author Carrie Goldman, actor Thure Lindhardt. Music: Victoria Duffield

Program Title: Endeavours - Bullying, Adoption & Addiction
Description: Carrie Goldman is an artist, writer, and former financial services officer. She runs the blog portrait of an adoption, chronicling her family's story about their daughter Katie. She became an advocate not only for adopted families, but also anti-bullying after Katie was bullied for playing with "boys toys" such as action figures. She talks about the need to do away with gender lines and become a more inclusive and accepting society. Having left the finance world, she currently lives with her family (both biological and adopted) in Evanston, Illinois.

Thure Lindhardt is Danish film and television actor. An acclaimed star in his home country, he is currently featured in Keep The Lights On - his first lead in American Movie. The film deals with a man who watches his boyfriend's descent into drug addiction. Written & directed by Ira Glass and based on true experiences, Lindhardt talks about the importance of these types of films and the difference between European and American cinema. Other credits include "Angels & Demons" and "The Borgias".

Victoria Duffield is a singer and actress from Abbotsford, BC. Her debut album "Shut Up and Dance" was released in August. Victoria has been featured on The Next Star, has worked with Josh Ramsay, and is currently touring with Big Time Rush and Cody Simpson.

Host(s): Dan McPeake
Featured Speakers/Guests: Carrie Goldman Thure Lindhardt Victoria Duffield

Credits: written & produced by dan McPeake

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