Aniyha Jones is a budding superstar! She’s an undergraduate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying marketing. Beside her academic feats, she’s well versed within the podcasting industry and mastering ideation. Jones is host of the You’re Wrong, Sir Podcast. This podcast prides itself on the mission of being unapologetic, uncensored, and unfiltered. Jones challenges norms within the sports industry by having necessary & controversial conversations. Previous guests on You’r...
Mar 01, 2022•29 min•Ep. 91
Ebi Ikuku (born Oboatarheiyenhre Ebiyekekon Ikuku) is a Nigerian-born Journalist, Award-winning Filmmaker (Director, Writer and Producer) and Actress. Besides that, she is also a singer/songwriter, model and Dancer. She was born and raised in Delta-State, and was raised in a small town called Warri. After completing her Secondary School (High School) Education, she moved to London, the United Kingdom, to pursue her passions in Journalism and Cinema, where she graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine ...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 90
David Serero is a critically acclaimed and awards-winner opera singer, actor, director, and producer. He has performed more than 2,500 performances in more than 45 countries, directed and produced nearly 100 theatrical productions, starred in over 100 films and TV series, recorded and produced over 100 albums and, played more than 50 lead and title roles (in several languages) from the opera, theatre, and musical repertoire. In New York, he starred Off-Broadway in iconic roles such as Shylock, C...
Feb 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 89
Lily Lynch is a white and Afro-Mi'kmaw woman from Halifax, Nova Scotia. In her work and life, Lily aims to encourage and catalyze further opportunities for all communities to participate in cross-cultural appreciation and build empathy. Lily is the co-founder of Sankara, an award-winning social enterprise operating in Atlantic Canada. Sankara is an Online Multicultural Marketplace ( www.sankaracuisine.com ) to experience cultural products like Catering, Meal Boxes, and Handcrafts from local cult...
Feb 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 88
Phenyo Melody Madiba, better known as 'Mel Madiba', was born in October 1993, in Mafikeng and grew up in Pretoria. She now lives and works intermittently between Pretoria and Johannesburg. When she finished High School, having taken Design as a subject, she went to study Interior Design at The Design School of Southern Africa. It was there where she fell in love with wood and discovered pyrography, which is the art of drawing on wood, leather, or other materials using a soldering iron. It is thr...
Jan 25, 2022•41 min•Ep. 87
2021 Canadian Presenter of the Year Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is a Confidence Expert. She works with people who want to get rid of their negative self-talk and unlock their full potential. She brings entrepreneurs the Clarity they need to make money living from their passion. She is an international No.1 Bestselling Author of fifteen books about success, communication, wellness and empowerment. She is the Founder and CEO of the THINK Yourself® ACADEMY, offering keynotes and training, leading-edg...
Jan 25, 2022•51 min•Ep. 86
Gabrielle Drolet is a Canadian cartoonist and journalist. Her work, which focuses on disability, health and cultural trends, has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Globe and Mail, and more. She loves split pea soup. Learn more @gabrielle.drolet
Jan 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 85
Colleen Gallagher is an intuitive business and personal development consultant. She has survived childhood cancer, is a global citizen, an advocate for everyone to have an opportunity to live their dreams and an academic who is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Global Leadership and Change. She is an author of multiple books, including her latest release An Uncompromised Life , and the host of The Colleen Gallagher podcast. Her greatest success is seeing her clients fall...
Jan 18, 2022•38 min•Ep. 84
Pam is the maker behind maritime moose, an upcycling business aimed at diverting textile waste from landfills. Growing up playing soccer, going camping, and taking apart electronics in her basement in Ontario, she found herself in Kjipuktuk/Halifax studying marine biology and finding community at university. Since graduating, she has taken her love of the ocean and nature in a new direction by turning trash into treasure. At maritime moose, you can find upcycled home goods, handmade knitwear, an...
Jan 18, 2022•31 min•Ep. 83
Ryan Veltmeyer is a social innovator, entrepreneur, community builder, educator and musician. In 2012, Ryan Co-founded Youth Art Connection (YAC), bringing together his passion for youth leadership development and the arts. YAC is a registered charity that supports emerging artists, especially from marginalized backgrounds, to develop arts-based businesses and social impact projects. Through YAC Ryan has helped build a growing and connected community of young artists from a broad range of art pr...
Jan 18, 2022•42 min•Ep. 82
Nick is the publisher of GoNaked Magazine, a men's nudist magazine. GoNaked Magazine was born out of curiosity on how to produce a digital publication. Eight years later, the publication has grown to over 14,000 readers around the planet. In addition to the magazine, Nick hosts men-only nudist events and vacations. (If he had known this was going to be his career path, he would have skipped college altogether.) GoNaked Magazine differs from other nudist organizations because they focus on the “f...
Jan 04, 2022•44 min•Ep. 81
Sizwe is currently serving the Chief Technology Officer role at Pineapple. He is passionate about tech education and entrepreneurship on the African continent. Sizwe holds a Computer Science degree from the University of Cape Town. Find out more @pineapple_sa
Jan 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 80
Micah Brown is a former 11-year pro football player. Now owner/operator of BATLX, a football-specific training and athletic development facility whose mission is to make BATLX accessible to every athlete, provide them with professional coaching, mentorship and the tools to perpetuate them to the next level. Learn more @batlxhfx
Jan 04, 2022•32 min•Ep. 79
Shareefa J is a London based presenter and plus-size model with a background in musical theatre, she is at the forefront of promoting equality and mental health awareness. She uses her platform to discuss many topics including Black Lives Matter, LQBTQIA+ topics, plant-based eco-friendly living, fitness, adult ADHD, women’s health and eating disorders. Shareefa is an ambassador for the UK based mental health charity CALM and works closely with them to help raise awareness and destigmatise the co...
Jan 01, 2022•58 min•Ep. 78
Alliekat is a recording artist, born and raised in Dartmouth, NS, Canada. She began writing lyrics to industry beats at a young age in high school. Shortly after graduation, she was diagnosed with a severe mental illness becoming a voice for those who struggle with the same disorders by being open about her own experiences writing about them and encouraging others to speak up. In 2012, Allie was discovered at a strip club by a local hip hop DJ and was brought to a home studio to have her first e...
Jan 01, 2022•50 min•Ep. 77
Megan Reed is a multifaceted artist living in Halifax. She thrives on seeking new creative ventures in music and film, building a career in the digital media industry. You can find her on either side of the camera — producing digital content for creative clients or modelling with Halifax agency Soli Productions Models. On stage, she performs under the name Megan St. Rose. Her music ranges from her solo RnB creations like her single Promiseland to her new upcoming heavy metal project and the odd ...
Jan 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 76
A 24 year veteran of the underground Hip-Hop scene and turntablist community, DJ Killa-Jewel has rocked decks across North America, Europe and Asia at some of the most prestigious clubs, concerts and festivals to date. Also a producer herself, she released her first unofficial album, Saudade, in 2014. Later, she was joined by Nate Husser , Wasiu , Ras Kass and Sereni-T , along with the use of her own voice as a singer on the Reckless EP, her latest release from 2020, solidifying her status as bo...
Dec 10, 2021•55 min•Ep. 75
Jack of All Trades, Master of Many! The only things Elinor has tried so far in their life that they can't do are hula-hooping, arc-welding, and not being themself. In 48 years they have lived a lot of lives, and are currently incarnated as a Programming & Community Engagement Manager for Halifax Public Libraries, among other things. Born and raised in Quebec, Elinor moved to Halifax after completing a DEC in Fine Arts at Champlain Regional College and starting a BFA at Bishops doing drawing ...
Dec 01, 2021•51 min•Ep. 73
Sawyer Hannay is a former professional hockey player and current business owner of Country Liberty and Liberty Village from Rexton, New Brunswick. At 16 he left Rexton for Halifax Nova Scotia to play for the Halifax Mooseheads. From there he was drafted to the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks in 2010, played professionally in Europe, Indiana and university in New Brunswick. While living in Europe he was inspired to start Country Liberty and once he was in New Brunswick to start his degree, he put hi...
Dec 01, 2021•42 min•Ep. 72
Briana Corr Scott is an artist and author based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She tells stories about the beauty of the natural world. She has dedicated herself to painting and drawing from life. Her art and stories are inspired by experiences of drawing objects in nature. Briana works primarily in oil and gouache to make botanical drawings, illustrations, stop motion animations, surface patterns, and paintings. She is inspired by the strange, overlooked details of the Nova Scotia coast. Weeds, mot...
Dec 01, 2021•45 min•Ep. 71
Huwa Okoyomoh is a spoken word poet, professional voice actor, and podcaster from Nigeria, West Africa. She's been writing and performing poetry for six years. She believes that the African stories deserve a microphone as they have been misconstrued by the western media. What better way to introduce the life and culture of the African community than through a sixty-second rhyme scheme? Find out more @i.am.huwa https://huwa18okoyomoh.wixsite.com/website...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 70
Cindy has been in the Management business for over 20 years. Managing all types of companies and people from Mental Health, to Banking, to Clothing, to Flooring and Fashion! Cindy has been an Entrepreneur since 2011. Currently, she is the Head of Branding & Communications for Labeled Clothing Company, and designer for their Michelle-Rober Fashion line, a company she co-found with her husband in 2017. Cindy is also the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Soli Productions Management Inc. Where ...
Aug 22, 2021•49 min•Ep. 69
James Martin, AKA Made By James, is an award-winning brand identity designer, and co-founder of Baby Giant Design Co. He grew up a creative, developed his skills in illustration, became a teacher, then a tattoo apprentice, and now has been in the graphic design world for 15 years. The knowledge and individual outlook he has allows him to thrive in a competitive design industry. His willingness to share his creative process, offer honest advice, and engage with fans and followers on social media ...
Aug 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
Chelsea Rose is a 26 year old Nova Scotia native who works as a paramedic full time and is a content creator in her personal time. She started off with blogging and Instagram back in 2016, but now predominantly focuses on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more @roseonethecoasthfx
Aug 18, 2021•55 min•Ep. 67
Saeed El-Darahali is the President and CEO of SimplyCast, a leading provider of self‑service, multi‑channel marketing services empowering small businesses to create, manage and track their own online and offline marketing campaigns. The driving force behind the company, he has helped it grow into a global success with clients in over 175 countries. With over 15 years of management experience, Saeed brings his experience in corporate financing, strategic growth, operations, sales, and marketing m...
Aug 15, 2021•52 min•Ep. 66
Karen Ballesteros is a competitive powerlifter, engineering student, and small business owner. She is pursuing a Bachelor's in civil engineering at Dalhousie University and is currently on her co-op work terms. Outside of work and school, you can either find her in the gym lifting heavy weights, training for her next powerlifting competition, or working on her business. Just a few weeks ago, Karen launched her business @norestrictionsapparel, an apparel brand that encourages strength athletes to...
Aug 11, 2021•48 min•Ep. 65
Marsha Gallant is the marketing manager at Upstreet Craft Brewing and Libra non-alcoholic craft beer, a B-Corp-certified beverage company with a mission to refresh the community. When she's not writing marketing plans and creating content, she's a mom of two little balls of energy named Maisie and Peter, and a craft beer enthusiast. She spends her very limited free time running, camping, and creating. Learn more @upstreetbrewing...
Aug 04, 2021•46 min•Ep. 64
James Neish is a freelance artist and illustrator in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He advocates for creativity, freedom of expression, individuality, and intersectionality as a Filipino/Canadian & member of the 2SLGBTQIA Community. His apartment will always be full of plants, fish, drawings, and music. Check him out @jineish
Jul 28, 2021•46 min•Ep. 63
Scott is from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and is currently living in Kyiv, Ukraine. He is an actor, musician, teacher, and writer. He has an honours BA from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Fine Arts from York University. Scott has acted across Canada, from Victoria to Whitehouse, Toronto, and Halifax. In Ukraine, he teaches Acting Shakespeare and English, when he's not acting in Ukrainian film projects. Check him out @scotiascottinkyiv...
Jul 26, 2021•54 min•Ep. 62
Nicole Tufts is a dynamic creative visionary best known for her work as the Marketing & Creative Director for award-winning businesses, such as Vandal Doughnuts Inc. and RIOT Snack Bar. Her brands and marketing possess a trademark rebellious nature and a unique ability to capture and direct the collective’s attention. By leveraging pop culture and attention she has created nationally covered marketing campaigns that have made headlines countrywide, including articles in Chatelaine Magazine, ...
Jul 24, 2021•43 min•Ep. 61
