Blackout Podcast

Laura is a dedicated fitness professional with a CanFit Pro Personal Trainer Specialist certification earned in 2017. Her fitness journey began in 2015 when she experienced a significant loss that led her to change her lifestyle. She discovered her passion for powerlifting in 2016, excelling in the sport and proudly holding a world deadlift record with the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF)...

Navdeep Parmanand is a trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of Celebrate Your Curves, an inclusive fashion brand based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Originally from Punjab, India, she moved to Canada at 19 as an international student. She has since dedicated her work to empowering individuals of all body types, including plus-size, petite, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Her made-to-measure clothing line...

Dominique is a jack of all trades, from public speaking, entrepreneurship, content creation, styling, braiding and makeup. She has acquired this title through 7 years of owning and operating her own braiding business. She has made her name concrete by being the resident braider on the set of 22 Minutes, braiding for the Juno awards, teaching classes as well as hosting a braiding summer camp for ki...

Leah is the “business hug every entrepreneur needs”—at least, that’s what her clients tell her. She’s an entrepreneur, marketer, teacher, and international trade practitioner. Leah practices what she preaches and teaches—structured joy to move you through your work day, overcome barriers, and unlock opportunities. After all, you can’t spell functional without FUN! As co-owner of Kelford Inc. (alon...

Akintunde Abimbola is a seasoned Real Estate professional with years of experience and knowledge of the Nova Scotia real estate market. Akin has helped numerous families find their dream homes and high turnover investment properties in the Halifax Regional Municipality by leveraging on technology and excellent collaboration with prospective home buyers and sellers. Akin is licensed with Air Realty...

Joel Kelly is a writer and marketer from Halifax, Nova Scotia. He owns and operates Kelford Inc., a boutique marketing firm, with his wife and business partner Leah Sanford. Joel spends his days helping entrepreneurs “demonstrate their value at a distance,” which is his definition of marketing. He's a writer and strategist who’s spent his career helping clients find the right words to attract thei...

Precious Fagbile is a Halifax-based musician, music director, and keyboardist celebrated for his versatility and dynamic live performances. With a passion for Afrobeat, gospel, RnB, and hip hop. Precious has worked with renowned artists such as Teni Makanaki, Eben, Arenye, and Tomi Favored. He has also shared stages with acclaimed artists like Buju (BNXN), Falz, and Todd Dulaney, and performed wit...

Two words answer the question: What's the vibe? MILLION VIBES! @million___vibes

Rosanna Pelton is the founder and CEO of  ROSAPEL Virtual Assistant Services Incorporated . Recognized for her ingenuity and unwavering dedication to helping businesses thrive, Rosanna has positioned ROSAPEL as a premier provider of virtual assistant and consulting services. With a profound understanding of the challenges entrepreneurs face, Rosanna founded ROSAPEL with the mission of allevia...

With Over Two Decades Of Experience, Devin Sherrington Is An Award-Winning Fitness Professional And The Founder Of 360fit. Named The #2 Best Trainer In Canada In 2015, Devin’s Commitment To Excellence Has Been Recognized With 10 Gold Awards, 3 Silver Awards, And 9 Bronze Awards For Halifax’s Best Trainer. His Dedication To Fitness And Client Success Extends To His Gym, 360fit, Which Has Earned Top...

    Serena Wu is a multilingual singer-songwriter from Halifax, Nova Scotia, whose pop-driven music blends relatable, emotional lyrics with upbeat percussion and catchy melodies.   Her latest single, Étranger  (French for "Stranger"), is available on all streaming platforms, along with an official music video. Produced, recorded, and mixed by award-winning collaborator Daniel L...

Okoye Franklin aka Bad Friends is a record producer, sound engineer, DJ, musician & songwriter from Halifax. Bad Friends was recently nominated for "DJ OF THE YEAR", "ELECTRONIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR"  Awards - MUSIC NOVA SCOTIA and Emerging Artist of the Year - ANSMA. Supported by Spinnin' Records and recently signed to One Seven Music, distributed by Sony Music, Bad Friends mixes his Niger...

Courage has 10+ years of experience in the corporate world in different continents and across sectors. She is currently a Business Development Manager at Futurpreneur and supports Young Entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia in launching their businesses through the organization's various program offerings. Courage has developed a number of skill sets in her career journey, and combined with her diverse exp...

Linda Espinosa Valencia is an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant and alongside Ana Maria Desmasion Cornejo co-founded Ventura Collective. Ventura Collective is a Latine women-owned equity, diversity, and inclusion consulting collective. Ventura utilizes the Diversity and Inclusion ISO 30415 standard to disrupt the current DEI status quo and enact systemic change in organizations. Linda hol...

Deji Majekolagbe, born in 1996 in Lagos, Nigeria, currently resides as a photographer in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His portfolio encompasses a diverse spectrum of photography, including weddings, fashion, street, and portrait photography. Deji's passion lies in capturing the essence of individuals from various walks of life. In his creative process, Deji emphasizes the importance of simplicity, aiming...

Lize, originally from South Africa, moved to Canada in 2022 to embark on new adventures and expand her horizons. A crime fighter at heart, Lize is passionate about justice and exploring the complexities of the human psyche. She combined her love for puzzles with her fascination for criminal behaviour, leading to the creation of " Puzzled by Crime " — a project that merges analytical thinking with...

    Yangsta is a hip-hop artist and radio/podcast personality from Dartmouth Nova Scotia. He is an avid supporter of the local NS hip-hop scene and has been releasing music for over a decade. Yangsta’s musical style is inspired by the likes of Will Smith, 2Pac, Jay-Z, Notorious BIG and other notable figures of old school 90s rap era.   A lyrical perfectionist, Yangsta prefers to wri...

Simone Chia is a transformational coach who helps growth-minded individuals step into their purpose and overcome the obstacles holding them back. Using an integrated mind-body approach, she guides clients to develop deeper self-awareness, gain clarity on their goals, and break free from self-limiting beliefs. Simone empowers people to stop putting off their dreams and start creating meaningful lif...

Scarlett Rose is a multidisciplinary artist from Kjipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. With just under a decade in the local entertainment industry, she has developed and performed hundreds of acts with numerous agencies across five provinces. From sold-out stages to small community events, Scarlett highlights the importance of play and the joy it can bring to audiences young and old. Making the best of...

Ayodele Okundalaiye is a dynamic professional Master of Ceremony/Compere with a sense of humour - he is popularly known as the Senior Advocate of Comedy (SACO). As a Compere, he has consistently delivered outstanding value to clients across several industries and sectors. This has made SACO the choice MC by Multinational companies, financial institutions, Telecom giants, FMCG companies, Non-profit...

Marja is an artist who has recently reignited her passion for painting after taking a break from her craft. Her first mural, a bold and colourful statement, marks her exciting return to the art world.   With fresh enthusiasm, Marja has dedicated herself to celebrating the unique beauty she sees in the everyday world, capturing moments and details that might otherwise go unnoticed. Her approac...

Karen Dean is a powerhouse of wisdom—real, gritty, hard-earned wisdom that you can’t learn from a book but only through surviving life's toughest battles.  She is an incredible motivational speaker, lifelong entrepreneur, and bestselling author who shares her own personal stories of resilience and proven tools for success while inspiring audiences with an amazing sense of positivity.  Wi...

Jacquelyn Miccolis is a social entrepreneur committed to using creativity to drive positive change. In 2019, she founded Sparkles n' Sawdust Studio, an award-winning venture recognized for its significant community impact. After navigating the challenges of the pandemic, Jacquelyn launched Supernova Events to support the creative economy in Atlantic Canada, including key initiatives like the Super...

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