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Chantal Machabee

Montreal Canadiens Vice President Hockey Communications & Speaker

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Who is Chantal Machabee?

Vice President of Communications for the Montreal Canadiens, speaker, and former sports journalist for over 30 years.

Originally from Montreal, Chantal began her career in 1985 on the radio at the NTR network of the Canadian Press, then as a sports reporter for Radio-Canada television in Ottawa. In 1989, she joined RDS and became the first woman in Canada to present a daily sports news bulletin, hosting the very first Sports 30 broadcast on RDS. Nearly 30 years later, the media landscape has transformed beyond recognition, but Chantal Machabée has stood the test of time, adapting through changing eras and accumulating fascinating encounters and prestigious assignments. Most remarkably, she achieved all this while excelling in a field overwhelmingly dominated by men.

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Passion Can Take You Far

Chantal Machabée has stood the test of time, navigating through changing eras while accumulating fascinating encounters and prestigious assignments. What makes her journey truly extraordinary is how she has managed to shine in a field overwhelmingly dominated by men.

Drawing from her rich personal and professional experiences, Chantal now invites everyone to reflect on the power we all have to make an impact in what we do. Through her story, she encourages those she meets to face life’s challenges head-on and to never give up in pursuit of their own professional and personal goals.

An inspiring talk from a fighter who continues to rise to every challenge!

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