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Episode 7 of 7

August 16, 2010

Toronto , Ontario

As the media business undergoes a sea change, Charmaine endeavours to steer a freelance career through the rocky recovery.

 
August 16
 

Workin’ it

When Toronto fashionistas gather for cocktails and air kisses, an enterprising freelancer seizes the chance to schmooze.

 

June 23, 2010

Toronto , Ontario

Episode 6 of 7

 

Dear Dad

Charmaine wants to show more appreciation to her father – a hard-working immigrant and dedicated family man who's now living on a fixed...

 

May 18, 2010

Toronto , Ontario

Episode 5 of 7

 

When one window closes

When some of her freelance gigs go south, Charmaine must explore new career opportunities.

 

Episode 4 of 7

 
 

Tax time

What? Already! As the deadline nears, Charmaine collects her receipts, pulls out her calculator – and pours herself a stiff drink.

 

March 25, 2010

Toronto , Ontario

Episode 3 of 7

 

Cup of courage

Charmaine supplements her journalism with a teaching gig - and gets moral support from a former protégée.

 

February 24, 2010

Toronto , Ontario

Episode 2 of 7

 

Going it alone

Having just gone freelance, Charmaine looks back on a distinguished career and gets ready to fly solo.

 

January 13, 2010

Toronto , Ontario

Episode 1 of 7

 
 
 
   

By-line, Charmaine

Amid historic upheaval in the media world, a seasoned Toronto journalist goes freelance.

 

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    Charmaine   Charmaine  

    Hoping to capitalize on her past as a magazine editor and TV host, Charmaine tries to establish a career as a freelance journalist.

     
 

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