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Podcast: Make It with Mike and Kristen
Episode: Episode 141: Tenille Goodspeed is the New Executive Director of Halifax Jazz Festival. She Shares the Festival’s History, Trajectory and How She Found Herself in This Impressive Role
Description: Tenille Goodspeed is just under nine months into her new role as Executive Director of Halifax Jazz Fest, one of Halifax’s most prominent cultural celebrations. With a strong background in marketing, music, and community building, Tenille brings a wealth of expertise to this multi-day festival. In our conversation, she shared her passion for bringing people together, the initial spark that drew her to the role, and the importance of showcasing Halifax’s unique identity—a core value of the festival’s mandate. Halifax Jazz Fest, the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada, draws up to 65,00...