Beneath Vancouver Radio

In Episode 60 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Francine the owner of Cascadia Skincare; a local skincare company that focuses on providing natural and organic products to its customers. With an emphasis on community and knowing your customers, Cascadia has been in business for over 30 years, with Francine taking the reigns a decade ago.

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In Episode 59 of Beneath Vancouver Radio I chatted with Maya, the founder of Second Life Apparel. Maya wanted to help eliminate the issue of fast-fashion, and from there Second Life was born. They upcycle one-of-a-kind throwback pieces and utilize fabric ends to create new sustainable styles. They also donate $1.00 of each purchase to environmental foundations that help tackle this problem. Maya shares her background of the fashion industry and how she got inspired to start Second Life. She also breaks down the fashion scene in Vancouver and the importance of collaborating with others. 

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In Episode 58 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Rico, founder and owner of local sandwich shop; Smokehouse Sandwich Co. I met Rico about 8 years ago when he had first opened up the shop with his wife, and have always found myself at home when eating there. Fast forward to today, and Rico's store is a staple within the community and has allowed people to not only enjoy amazing sandwiches, but also be a part of something more. In today's episode I dive deeper into the backstory of the shop, and learn more about the inspiration behind the food item and their names.

Thanks again for supporting the podcast and if you want to support Rico as a business owner make sure to check out his information below.

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In Episode 57 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with Colin, one of the partners at Palm Street Studios, and a fellow creative. Colin has years of experience in the creative scene in Vancouver, specifically with his music. Throughout his journey, he linked up with his current business partners, and they joined forces to create a space that would foster creative's growth. From there Palm Street Studios was founded and has recently opened its doors. Colin talks about his experience while working in this space and gives more insight as to how the Vancouver scene can develop even more.

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In Episode 56 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with local pastry chef & baker, J.J. from J.J. Delights. Being inspired and having the support of her family, J.J. started up her own business within the last year and started sharing her passion for baking with others. Made locally, she shares all of her sweet & delicious recipes with her customers. J.J. shares more about the obstacles of entrepreneurship and how sometimes there isn't a clear blueprint to what you have to do.

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In Episode 55 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with brand and web designer Alynna Alcira. Alynna is a BCIT graduate and started her career working at agencies. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Alynna saw that she wanted to take her experience one step further and started her own creative business. Focusing on creating intentional branding & impactful web design for visionary entrepreneurs, Alynna aims to help fellow entrepreneurs achieve their vision. 

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In Episode 54 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, I chatted with college student & content creator Shay Hayashi. Shay started her YouTube journey around a year ago with the hopes of providing value to other college students who may be struggling. Shay shares helpful tips and insights on how to make your student life more enjoyable, and still be able to balance it with other aspects of your life.  

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In Episode 53 of Beneath Vancouver Radio, we did a special episode and went to the other side of country and chatted with Naila Moloo from Ottawa. Naila is not your typical 15 year-old, as her passion for sustainable energy, specifically where it intersects with nanotechnology has led to a variety of projects already. Naila is also an author and is currently writing her second novel, as she continues to finish up her high-school diploma. Naila shares the importance of trying out new things while your young, and she explains how she doesn't let her age define what she can or can't do. 

Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy this special episode!

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In Episode 52 of Beneath Vancouver Radio I chatted with Tiffany Sham; a Vancouver-based artist who started her own small business last summer selling tote bags designed with her drawings. Tiffany has always had a creative side, and has learned a lot about herself in the last few years. When COVID hit, she decided to share her love for art with her friends and to her surprise people wanted more! Being a recent university graduate, Tiffany shares about the struggles of balancing hobbies, side projects and school work. With the summer ahead Tiffany hopes to continue to develop her business and kick-start her apparel line, all while enjoying the beauty Vancouver has to offer.

Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoyed today's episode.

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In Episode 51 of Beneath Vancouver Radio I chatted with Shawn Esquivel; a Vancouver-based chemical engineer grad and Youtuber by night. Shawn started his Youtube channel when he noticed that there wasn't any content for chemical engineers, especially during the beginning of his degree. Having found a niche, Shawn took matters into his own hands and started creating content for his fellow peers. Fast-forward to today, and Shawn has grown to over 4,000 subscribers and has enjoyed seeing the value that his content provides to others. In today's episode we chat about his start in Youtube and on what it takes to silence the "inner" voice that tells you no.

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