CORNER TALKS

Kaustubh “KG” Grover, filmmaker and artist, discusses the controversial decision to sacrifice a fruitful business career in India with an elusive filmmaking profession in Toronto, the fundamental value of film school enrolment being entirely dependent on the individual who chooses to invest in the institution, and learning as an aspiring documentary and biopic filmmaker the resounding impact cinem...

Chris Lord, filmmaker and entrepreneur, discusses transitioning his interest from acting to directing after witnessing the intricate process behind film production, cultivating a resilient mindset that can withstand the common dilemma for artists who suffer from creative burnout, and using personal experiences from his life to authentically represent the city of Toronto through filmmaking. YouTube...

Jesse Singh, comedian and spiritual teacher, discusses adopting a strong sense of humour early in his childhood to alleviate the uncomfortable tension that was consistently present within his family, utilizing content on social media to become an advocate for mental health after having an astonishing revelation through the dogmatic practices of religion, and promoting his recently acclaimed short...

Jimmy Swagg, rockstar and fitness enthusiast, discusses his past marriage being a creative inspiration to his career as a musician, developing a pain tolerance from rigorous fitness training that resulted in him becoming highly resilient toward personal struggles, and retaining an artistic integrity that is authentic to his true identity. YouTube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone A...

Marc Anthony Sinagoga, comedian and content creator, discusses developing his talent as an entertainer during his enrolment at Humber College Comedy in Toronto, utilizing social media and frequent collaborations with notable comics to further connect and promote his brand within the industry, and the extensive creative process behind his latest comedy album Well Fed that defined the best moments o...

Owen “Quay” Quayle, creative director and photographer, discusses leaving his hometown at a young age to fully commit to his passion for media production, applying his creative talent and skillsets to significantly cultivate a clothing brand called Boost The North , and leveraging the influence of this brand to establish an inclusive community that fulfills his philosophy of giving value back to p...

Daniel Adimora, photographer and videographer, discusses the humble experience of learning to work for free when building a creative portfolio, developing a relentless consistency to network with every single individual that he encounters, and his advice for young creatives to embrace the long journey to success despite their setbacks. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All...

Tyler Seller, photographer and videographer, discusses capitalizing on his childhood passion with music by developing creative content for major record companies and upcoming artists, establishing an organization called Masshole Media that cultivates a network of creatives to collectively collaborate on projects for premium clients, and the career defining moments of working with high profile arti...

Giselle Lao, a good friend from high school and post graduate student of data analytics, discusses the events that led to her controversial decision of leaving a sustainable high paying job in sociology to pursue her growing interests in mathematics, cultivating her passions by being consistently disciplined and committed to developing her skills, and learning to overcome the societal standards th...

JD Kalantar, animator and filmmaker, discusses developing an interest for animation after being introduced to Disney movies at an early age, the desire to eventually direct animated films that target young adults instead of children, and why his relentless passion to tell stories is based in making people feel a sense of happiness and joy. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone...

Nav Rezvani, comedian and content creator, discusses embracing the hardship of failure by using it as a lesson to become better at his craft, advice for strategizing and publishing content in order to maximize social media growth, and being inspired to impersonate celebrities who either resonate with him or make an impact in the world. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All...

Gabriel Charles Rogers, actor and writer, discusses being drawn to the arts after discovering his fascination with portraying fictional characters, leveraging social media’s capabilities by using it as a networking platform to develop potential resources and contacts in the film industry, and the litany of storytelling prospects that he desires to achieve as an emerging film director. Youtube Chan...

Daniel Eboreime discusses pursuing an opportunistic career in photography after enduring the adversity of failing his long-time dream to become a model, establishing an inclusive social media community called The Creative Eye that actively encourages local creatives to collaborate with one another, and driving a consistent work ethic to ensure we reap the rewards that made our inspirations so succ...

Ava Korley-Myron, better known as Kue6ix, discusses the decision to pursue a myriad of artistic professions to fulfill her childhood aspirations, learning to overcome the stigmatization of mental health when her mother emotionally supported her ambitions during a severe depression, and developing a healthy relationship with social media by perceiving another artist’s content as motivation instead...

Colin Brown, comedian and entertainer, discusses his desire to become a stand up comic in order to overcome his fear of public speaking, bolstering his widely perceived domineering persona to promote his comedic brand on social media, and pursuing the comedy entertainment as a hobby with the simple objective of making people laugh. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Righ...

Imaan Haider, actress and mental health advocate, discusses channeling her creative passions from her childhood aspirations of becoming a singer to pursuing the performing arts as a young adult, utilizing her social media presence to create a safe and inclusive space for those individuals who struggle with self love, and the empowering lessons she acquired from portraying the role of Jen in Lady o...

Ahmed Suli, child youth worker and podcast host, discusses possessing the mindset to see individuals for their humanity rather than the labels given to them by society, developing the Suli Podcast Show to create a platform that brings awareness to those who are found silenced from living in war torn countries, and utilizing the camaraderie of sports to establish an inclusive yet progressive commun...

Anthony Bruno, sports journalist and enthusiast, discusses his ambitious pursuit for a career in sports media after losing his automotive mechanic job during the pandemic, how people’s satisfaction from using social media is only influenced by the amount of confidence they possess within themselves, and why the athletes who struggle with gender discrimination or lack financial privileges must have...

Carlos Albornoz, actor and writer, discusses his desire to make people feel their emotions through storytelling, representing his Chilean ethnicity by writing stories and portraying roles about cultural heroes, and diversifying his skillset in acting by balancing live action roles with voice over work. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Produ...

Logan Gariepy, Toronto based actor, discusses developing his passion for acting after studying the performing art at Seneca College, attaining the confidence to pursue his dreams despite the failures he may encounter, and why his experience portraying a character in our short film, Lady of the Night, enriched his career and artistry. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Ri...

Greg Hall, comedian and entertainer, discusses discovering his life’s purpose in comedy after performing for several stand up shows, utilizing motivational content on mental health to leverage his fight against depression, and capitalizing on social media to expand his brand of comedy in the industry. Youtube Channel: Daniel Calderone Instagram: @d.calderone All Rights Reserved - NinetyFour Produc...

Andrew Packer, comedian and entertainer, discusses strengthening his skills in stand up by purposely choosing to perform live for tough crowds, valuing the unique benefit of having his family, friends, and fiancé encourage his unconventional journey as a comic, and the frequent collaborations between his close friend and notable comedian, Neema Nazeri, that led to some of the most opportune moment...

Kevin Reid, actor and entrepreneur, discusses pursuing an acting career to inspire his recluse son of leaving his comfort zone, developing the mindset of “an island” by only including the people in his life that are relevant to his mission of being authentic, and embracing the notion that an individual is a business that they unquestionably must always choose to invest in above all else. Youtube C...

Andrea Ashley Ducharme, entrepreneur and experience host, discusses developing her own food and travel business after years of working at AirBNB, how she was able to overcome the severe restrictions and challenges caused by the pandemic that impeded the progress of her life and career, and why her home city of Montreal is a destination she has chosen to build and connect with her clientele who vis...

Luke “CHINO” DeMichino, sound engineer and music producer, discusses becoming passionate about music from his fascination on how its constructed, the genre of EDM (electronic dance music) playing a prominent and influential role in the tracks he produces, and developing a unique skillset in the industry that led to frequent collaborations with Toronto based artist, FALC1. Youtube Channel: Daniel C...