but realized she wanted to tackle new challenges and take her career in another direction. So, she made the hard decision to leave what she was doing and go back to school to continue her edu- cation in pursuit of a master’s degree in Public Administration at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. If Tanya looks familiar it’s because she is an expe- rienced actor and no stranger to TV, film and theatre. She has worked on the TV series Haven (Showcase), along with numerous independent and short film projects and performed on stage at the Rebecca Cohn in the Brookes Diamond hit musical DRUM! She portrayed “Heidi” in season 7 of CBC’s Mr. D., so it is safe to say that she knows a thing or two about being in front of the camera. After graduating in 2016 with her MPA Tanya had a renewed confidence, motivation, and drive, she went on to pursue another one of her lifelong dreams, which was to produce and host a televi- sion show. She pitched her show idea to Eastlink executives and Small Talk, Big Ideas was born. Small Talk, Big Ideas is a series of interviews with innovators and thought leaders who are creating positive change within and beyond Nova Scotia’s borders.
“When I was a kid it started with the written word. Now I am so proud to say that my storytelling also includes plat- forms such as TV, online and video.”
IN THE SPOTLIGHT TANYA CHEDRAWY – ACTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER, AND THE FOUNDER & CEO OF TANYA MEDIA
by Lee Ann Atwater
“When I was a kid it started with the written word. Now I am so proud to say that my story- telling also includes platforms such as TV, online and video.” Tanya goes on to say, “My show on Eastlink is a platform that has integrated all of my education, skills and experience. I am so grateful for it because it has given me a voice. Communi- ty TV is incredibly important, and I will continue to do the show as long as there is an audience for it.” Community TV has showcased Tanya’s true passion and undeniable talent, both in front of the camera as host and behind the scenes as a producer, to bring stories to life for her audience. Her positive experience on community TV also led to her creating the media and communica- tions company, Tanya Media. Although, the show has served as the inspiration for Tanya’s company, they are completely separate endeavours.
You do not need to be around Tanya Chedrawy for very long to understand that she is passionate about life and business. Working with Tanya you soon find out that she is an extremely motivated, hard working creative entrepreneur, and a true visionary. Tanya is a natural born storyteller who has turned a childhood passion and dream into a business. Tanya Media specializes in marketing, public relations and media production and assists small-to-me - dium sized businesses grow their brand awareness. However, success has not come easy for Tanya. Like many entrepreneurs, she had another career
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JUNE 2020 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JUNE 2020
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