The Smart Woman Survival Guide is a Canadian situation comedy, filmed in Toronto, Ontario, that aired from September 4, 2006, to January 5, 2008. It aired on the W Network and CosmoTV. It was renewed for 26 further episodes before season one had finished shooting. The show was originally conceived as a two-act show that grew to four acts with a teaser and tag. Premise The Smart Woman Survival Guide is a half-hour hybrid that is part lifestyle and part comedy. Lifting the ‘Ironed Curtain’ on a Martha Stewart Living-type show, the series takes place behind the scenes of a fictional lifestyle program called Smart Woman and follows a group of women who bond over their work, lives and loves. The series stars Tricia Braun as Lana Pearson, the demanding host of Smart Woman, and her trusty staff, producer Liz (Siobhan Murphy), associate producer Brooke (Joanne Alderson), and researcher Natalie (Laura McLean). As the women attempt to navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives, the audience is presented with tips, how-tos and information for today’s “smart woman”. When the Smart Women go into the real world to research segments for the show, they interact with real world experts who make guest appearances on the Smart Woman show. These include real-life Olympians, celebrity chefs and New York Times bestselling authors. Cast Tricia Braun – Lana Pearson, the host of Smart Woman Siobhan Murphy – Liz Duncan, the producer Laura McLean – Natalie Knowles, the researcher Joanne Alderson – Brooke Patterson, the associate producer Riley Gilchrist – Alistair, Lana's assistant Ryan V. Hays – Phil, the IT guy Adam Seybold – Reggie, the make-up artist Notable guest-starring cast Jean-Paul Saurine - Steve Duncan, Liz's husband Megan Hutchins - Geneva, Lana's 19-year-old niece Boomer Phillips – Pete Sharp, Lana's nemesis and host of a rival show Brad Hampton - John Smith Guest experts Alexandra Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of Conquering Your Quarterlife Crisis, The Overachievers, Pledged, and Secrets of the Tomb. Conrad Leinemann, Beach Volleyball Olympian, finished 9th at the Sydney Olympic Games, and is a Pan Am Games Gold Medalist, with a 100+ km/h serve. Mark Heese, Beach Volleyball Olympian. Mark brought home Canada’s first medal in beach volleyball in the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. Marc Dunn, Beach Volleyball Olympian, finished 17th at the Atlanta Olympic Games. Craig Kielburger, Founder and Chair of Free the Children, and