We had the good fortune of connecting with Christine Blanchette and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Christine, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
Having a plan of action everyday is the key to my success as well as a positive attitude. Setting daily goals every morning gives me an edge and keeps me focused. I always keep my appointments for myself, especially running outdoors and otherwise working out regularly with my life partner, John, who keeps me on my toes and is so supportive.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Hosting and producing two half-hour TV shows airing on cable, VOD and now live streaming.  Run With It, which is Canada’s only running, fitness and health show, is airing currently on TELUS Optik TV, as well as Video on Demand, The Healthy Living Network and now, Live Streaming. On Run With It, I interview Olympians, physicians, wellness professionals, and celebrities who follow a healthy lifestyle, to people of all walks of life with an inspirational tale to tell.  My other show, The Closing Act profiles movers and shakers in the music and entertainment industry.
When I am not hosting and producing, I’m working on sponsorship and partnership opportunities. In addition, I am a freelance writer for various publications and I also teach freelance producing for social media and broadcast at the college level, and business classes for adult education.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My recommendation would be to run,walk or cycle the famous Stanley Park seawall to take in the beautiful views. Then have lunch or dinner at Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House, which is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike; reservations required. If you love your java, check out one of the coffee shops on Commercial Drive. Otherwise, from the beaches in summer to the spectacular local mountains all year round, life outdoors in Vancouver is good.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a shoutout to Deb Drummond, my colleague and ultra entrepreneur and award-winning speaker and author who introduced me to Zondra at Zondra TV Network. There are too many others throughout my journey to name, though each one helped shape me into the person I am today. 

Website: www.runwithit.ca

Instagram: christineblanchette_tv

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-blanchette-ab374214/

Twitter: @christineruns

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christine.blanchette.752

Youtube: @runwithit @theclosingact

Image Credits
David Naman

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