In this episode of the Voice Epilepsy™ podcast, BC Epilepsy Society Executive Director, Deirdre Syms is joined by Jacquoline Martin who is the BC Epilepsy Society Community Partners Coordinator, a contestant in the upcoming 2025 Miss Canada pageant, and a person living with epilepsy.

Listen to this podcast to hear Jacquoline talk with Deirdre about the platform that the Miss Canada 2025 pageant has given her and how she plans to use that platform to continue to advocate for her passions: epilepsy awareness, mental health support, and homelessness education. Jacquoline's inspiring story is about showing up for people, using her voice, and making sure no one feels left behind. She's proof that advocacy is the most powerful when it comes from a place of lived experience and genuine care.

Jacquoline was the recipient of the BC Epilepsy Society's 2022 Champion for Change Award and she has also received recognition from the Government of Canada in the form of the Sovereign’s Medal and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and received a distinguished place on the WXN Top 100 Women list.

You can follow Jacquoline on the following social media platforms:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacquolinea/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacquoline.martin