The monthly Kscope Podcast is presented by Billy Reeves. A new edition of the podcast will be available each month.
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We showcase entrepreneurs especially those with an immigrant background. They have built businesses and we would love to share their experience, successes and challenges with our listeners.I’m sure you may have the question, Why are we calling it the Risky Mindset Show? Well, Entrepreneurs take on challenges that are normally seen by others as risky. But we would have it no other way. We have goals and dreams and would forge through obstacles to achieve them.We call it jumping from the plane ...
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Kscope Podcast - Episode 185: That's a Wrap for 2025
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1:17:37Our host Billy Reeves takes a look back over a year of Kscope Podcast’s, you will hear highlights of interviews from Jonathan Hultén, Gleb Kolyadin, Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree explaining the chemistry of O.R.k. Meanwhile singer/songwriter/producer Maiah Wynne of U.S./Canadian supergroup Envy of None, Giancarlo Erra of Nosound who explains the lo…
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Kscope Podcast - Episode 184 - Thomas Andersen of Gazpacho
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49:26Thomas Andersen of Norwegian Prog masters Gazpacho talks to Billy Reeves about fate, friendships and the concepts behind their new album ‘Magic 8-Ball’. EXCLUSIVE: This is your chance to hear a couple of the album tracks ahead of it’s release tomorrow (31st Oct) We are thrilled to have them back after a five year break. The album is structured as a…
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IHLO chat to Billy Reeves about the release of their new album “Legacy”. They talk about the unconventional way in which the band was formed, given they are all based so far apart from each other. They discuss the impact a recent placement on a Spotify playlist and how that will help to raise their profile and introduce them to a potential new audi…
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Kscope Podcast Episode 182 - Gong & Nosound
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1:01:41Kavus Torabi and Dave Sturt of Gong & Giancarlo Erra of Nosound The Gongsters reminisce and riff on ‘I See You’ and its 10th anniversary new mix/remaster edition, on Kavus joining the group and losing Daevid Allen to the next dimension. Goodness me, a lot happened around the time that LP was recorded, and lot’s happening for Gong right now, Dave St…
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Kscope Podcast Episode 181: Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief
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40:01Believe it or not, it has been 10 years since the release of Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief released his self-titled debut album, in honour of this Kscope are releasing a half speed remaster, of the original. It was worked on at Abbey Road Studios and will be on sale from today (30th May) Our host Billy Reeves went to visit Bruce in his studio …
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Kscope Podcast Episode 180: Maiah Wynne & Alex Lifeson of Envy Of None
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27:45To coincide with the release of the Envy Of None album “Stygian Wavs”, our host Billy Reeves hears from Singer and lyricist Maiah Wynne about her thought processes and influences when writing and recording new work, and some sage advice for fellow women in the music industry. We also caught up with guitarist Alex Lifeson, this is where you will fin…
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Kscope Podcast Episode 179: Gleb Kolyadin and Colin Edwin
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35:16In this episode we were lucky enough to catch up with two Kscope artists who both have new music to share with us. Firstly, we hear from Iamthemorning's virtuoso pianist Gleb Kolyadin who is celebrating the release of his solo album Mobula which takes listeners on a journey through cosmic landscapes, where imagination transforms the ordinary. Then …
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Kscope Podcast Episode 178: Jonathan Hultén
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32:35As this is the first podcast of the year, we are celebrating all things new! We will hear from Jonathan Hultén about his new album which is out this week and hear about his experience of touring with The Cult recently. There is a new album from Envy Of None on the way, so we hear the latest single from them. You will also hear the new track from O.…
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Kscope Podcast 177: Our Hits and Highlights of 2024
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1:01:33Join us in a celebration of the Kscope Hits and highlights of 2024, as host Billy Reeves revisits his chats with the likes of: Amos Williams (TesseracT) Mike Vennart (Oceansize/Biffy Clyro) Vincent Cavanagh (The Radicant, Anathema) Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree/O.R.k.) Tim Bowness (No-Man/Henry Fool) Nick Beggs (Kajagoogoo/Mute Gods/Steven Wilson/Tri…
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Kscope Podcast Episode 176: Mike Vennart of Oceansize
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29:11This month we catch up with Mike Vennart of Oceansize, a timely chat ahead of our reissue of the momentous and cinematic “Frames”, but not just a standard reissue, we have of course given it the Kscope treatment, it is presented on gatefold 3LP and includes extra tracks and rarities plus unseen photos. Nowadays Mike enjoys success with his latest p…
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Kscope Podcast 175: Halloween special Bruce Soord
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35:03An episode packed with treats (no tricks) to celebrate Halloween. We have a couple of spooky teasers for you as Envy Of None release a new single which sets the tone for things to come from them and you’ll hear the most recent release from Jonathan Hultén, who is currently on tour in the UK in support of The Cult while he builds momentum to his for…
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Kscope Podcast Episode 174 - Colin Edwin, Richard Barbieri, Ihlo
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56:59In this bumper episode we hear from Colin Edwin of O.R.k about their latest run of releases and since we also spoke to Richard Barbieri we took the opportunity to talk to them both about their time in Porcupine Tree and what it was like during the making of Fear Of A Blank Planet, a timely chat ahead of the release of and a 116 page hardback book 5…
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As we reach the end of summer in the UK, TesseracT are coming to the end of the latest leg of their mega tour which was in support of their album War of Being (which incidentally is a year old this week) so we thought we would have an overdue catch up with bassist Amos Williams about life on tour away from loved ones, making up for lost time and fu…
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Kscope are releasing the debut EP by The Radicant who you may know as Vincent Cavanagh, the former frontman of Anathema. The Radicant is a solo project of sorts which includes collaborators from many disciplines, informed in part by Vincent’s composition work for recent multi-media installations by fine artists; so this is pop music presented as au…
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Join us for episode 171 of the Kscope where our host Billy Reeves catches up with Tim Bowness ahead of his upcoming album “Powder Dry” which is out on 16th August. We will hear about his influences, collaborations and future plans and why he decided that Kscope was the label for him. There is also an opportunity to hear the first single from the hi…
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As we head into festival season, we thought we would devise our dream line up from the Kscope archive of live albums. No need to pack your wellies, sun cream and loo roll as you are invited to the festival the rain can’t spoil from the comfort of your own home! Featuring tracks from: Steven Wilson Porcupine Tree Blackfield Anathema The Pineapple Th…
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Kscope Podcast 169 - With Nick Beggs of Trifecta
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32:02In this episode we talk to Nick Beggs - Pop star, bass player, chapman stick aficionado, singer, songwriter, guitarist, Steven Wilson alumnus, illustrator… a dream interviewee! Most recently, along with fellow Wilson band boys Adam Holzman and Craig Blundell he has formed TRIFECTA, whose second album ‘The New Normal’ is out now. Billy Reeves digs d…
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Kscope Podcast 168 - A chat with Kscope's Johnny Wilks
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32:40In this episode, Billy Reeves takes a trip to the Kscope offices and spends some time talking to Kscope's Johnny Wilks. We hear a few pieces of exciting exclusive news from Johnny about upcoming Kscope releases and artists being added to the roster as well as a brief history of the label itself. We are also offering you a couple of tracks you may n…
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Kscope Podcast 167 - REPLENISH! Record Store Day and every day
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43:45THIS EPISODE COMES WITH A RUDE WORD WARNING! Welcome to Episode 167 of the Kscope podcast, the mornings are getting brighter, the daffs are out and Spring is round the corner so our thoughts have turned to regeneration and replenishment. Record Store Day special editions have been announced, and we will also be celebrating some of the other reissue…
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Kscope Podcast 166 - The Pineapple Thief - 'It Leads to This'
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39:36Kscope Podcast 166 - The Pineapple Thief - 'It Leads to This' An in-depth Billy Reeves interview with Bruce Soord of The Pineapple Thief: all about the brand new TPT LP which is out now. How does the hardest working man in showbiz keep so disciplined? Is this, dare I say it, a “political” album? Who is the John Taylor to Bruce’s Simon Le Bon? PLUS …
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#016: How to Launch a Business From Scratch with Olabisi Akeroro of DSquare Designs
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33:40In this episode of the Risky Mindset Podcast, join us as we sit down with Olabisi Akeroro, the founder of D Square Design. Olabisi shares her journey of building a successful small business specializing in personalized gifts, custom drinkware, branding, and more. Learn about her upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, her move to Canada, and how her passion …
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#015: The Power of Sharing Your Story, Entrepreneurship and Impact with Toks Ayinla
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32:20In this inspiring episode, join us as we dive into a conversation with Toks Ayinla, a successful entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. Toks shares her entrepreneurial journey, personal growth experiences, and the profound impact of sharing her unique story. 🕒 Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Toks's background and entrepreneurial jour…
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#014: Secrets to Building a Successful Cybersecurity Consulting Business
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41:48Join the conversation with Fola, founder of Winfinite Consulting, as she shares valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the field of cybersecurity and IT. In this episode, Fola discusses the importance of research, planning, and leveraging technology in business operations. 🎯 Timestamped Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the epis…
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#013: Secrets to Achieving Success through Personal Growth with Emeka Nwarulor
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51:43If you're looking to develop discipline and achieve success, join us in this insightful interview with Emeka Nwarulor. Emeka shares practical tips and strategies to help you stay consistent, focus on what matters, and cultivate the right environment for growth. Discover the power of visualization, the importance of building a supportive network, an…
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#012: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Potential, with Yvonne from Kscope
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32:02Join us for an inspiring interview with Yvonne, the founder of Kscope, a business consultancy dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs. In this episode, Yvonne shares her insights and advice for starting and growing a successful business. Timestamped highlights from the interview are listed below: 0:00 - Introduction to Yvonne and Kscope 1:32…
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#011: Living a Meaningful Life and Building a Non-Profit with Emikele
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36:53Join us on this riveting episode as we talk with Emikele, an inspiring entrepreneur, author, and non-profit enthusiast. We delve into her journey of establishing a unique brand, how her non-profit work is making a difference, and the critical role of understanding your 'why' in any endeavor. Time-stamped Highlights: [00:05:00] - Introduction of Emi…
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#010: How Ahinke's Kitchen is Changing the Nigerian Food Scene in Calgary
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52:34In this episode, we sit down with Kunbi Olalere, the founder of Ahinke's Kitchen, a Nigerian restaurant in Calgary, who shares her inspiring story of entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and the importance of nurturing harmonious relationships in homes through food. Join us as we dive into the journey of this passionate entrepreneur and her …
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#009 How Adeshola Built a Successful Tech Consulting Empire
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31:51In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Adeshola Cole, the founder of Tritek Consulting, to discuss her journey from being bullied in school to empowering others through her tech consulting firm. Adeshola shares her passion for helping people excel in the tech industry and how she's been able to grow her business. Join us as we dive into her story, t…
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#008: How She Built a 6 Figure YouTube Channel and Achieved Financial Freedom in Just 2 Years
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30:41In this episode, I interview Reni, The Resource, a successful YouTube content creator, investor, and entrepreneur. Reni shares her inspiring journey of how she quit her job to pursue her passion for creating content that helps people manage their finances better. Here are some highlights and timestamps: 1:00 - Reni background and how she started he…
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#007: From Passion to Business: Adoniaa Collective's Impact on the Beauty Industry with Founder Doyin Omotara
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45:51Description: In this episode, we sit down with Doyin Omotara, the founder of Adonia Collective, a makeup and beauty store that focuses on inclusivity and diversity. Doyin shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she faced along the way, and the importance of having a strong "why" when running a business. Don't miss this insightful convers…
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#006: The Science of Beauty: Atinuke's Journey from Biotech to Wigs
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52:49In this episode, we chat with Atinuke, the founder of EM Wigs, a Canadian-based company that provides wigs and styling services to women experiencing hair loss. Atinuke shares her inspiring journey of how she turned her personal struggle with hair loss into a thriving business that helps other women feel confident and beautiful. We discuss the chal…
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#005: Growing a Natural Skincare Brand in Canada - With Yoyin Familusi, SewaSkin
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53:30Join us in this inspiring interview with the Yoyin Familusi, Founder of Sewa Skin, as she shares her entrepreneurial journey in the skincare industry. From her beginnings in Nigeria to launching her business in Canada, discover how she built her brand, navigated the market scene, and found validation through a pitch competition. In this candid conv…
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#004 From Selling Nigerian Stew in Canadian Stores to Getting Elected as a Councillor - Khadijah Haliru
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54:15In this episode, host I interview Kadhija Haliru, a serial entrepreneur and founder of K Business Group, a multi-faceted business that includes a line of natural skincare products, an African food brand, and a consulting service for startups. Kadhija shares her inspiring journey from Nigeria to Canada and how she used her skills and experiences to …
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#003 How Techchak is Helping People Get Top Tech Jobs
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50:52Gabriel, The Co-Founder of Techchak joins us today to share how he has grown Techchak to over 5000 users on the platform. At Techchak, the mission is to empower people to get high paying tech jobs by helping them get the experience they need to be confident at work. He also talks about the challenges he faced in hiring staff, keeping a healthy work…
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How Ajo Pro went from $1m to $4 Million in Transactions in 2 years
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46:56We have the founder of Ajo Pro on the call today. On the show he talks about how he went all in on his business and grew it to $4m in transactions. He also shares insights of how immigrants in Canada are at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing funding and retiring wealthy. Listen in and subscribe to the Risky Mindset podcast Site: http://risky…
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How to Launch a Skincare Brand in Canada With Nancy Ihebom - Areli Beauty
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46:12#1. In this episode, Nancy tell us about her business Areli Beauty. Starting a skincare brand in Canada is challenging. Nancy did it whilst being pregnant with twins which makes it even more impressive. She tells us how she was able to make it onto the shelves in retail stores in Calgary and Winnipeg. She also tells us about the challenges she face…
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