My next guest is a fiction writer and educator. She has a PhD in Sociology and Equity Studies from the University of Toronto. Her debut novel, “The Wonderous Woo”, was shortlisted for the 2014 Toronto Book Award. An award-winning author who has recently returned to the place where her most recent book, “That Time I … Continue reading Carrianne Leung
Aparita Bhandari has covered arts and culture for many of Canada’s top newspaper and online publications: The Toronto Star, Saturday Night Magazine, The National Post, CBC, The Walrus and many others. She also co-hosts a popular Hindi-language podcast about Bollywood movies. Today, Aparita uncovers important local stories here in Scarborough for the new media start-up … Continue reading Aparita Bhandari
Ajay Massey of U.N. Jefferson is not a newcomer in the local music scene. This is Episode #157 of the Welcome! podcast. Not many people can boast that legendary wrestler The Iron Sheik once opened for their band. Or that, in turn, they’ve opened for USS, The Weeknd and The Arkells – all on the same … Continue reading Ajay Massey of U.N. Jefferson
Singer-songwriter LU KALA’s unique approach to pop music lead her to co-writing a song with DVSN and Stephen Kozmeniuk (Shawn Hook, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj) that appeared on Jennifer Hudson’s third studio album. Since then, LU has worked tirelessly at building her career as an artist. Her distinct sound, inventive songwriting and vivacity have landed her … Continue reading LU KALA
Mohamad Fakih is a Lebanese-Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He started Paramount Fine Foods after arriving in Canada as an immigrant. In May 2018, Fakih was awarded an honourary doctorate from Ryerson University. This is Episode #155 of the Welcome! podcast. Here are some of the things that Mohamad Fakih and I talked about: Born and raised … Continue reading Mohamad Fakih
Our next guest is a strategic leader in government relations, public policy and communications disciplines. Our guest joined Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston in studio to chat about local, provincial and national politics in 2018 and what we can expect in 2019. This is Episode #154 of the Welcome! podcast. Politics in Canada, many will argue, … Continue reading Politics in 2018 and 2019
Tom Stephen spent the better part of two decades playing drums in and co-managing one of Canada’s top musical trios, The Jeff Healey Band. Tom recently wrote the book, “Best Seat In The House. My Life In The Jeff Healey Band” published by ECW Press. I sat down with Tom Stephen for almost 90 minutes … Continue reading Tom Stephen
Shasha Nakhai is a filmmaker based out of Toronto with both Compy Films and Storyline Entertainment. Shasha’s award-winning films have screened at festivals and aired on TV worldwide, been released on iTunes, gone viral and been awarded Vimeo Staff Pick and Short of the Week. This is Episode #152 of the Welcome! podcast. Shasha Nakhai was … Continue reading Shasha Nakhai
Michael Antonakos is currently starring as lead character Alexios in UBISOFT’s highly- anticipated and widely popular blockbuster game ASSASSIN’S CREED ODYSSEY. This is Episode #151 of the Welcome! podcast. Listen below: SPOTIFY Girth Radio MixCloud Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Stitcher TuneIn Pocket Casts You can also subscribe to the podcast via RSS Feed if you so desire. Born … Continue reading Michael Antonakos
Taras Lavren in an actor who currently stars in the second season of Anne with an E airing now. The first season is available for streaming on Netflix. Taras Lavren plays Nate in the show – a quick-minded grifter that uses his charm and sharp wit to play the con-game to its full potential. We first get introduced … Continue reading Taras Lavren
