Define the Narrative
Define The Narrative is a podcast hosted by Ann Argo—only parent, artist, educator, and coach—exploring how we shape the stories of our lives. What began as support for women creating families on their own has grown into deeper conversations about identity, intention, and personal power. Through the lens of her own journey as a single parent by choice, Ann explores how identity, creativity, and intention shape the stories we live. Each episode features conversations with everyday visionaries—who are changing cultural scripts, challenging assumptions and status quo, and living boldly on their own terms.
This podcast is a call to all who feel the pattern—and the possibility—in their lives. It’s your life, define the narrative.
Define the Narrative
Episode 9: Choosing Single Parenthood with Mali Bain
Mali is a former high school teacher with a background working in university, non-profit, and philanthropic settings. She is a facilitator, personal historian, and parent of a two-year-old daughter.
00:35 Finding Stories in Canada
2:08 Mali's Background
3:15 Themes of The Anthology
5:55 Mali shares about the stories in the anthology and reads excepts
10:40 Double Donors
12:10 Semantics of Motherhood vs. Parenthood
15:20 Call to Action for Volume 2
16:10 Cover Artwork and Design
16:40 Next Gen Story Custom Publishing
17:42 Envisioning 5 and 10 Years From Now
20:45 Launch and Thinkers & Triers Q&A
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