Life and Gist with Tari

Planning an event is never as glamorous as it looks—behind the flowers, music, and décor, there’s always a little bit of chaos! In this episode, I gist with Dammy, founder of Roses & Pearls Events , about the real tea behind event planning in Calgary and beyond. We dive into: ✨ Why couples fight the most during wedding planning✨ The biggest mistakes people make when hosting events✨ Chaotic...

Meet Simi Obasan — award-winning lawyer, educator, and community leader running for Airdrie City Council this October 2025!With 10+ years of legal expertise, a heart for service, and a vision for a more inclusive, safe, and thriving Airdrie, Simi is ready to take leadership to the next level. From the courtroom to the classroom to City Hall, she’s been leading with purpose — and now, she’s ready t...

Buying your first home in Canada is exciting—but also confusing, expensive, and full of hidden twists. In this 2-part series , I sit down with mortgage broker Gabe Oyedele to unpack what every first-time buyer really needs to know—especially as an immigrant or Nigerian in Canada. In Part 2, we gist about: 🏠 The biggest money mistakes buyers make 💸 The truth about interest rate cuts in Canada 📉...

Buying your first home in Canada is exciting—but also confusing, expensive, and full of hidden twists. In this 2-part series, I sit down with mortgage broker Gabe Oyedele to unpack what every first-time buyer really needs to know—especially as an immigrant or Nigerian in Canada. In Part 1, we gist about: 🏠 The biggest money mistakes buyers make 💸 The truth about affordability in today’s market...

In this episode of Life & Gist with Tari , I sit down with Calgary’s very own culinary creative— Chef Neynah ! From cooking in her mom’s kitchen to curating elevated private dining experiences, Neynah has carved her own lane in the Calgary food scene. We gist about how she got her start, what goes into planning a premium dining experience, and how she balances business with authenticity. She s...

In this episode of Life & Gist with Tari , I sit down with Calgary-based real estate professional Chukwudi Emmanuel to unpack the real deal behind buying homes in Canada—especially as a Nigerian or immigrant. We gist about how he got into real estate, the first steps every buyer should take, and why some people come with champagne taste on pure vibes budget 😅. Chukwudi shares the top 3 things...

In this episode of Life & Gist with Tari , I sit down with one of Calgary’s finest party starters— DJ CeeGee ! From weddings to birthdays to Afrobeat shutdowns, he’s the guy behind the music that keeps the vibes flowing in our community. We gist about how he got started, the wahala of DJ life, navigating Nigerian parties in Canada, and the unspoken rules of being the life of the party without...