The Hats We Wear

Inspired by the brave and vulnerable storytellers within our community, National Screen Institute CEO Joy Loewen shares a piece of her own story with us.

Show Notes

“I do have a belief that we can bring people together through story. And how we support those storytellers is critical - that’s the essence of what we do at the National Screen Institute.”
Leader, advocate, mother and friend are just a few of the many hats worn by National Screen Institute CEO Joy Loewen. 
 
In this episode, Joy discusses the path that led her to her current role as CEO. From growing up in Steinbach, Manitoba, to building her career in the media industry, to becoming a mother - Joy explains not only what she does but, more importantly, why she does it.
 
Joy has worked with the National Screen Institute for 10 years, serving in many different roles until her appointment as CEO in January 2020. Since then, Joy has launched multiple new programs to address the needs of storytellers, created a strategic plan for the organization and navigated the challenges of working through a global pandemic.

What is The Hats We Wear?

The Hats We Wear features artists and leaders from the film and television industries as they discuss their career highs and lows – and how life experiences have shaped their perspectives as people and storytellers.

Hosted by National Screen Institute communications intern Emily Palmer, this podcast not only covers topics like film and television - but also family, injustices and the road to reaching one’s dreams.

This podcast series is powered by the Canadian film, television and digital media training organization, the National Screen Institute (NSI). The NSI office is located on Treaty One Territory – we acknowledge and honour the lands we occupy and their traditional keepers: the Anishnaabe, Cree, Dakota and Métis. We acknowledge the ancestors of this land and commit to honour their vision and uphold our Treaty responsibilities as a settler organization occupying these lands.

Music provided by Blue Dot Sessions. Logo and graphic created by Leigh Vossen.