Best Leila B Podcasts (2024)

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GO 123 - Racing to Nature With Marilee Valkass 1:11:52

7d ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Marilee Valkass owes her love of nature to her father who introduced her to the deserts and mountains of California at a young age. This fascination has guided her life—leading her down the snowy slopes of Mammoth, cross country in cycling races, and into wilderness areas with her backpack. Jason and Marilee spoke one day in the hills of Bend, OR a…

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GO 122 - Taking Less With Glen Van Peski of Gossamer Gear 1:10:20

12d ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Glen Van Peski is a retired engineer best know for accidentally starting the ultralight backpacking company Gossamer Gear. He recently published take less. do more., a book reflecting on his adventures in life and nature and how they’ve lead him to gratitude and generosity. Jason and Glen spoke one morning about a boyhood cross-country cycling trip…

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GO 121 - Tiny Home Dweller Morgan McShea Connects With Nature 1:19:14

27d ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Morgan McShea chased her passions for fashion and filmmaking, but ultimately found disillusionment instead. She unexpectedly discovered a greater purpose in the natural environments of the Pacific Northwest. Jason and Morgan sat on the porch of her tiny home one afternoon discussing her path to sustainable practices, the value of forest bathing, wh…

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GO 120 - Documenting Adventure With Bill Sharpsteen of Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide 1:39:41

1M ago1:39:41

1:39:41

Cub Scout Drop-out Bill Sharpsteen became enamored with outdoor exploration on a high school backpacking trip. His inquisitive sensibilities and desire for adventure lead him to a career as a journalist, photographer, and documentary producer. His latest project is the YouTube channel Mr. Hall’s Trail Guide, a video resource to numerous hiking trai…

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GO 119 - Canyons Are Calling Shirlz Jocelyn 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Utah native Shirlz Jocelyn was introduced to canyoneering in 2010, a moment that would alter the course of her future. Her love for the sport would lead her to a stint as a canyon guide, an ongoing job with Imlay Canyon Gear, and the drive to produce a canyoneering focused podcast. She and Jason spoke one evening in Kanab about the draw of canyons,…

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GO 118 - Be Infamous With Jesse St. Louis 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Jesse St. Louis has always been enamored with the chaos of moving water. Yet, an obsessive pursuit of his acting career kept him blind to the natural world around him for many years. A fateful experience atop a waterfall in L.A. would inspire him to reevaluate his identity—ultimately leading him on a path to exploration and adventure travel. Jason …

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GO 117 - Fun Facts With Super Spy Jessica Leila 1:45:26

3M ago1:45:26

1:45:26

Jessica Leila grew up with parents who wanted her to have every opportunity they had not. Her childhood was filled with love, world travel, and every extracurricular activity imaginable. Despite this, she still struggled with anxiety and an underlying anger. Joining a caving grotto in adulthood would introduce her to a new set of challenging outdoo…

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BONUS05 - Hometown Explorers: Highland Park, IL With Joe Reinstein 17:39

3M ago17:39

17:39

Joe Reinstein has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in Highland Park, IL. Learn about: • Open Lands Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan • Millennium Park • Kettle Moraine State Forest Watch the video version of this episode at: ht…

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GO 116 - Jerry Nickelsburg, Guided by an Outdoor Epiphany 1:13:32

3M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

In addition to his responsibilities as a father, grandfather, professor, and respected economist; Jerry Nickelsburg has traveled the world pursuing backpacking, mountaineering, SCUBA diving, caving, and more. A California kid raised in Virginia, Jerry was a troubled child with a worrisome future. A camping trip at 11 shifted his perspective, enamor…

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GO 115 - Magician Liz Del Sol Swims With the Sharks 1:22:56

4M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

Born in Mexico, but raised in Texas, Liz Del Sol always felt an intense draw towards adventure and performing. Naturally, as soon as she graduated from college, she headed for Hollywood to pursue both. A fateful night at a production party would introduce her to the Magic Castle and reveal her inner passion for magic. Liz and Jason spoke one night …

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BONUS04 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 2: When Nature Calls 44:06

5M ago44:06

44:06

We return to early 2019 for the second episode of Cyndi Wyatt’s live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom!—the by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 2: When Nature Calls addresses the 3 Ps—peeing, pooping, and periods. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and featuring the wisdom of Marilee Valkass, Saveria Tilden, and Liz Thomas. LINKS: Watc…

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GO 114 - Lincoln Stoller and the Climbing Mind 1:13:22

5M ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Lincoln Stoller was introduced to climbing at the age of thirteen which quickly evolved into mountaineering. Throughout the 70s and 80s he climbed with storied greats such as Fred Beckey. His curious mind lead him to pursuits such as soar plane piloting, diving, exploring foreign cultures, and the studies of physics and psychology. He is the author…

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GO 113 - Foraging With Jane Fontana & Mark Fitzsimmons 1:21:48

5M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Jane Fontana and Mark Fitzsimmons share a unique lifestyle by modern standards. They live within the Angeles National Forest where practicing self-sufficiency amidst nature is a rewarding pursuit. Foraging, wood-working, wine-making, and bee-keeping are only some of the tasks that keep them occupied. Jason sat with them beneath the boughs of an aco…

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BONUS03 - Hometown Explorers: South Orange, NJ With Dave Boerger 24:02

5M ago24:02

24:02

Dave Boerger has accepted the Wonder Outside 3X3 Challenge! Listen as he shares easily accessible outdoor adventures within 3 minutes, 30 minutes, and 3 hours of his home in South Orange, NJ. Learn about: • South Mountain Reservation • Jockey Hollow • Mohonk Mountain House • The Jersey Devil • The Radium Girls Watch the video version of this episod…

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GO 112 - Justin Pugh is On Rope 1:20:57

5M ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Justin Pugh’s childhood outdoor experiences were minimal. This began to change while attending university in Florida where he discovered the secret realm of urban exploration. Urbex was his initial gateway to the outdoors—a doorway that exploded open after moving to California and joining a camping trip in the Mojave desert. Justin is now an outdoo…

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GO 111 - Randi Ball Climbs Through Cancer 1:24:30

6M ago1:24:30

1:24:30

Randi Ball grew up in a sedentary and unhealthy family in the San Fernando Valley of California. Becoming a mother and discovering climbing in Joshua Tree motivated her to pursue an active and fit lifestyle. Yet, fighting cancer and navigating a divorce would test her newfound resilience and dedication. She and Jason spoke one morning in the mounta…

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BONUS02 - Backcountry Meal Tips With Ryan 23:31

6M ago23:31

23:31

While hiking through California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Ryan Payne shares his backcountry meal tips. Prepare yourself for superior backcountry dining. ___________________ Specialty Items (flavor enhancers): Asian type soup serrano pepper sesame seeds dried onion garlic ___________________________________ Breakfast: Cup of oatmeal with chia,…

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GO 110 - John Gray, Adventures Past to Expat Future 1:33:52

6M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

John Gray grew up as a prototypical Southern California surfer boy. After a divorce in adulthood, he sought to recapture the health and fitness of his youth. He threw himself into hiking, backpacking, climbing, and canyoneering. He and Jason sat at a dark park bench in Redlands one evening reminiscing about climbing trips, waterskiing outings, and …

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GO 109 - Roaming the US With Whistle Pig Eileen Beall 1:32:20

7M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Eileen always had a strong desire for exploration and adventure, despite an ill-planned childhood excursion. Her curious nature lead her across the United States where she repeatedly encountered unique experiences and opportunities. She and Jason sat in the dark woods one evening as Eileen spun a tale that continued to surprise: from whistle pigs t…

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BONUS01 - Chick-a-Boom! Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling 39:16

7M ago39:16

39:16

In the summer of 2019, we helped previous guest, Cyndi Wyatt, produce a live-stream show called Chick-a-Boom! It is a by-women for-women panel discussion about the outdoors. Episode 1: Mother Nature is Calling asks the question, “what keeps you from getting outside?” and explores the Top 5 reasons women don’t get outdoors. Hosted by Cyndi Wyatt and…

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G.O. 108 - Catching Up With Kat Carney & Craig Kinsley 1:26:49

8M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

The return of Kat & Craig! Last time we spoke with our favorite photographer and Olympian couple, they were moving into a Suburban to travel for a year. Now—seven years later—they are married parents living in Rhode Island preparing for a future road trip. Jason spoke with them at their home one rainy evening while they recounted the experiences of…

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G.O. 107 - Scott Jensen and Near Zero 1:29:22

8M ago1:29:22

1:29:22

Scott Jensen spent his youth surrounded by nature and multiple siblings under the tutelage of the Boy Scouts and his accomplished father. As an adult, Scott sought to share the outdoors with his own children, ultimately realizing that his knowledge could benefit others as well. He started affordable and ultralight gear company, Near Zero, in hopes …

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G.O. 106 - Ezgi Kunttas Finds Mountains and Meaning 1:21:09

9M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Ezgi Kunttas grew up climbing Mulberry trees in Turkey unaware of the adventures available in the mountains around her. Pursuing a path as a biologist brought her to the United States. Yet, it would ultimately be her divorce at 35 that would motivate her to seek a richer, more active lifestyle exploring the mountains. She and Jason sat on a hilltop…

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G.O. Season 6 Trailer 4:30

9M ago4:30

4:30

G.O. Get Outside Podcast returns! Season 6 begins 1 November 2023. Make sure you are subscribed and ready for rad new adventures!By Big Pond Podcasts

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State of G.O. - Help Us Come Back 14:32

1y ago14:32

14:32

It's true, we've been missing for 3 years. We are hoping to come back this Fall. Listen in to hear the current state of the podcast, why it went away, and how you can help bring it back. https://www.gogetoutside.com/state-of-g-ohttps://www.gogetoutside.com/state-of-g-oBy Big Pond Podcasts

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S7E10 - Lexxicon (Dancehall / Afropop Artist) 43:43

2+ y ago43:43

43:43

Lexxicon is a dancehall/Afropop artist from Toronto by way of Jamaica and the UK. On his new album, Tropicon Islands, he strays away from his dancehall roots and dives head-first into a rich Afrobeats sound. Guest co-host Amanie Illfated and I talked to Lexxicon about his new album and novel, the third season of Netflix's You, and why Canadian musi…

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S7E10 - Leila Dey (R&B Artist) 52:00

2+ y ago52:00

52:00

Leila Dey is a Toronto R&B singer/songwriter who has shared the stage with Little Simz, K'Naan, and Melanie Fiona. Her latest EP Detour explores the disintegration of a romantic relationship and its subsequent aftermath. Guest co-host Amanie Illfated and I talked to Leila about the allegorical nature of her new EP, how the passing of her younger si…

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S7E09 - Zorana Sadiq (Soprano & Actor) 49:05

2+ y ago49:05

49:05

Zorana Sadiq wears a lot of hats, including multidisciplinary artist, soprano, actor, and music teacher. Her latest project, MixTape, is a visceral one-person play that is "part memoir, part scientific inquiry, and part love song to listening." I talk to Zorana about the art of making a great mixtape, her tenure at Regent Park School of Music where…

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S7E08 - Amanie Illfated (Afropop artist & Model) 47:15

3y ago47:15

47:15

Amanie Illfated is a South Sudanese Canadian Afropop/R&B singer/songwriter and model. By incorporating her past refugee experiences in her music, she touches on themes of empowerment, depression, and self-improvement. I talk to Amanie about leaving her family in Saskatchewan at 16 to pursue music in Toronto, working through her PTSD and trauma to c…

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S7E07 - Rollerouge & Deesh (Jam Roller Skaters) 1:02:02

3y ago1:02:02

1:02:02

At the beginning of the pandemic, roller skating culture experienced a resurgence on social media and beyond. However, the recreational activity is more than just another nostalgic phenomenon-gone-viral; there's a rich history of black and brown skating communities that date all the way back to the '70s. Jared and Deejah, aka Rollerouge and Deesh, …

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S7E06 - Meagan De Lima (R&B/Pop Artist) 41:40

3y ago41:40

41:40

Meagan De Lima is A Toronto-based r&b/pop artist that was recently awarded the Top Artist for Social Change in Canada. She has performed at "The Future Series: A Conversation with President Barack Obama, the Invictus Games, Canadian Music Week, and opened for Kehlani. I talked to Meagan about performing for President Obama last year, writing songs …

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S7E05 - Big Norm & Keith Pedro (Comedians & Recording Artists) 44:08

3y ago44:08

44:08

Comedians Big Norm and Keith Pedro are like the Filipino counterparts to Method Man and Redman. As the hosts of the live cannabis comedy show Bare Jokes and members of the hip-hop comedy group Runnin' at the Mouth, their comedy offers hilarious observations about race relations, multiculturalism, and pop culture. In the second part of our extremely…

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S7E04 - Big Norm & Keith Pedro (Comedians & Recording Artists) 40:04

3y ago40:04

40:04

Comedians Big Norm and Keith Pedro are like the Filipino counterparts to Method Man and Redman. As the hosts of the live cannabis comedy show Bare Jokes and members of the hip-hop comedy group Runnin' at the Mouth, their comedy offers hilarious observations about race relations, multiculturalism, and pop culture. In the first of a two-part blunted …

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S7E03 - Vince Jamal (R&B/Soul Artist) 46:29

3y ago46:29

46:29

Vince Jamal is a Toronto-based Barbadian R&B/soul singer who is as much influenced by his ancestral island riddims as the classic American soul music he was raised on. Somewhere in his complicated music DNA, you'll find soul legends like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers, classic neo-soul ala D'Angelo and Maxwell, the contemporary hip-hop sounds of Ande…

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S7E02 - Erika Iri5 (Multimedia Artist) 28:44

3y ago28:44

28:44

Erika Iri5 is a Chicago-based multimedia artist that works with various audio media, such as audiotape, VHS reel, and vinyl. Over the past 15 years, she's created a countless number of portraits of music icons like Prince, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, and Madonna. I talked to Erika about her creative process, making mixtapes as a teenag…

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S7E01 - Justine Tyrell (R&B/Pop Artist) 41:34

3y ago41:34

41:34

Calgary R&B/pop artist Justine Tyrell was named one of Exclaim magazine's "Top 8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear". She recently released her debut EP entitled While You Were Sleeping. I talk to Justine about Calgary's burgeoning R&B scene, how the music of Amy Winehouse inspired her to find her own voice, and how the title of her EP has …

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S6E11 - Seyblu (R&B/Soul Artist) 34:28

3y ago34:28

34:28

R&B artist Seyblu, aka Chelsey Bennett, has spent the majority of the past year writing and recording her new EP. Entitled the Silk Sessions EP, it is her first major project in more than four years. I talk to Chelsey about overcoming her recording anxieties at a secluded cabin up north, her favourite dance movies, and how she's been discovering bo…

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S6E10 - Sad Stab (Tattoo Artist) 59:13

3y ago59:13

59:13

Fion Liu, aka Sad Stab, is a multidisciplinary artist who is best known for their "abjectly adorable" tattoo art. They set an ambitious goal in 2016 to tattoo 50 touring music acts, which they successfully reached last year. I talk to Sad Stab about why they prefer using the stick-and-poke method over a tattoo gun, collecting rare vintage records, …

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S6E09 - Miya Adout (Music Therapist) 43:39

3+ y ago43:39

43:39

Miya Adout is the founder and executive director of Miya Music Therapy. Along with her fellow music therapists, Miya uses music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. We talk to Miya about how a middle school career aptitude test planted the seed of music therapy, how writing and listening to m…

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S6E08 - KÔSA (R&B/Soul Artist) 55:54

3+ y ago55:54

55:54

Stacy Darko, aka KÔSA, is a Toronto-based classically-trained R&B/soul artist and producer. Having undergone an early music education at the Regent Park School of Music and the Etobicoke School of the Arts, she continued her studies at the University of British Columbia. I talk to KÔSA about how RPSM helped to nurture her passion for music; how she…

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S6E07 - Aiko Tomi (Electro-Pop Artist) 59:53

3+ y ago59:53

59:53

Electro-pop artist Aiko Tomi's music is equally comprised of M.I.A.'s manic hip-hop energy, the lush dream-pop sensibilities of Caroline Polachek, and the undeniable joy of an infectious J-pop hook. After a long hiatus from music, she's back with a brand new EP entitled For the Love and plenty of more new music on the way. I talk to Aiko about her …

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S6E06 - DJ Rasta Root (DJ/Producer/Manager, Phife Dawg) 32:12

3+ y ago32:12

32:12

On March 22, 2016, Malik Izaak Taylor, aka Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest, died at the age of 45 due to complications related to diabetes. He left a massive void in hip hop music and culture, forever changing the way hip hop sounds, breathes, and lives on. On S6E06, I talk to Phife's longtime manager, producer, and friend, DJ Rasta Root, abou…

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S6E05 - Kazeem Kuteyi (New Currency Co-Founder) 46:38

3+ y ago46:38

46:38

To quote Nia Long in Love Jones, Kazeem Kuteyi is something of "a Renaissance Black Man". As a DJ, promoter, creative director, photographer, and cultural curator, Kazeem is perhaps best known as the co-founder of youth cultural incubator called New Currency. I talk to Kazeem about the cultural shift that came with moving from Canada to Nigeria dur…

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S6E04 - Rich Kidd (Rapper/Producer) 54:47

3+ y ago54:47

54:47

Rich Kidd is a two-time Juno nominated rapper/producer from Toronto. Over the past 15 years, Rich Kidd has produced tracks for artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Busta Rhymes, Shad, and K-os. We talk to Rich about his legendary production sessions with Kendrick and Jay Electronica, serving as the Recording Arts program leader of The Remix Project,…

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S6E03 - Natalya Amres (Fashion Designer) 51:35

3+ y ago51:35

51:35

Fashion designer Natalya Amres transforms everyday objects like basketballs and duffle bags into custom wearable art. In the past few years, Remixed by Tal has rose from virtual obscurity to partnering with brands like Nike, Adidas Tango, and Kappa. We talk to Natalya about creating custom pieces for Migos, Savannah Ré, and Kennedy Rd; attending a …

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S6E02 - Romain Avril (Chef) 50:59

3+ y ago50:59

50:59

Born in Paris, Chef Romain Avril has trained at some of France's top Michelin Star restaurants. As the former Executive Chef at La Societe Bistro and Lavelle, he was set to open his own restaurant, only to have his plans on hold as the result of the pandemic. We talk to Chef Avril about the ongoing toxicity in restaurant kitchens, discovering Flore…

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S6E01 - Kennedy Rd. (R&B Artist) 50:35

3+ y ago50:35

50:35

The music of R&B artist Kennedy Rd. sounds like Aaliyah on LSD -- a euphoric haze whirlwind laced with honey-dipped nostalgia. Her sophomore EP Still Luv exhibits remarkable intentionality and confidence, making it resoundingly clear that 2021 will be her breakout year. Shelica and I talk to Kennedy about making and releasing new music during the p…

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S5E10 - Shelica Miller (Podcaster) 42:55

3+ y ago42:55

42:55

Originally hailing from Ottawa, Shelica Miller has been a lifelong music fan. As the host and producer of the podcast Hi Shelica, she has interviewed dozens of musicians and other creatives. In this season 5 finale, I talk to Shelica about her foray into podcasting, being exposed to a range of music by her DJ father, and why she was utterly speechl…

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S5E09 - Aiza (R&B Artist / Actress) 54:55

3+ y ago54:55

54:55

Aiza's music seamlessly blends the genres of R&B, Afro-pop, and funk, instilling a sense of unbridled euphoria. The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class winner is also an accomplished actress with many film and television credits, including the massively popular comedy series, Workin' Moms. Guest co-host Chelsey Bennet and I talk to Aiza about growing u…

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S5E08 - Ro Joaquim (Hip-Hop / R&B Artist) 51:22

3+ y ago51:22

51:22

It's hard to believe that hip-hop/R&B artist Ro Joaquim wasn't always confident about his vocals. His richly textured voice has a buoyant quality that soars above the atmospheric production of songs like "Touchdown", "Inner Peace", and "Water Fights". Guest co-host Chelsey Bennett (aka Sey Blu) and I talked to Ro about learning how to pivot during …

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