Cast of Creators

Sculpting your body—or even just taking care of it—is an art form these days. Today’s creator is Matthew Pasquale, a man with a black belt in jujitsu, a gym owner, and a personal trainer… who also happens to have been in a band with Nelson when they were at school together! This episode of Cast of Creators is bursting at the seams with beautiful backstories as we learn things about Casie that not...

Cast of Creators is absolutely thrilled to host Master Milliner David Dunkley in the studio.  David is a creator of the highest pedigree, an award-winning hat maker (milliner) who has studied with the former royal milliner to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. He’s made hats for tons of celebrities and members of the Royal Family. David elevates millinery to an art form with his in...

What happens when four podcasters sit down in the Cast of Creators studio? You get spicy conversation of the highest order! Chrissy Newton and Marie Nicola are the hosts of Alt. Pop. Repeat, a podcast that explores the underground and counter-culture/alternative pop culture scenes.  These two 'OG's' of Canadian pop culture share their blogging origin stories with Nelson and Casie (herself an...

Brock Stacey is an entrepreneur who's intent on bringing beauty to the world with his exquisitely arranged flowers. Brock has a fascinating story, one that begins as a hairdresser at age 18 and continues for ten years as he became clients' therapist and shoulder to cry on. The emotional drain took its toll, and Brock ventured into the restaurant business before finding his niche as a flower arrang...

What’s cooking in your kitchen? Today, TV & radio host/producer & writer, Pay Chen joins Nelson & Casie to share her Halifax cooking origin stories and personal insights into a career in the broadcasting industry.  Pay was born in Taiwan, raised in Nova Scotia, and has gained fame for her many TV appearances where Pay speaks passionately about her love for food.  In this epis...

Ever wondered what it takes to be a life coach? Find out from 3X certified life coach, Coach Carey, who’s in the house today to drop life wisdom and shoot the breeze with Nelson and Casie.  Learn all about how to ask the right questions, how to start your day with positive affirmations, and reminisce about Chatty Cathy – what if there was a doll with a string that you could pull so you could...

Today’s guest on Cast of Creators is renowned media & tech disruptor Khayyam Wakil. He’s sharing insights into the power of DAOs and the emerging community spirit in Web3. A DAO (a decentralized autonomous organization) is a type of organization that is run on the blockchain. The smart contracts lay out the rules that govern the DAO and are used to execute decisions. Khayyam chats about events...

In this episode of Cast of Creators, Nelson & Casie chat all about luxury lifestyle and brand partnerships with Steve Dolson, the man behind LXRY Magazine.  Steve Dolson & LXRY Magazine have been curating & creating content for the past 10 years. We chat about everything from vintage watches to the latest drone technology. It’s ‘How To Get Ahead in Marketing’ hot tips, luxury vehi...

Casie and Nelson are delighted to host Trisha Enriquez, Toronto’s premier Pre- and Post-Natal Fitness Specialist who’s at the very top of her game.  In this highly entertaining episode, Trisha shares how she made the jump to being a full-time creator, which is very dear to the Cast of Creators. Trisha’s exuberance is infectious as she describes her joy in doing what she loves while involving...

Want to know what it takes to make it in the world of film? Mariah Owen has been called “The Youngest Executive Producer in Hollywood,” and she’s in the studio with Nelson and Casie to share her meteoric rise as an award-winning actress and filmmaker. Mariah’s films tackle difficult subject matters and this episode casts a light on how indie films are getting made with the right sensitivity. What...

Feel like you need a little more sunshine in your life? We’ve got Lisa Sonshine in the house – one half of Canada’s favorite children’s music duo, Sonshine and Broccoli. And she’s bringing all the sunshine you need to shine some light on what it takes to make it as a performing artist. Lisa and hosts Nelson and Casie riff on everything from parenthood to the pandemic (the ‘panini’) in this episode...

When was the moment you realized your calling? Today’s guest learned hers while at high school in the United States, away from family and everything she knew. Elaine Fancy started her career in a dark room shooting black and white film, but her passion and love for photography grew, and she quickly rose to the top of her field. In this episode, Fancy shares what it's like being an introvert with a...

Imagine yourself on stage, with a backup band, ready to perform a song you’ve always wanted to sing, and ACTUALLY doing it! Well, guess what? With Good Enough Live Karaoke band, you can! Today’s guests are Tim, Estee, and Zane from Good Enough Live Karaoke, a band that offers an interactive entertainment experience for corporate gatherings, holiday parties, weddings, birthdays, and other private e...

Today’s guest is Canadian film director, producer, and screenwriter, Allan Ungar, who produced the movie Bandit which will be in select theatres and streaming services on September 23rd. He explains what it's like to produce a movie, how much harder it was to do in the middle of a pandemic, and working with his dream actors.  Listen now to hear all about the making of the movie Bandit and how...

Today’s episode is for the foodies! We chat with renowned chef Brandon Olsen and his wife, producer & photographer, Brittany Olsen. During the pandemic, when people couldn’t go to restaurants, Brandon & Brittany brought the restaurant to the people, in the safest way possible with Le Melon, their in-home dining experience.  Brandon got his start with fried chicken pop-ups in 2010 and...

Have you ever wondered what it takes for a Canadian to take over the world (or at least get it to dress and drink better)? In this episode of Cast of Creators, hosts Nelson and Casie chat to the Winnipegger with a winning formula for life – Shayne Stephens. Shayne is a Canadian fashionista with an awesome origin story that takes him from the hockey rink to bartending on Peter Nygård’s private isla...

Today’s guest has lived 9 lives. Cory Lee is a singer/songwriter and actress. She was in a girl group and in her first professional play at age 11. In this episode, we talk about Cory’s time on Instant Star and Degrassi, her upcoming movies, and her experience in the music industry. Cory plays many different roles, in real life and in movies. Tune in to hear how she progressed from being in plays...

Have you created a path and left a trail? George Sully has. He started out as an artist and music producer after watching his mother and brother pursue these fields. He soon became interested in fashion and started Limb Apparel. George quickly succeeded in the industry and went on to win the Fashion International Group Visionary Award. Join us as we walk through George Sully’s life and how he’s do...

Today’s guest Lauren O’Neil talks about her “Season of Draking,” her viral stories, and the process of publishing a website. Lauren is a senior news editor at BlogTO, formerly known for her work with CBC News, Toronto Star, and MTV Canada. She shares some fun news tips with us and explains how to be prepared in a world that is always changing. Tune in to hear how Lauren made it in the journalism i...

Do you want to be a social media influencer? Today, we will chat with Brigitte Truong who will tell us about her experience with Broadcasting and Social Media Influencing, and how she navigates the industry. Brigitte Truong is an executive producer at The Influence Agency, hosted a live TV broadcast at 19 years old, and has interviewed around 350 celebrities. Brigitte has been passionate about the...

Let’s talk about creativity, lifestyle, and fashion. Today, we will chat with this super fashionable duo, Lisa and Vicky, about the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards and their new venture, ShopSquad. Lisa Kisber specializes in live on-air storytelling, production, and advertorial. With experience as a guest, a regular host, and having her national beauty show on Today's Shopping Choice, she has bro...

Have you experienced attending an event so boring you can’t wait for it to end? Unfortunately, not many people know how to host unforgettable events where guests feel part of the celebration.  Today, we will chat with a fantastic event host Devante Burey, professionally known as DevoDLive. Devo is an entertainment host, social media influencer, and performance artist. On top of the many thing...

Computers have new features coming out every day, how are humans expected to keep up with them? By thinking digitally! Today, we have Raine Maida on the show, the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band, Our Lady Peace, to talk about NFTs, Web3, and the advancement of technology. Raine is one of the few artists who has advanced with technology and understands how to succeed in today's world. Te...

What goes on inside the mind of an artist? Let’s find out in today’s episode with filmmaker Andrew Lovesey. Andrew is not only an emerging filmmaker, he has been working in the marketing industry for nearly 10 years. Specializing in stakeholder and community engagement leveraging digital and social mediums. He’s a former travel blogger/influencer that has traveled to all over the world. Few can sa...

Art is a gift to humanity. It is the representation of what we long for and it helps us understand the world better. Art allows us to explore new ideas and experiences and what could be possible.  For Jules Mercanti, art has allowed her to express herself vibrantly, as seen in her recent paintings. She is a fast-rising artist described as “a cheeky illustrator and painter whose work is a feve...