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Healthy Eating for Busy Lifestyles with Zehra Allibhai

Hvr Browser — Wed, 17 May 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 allow working moms and others with busy schedules to incorporate her meal ideas into their active lifestyles.

TheFitNest has an online shop, fitness challenges, and in-depth blog articles in what is a wonderful expression of Zehra's relatable passion for wellness, community, motherhood, and more.

Combining food and fitness in the right way is what this mouthwatering episode of Cast of Creators is all about. No need to count your calories here – Nelson, Casie, and Zehra will leave you salivating for healthy foods that you can integrate into your meal routine and fitness regime.

(on her new book) "It's called Bismillah – Let's Eat. It's something that we say all the time, and as Muslims, you say Bismillah before you kinda start anything. It's like, 'I begin in the name of God,' and it's something I grew up doing, and it's something I do with my kids and my family. Anything you do, doing it with intention." ~ Zehra Allibhai

In This Episode:

- Zehra shares her passion for cooking – and her new book (Bismillah - Let's Eat)!

- Appreciating East African food

- Do Zehra's fitness clients become foodies thanks to her?

- The value of fitness transformation

- Zehra's family background and becoming a kinesiologist

- Understanding a fitness client's 'Why?'

- Skipping! So great!

- What's the most amount of weight Zehra has ever helped a client lose?

- Recipe testing ahead of Zehra's book being published!

And so much more!

Connect with Zehra Allibhai:

- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@zallibhai

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheFitNest

- Website - https://thefitnest.ca/

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Wine Tasting 101 with Sommelier Renée Sferrazza

Hvr Browser — Wed, 03 May 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 about vino. We discover that the Ontario red wine we're tasting is best enjoyed at room temperature, perfectly paired with duck or light meat, and of course, shared with good company.

This content is a feast for the senses, from delightful "champagneskis" to the finest proseccos, exciting global travels to living in Italy, and heartfelt industry shoutouts to actual wine tastings. It is sure to tantalize your palate and leave you thirsting for more.

"I like to do something called academic drinking. I'll walk you all through it right now." ~ Renée Sferrazza

In This Episode:

- Who are the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses of wine?

- What are the different categories of wine experts?

- What are the different levels of wine interest?

- Why you don't need a wine aerator

- What is academic drinking? 'Diving into the glass'

- What would you pair a cabernet franc with?

- Appreciating good terroir and its impact on wine taste

- The difference between champagne and sparkling wine

- How did Renée turn her wine enthusiasm into a career?

- Why the wine industry is a tough business to work in

- What happened when the pandemic hit?

- Creating quality content: Wine by Renée

- Does vacation wine actually taste better?

- Can you get drunk at wine tastings?

- How Renée makes notes on the wine she tastes

- Food strategies for wine pairing

And so much more!

Resources:

- Ontario Wine Tasted - 2019 Cabernet Franc Réserve du Domaine https://queylus.com

Connect with Renée Sferrazza:

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wine.by.renee/

- Website - https://reneesferrazza.com/

- Links - https://www.liinks.co/wine.by.renee

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- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kayeparkerofficial?lang=e

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kayeparkerofficial/?hl=en

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Stripping Away Shame with Jacqui Childs

Hvr Browser — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 woman she is today.

With authenticity at the forefront, Jacqui talks about the power of vulnerability and breaking free from shame. She shares how she manages to be smart, funny, and sexy all at once, and what it takes to stop worrying about ‘The Joneses’ and start living life on your own terms.

In this episode, we dive into Jacqui's experience on OF and her recent bipolar diagnosis during COVID. You don’t want to miss a single moment of this steamy, thought-provoking conversation. Tune in now and discover how you can have it all!

"What would I tell myself back then? Stop worrying about THEM. It doesn't matter. And never mind keeping up with the Joneses or trying to please the Joneses. You're past the Joneses." ~ Jacqui Childs

In This Episode:

- What's it like being on OF?

- Do her online relationships get too heavy?

- Why Jacqui couldn't celebrate her early success

- Pole dancing, what a workout

- The power of showing people how to get out of shame

- Being all the things: smart, funny, and sexy

- Jacqui on almost being the face of Cougar Life

- Jacqui's husband and how he oversees her brand

- Being diagnosed as bipolar during COVID

Resources:

- Casie’s Sunshine Girls pic - http://canadablogfriends.ca/tag/sunshine-girl/

Connect with Jacqui Childs:

- LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/jacquichilds

Connect with Kaye Parker:

- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kayeparkerofficial?lang=e

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kayeparkerofficial/?hl=en

- Hvr - https://pubhvr.page.link/eLCc

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Live Art, Love, & Breathwork

Hvr Browser — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 goosebumps-giving stuff as she also reveals the pain of her divorce and how she used her 'Fuck I Love You' stencil graffiti campaign as a love gift – to heal herself and to put more beauty out into the world.

This episode has sound baths and mismatched socks, joy, and some heartache. Please join us on an episode of Cast of Creators that leave you with a high vibe!

"The amount of years and work and hours we have all fought to have access to what we want to provide for this world, that's a heavy topic right there. It's huge. We've hustled hard. We keep hustling. It doesn't stop." ~ Jessica Gorlicky

In This Episode:

- When did Jessica realize she could draw? Being inspired by Bob Ross

- What do you know about life - and making life decisions - at 17?

- How Casie used to choose her own outfits for school as a child

- Why jazz is a wild beast and keeps the heart rate racing

- Jessica's wellness routine of breathwork and sound baths (Twilight Tuesday)

- How did Jessica get into live painting and performance art?

- What happens when you get 45 people to breathe in unison?

- Jessica's impressive world travels as a live painter

- 'How do you know when you are ready to show all your work to the world?'

- Jessica recalls her first sale

- What is the largest piece Jessica has ever painted?

- Understanding the message of 'Fuck I Love You'

- How Jessica processed her divorce

- Jessica's new home/studio/wellness retreat

And so much more!

Connect with Jessica:

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessgo333/?hl=en

- Website - http://jessgo.com/

- Store - https://jessgoboutique.com/

- Fuck I Love You Movement - https://fuckiloveyoumovement.com/

Cast of Creators

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

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RAXX: Female Rapper on the Rise

Hvr Browser — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 you build your career.

There’s also a sprinkling of AI and ChatGPT, transforming poetry into rap songs, and deep fake videos.

RAXX is super relaxed with great energy and is beautifully engaging!

“There’s always this image of what a female rapper is supposed to be, right? So I think it’s nice to be authentic to yourself, and really speak about things that we go through as women — because there needs to be a voice for that.” ~ RAXX

In This Episode:

- Growing up on the ski slopes of Collingwood

- Starting as a SoundCloud rapper (not being taken too seriously)

- Nelson’s ‘mod’ diet — is he a salad guy?

- Where does RAXX find her inspiration?

- Making sure your EPK (Electronic Press Kit) looks good

- What does a rap battle involve?

- Exposing your vulnerabilities as an artist

- Detective Casie defeats the online trolls!

- Why there’s more ego in the industry now thanks to TikTok

- How Casie is embracing ChatGPT

- Should you register your own OnlyFans handle?

- RAXX’s upcoming shows and future plans

And so much more!

Connect with RAXX:

- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@raxxofficialmusic

- THIC CHIC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqN4IvXg4XA

- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6U3kdHwj6YXCl9IqSLoOPf?si=iRhQVMk3RLKZXXtA0YEq1g

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- Nelson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

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- Casie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

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Leading a Woman-owned Skincare Empire - Margot Grant Witz

Hvr Browser — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 celebrating its 75th anniversary and, like their anti-aging moisturizer, the company (and the women running it) seem more rejuvenated with each new day, producing excellent new products and innovating with their TV marketing on The Shopping Channel.

All of this has much to do with Margot being in front of the camera and bringing her vivacious attitude to every interaction. This makes Margot a brilliant Cast of Creators guest – her enthusiasm is a joy to be a part of!

"It wasn't like I was entrenched in the business. It was just 'how do I help my family?' And then the more that it grew, the more opportunities that grew, my mother was just like, "Let's go Margot! You're gonna go here. You're gonna go to France. You're gonna go to LA. And I was like, 'Okay. Let's have some fun and see how we go." ~ Margot Grant Witz

In This Episode:

- How the 'family business' shapes who you are

- Being a Shopping Channel (TSC) brand

- How Margot's grandmother developed Torricelumn™, Elizabeth Grant's superior moisturizing serum

- How Elizabeth's mother opened a skincare manufacturing company

- The importance of innovation in the skincare business

- What is Margot's favorite product?

- Margot's first on-air moment as a child with her grandmother

- Skincare products made in Toronto, tested on in-house staff (not animals)

- Making your own food growing up in South Africa

- The days are long but the years are short – on being a mom

And so much more!

Connect with Margot Grant Witz:

- Website - https://elizabethgrant.com/

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Hosts

- Nelson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

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Energy Is Expensive: How to Let Go with Fashion Photographer Lindsay Anne Delaney

Hvr Browser — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0500

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 tea 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 shares how she got her start in photography through to that moment when she knew she'd arrived. As the Creative Director for Addicted Magazine, Lindsay recently shot cover stories featuring past Cast of Creators guests George Sully and Canadian music icon Raine Maida.

"There's a new Toronto in town. I've been saying it. And we move differently." ~ Lindsay Ann Delaney

In This Episode:

- Lindsay's love of print

- On being Creative Director of Addicted Magazine

- Spilling the tea on Toronto's celebrity arts scene

- Owning George Sully shoes

- Using up all your sunshine on the internet

- Why energy is 'expensive' and why boundary-setting is important

- The importance of creative content having a purpose, and a home

- Learning to trust in the process of everything

- Transitioning from a scarcity mindset after the pandemic

- Why the younger generation is the new creative eye

- Surviving High School in St. John's, Newfoundland

- Lindsay's origin story about getting into photography

- Working with the right people to execute your creative vision

- The value of doing everything yourself (being a control freak)

- Being behind – and in front of – the camera

- Bringing fashion back with long-form videos

- Leaving Toronto to make American money!

And so much more!

Connect with Lindsay Ann Delaney:

- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/citylightlinds/

- Hvr https://pubhvr.page.link/AAxT

- Website - https://www.lindsayannedelaney.com/

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Hosts

- Nelson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

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- Casie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

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Fefe Dobson and The Queen Priyanka

Hvr Browser — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 movies that make us afraid. There’s even a little ASMR.

Fefe and Priyanka discuss how they met, their future plans, pop star dreams, and rockstar crushes. It’s all here on a slightly chaotic episode of Cast of Creators!

“Once I won Drag Race, you know this big iconic thing happens, and all the press interviews the next day everyone’s like, “So, what’s next?”…I just started, you little bitch!” ~ Priyanka

“When I was young I was always performing and singing.” ~ Fefe

In This Episode:

- Being a drag queen during Pride Month

- Priyanka’s gay awakening

- Priyanka’s pop star ‘pipe dream’

- How Fefe got into music as a child

- Remembering how iconic you are in your darkest hour

- The return of toxic culture and being catty on social media

- What is ASMR?

- Crushing on Guns ’n’ Roses

- Going through the wringer in Drag Race

- How did Fefe and Priyanka meet?

- ‘If you write a love song, you’ll be set for life’

- Priyanka’s new single and her awesome music videos

- When was the last time you cried?

- What’s your favorite scary movie?

- How do you listen to your heart versus your head?

And so much more!

Connect with Fefe:

- Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/thequeenpriyanka

Connect with Priyanka:

- Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/fefedobsonmusic

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Hosts

- Nelson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

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- Casie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

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Spreading Joy w/ Fashion Designer Evan Biddell

Hvr Browser — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 Creators guest. He shares today how he got started with the playsuit during lockdown, and raising people's spirits with dance parties in playsuits by selling 'pure joy'.

Evan's story is a modern entrepreneurial endeavor about starting with the cash in your wallet to buy fabric, develop patterns, make playsuits, then posting them on social, going viral, and never not looking back.

We could tell you more but we would be spoiling what's inside this fabulous episode that, like the playsuit itself, has lots of plus-sized goodness on the inside.

"I'm just gonna make the things that I don't see in the world – and they're going to be useful." ~ Evan Biddell

In This Episode:

- Introducing the Werk Suit – unpacking Evan's latest fashion outfit

- 'If I cannot market it, I am not going to sell it'

- Making clothes to change people's negative self-talk about body image

- Selling out your first range faster than hotcakes

- Shaping your own brand on Instagram

- Giving the audience what they want on TikTok (and learning from it too!)

- Selling a million Playsuits!

- Evan's origin story – raving and making clothes

- Winning Project Runway Canada

- Going into a depression after TV fame

- Getting started in fashion back in the day versus now

- Developing your own brand through your own fashion collections

- Being ‘style’ rather than ‘fashion’

- How do you get into creating your own fabrics?

- Evan’s advice: ‘start small’

- The peace of mind that comes with a fashion uniform

And so much more!

Connect with Evan Biddell:

- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@evanbiddell

- Shop - https://biddell.shop/

Cast of Creators

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

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- Casie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

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The Secret to Creating Great Content with Joëlle Anello

Hvr Browser — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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, why put off until tomorrow what you can do today?

As a former Funeral Director, Joëlle could have spent her life consoling people on the death of a loved one. Instead, she took the plunge and committed to creating online content and now makes a living from it, inspiring others to do the same. Joëlle welcomely joins the Cast of Creators as a lifestyle content creator that may leave you a little jealous of the unique career path she's created for herself.

“I’m (a) content creator and so people will be like, ‘Get a real job’, and I’m like ‘Well listen, I’ve been told to get a real job for like twenty years now!’” ~ Joëlle Anello

In This Episode:

- Dads in the military!

- What is it like to leave a friend group?

- How did Joelle end up in Toronto? You’ll never guess why

- What is it like being a funeral director?

- The ‘real job’ of content creator

- Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today?

- How Casie got started with blogging (while her boss was away)

- Perseverance. The unsexy tip of doing something consistently

- When did Joelle know that she could make a go of full-time blogging?

- Joëlle's first clients and getting started with La Petite Noob

- The challenges of being a mother and featuring your child in your posts

And so much more!

Connect with Joëlle Anello:

- LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/lapetitenoob

Cast of Creators

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

Hvr

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brecarperuns/

- Hvr Sitepartner program https://hvr.world/sitepartners/

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Losing Weight & Gaining Followers with Running Coach Brendan Carpenter

Hvr Browser — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 when we really put ourselves out there. From going on air with Ryan Seacrest to becoming a creator and getting signed to an agency, Brendan’s story is an experience that can serve as inspiration for us all.

“Once I crossed that finish line it just completely changed my life. It’s not something I ever expected because, like I said, I was 360 pounds and I could not even run for a minute.” ~ Brendan Carpenter

In This Episode:

- Nelson’s ocular migraines from caffeine

- Having that AHA moment when you know that you need to lose weight

- How Nelson lost 130 pounds using the Bernstein Diet

- Understanding caloric density

- How did Brendan start running?

- Life will take you where you want — if you just let it

- Going on-air with Ryan Seacrest

- Instagram versus TikTok - batch posting and knowing when to post

- Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

- What is NOOM and mindful eating all about?

- What does the future hold for Brendan?

- Grow through what you go through

And so much more!

Connect with Brendan Carpenter:

- TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brecarperuns

Cast of Creators

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aka.hubby/

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

- Casie Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/zTEG

Hvr

- Website: https://hvr.world/

- Hvr Site Partner Program: https://hvr.world/sitepartners/

- Hvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvr_browser/

- Download Hvr for iOS and Android: https://pubhvr.page.link/71qo7WLqpGHTsJtg7

Serial Entrepreneur Angela Phung on Fashion, Business & Believing in Yourself

Hvr Browser — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 that makes perfect sense as a Cast of Creators episode where you, the listener, are left wishing you were there in the Hvr studio with them.

From unpacking wardrobe space to getting rid of gift cards, cutting up clothing, and what Angela’s dad taught her about business early on – and then from getting started in fashion to hard lessons learned in real estate – this is a poignant and hilarious insight into the entrepreneur, the creator, and the singular dynamic personality that is Angela Phung.

“I had this passion for fashion — it was not celebrated. I remember growing up there’d be many times when my mom was so angry at me deconstructing my clothes and like gluing them back together (cos I didn’t know I had to sew it at the time). I was maybe in Grade 8 — and I wanted to be like Madonna.” ~ Angela Phung

In This Episode:

- Casie explains the backstory to the tattoo on her hand

- How magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone

- Creating space in your wardrobe for new fashion sensibilities

- How Angela’s father shaped her business acumen (but no longer speaks to him)

- Starting a central kitchen where you make sauces the same way

- The pitfalls of being involved in a family business

- The challenges of being raised in a traditional Asian household

- Wanting to be like Madonna and getting started in fashion

- The time Angela’s mom cut up all her creations

- Studying business to appease your parents and not bring shame to your Asian family

- Being approached on the street to sell boutique clothing

- How Angela learned to feed her creative instincts

- Angela gets into real estate at the age of 25

- The downside of becoming a property owner when you can’t evict a tenant

- Why you have to go confidently in the direction of your dreams

- Starting an indoor playground brand in London!

- How Angela got into television

- Trust your gut and starting aka.THE STORE

- Owning an ice cream business, Happy Sundae!

- Where does the name Hubby come from?

And so much more!

Connect with Angela Phung:

- Website - https://angelaphung.com/

- aka.THESTORE - https://www.akathestore.com/

- Happy Sundae - https://www.instagram.com/happysundae.ca/

Cast of Creators

- Studio Wi - https://studiowi.ca/

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

- Casie Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/zTEG

Hvr

- Website: https://hvr.world/

- Hvr Site Partner Program: https://hvr.world/sitepartners/

- Hvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvr_browser/

- Download Hvr for iOS and Android: https://pubhvr.page.link/71qo7WLqpGHTsJtg7

Where Architecture meets Interior Design with Beth Wassermuhl

Hvr Browser — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 meet, and the beauty of the surfaces you choose. Beth is at the vanguard of this fascinating creative world where innovative architecture meets exquisite interior design.

From oversized Alice in Wonderland furniture to breakfast tables set in a swimming pool, or figuring out where the guest's toothbrush will go, there’s a wide range of problem-solving and idea implementation that goes into creating a lavish and functional space for a client. Beth's extensive history and consummate taste as a creative in this field makes her the perfect Cast of Creators guest to teach us all a thing or two. Thank you Beth!

"The smallest thing can have such an impact on the way you feel in a space." ~ Beth Wassermuhl

In This Episode:

- How did it all start for Beth? (clue: architecture runs in the family)

- Miami as the home of architectural inspiration for Beth as a child

- Appreciating the different scents and aesthetic touches in various hotels

- Why Beth loves renovations more than a new build

- The advantages of having an architect who is also an interior designer

- What is value engineering?

- Who is the ideal client?

- Understanding Studio Wi's creative process

- From mood board to apartment completion – idea to reality

And so much more!

Connect with Beth Wassermuhl:

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studiowi_inc/

- Twitter - https://twitter.com/studio_wi

Cast of Creators

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morgancameronross/

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

- Casie Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/zTEG

Hvr

- Website: https://hvr.world/

- Hvr Site Partner Program: https://hvr.world/sitepartners/

- Hvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvr_browser/

- Download Hvr for iOS and Android: https://pubhvr.page.link/71qo7WLqpGHTsJtg7

Making History Cool with Morgan Ross & Old Toronto

Hvr Browser — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 creating short-form content around it, marketing Morgan's beverage, and dealing with people who copy your original ideas. The Cast shares lots of laughs, all while drinking Morgan’s Old Toronto Beer!

If Drake follows Morgan Ross and the Old Toronto series, why shouldn't you?! Tune in to hear Morgan's take on all things Toronto and relive the 90s "cultural moment" that was McDonald's pizza. IYKYK!

"I really actually believe that spreading the knowledge of community helps that community in numerous ways. And to be honest, that's why I do it." ~ Morgan Ross

In This Episode:

- Where is Morgan actually from?

- Appreciating Toronto's history as a guest

- The art of creating short, consumable content

- Why being smart is cool

- What to do when people copy your content

- Morgan's appreciation of immigration history

- How does Morgan deal with the haters online?

- How do you balance affordable housing demands with other city transit and infrastructure issues?

- Is Morgan a skier or a snowboarder?

- Appreciating Morgan's cameo on Murdoch Mysteries

- Old Toronto and on brand real estate tie-ins

- Framing difficult historical issues in a positive way

- The cultural moment that was McDonald's pizza in the 90s

- What's next for Old Toronto?

Connect with Morgan Ross:

- Website - https://www.oldtorontoseries.com/

- Old Toronto Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oldtoronto/

- Old Toronto Beer - https://longslice.com/beers/metropolitan-pilsner

Cast of Creators

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

- Casie Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/zTEG

Hvr

- Website: https://hvr.world/

- Hvr Site Partner Program: https://hvr.world/sitepartners/

- Hvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvr_browser/

- Download Hvr for iOS and Android: https://pubhvr.page.link/71qo7WLqpGHTsJtg7

Combining Art, Fashion, & Opportunity w/ Illustrator Talia Zoref

Hvr Browser — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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-calling major fashion brands and asking if she can live sketch the runway, to giving strangers her art, it’s all helped to open doors. Talia is a bright shining light of generosity, creativity, and talent!

She’s also taken her unique drawing style and transferred it into the world of NFTs and Web3. She shares her tricks, learnings, insights, and her ‘joie de vivre’ in this wonderfully inspiring episode of Cast of Creators.

“It always pays off to be nice and follow your passion and sketch and share your art.” – Talia Zoref

In This Episode:

- Where did it all start for Talia?

- Learning about blogs in 2012

- Combining her two dreams of working in fashion and illustrating

- Studying fashion design in Canada

- The magical early Instagram days

- Sketching fashion brands that lead to commissions

- Commissions lead to press and attention!

- Getting invited to fashion shows with mega-celebrities

- What method does Talia use when sketching live?

- The time Talia sketched Anna Wintour

- Making your own good luck by sharing your art

- How long does it take to sketch a celebrity live?

- Picking up on the essence of someone when you draw

- Capturing people through your intuition

- How we grow by facing our fear of rejection

- Using different paint mediums

- Talia’s move into the world of NFTs

- The career trajectory of an artist in a pre-digital world versus NOW

- Understanding generative art

- Talia’s plans to bring fashion to Web 3.0

- The beauty of artists getting royalties for their creations

Connect with Talia Zoref:

- Linktree

Cast of Creators

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

- Casie Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/zTEG

Hvr

- Website: https://hvr.world/

- Hvr Site Partner Program: https://hvr.world/sitepartners/

- Hvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvr_browser/

- Download Hvr for iOS and Android: https://pubhvr.page.link/71qo7WLqpGHTsJtg7

Discovering TikTok’s Secret Sauce - Drake Andrews & Kyle Pretzlaff

Hvr Browser — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 they want to see by creating those videos.

Whether it’s plus-size fashion or lifestyle videos, working for clients such as Amazon, Savage X Fenty, and Buzzfeed — or just posting about their day — Drake and Kyle are earning a living creating valuable, entertaining content on TikTok and Instagram. As founders of Kozen Creative, they’re at the top of their game in the short-form video space, and it’s a privilege to learn some of their secrets. Get ready to take notes!

"I went from no one seeing what I do, to like too many people seeing what I do. So now it’s a job.” ~ Kyle Pretzlaff

In This Episode:

- Drake quits his job to make TikTok videos full-time

- Kyle’s career journey to his role as an ‘accidental creator’

- The value of being ‘hyper niche’ — and then solving a problem

- Drake talks about his love of fashion since he was a child

- Kyle’s focus on lifestyle versus Drake’s focus on fashion-forward

- What is the best way to do Ottawa?

- How to work with brands to make short-form videos

- What is the most rewarding part of their jobs?

- What are some of the key things to do if you’re launching a TikTok channel?

- Content tip: have something important in the first 3 seconds

- Understanding TikTok as an entertainment platform

- How to use trending sounds in TikTok

- How often should you post?

- Unpacking mental health and social media

- What scheduling tool is best for managing when you post content?

- How do you deal with haters?

- What does the future for Kozen Creative look like?

- Drake shares on their podcast about queer people coming out

- ‘We shine because we’ve gone through the darkness’

- Preserving your own emotional reserves when dealing with traumatic content

- How it takes ten years to become an overnight success

Connect with Kozen Creative:

- Website: https://kozencreative.com/

- Drake & Kyle | Instagram, TikTok: https://linktr.ee/drake.kyle

Cast of Creators

- Hvr - @kayeparkerofficial

Hosts

- Nelson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonbthall/

- Nelson Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/TNGtwBhb57oSqq6o8

- Casie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casiestewart/

- Casie Hvr: https://pubhvr.page.link/zTEG

Hvr

- Website: https://hvr.world/

- Hvr Site Partner Program: https://hvr.world/sitepartners/

- Hvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvr_browser/

- Download Hvr for iOS and Android: https://pubhvr.page.link/71qo7WLqpGHTsJtg7

The Trials and Tribulations of Kaye Parker

Hvr Browser — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 when growing an online community. In turn, Nelson shares the struggles he and his wife had trying to conceive. There’s a lot of sharing and it’s honestly quite beautiful.

From experiencing the feeling of not being enough, dating, pregnancy, getting married at a young age, having kids, and getting divorced — it’s all here.

Kaye’s authenticity is endearing and a revelatory expression of what it feels like to have it all and still not feel happy. And yet, Kaye is still out there, creating valuable content and putting her positive, quirky spin on things. This is the Cast of Creators going deep into the feels!

“I really allowed my inner thoughts and my inner narrative that I wrote about myself (‘I’m not enough’) and all of the trauma that I experienced, I let that override my success and my potential .” ~ Kaye Parker

In This Episode:

- Kaye’s origin story growing up adopted in Niagara Falls

- What does it mean to be a Pentecostal Christian?

- Learning to talk in tongues

- Going to a school with a strong arts community

- Recording an album at a young age

- Getting pregnant at 22, married at 23

- What does it look like to be afraid of success?

- Kaye’s regrets around her own self-sabotage

- Going through a divorce

- Having a perfect life — but being so unhappy

- The pain of losing a son

- Seeing your future in fragments going down the drain

- Being diagnosed with cervical cancer at 18

- Nelson shares the story of his wife’s ‘chemical’ pregnancy

- What does re-evaluating your life look like?

- Understanding Kaye’s showcase, Trials and Tribulations

- If you don’t experience pain, how are you supposed to experience happiness?

- Kaye experiments with TikTok and suddenly gets a following

- Imagining a life without kids

- Be careful what you manifest!

- Transform your life by changing your own narrative

And so much more…

Connect with Kaye Parker:

- TikTok - @kayeparkerofficial

- Instagram - @kayeparkerofficial

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

Lauren McPhillips Talks Influencer Brand Strategy & Community Building

Hvr Browser — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

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 pivoted from traditional print journalism to online influencer marketing and then to brand strategy. It’s a conversation about following your calling and facing your fears.

Lauren has taken a stand in the past about not wanting kids, and this gets covered under the umbrella of Lauren’s fervent independence and free thinking. This episode is full of great takeaways for any brand or creator, plus it’s peppered with laughter and real talk.

“I love TikTok, and I’m so fascinated by it because their algorithm and how viral you can go is absolutely wild.”- Lauren McPhillips

In This Episode:

- The story behind the name ‘This Renegade Love’

- What it’s like to go traveling with content creators

- The beauty of organic brand partnerships

- Lauren’s thoughts on the changing social media platforms

- Getting a million views on TikTok

- Don’t sleep on Pinterest!

- Lauren’s origin story

- Back when influencers were bloggers

- Why Lauren doesn’t want kids

- The pressure of fitting in a box

- Talking dogs

- Letting people know who you are online

- Getting diagnosed with ADHD

- What’s next for This Renegade Love?

And so much more…

Connect with Lauren McPhillips:

- TikTok

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

Daniel Carman Talks Over the Rainbow’s 48 Year Run in the Denim Business

Hvr Browser — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:30:00 -0500

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 carrying over 70 brands.

There’s a wonderful conversation about how jeans are made, how to build a business that appeals to different generations, and how to own your social media content. Daniel has been working in the family business since he was a teenager and has a deep understanding of fashion and denim.

"We were around in the very beginning when people started to buy, and wear, and sell denim.”- Daniel Carman

In This Episode:

- The origins of denim selling in Toronto

- Growing up in the family denim business

- Denim jumpsuits!

- Over The Rainbow’s awesome new store

- How a pair of denim jeans gets made

- Casie’s history as a blogger / street reporter

- Understanding marketing to different generations

- Appreciating Hvr as a way to build your own site

- The value of community experience and having a bricks and mortar store

- Five year aspirations

And so much more…

Connect with Daniel Carman:

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

Building Stronger Relationships w / Laira Thomas, Co-Hosted by Jen Kirsch

Hvr Browser — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

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 advice on how to keep channels of communication clear with your partner and increase intimacy in small ways that aren’t necessarily sexual.

From whispering sweet nothings to offering validations, and from safe words to the power of authenticity, it’s all here in this enlightening episode of Cast of Creators.

If you’re in a relationship and looking for ways to increase the flow between the two of you, you’ve come to the right place. Listen in and let Laira & Jen share relationship advice!

“I want to encourage people to have conversations. Conversations with themselves, conversations with their partners, their friends, their family members…about intimacy, about connections, about sex. About their needs, their wants… and I want to facilitate people to do that for themselves.”

– Laira Thomas

In This Episode:

- What is a facilitator?

- When are you ready to share with a facilitator?

- How to have uncomfortable conversations

- The importance of validating your partner

- Food as a love language

- Acts of service in a relationship

- The importance of authenticity

- How are people getting in the way of themselves?

- Safe words!

- Is it normal to be monogamous?

- Understanding what you need

- “It’s you and me forever”

- Creating a mind map or picture album of where you are

And so much more…

Connect with Laira Thomas:

Connect with Jen Kirsch:

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

Mastering Multiple Trades with Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt Matthew Pasquale

Hvr Browser — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

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 of chatting fitness regimes and morning routines, this is as inspirational and down-to-earth as it gets. It’s super relatable and you’re going to want to listen, if only to learn that we all need to take Casie way more seriously before messing with her!

"Training is a stimulus, but if that stimulus doesn’t do anything or if you don’t take in the necessary calories and do the necessary things to grow from that stimulus, nothing will happen.”

– Matthew Pasquale

In This Episode:

- Going to high school with Nelson

- Writing 18-minute-long songs

- Being inspired by Pink Floyd

- The weird record deal that almost led to a lawsuit

- Randy Couture, the GOAT of MMA

- Casie’s previous life as a taekwondo badass

- Understanding jiu-jitsu ranking

- Casie’s mom and her eccentric family background

- Opening a gym in an industrial area

- Matthew’s personal training routine

- The magic of bodybuilding

- The importance of sleep

- Having a gym locked down during COVID

- The value of investing in yourself

And so much more…

Connect with Matthew Pasquale:

- Matthew’s gym

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

Hat Maker to the Royals and Stars - David Dunkley

Hvr Browser — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

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 masterpiece.

Nelson and Casie are curious to understand exactly how a hat gets made, and David obliges as he shares his story of how he got into the business. Throughout his career, David has maintained a professional work ethic and strict adherence to artistic integrity as he approaches each new piece.

Learn about blocking, forming, and embellishment. Appreciate this handcrafted art form with its time-honored techniques. It’s in David’s best interests that everyone feels good when they leave with one of his hats. And as Casie so rightly points out, “Looking good is feeling good.”

"I’m hitting close to the 20-year mark and I only feel like, in the last five years, I’ve kind of started to hit my stride in experience. My hands and my mind can work together now. I can design something the way I envision it because of my experience. But it’s taken a long time. Like any good artist, it takes years and years of practice."

– David Dunkley

In This Episode:

- The difference between a fascinator and a hat

- Becoming a hat maker by accident

- How to make a hat

- Creating things you can’t find anywhere else

- What hat has taken David the longest to make

- Growing up in BC

- David’s 3-day hat-making workshop

- David’s take on trends (bucket hats are popular)

- David’s new DDFM: Venice Collection

And so much more…

Connect with David Dunkley:

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

- Chrissy and Marie’s podcast

Pop Culture, Cancel Culture, & Counter Culture w/ Chrissy & Marie

Hvr Browser — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

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 evolved from doing PR to being a content creator. They chat about music, television, and what pushes something artistic and 'counter-cultural' into the mainstream.

This episode is also a deep dive into pop culture and what we can learn from the content we consume and the icons we look up to. It’s a discussion on how subculture shapes us and how we relate to it, too, as we try to deconstruct our past. It's UFOs, cancel culture, and what we can learn from the celebrities around us as we grow and move forward as a society. This episode provides thought-provoking insights into the culture we’re all so immersed in.

"Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have kind of moved in this one direction where we are trying to really understand whether or not the way that we've been raised has been causing harm to other people."

– Marie Nicola

In This Episode:

- How the media industry has changed in the past 14 years

- Sharing a boyfriend – 'he who shall not be named'

- True crime and other TV show genres that can't be missed

- Making something creative with all that you have on hand

- Chrissy & UFOs

- Supper vs dinner

- Deconstructing our colonial beliefs

- Going down the rabbit hole of TikTok Live

- Casie’s short career as a TV extra

And so much more…

Resources:

Connect with Chrissy Newton:

Connect with Marie Nicola:

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

Building a Business | In Bloom with Florist Brock Stacey

Hvr Browser — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

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 with Nelson and Casie on everything from flowers to love and tattoos.

Nelson & Casie dive in to understand Brock’s passion for business and appreciate his art form. If you’re listening to audio, check out the video to see Brock’s cute puppy, Fern!

“We're in a world now where people want excitement; they want color, they want pop.” – Brock Stacey

In This Episode:

- Being a listener and a fixer and having an answer for everyone’s problems

- Perfecting the 'Karen' bob haircut as a teenager

- Ten years of dealing with customer problems as a hairdresser

- Starting a restaurant with two 'A-Type' personalities

- Continuing to dream and not be afraid of following your passion in business

- The joy of doing something different every day as a flower arranger

- What does the metric style mean in terms of flower arranging?

- Brock's favorite flowers to work with

- Advice for youngsters wanting to get tattoos

- Floral and pottery workshops

And so much more…

Connect with Brock Stacey:

Cast of Creators

Hosts

Hvr

Cooking Up a Career in Media with Pay Chen

Hvr Browser — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

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 ‘big city, and the process of creating her new condiment ‘Sacha-ish’. We even get to sample it!

This episode is all the ingredients that go into defining your value as an artist in a creative industry, how you measure your worth, and what you can charge for your skills.

Pay is a wonderful guest and this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Tune in while you’re baking something for yourself in the kitchen and enjoy some homemade self-indulgence with the Cast of Creators.

“The feeling of imposter syndrome never really goes away, but I got to a point where I was like, nah, F-you, I can do this”. – Pay Chen

In This Episode:

- Growing up pre-internet where you didn’t know to want things

- Dealing with imposter syndrome

- Making more money by saying ‘no’ more often

- Pay’s background in children’s writing

- Cooking during the pandemic

- Tasty meals from Pay’s recent trip to Italy

- Pay’s own original sauce (Zing Pantry Shortcuts) for sale!

And so much more…

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- Pay’s ‘shacha’ sauce

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Building Confidence with a Life Coach | Coach Carey

Hvr Browser — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Ever wondered what it takes to be a life coach? Find out from 3X certified life coach, Coach Carey, who’s in the house today to drop life wisdom and shoot the breeze with Nelson and Casie.

Learn all about how to ask the right questions, how to start your day with positive affirmations, and reminisce about Chatty Cathy – what if there was a doll with a string that you could pull so you could say all the right things?

This episode of Cast of Creators is a laugh-a-minute as you’ll learn about goal setting and self-improvement in the most casual of ways, with Toronto’s most warm and welcoming hosts and a super inspirational guest who’s with them all the way. Please join us!

“One of my favorite quotes is: There’s always more to learn.” – Raia ‘Coach’ Carey

In This Episode:

- The premise of coaching: asking questions

- Learning to be comfortable in silence

- The value of practicing active listening

- Creating sponsored content and building brand relationships

- The journey to weight loss

And so much more…

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- Link Tree

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DAOs & Web3: The Future of Community Engagement with Khayyam Wakil

Hvr Browser — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Today’s guest on Cast of Creators is renowned media & tech disruptor Khayyam Wakil. He’s sharing insights into the power of DAOs and the emerging community spirit in Web3.

A DAO (a decentralized autonomous organization) is a type of organization that is run on the blockchain. The smart contracts lay out the rules that govern the DAO and are used to execute decisions.

Khayyam chats about events like SXSW and the token system empowering communities, entrepreneurial projects, and the value of earned access to events.

This episode is a fascinating conversation for anyone wanting to up their game when it comes to the future of the web and community engagement.

“If you get a lot of people incentivized by doing good and just being good, and contributing double down on their community, well, they should have access to things others don’t.”

– Khayyam

In This Episode:

- Understanding Web 3.0

- The perils of getting your crypto account cleaned out!

- Starting a champagne DAO

- Earned access versus monetary access

- Understanding ‘token gating’

And so much more…

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- Twitter - ✨ Khayyam, I am. (@iamkhayyam) / Twitter

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A Life of Luxury with Steve Dolson

Hvr Browser — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Cast of Creators, Nelson & Casie chat all about luxury lifestyle and brand partnerships with Steve Dolson, the man behind LXRY Magazine.

Steve Dolson & LXRY Magazine have been curating & creating content for the past 10 years. We chat about everything from vintage watches to the latest drone technology. It’s ‘How To Get Ahead in Marketing’ hot tips, luxury vehicles, and personal gripes that are insightful and entertaining.

Join us for a conversation with one of Canada’s coolest digital entrepreneurs.

“Cars, watches, vacations, travel spots, fashion, technology… I love talking about all these different things. So that’s why I talk – and write – about them. It’s very simple. I’m a very simple man.”

– Steve Dolson

In This Episode:

- LXRY magazine celebrates its 10-year anniversary

- Talking cars (Mustangs and Teslas) and goats!

- The value of vintage watches and fashion and the latest in drone technology

- Understanding how a creative agency works (a unique international approach)

- Red flags in Zoom meetings and thinking ahead of time…

And so much more…

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- The charity Steve mentions: Jack.org

- LXRY Magazine

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- Trisha’s Strong Fitness Magazine Cover Story

Quitting Your Job to Be a Full Time Creator - Trisha Enriquez

Hvr Browser — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Casie and Nelson are delighted to host Trisha Enriquez, Toronto’s premier Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness Specialist who’s at the very top of her game.

In this highly entertaining episode, Trisha shares how she made the jump to being a full-time creator, which is very dear to the Cast of Creators. Trisha’s exuberance is infectious as she describes her joy in doing what she loves while involving her family in the process.

Don’t miss out on this wonderful insight into a working woman success story, with a sprinkling of Casie and Nelson’s personal lives on the side!

“For a lot of women I’ve worked with through the fitness stuff, it’s about going back, but it’s also about embracing where we’re at… and loving the Mom Bod.” – Trisha Enriquez

In This Episode:

- Trisha’s fitness origin story

- How Trisha got into Pre- and Post-Natal fitness

- Trisha’s blog and how she made the switch to full-time creator

- The joy of documenting one’s life digitally

- Being on the cover of Strong Fitness magazine

- The launch of Trisha’s social media agency

And so much more…

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From Athlete to Filmmaker with Award-Winning Actress Mariah Owen

Hvr Browser — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Want to know what it takes to make it in the world of film? Mariah Owen has been called “The Youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood,” and she’s in the studio with Nelson and Casie to share her meteoric rise as an award-winning actress and filmmaker.

Mariah’s films tackle difficult subject matters and this episode casts a light on how indie films are getting made with the right sensitivity. What does a film producer do? How does a film even get made?

Mariah answers all these questions and more. She also shares on how her parents have shaped her worldview and how her past as a professional cheerleader helped to focus her ambition. In amongst this all are wonderful segues around the joys of boating and salmon fishing (did you know that Nelson is allergic to fish?) and the challenges of IVF.

This is a chinwag deluxe as Mariah unwinds on Cast of Creators in a relaxing, effervescent conversation.

(On intimacy coordinators) “Having someone in your corner is so valuable; it’s imperative to your success. Especially when you’re dealing with a delicate subject matter. It’s exciting – and it should be standard.”

 – Mariah Owen

In This Episode:

- Founding a production company (GTE) at age 21

- Understanding intimacy coordination on set

- Allowing yourself to be vulnerable to facilitate a more authentic creative process

- Changing the narrative around industry people who thought Mariah was “too young”

- Professional cheerleading, boating, salmon fishing, fertility treatment

And so much more…

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- GTE Productions

- Mariah’s website

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Nothing But Good Vibes with Lisa Sonshine

Hvr Browser — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Feel like you need a little more sunshine in your life? We’ve got Lisa Sonshine in the house – one half of Canada’s favorite children’s music duo, Sonshine and Broccoli. And she’s bringing all the sunshine you need to shine some light on what it takes to make it as a performing artist.

Lisa and hosts Nelson and Casie riff on everything from parenthood to the pandemic (the ‘panini’) in this episode that will have you laughing along as much as you probably sing along at home to Sonshine and Broccoli’s infectious hit songs.

Considering that Lisa has been performing in her music duo with Brock Burford for 21 years and counting, she sure does have a lot of industry insight and what it takes to stay creatively inspired.

Join us in a relaxing conversation that will have every Canadian who’s heard one of their songs, joyfully celebrating Lisa’s musical moments as well as life experiences. The sunshine is bright and warm – come and bask in it with us.

“For me to be able to write my own music, do what I want to do, and be booked so far in advance is a really big gift.” – Lisa Sonshine

In This Episode:

- How Lisa started performing and busking at age 19

- Surviving the pandemic with their 11am Instagram Live show

- Lisa and Nelson share a few laughs about going to the same school

- Being a new parent and how to take your child with you wherever you go

- A new album launching and TV show in the works!

- Oh, the joys of in-person ‘post-panini’ conversations

And so much more…

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- YouTube

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Behind the Lens with Commercial Photographer E. Fancy

Hvr Browser — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0500

When was the moment you realized your calling? Today’s guest learned hers while at high school in the United States, away from family and everything she knew. Elaine Fancy started her career in a dark room shooting black and white film, but her passion and love for photography grew, and she quickly rose to the top of her field. In this episode, Fancy shares what it's like being an introvert with an extrovert’s job, her experience working with Gordon Ramsay, and why she needed to expand and build her own agency.

“Sometimes people just think that things can be cheaper because anyone can do it. ‘Anyone’ is a photographer for now, you can buy a camera anywhere, but do you have the skill to do the right job?”

- Fancy

In This Episode:

- The difference between a CF card and an SD card

- How Fancy’s HEIGHT made it hard for her to get a job

- Her first freelance job was shooting Cirque Du Soleil

- How to delegate

- Artists should be paid on time! See: F*ck you, Pay me https://creativemornings.com/talks/mike-monteiro--2/1

- Expanding her team & founding Ripple Media Group

And so much more…

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- https://www.ripplemediagroup.com/

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Unleashing Your Inner Rockstar with Good Enough Live Karaoke

Hvr Browser — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Imagine yourself on stage, with a backup band, ready to perform a song you’ve always wanted to sing, and ACTUALLY doing it! Well, guess what? With Good Enough Live Karaoke band, you can!

Today’s guests are Tim, Estee, and Zane from Good Enough Live Karaoke, a band that offers an interactive entertainment experience for corporate gatherings, holiday parties, weddings, birthdays, and other private events. They also play a regular circuit of gigs in the Greater Toronto Area.

The band talks about how the idea for GELK came to be, their various backgrounds, playing gigs during the pandemic, venues, TIFF, Burning Man, and more. They’ve played hundreds of shows and are full of great stories!

Listen to hear all about Good Enough Live Karaoke band, great nightlife, and their plans for the future.

“The official Good Enough Live Karaoke motto is ‘We play, you sing,’ but it should really be ‘Anything could happen’.”

-Zane Banyan

In This Episode:

- The origin story of Good Enough Live Karaoke

- Shows in the middle of the pandemic in the Phoenix Concert Theatre

- Relocating to Toronto

- The dynamics of Good Enough Live Karaoke

- What’s next for the band

And so much more…

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Making Movies with BANDIT director Allan Ungar

Hvr Browser — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Today’s guest is Canadian film director, producer, and screenwriter, Allan Ungar, who produced the movie Bandit which will be in select theatres and streaming services on September 23rd. He explains what it's like to produce a movie, how much harder it was to do in the middle of a pandemic, and working with his dream actors.

Listen now to hear all about the making of the movie Bandit and how Allan got into the filmmaking industry.

“There’s no one path. There’s no right way to do it.”

- Allan Ungar

In This Episode:

- The true story behind the Bandit film

- Filming in Georgia to make it look like Canada

- Allan was able to check THIS off of his bucket list

- Why it is important to REALLY understand music for films

- How producers decide which scenes to cut; it's not what you think

And so much more…

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- YouTube

- Bandit Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSjYZXVXiaM

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From Fried Chicken Pop-Ups to Private Dinners with Brandon & Brittany Olsen

Hvr Browser — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Today’s episode is for the foodies! We chat with renowned chef Brandon Olsen and his wife, producer & photographer, Brittany Olsen. During the pandemic, when people couldn’t go to restaurants, Brandon & Brittany brought the restaurant to the people, in the safest way possible with Le Melon, their in-home dining experience.

Brandon got his start with fried chicken pop-ups in 2010 and would sometimes take over existing restaurants on the weekends. After doing this for a while, he founded Neslo chocolates and put $20,000 into it just for it to go bankrupt in 2 months. Before starting CXBO, his next chocolate company, he learned how to run a successful business which then led him to open his other restaurants.

Tune in to hear Brandon’s journey to entrepreneurship and how the pandemic affected him in the worst and best way possible.

“You tell us when you want it, and we’ll just make whatever happen for you. And I think that’s the beauty of this concept.”

- Brandon Olsen

In This Episode:

- Brandon shares his opinion on the perfect cake; it’s not what you think!

- How Brandon & Brittany started Le Melon and it quickly rose to popularity

- One thing Brandon learned about people 55+ that really shocked him

- Brandon shares his learning style and how he just “figured out” chocolate

- What the future holds for Brandon Olsen & Brittany Olsen

- The breakdown of how a brick-and-mortar restaurant makes less money than doing private dinners

And so much more…

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- Le Melon Instagram

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From Music to Luxury Fashion with Shayne Stephens

Hvr Browser — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Have you ever wondered what it takes for a Canadian to take over the world (or at least get it to dress and drink better)? In this episode of Cast of Creators, hosts Nelson and Casie chat to the Winnipegger with a winning formula for life – Shayne Stephens.

Shayne is a Canadian fashionista with an awesome origin story that takes him from the hockey rink to bartending on Peter Nygård’s private island and making it in the fashion world with his affable personality and easy-going style. Listen in on how to leverage your relationships until you’re at the top, drinking Louis.

“I see things that I like and I buy them and wear them. Period. I put stuff together, and everyone has their own unique way of doing things – and I have mine.” – Shayne Stephens

In This Episode:

- Growing up in Winnipeg (tucking half your hockey shirt in)

- Hitchhiking to Whistler as a 21-year-old

- Aspiring to become a GQ editor

- What Shayne learned while working at NYGÅRD

- How to leverage your relationships to pull off pop-up events

- How to approach your own sense of fashion

- The art of genuinely being interested in getting to know someone

And so much more…

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- LinkedIn

- 914dale

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The World of Acting with Cory Lee

Hvr Browser — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Today’s guest has lived 9 lives. Cory Lee is a singer/songwriter and actress. She was in a girl group and in her first professional play at age 11. In this episode, we talk about Cory’s time on Instant Star and Degrassi, her upcoming movies, and her experience in the music industry. Cory plays many different roles, in real life and in movies. Tune in to hear how she progressed from being in plays to taking a leading role in film.

“Revisiting things that once inspired you, does inspire you.”

- Cory Lee

In This Episode:

- How Cory Lee progressed from singing to acting

- Cory’s take on how the music industry has evolved, especially for Asian creators

- What it’s like to have a crazy music manager

- How the acting world changed during COVID

- Cory’s method for learning new lines, the add-on method

And so much more…

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- IMDB

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Legacy Building with George Sully

Hvr Browser — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Have you created a path and left a trail? George Sully has. He started out as an artist and music producer after watching his mother and brother pursue these fields. He soon became interested in fashion and started Limb Apparel. George quickly succeeded in the industry and went on to win the Fashion International Group Visionary Award. Join us as we walk through George Sully’s life and how he’s doing things right.

“Being black is being black. But being black and being ready for the opportunity is very important.”

- George Sully

In This Episode:

- How George got to be a jack of all trades

- Brands he’s built

- Founding Black Designers of Canada

- iPad babies, good or bad?

- Why you need to treat your child with respect and how it can shape their future

- How COVID and technology have advanced together

- Why George Sully got numerous apologies from big names

And so much more…

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- blackdesignersofcanada.com

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Going Viral with Lauren O’Neil

Hvr Browser — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Today’s guest Lauren O’Neil talks about her “Season of Draking,” her viral stories, and the process of publishing a website. Lauren is a senior news editor at BlogTO, formerly known for her work with CBC News, Toronto Star, and MTV Canada. She shares some fun news tips with us and explains how to be prepared in a world that is always changing.

Tune in to hear how Lauren made it in the journalism industry and some of her viral moments.

“If you can talk to somebody in China who knows what that it is, then that’s viral.”

- Lauren O’Neil

In This Episode:

- How Lauren got into Journalism

- Casie's bridesmaid duties for Lauren’s wedding

- These are the topics that people love to read about

- What motivates Lauren to write 3 stories a day

- Why Lauren doesn’t like to publish her blogs before having them copy edited

And so much more…

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- BlogTO

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Staying True to Yourself with Brigitte Truong

Hvr Browser — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Do you want to be a social media influencer? Today, we will chat with Brigitte Truong who will tell us about her experience with Broadcasting and Social Media Influencing, and how she navigates the industry.

Brigitte Truong is an executive producer at The Influence Agency, hosted a live TV broadcast at 19 years old, and has interviewed around 350 celebrities. Brigitte has been passionate about the broadcasting industry since the age of 4, but she first pursued a job in psychology. After realizing her true passion, she quickly rose in the TV industry and became successful.

Join us today to hear Brigitte’s story and how she got to where she is today.

“I only want to promote things that I use and love.”

- Brigitte Truong

In This Episode:

- How Brigitte got into the broadcasting business

- Brigitte explains how to prepare for celebrity interviews

- Here are some tips for the new generation of social media influencers

- How volunteering and talking to people can help you pursue your dream

- Why you need to have fun with interview questions and do your research

- Here’s why you need to be yourself with paid ads

And so much more…

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Lisa Kisber and Vicky Milner on Founding shopsquad.ca and the Excitement Around the 2022 CAFA Awards

Hvr Browser — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Let’s talk about creativity, lifestyle, and fashion. Today, we will chat with this super fashionable duo, Lisa and Vicky, about the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards and their new venture, ShopSquad.

Lisa Kisber specializes in live on-air storytelling, production, and advertorial. With experience as a guest, a regular host, and having her national beauty show on Today's Shopping Choice, she has brought sales to life nationally for almost a decade. As a resident on-air expert for Global’s national Morning Show and as the producer and host of the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards' only red carpet show, Lisa has mastered the art of conveying excitement, entertainment, and key messaging.

Vicky Milner is the President of CAFA, created to celebrate and support outstanding achievement and emerging talent in the Canadian fashion industry. Vicky is a passionate and forward-thinking entrepreneur, philanthropist, and corporate leader, with extensive experience in various industries, including fashion, retail, music and entertainment, and non-profit event management and fundraising.

Join us today for an entertaining and informative conversation.

“We want brands to be able to do the best they can.”

- Lisa Kisber

In This Episode:

- Lisa and Vicky talk about their background and how they ended up working together

- What was it like for the Music TV Industry then and now?

- How do these two get things done amidst their hectic schedules?

- Submission for the 2022 CAFA NewGen List, a new category for this year

- How can brands benefit from working with Lisa and Vicky?

- What’s the idea behind ShopSquad?

- Exciting things are ahead for Lisa and Vicky as the world opens up again

And so much more…

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- Vicky

- CAFA Awards

- ShopSquad

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Getting The Party Started with DevoDLive

Hvr Browser — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Have you experienced attending an event so boring you can’t wait for it to end? Unfortunately, not many people know how to host unforgettable events where guests feel part of the celebration.

Today, we will chat with a fantastic event host Devante Burey, professionally known as DevoDLive. Devo is an entertainment host, social media influencer, and performance artist. On top of the many things he’s busy with, Devo is working on new music for his dynamic DJ group Party Boys.

Join us today to hear Devo’s story and how he ensures every event he hosts is memorable for everyone present.

“Right off the bat, you want to make people comfortable as soon as they get in.”

- DevoDLive

In This Episode:

- How Devo started his career as a DJ and the effort that goes into hosting events

- Devo talks about the importance of storytelling to make events more memorable

- Festivals, events, and other exciting things we can expect from Devo this year

And so much more…

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- YouTube

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The Power of Fandom and NFT’s with Raine Maida

Hvr Browser — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:30:00 -0500

Computers have new features coming out every day, how are humans expected to keep up with them? By thinking digitally! Today, we have Raine Maida on the show, the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band, Our Lady Peace, to talk about NFTs, Web3, and the advancement of technology. Raine is one of the few artists who has advanced with technology and understands how to succeed in today's world. Technology is complicated, tune in now to hear how Raine figured it out and how you can too.

“An NFT, in my opinion, is only as good as a utility that’s built on top of it.”

- Raine Maida

In This Episode:

- Why a lot of people are losing money with NFTs

- Why subscription services don’t work for artists

- How to start thinking digitally while not taking any time from your day

- What BlockChain does better than Patreon for artists

And so much more…

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- Drrops

- FaceBook

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From Travel blogger to Filmmaker with Andrew Lovesey

Hvr Browser — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:15:00 -0500

What goes on inside the mind of an artist? Let’s find out in today’s episode with filmmaker Andrew Lovesey. Andrew is not only an emerging filmmaker, he has been working in the marketing industry for nearly 10 years. Specializing in stakeholder and community engagement leveraging digital and social mediums. He’s a former travel blogger/influencer that has traveled to all over the world. Few can say they live a life as exciting as his. Andrew is a real trailblazer! But how much do we really know about this guy other than what we read about him online? We will find that out as we hang out with Andrew in our studio today.

Join us today for another fun conversation on just about everything under the sun from our creative passions, experiences of a lifetime to our favorite household appliances. Nothing is off limits.

“In my lifetime, I’ve seen the creation of Indigenous Screen Office, the Black Screen Office. These are things that were not even a dreamable thing for the industry years ago.”

- Andrew Lovesey

In This Episode:

- What happens when influencers travel together?

- Living life as an influencer and the pressures that come with content creation.

- Working in a PR Agency, starting a travel blog, getting into the film industry, and other exciting aspects of Andrew’s career

- Did you know Andrew can't stand eating certain foods? Can you guess which ones?

- How did Andrew land a job at Canadian Geographic?

- Andrew proudly shares details about the first documentary from Canadian Geographic Films, which has been getting a lot of attention.

- What does every filmmaker dream of? Andrew talks about participating in international film festivals and getting his films distributed internationally.

And so much more…

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The Fine Line Between Art & Reality with Jules Mercanti

Hvr Browser — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Art is a gift to humanity. It is the representation of what we long for and it helps us understand the world better. Art allows us to explore new ideas and experiences and what could be possible.

For Jules Mercanti, art has allowed her to express herself vibrantly, as seen in her recent paintings. She is a fast-rising artist described as “a cheeky illustrator and painter whose work is a fever-dream afterparty for reality.” Her solo show at the Cry Baby Gallery in Toronto showcased her unconventional style.

Join us today as we chat with Jules about art, life, and anything under the sun. I promise you will enjoy listening to this episode.

“I'm trying to embrace change as much as I can, and I know it's super scary, but I'm trying to grow.”

- Jules Mercanti

In This Episode:

- How long has Jules been creating art?

- Jules reminisces about her days from being a model to becoming a full-time artist.

- The different ways Jules gets inspiration for her paintings and the experiences that go with it

- What does it feel like when people recognize you outside, especially in the most unlikely places?

- What does Jules think about creating content for social media?

- Jules talks about some cool projects, her first solo show, and an upcoming mural.

- The benefits of daily practice in everyday life

- How do you make your art available to more people but still make a profit? Jules shares the pricing structure for her work.

- What’s next for Jules?

And so much more…

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- Print Shop

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