Dear Seekers
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCreated by writer and former broadcast journalist Sasha Xiao, Dear Seekers is an attempt for her to document and celebrate the perpetual journey, we are all on, of becoming and returning to ourselves.
Each week, Sasha seeks out an aspiring artist and author, and pours her existential pondering and melancholic feeling all over her guest in a hope to get something in return- for her and for the listeners. But the truth is Sasha already knows that she will never get the answers because not only does she believe “there are only two tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it,” but also she knows the only answer is from within.
On this perpetual journey of searching for answers that can never be found externally, we need company, we need reminder, we need strength. We need each other.
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Episodes
The Write Way to Mother: Good Mom on Paper
May 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBI’m joined by two incredibly talented and funny writers, editors, novelists, mothers (in no particular order) - Jen sookfong Lee (also a celebrated poet) and Stacey May Fowles (also an award-winning sports journalist).After their first collaboration on Whatever Gets You Through: Twelve Survivors on Life After Sexual Assault, they joined forces again in 2020 to work on another anthology. Except this time, it was on a topic that they both found very close to home- literary life and motherhood....
The Write Way to Mother: Mother's Day Special
May 09, 2022 02:37 - 21 minutes - 23 MBToday's episode is a Mother's Day special featuring an audio montage from Dear Seekers' past conversations with five writers who mother- Victoria Chang, Claudia Dey, Harriet Alida Lye, Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr and Heidi Sopinka. Subscribe on Substack to gain early access to all of our podcast conversations, plus exclusive essays and letters. Leave us a review or comment on Spotify or Apple podcast. Connect with us on Instagram at Dear Seekers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
The Write Way to Mother: Ashley Audrain
April 24, 2022 15:16 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBMy second conversation from The Write Way to Mother series is with Ashley Audrain, author of one of the most celebrated debuts in 2021, The Push - a novel about motherhood (in a nutshell). It raises some very dark questions like: what if we don’t form a connection with our children? What happens if our children turn out to be someone we absolutely did not anticipate? The novel has been sold in over 20 countries and was on the New York Times best selling list for WEEKs. After many lined up to...
Jeanine Brito on preserving memories and feelings
April 21, 2022 10:30 - 45 minutes - 44.7 MBToday, I’m joined by Germany-born, Toronto-based Jeanine Brito, who I first connected with through Instagram many years ago when she was still working on Sophomore, a magazine that she created in her early twenties with a group of good friends. Even though Jeanine had been working as a designer in a various of companies over the years- from an interactive designer in a tech start-up, to a graphic designer at Umbra, and eventually to the creative lead at Global Mail’s Content Studio, I always...
Marlowe Granados on pursuing pleasure, especially during difficult times
April 14, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBMarlowe Granados definitely knows how to tease, flirt and seduce, not people, but life. Growing up with a single mother and being close with her grandparents, Marlowe’s desire to play hide-and-seek with life and grab life by its tail was never lessoned, but rather, encouraged. She takes her pursuit of pleasure very seriously, especially during difficult times. Loosing her dear mom during her teen years left a significant mark in her personal life but yet she chose to not let it be the overca...
Victoria Chang on memories, grief, and unspoken trauma
April 06, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBI recently met Dear Memory, a memoir that has essentially changed my life- not only because it forced some of my own uninvited, buried childhood memories to painfully resurface, but also has opened my imagination to what a memoir could look like. My conversation today is with its author Victoria Chang, and Claire Foster, who led me to this incredible book. Victoria is a prolific poet who has written many critically-claimed and commercially-celebrated poetry books- including Barbie Chang, Th...
Maira Kalman on the power of not knowing
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Maira Kalman, the most senior guest I’ve had on the podcast so far- she is 73, yet she is one of the most playful and dreamy people I’ve ever met. She is an author, illustrator and artist based in New York. Maira has written and illustrated over 30 books, both for adults and children, and her works have appeared in a numerous of publications, such as the New Yorker, New York Times, and many more. One of her most provocative works was Sara Berman’s Closet...
The Write Way to Mother: Rachel Yoder
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBMy first guest for this series is Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch- a novel published last year in 2021. Although it’s categorized as fiction, I would argue it’s more a cross-genre piece that is part auto-fiction, part science-fiction. The protagonist in the book is an artist and stay-at-home mom who turns into a dog (yes, you read it right). This is one of the most bizarre and imaginative books I’ve read in a long time. It’s dark, funny, weird and wild. It’s magical. It’s provocative. It’...
Jackie Kai Ellis on writing a memoir, memory and digital footprint
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Jackie Kai Ellis, a multi-hyphenate who splits her time between Paris and Vancouver. Jackie has started many creative and artistic endeavors in her life. Big and Small. After pursuing her passion for pastry in Paris, Jackie opened an award winning bakery and cafe Bouquet in Vancouver, which she has since then sold to two of her original teams. She wrote a memoir - The Measure of My Powers which later became a national best seller. She created The Paris Tour...
Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr on writing a book about her mother, language and motherhood.
February 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBI’m very excited to bring you the first episode of 2022. Today’s conversation is with Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr, a writer, teacher, and daughter of Dorothy Akunyili, a Pan-African hero who battled corruption and faced down misogyny in Nigeria. In this conversation, Chidiogo shares her experience writing this part-autobiography, part memoir; she touches upon language and how each language we speak evokes different parts of our personalities and memories, and we also exchange thoughts on motherh...
Lee Dekel on slow motherhood and creating her own universe
June 24, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 48.4 MBThis conversation is with Lee Dekel, owner of 100 percent Silk, a shop and gallery space located on Queen st. West in Toronto. Lee also designs their in-house label 100 percent silk. Yes, same name. Same philosophy. The idea is to bring hard to find independent labels that champion the artisanal techniques and craftsmanship, which sadly are dying. Lee has created a universe that is very unique and distinctive. This free-flowing conversation touched upon a wide span of topics, including new ...
Nike Onile on creative wintering
May 27, 2021 10:36 - 58 minutes - 51.1 MBToday’s conversation is with Nike Onile, an interior and spatial designer based in Toronto. Back in 2017, we connected through Instagram. During that time, Nike was running her design agency 800 square feet, and The apartment, which allowed customers to shop every single thing in that apartment. From the bed linens to the clothes hanging in the closet. It was a big hit. Nike not only gained tons of press, but also lots of industry recognition. But the thing is the business was running faster...
*Important Updates + Audio version of the first letter
May 16, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 18.3 MBHi hi, I'm (sort of) back. In this episode, I'm sharing some important updates about Dear Seekers and where we are heading. First and foremost, we're now on Substack! If you're a Dear Seekers subscriber, you should have received two letters from me already. If you missed it, you can still head to our Substack to read the past letters. For those of you who don't want to read the second letter but prefer to listen to it, I've recorded an audio version that you can listen to...in this epis...
Esie Mensah on actively challenging our defaults
May 28, 2020 10:30 - 45 minutes - 40.8 MBDespite of being an award-winning dancer and having worked with some big names like Rihanna, Drake, and Backstreet Boys, when it comes to accepting her own achievements, Esie Mensah has come a long way. Throughout her career years, Esie has been constantly exploring internally as an artist. And by doing that, her voice has been getting stronger and stronger. As the creator of the beautiful theatre show Shades, which re-examines the wound caused by prejudice against a person based on the dark...
Harriet Alida Lye on motherhood, cancer and becoming
April 02, 2020 10:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBSomeone once said, "a rich life experience is what makes a good writer great." As it may not be true for many, it's certainly the case for Harriet Alida Lye. Just at 15 years old, Harriet was diagnosed with a form of Leukaemia called Natural Killer that the average survival time of patients is fifty-eight days. Another chilling fact: Harriet is the only known survivor. It’s almost like a given blessing to have this illness so that she could be the one to tell this uniquely important story. Y...
Nicole Campbell on finding her own identity and taking risk
March 19, 2020 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBJust like the company she co-created, Nicole Campbell is whimsical, humorous, witty, and fun. Through Grape Witches, she intents to make nature wine approachable and available. They have a monthly nature wine delivery service, they host the most desirable and whimsical art parties, they consult at private events, like birthdays and wedding receptions, and they also host educational sessions spreading knowledge about nature wine. Having worked in the wine and hospitality industry for years...
Zai Rajkotwala on giving space to sadness
March 05, 2020 11:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBMy conversation with Zai Rajkotwala , owner of two of the most beloved shops in Toronto, Easy Tiger and Ease, exchanged in the cutest, tiniest house in the west end. Her home is an extension of her shops- full of quirky, hand-made, colourful objects. The things she has been collecting, the things she adores, and the things that touch the deepest part of her sentimental self. They are everywhere, but all seem to be situated in the right place with the same amount of care and love. Photograp...
Deborah Wang on living in the moment
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIt's quite difficult to define what Deborah Wang actually does. To introduce her as one, two, or even three professional titles would neglect her ability of spreading her wings further. She completed a Master of Architecture in University of Waterloo and Master of Fine Arts at OCAD; worked as a senior designer at Toronto's Architecture and Design firm Superkül; and beyond that, she has built DesignTO - an annual art and design festival, alongside a group of dedicated friends. Before interv...
Virginia Johnson on seeing life in chapters
October 03, 2019 10:11 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBVirginia Johnson is a Toronto-based textile designer, painter, illustrator, and is also the author of Travels Through the French Riviera, a beautiful coffee table book marrying dreamy watercolour illustrations with practical travel guides. Her clothing line has been picked up by major retailers like Barneys, Anthropologie, Holt Renfrew and her illustration has been commissioned by Vogue, New York Magazine, Flare and so on. During our conversation, Virginia shares the mistakes she made when...
Rachel Hale on trusting the process
September 05, 2019 10:06 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAs soon as you enter Rachel Hale's apartment in Bloordale village, you can immediately sense a mix of slowness and vibrancy, just like herself. Rachel is a multi-faceted creative with an extensively diverse background. Her winding path has led her to where she is now - working as a community manager, creative producer and TV host, however, Rachel isn't putting herself in any category and is always seeking to expand personally, professionally and creatively. We chat about her experience and t...
Arden Wray on the responsibility of storytelling
August 01, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 55 MBThe first time I met Arden Wray was at another Dear Seeker Claudia Dey's book launch in the Gladstone Hotel. Although our exchange that night was brief, I had a strong drive to reach out to have a deeper conversation with her I knew OF Arden before that first encounter. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Arden's work, she is a Toronto-based Photographer who specializes in portraits. She has been commissioned by some of the most cherished publications, like The New York Times, British V...
Deborah Moss on grieving, healing and practising gratitude
July 04, 2019 10:30 - 49 minutes - 56.3 MBMoss & Lam is one of Toronto's most cherished art studios. Their artworks are so far reaching that there is a good chance you've encountered their work, even if you don't realize it. From Milan to Hong Kong, from New York to Toronto, Moss & Lam is known for creating massive, whimsical interior pieces and installations marrying art and architecture with an emphasis on hand craftsmanship. Now, housing a team of 25 talented artists, the Moss Studio has been commissioned by some of the world’s b...
Carley Fortune on putting herself out there
June 06, 2019 10:30 - 43 minutes - 47.6 MBYou may not be familiar with Carley Fortune if you’re not in the publishing world, but you most likely have heard of all the publications she has played an important role in. Carley started as an intern at Toronto Life and raised her hand when they needed an Associate Online Editor. Then, she joined The Grid as one of the founding members to launch this beloved Toronto weekly news magazine. A couple of years later, she joined forces as the Assistant Editor at at The Globe, and her experience...
Tammy Yiu on making art discoverable and accessible
May 09, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBCarefully tracking down local dear seekers has been such a pleasure since the launch of this project. When discovered an intriguing woman in the city, I’m always like a little kid in a candy store. On a rare occasion, someone would introduce me to a potential guest who they think might be a great fit, but in today’s case, it was a husband who DM me on Instagram to recommend his wife, Tammy Yiu. After connected with Tammy, I knew I had to bring this woman on board. Working as a freelance des...
Lauren Sellen on the emotional intension behind art making
April 11, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutesIt seems that we are living in a time when floral design is having its renaissance. A group of florists around the world is not afraid to push boundaries and is literally flourishing on Instagram. One of our very own, Lauren Sellen, creative mind behind Coyote Flowers, is amongst this new wave. She not only has worked with cult-following brands like Glossier, collaborated with other disciplinary artists on fascinating editorials, but has also established a group of like-mined clientele who em...
Jenny Bird on the power of manifestation
March 14, 2019 12:54 - 48 minutes - 54.3 MBFrom small town Elora to Toronto to the world, from selling her jewellery on her kitchen table to now over 500 retail stores internationally, from having fertility challenges to now mother to two, Jenny Bird is one of those women who made something out of nothing- through her strength to persevere over and over again and through her power of manifestation. As a young girl growing up in a town with a population of 3000, Jenny socked herself in arts and crafts. along with big dreams and deep u...
Juli Baker on conscious living
February 14, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MBOn a super snowy day, I carried my recording equipment to the Junction with an extremely excited heart. I've been to Mjölk many times as a customer, but have only been able to admire owner Juli and John's astonishing home from a distance. Located right above the shop, their home has been featured in publications like the Kinfolk Home, Azure. In 2009 when the aesthetic of Scandinavia wasn't taking the internet by storm and when the similarities of Scandinavian and Japanese design and philoso...
Tracy Wan on exploring the world of scent
November 22, 2018 11:30 - 51 minutes - 57.7 MBTracy Wan has a way with words and has a nose for scents. This Toronto-based writer followed her parents' wish by going to Architecture school but then followed her own heart by dropping out. It doesn't take long to realize Tracy's spectacular ability to articulate words, thoughts and feelings. Using this superpower of hers, Tracy managed to write for a living, which comes unsurprisingly as a surprise to her parents. Running a passion project Invisible Stories alongside her day job, Tracy i...
Fran Miller on marrying things interest her into one beauty line
November 08, 2018 11:30 - 53 minutes - 56 MB10 years ago when green beauty was not really a thing, natural beauty products just started to surface, and luxury handmade beauty lines were nowhere to be found, Fran was experimenting in her basement with ingredients from health food stores - Not for anyone else, but to combat with her own skin problems. A few years later when she was bouncing back and forth between high-end retail and wholesale with no self- fulfillment, Fran had a now-or-never moment and decided to give this beauty line...
Beth Nicholson Crago on choosing what to suffer for
October 25, 2018 10:30 - 54 minutes - 58.6 MBThere are some women that just stand out from the crowd and attract your attention like a big magnet. That was Beth Nicholson Crago when I first met her at an event. I approached Beth and shamelessly asked: "What's your story?" Turns out, she is one of the two amazing ladies behind the best-kept-secret- Opelle, a luxury handbag brand that is designed and handcrafted in Toronto for women looking for something "functional and aesthetically refined". In spite of Beth's impressive career of w...
Nancy Chen on the science of art
October 11, 2018 10:00 - 43 minutes - 98.4 MBBorn in Massachusetts, raised shortly in Toronto and Ottawa, and then grew up in Hong Kong, this neuroscience graduate has been stretching her interests and experiences far and wide over plenty of cities and multiple industries. After working as an event producer/promoter in Shanghai, Nancy came back to Toronto and co-founded Mansion- a music promotion and event planning group that produced Toronto’s most unique and desirable events. After exiting the music scene, Nancy didn’t stop dreaming...
Daniela Bosco on getting back in touch with herself
September 27, 2018 10:30 - 49 minutes - 114 MBThe first time I met Daniela Bosco was at an instalment hosted by Ewanika- one of the most elegant boutiques in Toronto, to celebrate Daniela as an extraordinary woman who has inspired the shop owner Trish. During the night, we exchanged thoughts on what it means to be a modern woman and what it means to be a woman in the modern world - yes, these two are quite different. And by the end of the night, I was totally under her spell. So much so that after the night, I had to stalk her on Instag...
Mahro Anfield on looking back to look forward
September 13, 2018 10:30 - 45 minutes - 103 MBMahro is the type of woman who is shy and quite but once you get to know her, her world is like a "Russian Doll" that has layers under layers. In December 2012, at the age of 22, Mahro bravely signed a retail lease of one of the most prime locations on Queen st. West. Nearly 6 years later, her shop Mama Loves You has not only become a must-visit attraction for international tourists who seek for hidden gems in Toronto, but has also gained its popularity among many locals, including some of ...
Amber Joliat on practising the art of presence
August 30, 2018 10:30 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThe name "Amber Joliat " and "Misfit Studio" seemed to surface overnight just a couple of years ago and since then, it's been producing a consistently concise yet compelling response: "She is amazing!" and "You HAVE TO try her classes!" I have to admit, first, I wasn't convinced. Who is Amber that Toronto seems to be so obsessed with? What is so magical about her classes that everyone keeps talking about? What does it mean to mix dance, yoga and pilates (how can it even be a thing)? My curio...
Claudia Dey on the art of being an artist
August 16, 2018 10:30 - 48 minutes - 111 MBI had long heard about Claudia Dey, one of the two best dressed Torontonians, with the other being her best friend Heidi Sopinka. But it wasn't until I started doing my homework for this interview and met Claudia in her beautiful and charismatic home that I came to realize that Claudia is truly an interestingly oppositional woman. She is gentle yet firm, child-like yet serious, chaotic yet orderly, dark yet joyful. Even herself, Claudia admits that she is always drawn to people who embrace t...
Caila Stangl on embracing the unknown
August 02, 2018 10:30 - 52 minutes - 120 MBCaila Stangl is the cofounder and soul of Public Office, a creative and production studio based in Toronto. At a time when nothing in sight was visually thrilling, PO caught my attention. I visited their beautiful studio in the Artscape Youngplace building on a sunny day and had a pleasant conversation with Caila and Lindsay (the other cofounder). They've been doing some big things quietly- working with international elite clients like Roots Canada, Starbucks and other local beloved brands,...
Lisa Mok on enjoying the beautiful imperfections in life
July 19, 2018 10:30 - 49 minutes - 114 MBWith no job, no plan and no place to live, Lisa Mok packed up her car and drove from Ottawa to Toronto to pursuit something that she wasn't sure of at the time. Now. Being the Global Creative Director of Canada Goose and having plenty of awards under her belt, Lisa has proved her success to her traditional Chinese parents. However, she could care less about all these achievements she has earned. In fact, the soft strength and resilience she has manifested allows her to strongly appreciate t...
Sydney Allen-Ash on refusing to be put in a box
July 05, 2018 10:30 - 55 minutes - 128 MBToday's guest is Sydney Allen-Ash. She goes by Syd. Studied Fashion Management at Ryerson university, Syd has not only nurtured a passion for local and independent designs, but has also developed an understanding of people and culture through clothing. Prior to working as a Digital/Brand Strategist at Virtue - an advertising agency under VICE, Syd acquired her interests in photography and worked with local boutiques like Ewanika and Nomad. During our conversation, I learnt about Syd's rap...
Odessa Paloma Parker on embracing her weirdness
June 21, 2018 11:30 - 52 minutes - 121 MBOne thing I've learnt from all the women I've interviewed so far is that as women, we don't have to live a life that is prescribed to us by anyone- the society, our parents, or even ourselves. Today's guest Odessa Paloma Parker is definitely one of the women who has been fully embracing her weirdness and celebrating who she truly is. Being the Fashion Editor for The Globe and Mail, creator of the Vintage Crawl- an annual event participated by Toronto's best vintage shops, and now the Conte...
Tonya Papanikolov on modern approach to beauty and wellness
June 07, 2018 10:50 - 55 minutes - 128 MBYou may have seen Tonya Papanikolov occasionally modelling for independent brands. Her outside beauty is undeniable, but what makes her even more loveable is her strong ties to nutrition, nature, and holistic beauty. Being the brain and facilitator behind her community The Well Woman, Tonya hopes to inspire and encourage modern women to take a slowed-down, in-depth, and holistic approach towards wellness and beauty. She hosts workshops, consultations and experimental dinners, and also has an...
Amanda Shirreffs on embracing the things that scare you
May 24, 2018 11:01 - 57 minutes - 132 MBToday's guest is Amanda Shirreffs, a stylist based in Toronto. She is a gem that Toronto is so lucky to have. Although Amanda's super glamorous client list includes the New Yorker, New York Magazine, Dazed Digital, Fashion Film Festival, Vougue.com and so many more, how she got introduced to the styling world was actually a beautiful accident. During our chat, she shares her awkward high school years of feeling not fitting in and her dream that seemed so far-fetch ended up turning into a re...
Alicia K. Harris on turning pain to power
May 10, 2018 11:15 - 49 minutes - 113 MBAlicia K. Harris is a Toronto-based filmmaker, set designer. She sets out to make films that educate and empower others, especially youth. With the desire to tell good stories, she isn't afraid to revisit those dark and most painful memories of her own. During our chat, she opens up about her experience as a rape victim, and what helped her to recover from the trauma. She also expresses how a film she watched at the age of 10 made an enormous impact on her life even to this day; and shares th...
Emily Ramshaw on being uncomfortable when too comfortable
April 26, 2018 11:40 - 55 minutes - 62.8 MBThis week's conversation is between Emily Ramshaw and I...(oh and a second guest). When first I set out to interview Emily, I had a pretty decent sense of what we would be chatting about: Like how she landed her first real job as the Assistant Fashion News Editor for Flare Magazine at the age of 22, her glamorous life as the Senior Editor for the Convetour in New York, what brought her back to Toronto, and what compelled her to be working as the Content Lead for Bumble Canada. We chatted abo...
Danielle Suppa on cultivating life with a discerning eye and curious heart
April 12, 2018 11:30 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWith her discerning eyes, curious heart and playful soul, Danielle Suppa, owner of Souvenior Studio, has cultivated a special space for local and international artisans, designers and makers. After working for big retailers for years, Danielle discovered an opportunity in the local pop-up scene, and felt the desire to tap into something she could call her own. With the help of her fashion schoolmate, Trisha Lepper, Danielle has transformed local galleries into pure and soulful playgrounds.L...
Erin Klassen on celebrating the art of being an intuitive feeler
March 29, 2018 11:25 - 44 minutes - 102 MBThrough her own independent publishing company Without Pretend, Erin has not only created a platform for emerging female-identified writers and visual artists, but also has nurtured a safe space for women to express their feelings and in touch with their intuition. Her new book Happy If you Know It tackles the question of "what does it mean to trust your intuition" with a mix of poetry, essays, confessions, photography and art contributed by 15 women. In our conversation, Erin shares what ...
Heidi Sopinka on taking detours towards the right direction
March 15, 2018 10:11 - 50 minutesFrom a bush cook in the Yukon to a helicopter pilot; from a travel magazine editor in Singapore to an architecture publication editor in Toronto; from an environmental columnist at the Globe to the co-founder/designer of a cult following fashion label- Horses Atelier, Heidi Sopinka has lived a life full of surprises and detours but leading to the right direction. Now looking back, writing has always been a thread connecting all the dots.The idea of her novel - the Dictionary of Animal Languag...
Randi Bergman on marrying fashion to a bigger landscape
March 01, 2018 10:02 - 59 minutesRandi Bergman is a Toronto-based freelance writer, editor currently contributing to a wide range of publications and magazines, such as The Globe, The Cut, Vogue.com, The kit. Just to name a few. Prior to her freelance career, Randi was the Executive Digital Editor at FASHION Canada. Recently, Randi has taken on a new role as a podcaster and is sharing her love and obsession with the 90s on Capsule 98. During our chat, Randi is taking us from Toronto to New York to Paris and sharing the glamo...
Mackenzie Sehl on turning being a master-of-none into her strong suit
February 16, 2018 09:31 - 50 minutesIt all started with a small problem: Couldn't find high quality, well fitting tees that are affordable. So Mackenzie decided to leave a well respected job in a branding studio in New York and moved back to her parents basement in Toronto to start the fashion label KOTN with her two best friends (one later became her husband). She has not only artfully turned being the "master of none" into her best strength and has built an ethical lifestyle brand that is now more than just the organic cotton...
Alyssa Bertram on finding the power to be vulnerable
February 01, 2018 07:04 - 38 minutesAlyssa Bertram is the founder of EASY period. Her curiosity and background in research has led her to discover a blind spot in the market for women's hygiene products. Besides being a Boss Lady, Alyssa is also an artist at heart. She never thought she could turn her passion of "connecting and helping women" into a business, but not only has she done just that, she has also inspired other women to cultivate their voice by hosting beautiful events. Music: www.bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See...
Stefanie Ayoub on quitting her dream job to find herself
January 18, 2018 03:39 - 36 minutesWelcome to the first EVER episode of Dear Seekers.Stefanie Ayoub is a Toronto-based fashion designer/illustrator who have worked at power houses like Phillip Lim, Greta Constantine, and had her illustrations published in a variety of notable publications. She shared how she fell in and out of love with fashion, and how her soul-searching phase has led her to where she is today.Music: https://www.bensound.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.