upcoming para sport events in Canada and abroad, pulls back the curtain on how para sports are played and interviews para sport athletes, coaches and trainers. Show Highlights:

On our 8th Anniversary of Kelly and Company; Amy Amantea, Arts and culture Critic joins us from Vancouver to talk about last minute Halloween costume creations. Also, John Melville, vice president of Content Development and Programing of production at AMI gives us the scoop on where the company is headed. And, we dive into the deliciously nostalgic world of vintage Halloween treats with none other than Mary Mammoliti. Show Highlights:

We're so excited to announce that we relaunch Kelly and Company on October 31st at 2 p.m. Eastern on AMI audio and YouTube!

An expression of gratitude from the show hosts.

The Investigative documentary “Bodies for Rent” reveals the hidden dangers of pharmaceutical drug testing on society’s most vulnerable. Emmy award winning Canadian documentary filmmaker Habiba Nosheen joins us next to chat about her new Documentary. Is the Body Roundness Index the latest trend replacing Body Mass Index? Find out what it is and how it relates to obesity in our wellness chat with Frances Wong. On our Book Club, we explore Nancy L. Eiesland's The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability, and discuss how the book reimagines disability in Christian theology. Let's unwrap the mysterious reappearance of the Reggie Bar, and how this beloved 1970s American candy found its way back, thanks to a couple of Canadians.

On our Book Club, we explore Nancy L. Eiesland's The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability, and discuss how the book reimagines disability in Christian theology.

Is the Body Roundness Index the latest trend replacing Body Mass Index? Find out what it is and how it relates to obesity in our wellness chat with Frances Wong.