Laylow Brewery Co-founder/Co-owner, Dan Boniferro, and Ola get into #TheFold to discuss Toronto’s smallest brewery with big impact. We chat Hip-Hop, merchandise with commUNITY in mind, being for the people, collaboration, brews, humble beginnings and creative adaptations.
Read MoreComeback Snacks Founder, Emily O’Brien, and I delve into the company’s evolution since launching, what she has learned through community connection at this time more than ever, how she has grown as a person, why it’s important to listen to and work with the needs of underrepresented and marginalized communities and all of the good things in development.
Read MoreA conversACTION on the many movements @esiemensah makes through her powerful work. We discuss her new project @thebentway, her powerful acclaimed dance theatre production #Shades, allyship over appropriation in the arts and dance communities, support systems, ancestral guidance and more. Thanks to Esie for taking the time to share with us!
Read MoreOn June 10, I met two incredible pals - Lee Skovsgaard of @elisoriginal and Tanisha Blake (@iamtanishablake) of @tbxstudio for a #CommUNITYCatchup to discuss supporting independent businesses, cultivating creative communities, active allyship, wellness and more.
Read MoreThe [204] Design Collective’s Toronto-based crew, Cait Brock and Gaby Perezanta, hop on #CommUNITYCatchup to discuss what the collective has been up to, what has changed for them, and how they are adapting to space and time by bringing The [204] to an expanded, accessible digital realm and what we can stay mindful of when it comes to our environment and design. Much love to the other half, super sisters, Sameera and Saira Abdulrehman who represented via London, UK!
Read MoreI caught up with Shaunt and Raz Tchakmak, owners of Antikka Cafe and Records in Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood and Kensington Market’s thThe Oud and the Fuzz, to hear about what has been keeping them inspired, how they're engaging with the community, reflecting on the value artists and creatives hold and why the meaning of #supportlocal will transcend time and space.
Read MoreOn April 27, Trevor Twells, Founder of Toronto-based non-profit, Make Room, joined Ola for a #CommUNITYCatchup to discuss his incredible organization breaking barriers to support emerging artists and how he has pivoted his physical gallery space practice to a digital space through a fundraiser exhibition called the #SupportCollection.
Read MoreRahel Beyene is a missing link. You learn this about her when she walks in a room. Introduces you to someone new. Recognizes and highlights your gifts. Pursues a new idea. Born and raised in Toronto, Rahel is a thread that weaves through the city’s fabric, showcasing creativity with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and share through her company, Creatives Connect. In this episode of the Fold, Rahel and I discuss industry ecosystems worldwide, family matters, leading by example and how fusing focus with passion manifests magic.
Read MoreJessica Compton is rooted. Her resources are the branches that extend to communities local and beyond. Tree Of Stars is her sandbox, where she builds programs that support mental health awareness and addictions recovery . We get into the Fold to discuss Tree of Stars’ active practice, collaboration and change needed for communities to thrive.
Read MoreIn this episode, Ola had the pleasure of speaking with Anna Wiesen, Kalyn Fantasia and George Davies of Somewherelse about their innovative vision, foundation and the recipe for a team that brings people into #TheFold.
Read MoreEmily O’Brien, Founder of Comeback Snacks shares insight on life in prison, compassion on all fronts, perseverance through popcorn and bringing ex-cons into the Fold to eradicate stigma and inspire growth.
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