In Episode 2 of Group Chat, Alexandra Gater—home decor superstar and Spring 2026 guest editor of Chatelaine—joins editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak to talk all things interior design, from her early days as the Chatelaine home editor to her wildly successful DIY makeover series on YouTube.
Also in this episode, executive editor Erica Lenti and senior style editor Andréanne Dion join the chat to discuss their earliest decor memories (and regrets) and how to navigate decorating a shared space with a partner.
Group Chat is new biweekly podcast that gets up close and personal with the editors of Chatelaine—and some very special guests. Each episode, hosted by editor-in-chief Maureen Halushak, will explore one of the many topics, big and small, that matter to Canadian women—from menopause to weight bias to reality tv.
Featuring:
- Maureen Halushak @maureenhalushak
- Andréanne Dion @andreannewrites
- Erica Lenti @ericalenti
- Alexandra Gater @alexandragater
Production:
- Maureen Halushak: Producer
- Erica Lenti: Producer
- Ryan Carter: Director / Editor
- Natasha Zoccoli: Editor / Camera Operator
- Corey Misquita: Director of Photography / Motion Graphic Designer / Camera Operator
- Masnoon Zarif: Camera Operator / Gaffer
Furniture partner: IKEA Canada
