In this episode, 4Korners & Rochester and join Casie Stewart and our wonderful co-host Lindsay Anne Delaney. They discuss their lives in the music industry, highlighting experiences at the Juno Awards, their artist collaborations and more. This dynamic team delves into Toronto's vibrant music scene, the role of DJs, and the importance of pursuing passions. The conversation touches on mental health in creativity, personal stories, and recent music releases. Topics include the intersection of ...
Oct 27, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode, Lindsay Anne Delaney and Peter Triantos join Casie Stewart to discuss Peter's fascinating journey from immigrant carpenter to successful artist. Peter shares stories of his dual identities, the impact of personal relationships on his art, and the sell-out success of his gallery exhibitions. The conversation delves into the individuality of the Jelly Bean series, the importance of commitment in both art and education, and balancing creative pursuits with personal life. They explo...
Oct 23, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode, Kaitlin Narciso discusses her journey from journalism to content creation, the evolution of Streets of Toronto, and navigating the shift from traditional to digital media. The conversation also covers creator anxiety, content organization, and the intersection of journalism and content \creation. The future of Toronto, its comparison to other cities, and the impact of changing business landscapes are explored. Lastly, Kaitlin introduces Drop Creative Agency and her series "My Ni...
Apr 11, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, guest Felicia Snyder discusses her design-driven experiential hospitality business, arcana. She also delves into the creation of arhome, their modern prefabricated cabin. We discuss the impact of nature and wellness routines, arcana's team, and their team’s past success with Tokyo Smoke. Check out arcana's website Learn more about arhome
Feb 21, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Join us for an inspiring episode as we delve into the life of Chloe "Doctor" Wilde, a remarkable woman who has managed to ignite a health revolution while simultaneously renovating a schoolhouse in the countryside and pursuing a successful career as a TV host. Chloe exudes charisma and inspiration while captivating us with her incredible journey. Discover the roots of her upbringing in a small town, her breakthrough into the media industry following her victory in the MuchMusic VJ Search, and th...
Jun 07, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Zehra Allibhai is a Fitness Coach, Kinesiologist, and owner of TheFitNest – an online space for women and families to connect and share ideas and inspiration on how to live the healthiest life possible. Zehra has been in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years, and her true passion lies in helping women feel strong and confident in their own skin. She saw an opportunity to introduce more flavor into the fitness industry (rather than just counting calories) with her healthy recipes that...
May 17, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Renée Sferrazza is a true connoisseur of wine - a writer, host, and sommelier whose passion for grapes and the delicious nectar they produce is a lifelong dedication. As the founder of @WinebyRenee, one of the largest social media accounts in Canada dedicated to wine, Renée has established herself as a prominent figure in the industry. Renée's innovative concept of 'academic drinking' is at the forefront of today's episode of Cast of Creators, where the crew is privileged to learn a thing or two...
May 03, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Get ready for the juiciest episode of Cast of Creators yet! Join guest host Kaye Parker as she teams up with Nelson and Casie to chat with the fascinating author, influencer, and entrepreneur, Jacqui Childs. Jacqui shares it all as she talks about her incredible life journey, from her early days running a daycare to modelling, and almost becoming the face of Cougar Life. She opens up about her marriage, relationships, and the hard-earned life truths that have helped her become the inspiring woma...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 43
What happens when you get 45 people to breathe in unison ? Allow Jessica Gorlicky to describe it for you! Jessica is a high-energy performance artist/live painter who has learned to use art as a therapeutic tool throughout her life. She's in the Hvr studio today with Nelson and Casie, sharing how she got into art as a child (thanks, Bob Ross!), how she came to enjoy it as a career, and how painting massive murals has afforded her the privilege of traveling the world . Listening to Jessica is goo...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 42
RAXX is a Toronto based rapper and songwriter who grew up in snowy Collingwood. She’s now blowing up in Toronto/LA with her authentic style and unique sound. RAXX joins Casie and Nelson in the Hvr studio and they’re freestyling as per usual about everything from Nelson’s dietary whims to Casie’s detective skills when it comes to outing a troll. In between, RAXX chats about producing music videos, making a great EPK (Electronic Press Kit), and how to make the most of TikTok and social media as yo...
Apr 12, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Margot Grant Witz is the granddaughter of Elizabeth Grant, the original founder of the luxury skincare company, Elizabeth Grant International Inc . Her mother, Marion Witz, is the President, and Margot is the Vice President. This is the story of a Toronto-based, woman-owned skincare empire, bursting with good family values and even a secret anti-aging serum! Margot raves about her grandmother as a pioneer, starting woman-owned businesses at a time when that was simply not done. The company is ce...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 40
Lindsay Anne Delaney is undoubtedly leaving her mark on the Canadian fashion scene. Born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland, she's a fashion photographer and bonafide brand, artist, editor, creative director, and model. Lindsay is at Hvr Studios spilling the te a on the Toronto arts scene and revealing just why she's so successful with her razor-sharp insight, big energy, and creativity. Delaney's story is all about owning who you are, going with your gut, and spreading positive energy. She ...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Fefe Dobson is a platinum-selling, Jono-nominated musician, a total rockstar. She is joined by the one and only Queen Priyanka, an international drag icon. This Cast of Creators episode is a riot from start to finish ! Priyanka is the winner of Canada’s Drag Race, and she’s sharing the ups and downs she endured while on the show including quitting her job and spending all her money on outfits. In this episode we discuss things they’ve overcome, being an entertainer, things that make us cry , and...
Mar 22, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Evan Biddell is the creator of 'The Playsuit' , an oversized flying squirrel-shaped onesie for any body type that inspires movement and creativity . Evan is also the winner of Project Runway Canada, a former contestant on Project Runway All-Stars, and was a guest host on Drag Race Canada. Evan has produced six runway shows for Toronto Fashion Week and has a newfound success with the creation of The Playsuit. Evan's style is inspired , his enthusiasm contagious , and he's the perfect Cast of Crea...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 37
How do you go from being a funeral director to a full time lifestyle content creator? This is the fascinating journey of Joëlle Anello, creator of La Petite Noob. She grew up a ‘military brat’ and lives in many places but Joëlle now proudly calls Toronto home. Joëlle Anello's story is one of perseverance. She shares a lot of similarities with our host Casie in that sense, as Casie was also creating content online on Friday nights way before anyone thought it was cool. As Joëlle and Casie agree, ...
Mar 10, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Brendan Carpenter is a running coach and marathoner who lost 160 pounds. His story has been watched by millions on social media. Brendan shares his journey, his challenges as a creator, his new job, and the viral moments that led to him having a few hundred thousand followers on TikTok. Brendan lost 160 pounds and did you know that our host Nelson also lost a whopping 130 pounds himself? This is an episode about personal creation – shedding weight to realize our dreams. Seeing what’s possible wh...
Mar 01, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Are you ready for a long, hard laugh with the Cast of Creators? Today’s guest is serial entrepreneur Angela Phung (AKA Hubby), owner of Happy Sundae and aka.THESTORE. Nelson and Casie are chatting with her about self-image, confidence, real estate, and fashion. There is also lots of laughing! Welcome to a high-energy conversation that navigates its way from topic to topic as crazily as Angela has navigated her career in food, fashion, branding, TV, and everything else. This is organized chaos th...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Beth Wassermuhl is a fantastic architect and interior designer, who generously shares her love for hotels and interior design – and how she became an architect. She also talks us through the design process of one of her latest projects, which is truly mind-blowing. There are lots of visual treats in this episode too. This is a conversation about understanding what humans need to truly thrive in a space. From the bones of a building and its structural integrity, through to where form and function...
Feb 17, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Morgan Ross is a musician, actor, and founder of The Old Toronto Series. Old Toronto is an immensely popular history-focused storytelling platform with 5 million+ impressions monthly and 500 hundred thousand+ followers across their social accounts. Even Drake follows Old Toronto! Morgan joins Nelson and Casie in the Hvr studio today to chat about Toronto history, creating the Old Toronto series, and his character on Murdoch Mysteries. This episode covers appreciating Toronto's history and creati...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Talia Zoref is an artist and illustrator who creates live art at fashion show events around the world. She’s sketched Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Gigi and Bella Hadid, and Naomi Campbell… to name a few! Talia has made the Forbes ‘30 under 30’ list AND she’s also kind of a big deal in the world of NFTs. In this endearing episode of Cast of Creators, Talia shares her infectious enthusiasm for art, fashion, and grabbing opportunity when it presents itself. From cold-ca...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Are you ready to learn how to increase your TikTok audience? Drake Andrews and Kyle Pretzlaff are Kozen Creative and masters at growing a following on TikTok. Together they’ve gained millions of views through the content they create and have well over 300K followers. Get ready to take notes! In this super practical episode of Cast of Creators, Drake & Kyle show us how they built an audience on TikTok, step by step. They first set out to solve a problem while also providing a glimmer of what ...
Jan 25, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Have you ever reached a point in your life where you’re left wondering how you got there and you’re looking for change, but not sure where to start? Kaye Parker is a Toronto-based creator and media personality. She’s chatting with Nelson (who’s flying solo) in this raw and emotional episode of Cast of Creators. Kaye was adopted and grew up in a small town in Niagara Falls. She openly shares the trials and tribulations of being a young musician, a mother of three, and the power of authenticity wh...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Lauren McPhillips is a brand strategist, online community builder, and person behind the hugely popular Instagram handle ‘This Renegade Love.' She also knows Casie from back in the day when she worked at Contiki, and they traveled to Thailand with a bunch of YouTubers & bloggers. Lauren joins Nelson and Casie in this effervescent episode about building brands that feel good, the importance of travel, and what it’s like to have viral moments on the ‘gram. This is the story of how one woman pi...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Daniel Carman is in the Cast of Creators studio chatting about all things denim! Daniel is from Over The Rainbow jeans, a business his parents founded in 1975, a retail store which remains, to this day, Toronto’s premier denim destination. Please enjoy the backstory on how Over The Rainbow was founded, how fashion and the Toronto neighborhood has changed, and their new 6500 foot store. This is a family success story about how a legacy brand was created by becoming a Yorkville staple, and carryin...
Jan 09, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Have you ever wanted to have one of those taboo conversations but never knew how to bring it up with your friend or lover? Laira Thomas is a facilitator for conversations around intimacy, connections, and sex. She is joined in the Cast of Creators by Jen Kirsch as co-host, who’s been writing about relationships for more than a decade. This is a sizzling hot conversation about all the things we subconsciously feel or recognize but don’t have the words to articulate. Laira offers lots of practical...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Sculpting your body—or even just taking care of it—is an art form these days. Today’s creator is Matthew Pasquale, a man with a black belt in jujitsu, a gym owner, and a personal trainer… who also happens to have been in a band with Nelson when they were at school together! This episode of Cast of Creators is bursting at the seams with beautiful backstories as we learn things about Casie that not even Nelson knew! It turns out that chatting martial arts brings out the badass in us. And in terms ...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Cast of Creators is absolutely thrilled to host Master Milliner David Dunkley in the studio. David is a creator of the highest pedigree, an award-winning hat maker (milliner) who has studied with the former royal milliner to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. He’s made hats for tons of celebrities and members of the Royal Family. David elevates millinery to an art form with his intricate hat designs that spare no expense in terms of imagination, time, and effort required to create a m...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 24
What happens when four podcasters sit down in the Cast of Creators studio? You get spicy conversation of the highest order! Chrissy Newton and Marie Nicola are the hosts of Alt.Pop.Repeat, a podcast that explores the underground and counter-culture/alternative pop culture scenes. These two 'OG's' of Canadian pop culture share their blogging origin stories with Nelson and Casie (herself an OG in the Canadian blogging scene). We hear the spicy backstory of how Marie & Casie met and how Chrissy...
Dec 07, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Brock Stacey is an entrepreneur who's intent on bringing beauty to the world with his exquisitely arranged flowers. Brock has a fascinating story, one that begins as a hairdresser at age 18 and continues for ten years as he became clients' therapist and shoulder to cry on. The emotional drain took its toll, and Brock ventured into the restaurant business before finding his niche as a flower arranger. His passion is infectious, and in this episode of Cast of Creators, he shares his unbridled joy ...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
What’s cooking in your kitchen? Today, TV & radio host/producer & writer, Pay Chen joins Nelson & Casie to share her Halifax cooking origin stories and personal insights into a career in the broadcasting industry. Pay was born in Taiwan, raised in Nova Scotia, and has gained fame for her many TV appearances where Pay speaks passionately about her love for food. In this episode of Cast of Creators, Nelson and Casie explore what Pay has learned throughout her career, making it in the ‘...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
