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Lyss Houde is joined by Anne Tokarski and Kayla Fernandez on Chel Chit Chat to share stories and lessons about recent career developments. Kayla and Anne are your favourite NHL admins, bringing the latest and greatest content about your team right to your phones. Kayla is the Social Media Coordinator with the Utah Mammoth and Anne Tokarski is the Social Media Specialist with the Seattle Kraken. Both Kayla and Anne have recently taken on these roles with new NHL brands, telling captivating stories and engaging some of the most passionate fanbases in hockey. Anne has a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Illinois and previously worked with the MLB, Rochester Americans (AHL), Connecticut Whale (NWHL), and more. Kayla has a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Utah and spent the last three seasons with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies. Connect with Anne: LinkedIn - / anne-tokarski X - https://x.com/annetokarski Connect with Kayla: LinkedIn - / kaymfer X - https://x.com/kaymfer This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Jordan Laine on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to prioritize your mental health in and around the hockey space. Jordan is the co-founder of From Us to You, a non-profit organization that shares stories, advice, and support for overcoming adversity and destigmatizing mental health. Jordan comes at the world of mental health advocacy in sport from a unique angle as the wife of professional hockey player Patrik Laine. Jordan has an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University in global health and is currently pursuing an MA in Mental Health and Wellness Counselling from NYU Steinhardt. Jordan is a lifestyle influencer who makes content about wellness, fashion, and so much more. Submit your story to From Us to You: https://fromustoyou.com/stories/#submit-story Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Connect with Jordan: From Us to You - https://fromustoyou.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jordanleighlaine/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanleighlaine?lang=en This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Sheri Krell and Liz Dewdney on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to create inclusive spaces in hockey for communities who are near and dear to your heart. Sheri and Liz are the cofounders of the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament, an annual event that creates a safe and supportive environment for queer women and trans athletes/fans to be seen, supported, and celebrated. The tournament takes place every spring and includes mixer events, parties, and of course, some fun on the ice. Learn more about the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament: https://www.torontopridehockey.ca/ Follow the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torontopridehockey/ Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Lexi Brown on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to find your niche in a sport like hockey with so many untapped areas. Dr. Lexi LaFleur Brown is an international best-selling authour, hockey wife, and chronically online hockey TikTokker/Twitter poster like the rest of us. Lexi has a BA in Media Studies, an MS in Public Relations, and a PhD in Education. Lexi’s debut hockey romance novel, Shoot Your Shot, made waves in the hockey world when it was released in March 2025. Lexi lives in Seattle with her husband, former NHL player JT Brown, and their two kids. Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Connect with Lexi: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lexilafleurbrown?lang=en X - https://x.com/lexilafleur Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lexilafleur/ Buy Shoot Your Shot - https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9781335016560_shoot-your-shot.html This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Rachel Doerrie on Chel Chit Chat to discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries in a field that's as fuelled by as much passion as the hockey industry. Rachel is the Chief Technology Officer of Betalytics, a sports betting platform, and the host of the hockey and lifestyle podcast, Puck Social. Rachel has experience in coaching, journalism, and broadcasting in hockey, having contributed to well-known entities such as ESPN, The Athletic, and multiple NHL teams. Rachel graduated with her M.SC from York University in 2022. Connect with Rachel: X - https://x.com/racheldoerrie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachel.doerrie/ LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rachel-doerrie-2063bb93 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrachkry?lang=en Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Alison Lukan on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to capture an audience as an effective communicator. Alison is an on-air analyst for the Seattle Kraken who is passionate about data-driven conversations She is an Emmy-winning broadcaster who brings a unique spin to storytelling in hockey, bringing together personal stories, advanced numbers, and a healthy dose of wit. Alison formerly covered the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ohio State hockey with The Athletic and currently co-hosts the Too Many Men Podcast with fellow Chel Chit Chat guests Shayna Goldman and Sara Civian. Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Connect with Alison: X - https://x.com/AlisonL Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alison.lukan/ Analytics with Alison: https://www.nhl.com/kraken/news/topic/analytics-with-alison/ Too Many Men Podcast: https://linktr.ee/toomanymen This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Alyssa White on Chel Chit Chat to discuss the landscape of professional women's para ice hockey and the importance of championing underrepresented communities in hockey. Alyssa is a women’s para hockey player from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a current forward on the women’s national team and was one of the youngest players to ever make the team at just 14 years old. Alyssa and the Canadian National Women’s Team for para hockey are committed to fostering excellence in the sport in hopes of introducing women’s para ice hockey to the 2030 Winter Olympics. Support the Canadian Women’s Para Ice Hockey team: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/womens-para-hockey-of-canada-parahockey-fminin-du-canada/p2p/wphc25/ Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Chantal Brioux and Breanna McNeill on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to make space for other women in the sports industry without feeling threatened by their success. The Sport Sisterhood is a community dedicated to advancing women’s careers in sports through mentorship, business opportunities, and industry access. The Sport Sisterhood’s mantra is to be connected by sport and united as sisters, supporting one another through formal and informal opportunities to grow as professionals in the sports industry! Chantal Brioux is the Founder of The Sport Sisterhood. She is a recent graduate from Brock University, is a Community Specialist at Lululemon Canada, and has work experience with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Breanna McNeill is the Media Relations Co-Lead for The Sport Sisterhood. She is a student at Wilfrid Laurier University and has work experience with the Ontario Hockey League and the WLU Women’s Hockey Team. Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Connect with The Sport Sisterhood: JOIN THE SISTERHOOD (Fall 2025 Recruitment) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfks3kpJUjhWu9Ec4HgfKSynkRpg2ie86CRpzdaDCkxYw12nw/viewform Website - https://thesportsisterhood.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesportsisterhood/ Chantal’s LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chantal-brioux?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Breanna’s LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/breanna-mcneill-a2255a2b9 This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Holly Arend on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to capture big moments in hockey games as a professional or amateur photographer or content creator! Holly is a sports photographer and the Director of Sports at Hazze Media. With experience in PR, storytelling, and social media, Holly is passionate about telling stories about athletes, whether they’re playing in big games or sharing their lives outside of sports with fans. Holly has a BA in Psychology & Neuroscience from the University of Maine and an MS in Communications/PR from Syracuse University. Follow Chel Chit Chat on all of your favourite social media platforms: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Connect with Holly: Portfolio - https://www.hollymillenium.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacLawsRCA67E6teNY1dPEKZa6xuDwWscO-dB3IO5Y4TQDC6G2n8IELkJJkNzw_aem_5Pg1kHafgWjG2-wWiarW0g LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyarend/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hollymillenium?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamhollymillenium/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=56a2e9b3-24f9-435f-9a7f-17cee38f807a This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Liz Knox on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to advocate for continued progress for women's hockey players. Liz Knox is a former professional hockey player, a Clarkson Cup champion, and the current secretary of the Professional Women’s Hockey League Players’ Association (PWHLPA). Liz played five seasons with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks and seven seasons in the CWHL as a goalie. As a founding member of the PWHLPA, Liz has been a champion for women’s hockey players across the country and was a catalyst in the creation of the PWHL as we know it today! Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Connect with Liz: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/liz-knox-86139246 X - https://x.com/27Knoxy This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Madeleine Eatchel for the 12th episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss embracing your femininity in spaces that are typically more influenced by male traits, values, and tendencies. Madeleine is a sports marketing professional with a love for brand building and storytelling. She is currently a social media manager at Bauer Hockey, where she gets to work on some pretty cool projects and innovations. Madeleine is a proud Colorado girlie and was part of the Avalanche when they won their Stanley Cup in 2022! Follow Chel Chit Chat on all of your favourite social media platforms: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Connect with Madeleine: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madswithcurls/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinemccarty This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Sara Orlesky on Chel Chit Chat to discuss how to build your own foundation as you get established in your career. Sara is a senior host and producer with the Winnipeg Jets where she hosts the Jets’ pregame show, The Check-In, with Jamie Thomas and Home Ice, a video series that documents behind-the-scenes action of the Jets, their players, and their community. Before joining the Winnipeg Jets, Sara hosted Jets on TSN for 11 seasons. Connect with Sara: Watch HOME ICE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJfyyogo4hU&list=PLUIAhVfRwJjjCDVJSB5oSkOfCgn44gmca X - https://x.com/saraorlesky Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sara.orlesky/?hl=en Connect with Chel Chit Chat: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Shayna Goldman for the tenth episode of Chel Chit Chat to break down the marriage of words, video, and numbers in media and how to deliver impactful hockey messages. Shayna is a staff writer at The Athletic and the co-host of “The Too Many Men Podcast” alongside Sara Civian and Alison Lukan. Based in New York, Shayna is a graduate of New York University (M.S.) and has been a contributor to Sportsnet and Sportlogiq. Shayna is also the owner of the Hayyyshayyy Etsy shop, where she sells upcycled NHL merchandise. Follow Chel Chit Chat on all of your favourite social media platforms: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Follow Shayna on all of your favourite social media platforms: Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/hayyyshayyy?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1839556245&from_page=listing X - https://x.com/hayyyshayyy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hayyyshayyy/ New York Times/The Athletic - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/shayna-goldman/ This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Lauren Kelly for the ninth episode of Chel Chit Chat to discuss amateur scouting and how to watch hockey with an analytical eye. Lauren is a professional scout with Elite Prospects based in Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s sport media program and has worked for SB Nation, Sportsnet, and Everysport Group. When Lauren isn’t posting prospect updates on Elite Prospects socials, she can be found watching a Tampa Bay Lightning game or tweeting about golf. Follow Chel Chit Chat on all of your favourite social media platforms: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Follow Lauren on all of your favourite social media platforms: X - https://x.com/laurkelly24 Elite Prospects - https://www.eliteprospects.com/news/author/lauren-kelly This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!

Lyss Houde is joined by Jo Dabney for the eighth episode of Chel Chit Chat as they talk about the importance of advocacy in online spaces and challenging the hockey community’s need to grow. Jo Dabney is a designer and illustrator based in Washington D.C., USA. She has designed speciality jerseys for several hockey teams including the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, the Black Girl Hockey Club, the Metropolitan Riveters (formerly of the PHF), and more. Follow Chel Chit Chat on all of your favourite social media platforms: X - https://x.com/chelchitchat Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chel.chit.chat/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chelchitchat Follow Jo on all of your favourite social media platforms: Portfolio - https://jodabney.carbonmade.com/ X - https://x.com/notafan_jo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/notafan_jo/ This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow to show your support for Chel Chit Chat!