Blackout Podcast

    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...

A chat with F$rgo at the ECMAs Check him out @fsrgoo

A chat with aRENYE at the ECMAs Check him out @rennygramm

On the way to the forefront of Afrobeats in Canada, aRENYE continues to deliver extraordinary performances around the country and release undiluted, free-spirited music. Check him out @rennygramm

Scott Ellis is a proud Nova Scotian who currently lives in rural Nova Scotia with his partner Brogan Regier. Scott is set on making Nova Scotia the best place it can be. He has dedicated efforts to improving our environment, supporting small businesses, and enhancing our mental health system, all with the goal of creating a better place for Bluenosers. Scott Ellis is a community-oriented leader fr...

Loïc is a Rwandan barsmith from The Umbrella Collective based in P.E.I Canada, his main style is hip-hop, but he has also worked on Afrobeat, Dancehall and RnB-themed instrumentals. His delivery is effortless and groovy while providing the listeners with an insight into his life, he describes his music as therapy sessions where he shares his ambitions, fears, hopes and achievements. Loïc grew up i...

Tamara Steele is a long-time arts administrator and non-profit director by day but has always been an artist at heart. Her musical talent was fostered from a young age as she grew up learning from her grandmother to play piano and watching her father sing in calypso/soca bands in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After high school, Tamara moved to Prince Edward Island to study classical music at UPEI. A singe...

DJ Hotcue is a DJ / Producer from Weymouth, Nova Scotia who, in a few short years, has grown his career from humble beginnings in a small rural Nova Scotian town to DJing at major events and opening for renowned hip-hop artists. DJ Hotcue developed a love for DJing in high school when he was a part of an eight-week DJ course called Rhythm that was taught by Gerald Wheatley and Craig Muise. From th...

For over a dozen years, Caitlyn Hamblin turned a passion for supporting others into a dynamic career. This journey led to the launch of Cait Collabs, a project dedicated to fostering collaboration. Evolving further, she founded Cait Creative, where she now thrives as a Creative Consultant, supporting clients with their online presence and marketing goals. Find out more @cait_collabs

Anna is a 25-year-old adventurer who found herself in Halifax back in 2018 to explore something new, something different, and unknown. These last 6 years have been a rollercoaster of challenges and self-discovery. In January 2024 after years of wandering and trying to find her place, she travelled back home to Moscow, feeling drained and exhausted from life in Halifax. Being away from home for ove...

Kayo describes his sound as ‘Future meets Fugees’ - A lush blend of hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeats mixed with a raspy delivery, unique cadence, catchy melodies and a certain vibration that could only stem from his island upbringing. He is the 2023 ANSMA Artist of the Year, 2023 Music Nova Scotia Music Awards, DJ of the Year, and was also recently awarded the 2023 R&B/Soul Recording of the Year...

As a producer, composer, and mentor, Stak wears different hats in the music Industry. He co-founded Million Vibes with aRENYe to unite diverse communities through music. He guides three artists in music composition and activities, fostering talent and artistic growth. Through Million Vibes and its SNAXX platform, Stak is creating a comprehensive hub for underground artists to thrive, positively im...

Ashley is the owner of Happily Hitched Halifax, an all-inclusive wedding chapel in Downtown Halifax specializing in elopements and minimonies. She is also a full-time Event Specialist at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. Her event planning journey began in theatre with stage management and production in Toronto. Following her family's roots in Cape Breton, Ashley moved to beautiful Nova Scotia with...