The name Meredith Shaw is synonymous with confidence, fashion, and empowerment. Previously the co-host of Breakfast Television, she woke up the country with her signature wit, warmth, and wardrobe. Before that, she gained a loyal following of fans as an inclusive style expert on CTV’s The Social, Your Morning, Etalk, and The Marilyn Denis Show. As an experienced host and emcee, Shaw brings style and flair to every stage and excels at creating genuine connections with her audiences.
Shaw began her career as a singer-songwriter, releasing her debut album, Place Called Happy, in 2011. That same year, Shaw joined the radio station, Boom 97.3, as a weekend host, where she had the chance to interview artists ranging from Serena Ryder and The Spoons to Gordie Johnson and INXS. She then joined CHUM 104.5 as host of the Afternoon Drive Show and iHeartRadio’s syndicated national show, The Back in the Day Brunch. Most recently, she hosted CHFI’s The Feel Good Brunch. In 2020, Shaw, along with Chef Rodney Bowers, co-hosted CTV’s cooking show Double Your Dish.
Shaw is a firm fixture in Canada’s fashion scene. She has booked campaigns for many world-renowned brands, including Hudson’s Bay, Pennington’s, Walmart, Winners, Marshall’s, and Eloquii. She has also graced magazine covers, including Canada’s curve fashion bible, Dare Magazine, appeared in the pages of Vogue, walked Toronto Fashion Week’s runways countless times, and worked alongside global supermodels such as Ashley Graham. Most recently, she added fashion designer to her moniker having just released her very first collection in partnership with Penningtons.
At the heart of everything she does, Shaw is fiercely passionate about inspiring and motivating people of all sizes to embrace their power and feel confident in their own skin. She works closely with initiatives such as Girls Inc., Girl Talk, and Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Run for Women”, to spread a message of inclusivity, self-love, and acceptance. As a television and radio host, style expert, and advocate for all bodies, Shaw is breaking down the status quo and leading a powerful conversation that’s changing the game.
