Finding A Rainbow Even In The Rain with Pooja Handa |
Pooja Handa is an award winning broadcaster who most people recognize as the co-host of Toronto’s #1 morning show, CP24 BREAKFAST Torontonians have come to know Pooja as one of the familiar faces greeting them every morning helping them start their day with a smile. Pooja has hosted many prominent Toronto events including the annual Toronto International Film Festival, Pride Parade, Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival, Toronto Raptors Championship Parade, Canada’s Walk of Fame and many more. She also makes regular appearances on @thesocialctv and @themarilyndenisshow.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐣𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬:
✅ The emotional impact of #COVID19 on her work in news as host of @CP24
✅ Ways she stays grounded and finds balance in difficult times
✅ Tips for couples who are adjusting to both being home (Hint: maybe not the best time to rehash that old fight!)
✅ Advice for being a lifelong learner and how taping into inner reflection can help create opportunity
⚡️𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝:
What makes her a good quarantine buddy: She's super silly and brings comic relief
What makes her a bad quarantine buddy: She's super silly and she's sure it can also become annoying
Fave Quote: "If you want the rainbow, you have to put up with the rain" 🌈
Pump-up Song: Anything Motown - "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) by The Four Tops"
At-home Workout: Walking - she isn't really a workout girl.
Snack: Walnuts and Raspberries (sometimes with dark chocolate)
Book: "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking" by Chris Anderson
Netflix Show: Tiger King
Skill/Hobby: Starting a photo wall project in her home with her husband, gathering photos of her favourite people and memories to help stay positive!
Connect: @poojahandatv // New website www.poojahanda.com
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