Soprano Sharleen Joynt on operatic bliss and life post-Bachelor

She's been described as The Bachelor contestant who no one could hate-watch, but Sharleen Joynt still wonders how her appearance on the reality show affected her career as a professional opera singer. 

"I do feel, in some sense, that I've been taken less seriously," the talented soprano tells guest host Tom Power, adding that the experience taught her a lot about narrative-packaging and the loss of control. 

Today she reflects on the apparent chasm between pop culture and high art, her latest role in Canadian Stage's Julie, and why she strayed from the predictable path of a rising opera talent. 

WEB EXTRA | Whether on stage or on the radio, a golden voice requires a little work. Behind the scenes, Joynt teaches Tom a few vocal warm-up exercises.