Natalie Chiasson - Journalist / Visual Artist

Natalie Chiasson - Journalist / Visual Artist

Author: Israel Ekanem January 5, 2026 Duration: 33:42

Natalie Chiasson is a journalist and visual artist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She moved to the East Coast from western Canada in 2019, and has established strong roots here in Mi’kma’ki.

She is passionate about storytelling through writing, photography, videography, and illustration, and strives to document stories that amplify underrepresented voices that bring attention to environmental, cultural, and social issues that help people better understand the world around them.

Find out more @nataliechiassonmedia



Tune into Blackout Podcast for a series of intimate, unfiltered conversations hosted by Israel Ekanem. This isn't about polished soundbites or superficial interviews; it's a dedicated space where guests from various walks of life-artists, thinkers, creators-open up about the real stuff. You'll hear genuine discussions that weave through the complexities of making art, navigating culture, and the personal journeys that shape us, all while touching on themes of mental health, family dynamics, and the significant beginnings and endings we all face. The podcast lives up to its name by cutting through the noise, offering listeners a chance to sit in on dialogues that are as much about asking honest questions as they are about finding truths. Each episode feels like a deep dive into the experiences of people doing remarkable things, framed within the broader contexts of society, film, and television. If you're looking for a podcast that values depth and authenticity over pretense, where conversations flow naturally from the profound to the everyday, this is the series for you.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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