On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, it’s our annual Holiday Show! Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by writer Thom Ernst.

Thom Ernst is a Toronto-based film critic and writer, an active member of the Toronto Film Critics’ Association. His written work on film has appeared in various publications. Thom is perhaps best remembered as the host, interviewer and producer of television’s longest-running movie program Saturday Night at the Movies and BellMedia’s Making Movies the Canadian Way. Currently, Thom’s film reviews can be read on Original-Cin.ca and NorthernStars.ca. 

Thom’s first book was The Wild Boy of Waubamik which was released on January 31, 2023, from Dundurn Press. In it, film critic, writer, and broadcaster Thom Ernst chronicles his life growing up with an abusive father in rural Ontario.

Thom’s latest book “101 Fascinating Canadian Film and TV Facts” is described as an inspiring story of resilience, told with a vivid sense of character and humour.” —RICHARD CROUSE, CTV host and film critic.

Also on the program, we have singer Amelia Depiero.

Amelia is a 24-year-old performer and voice teacher who earned her Bachelor of Music in Performance Voice from the University of Toronto, graduating with Honours.

She teaches voice lessons as a private vocal instructor at Donais Studios and is actively working on the studio's special projects, such as their online resource library.

Amelia has been a soloist at Trinity United Church on Main in Newmarket since 2018, where she gets to perform weekly and lead the congregation in musical worship. In 2014, she was a gold medallist for the Royal Conservatory of Music’s highest grade in level seven voice. She was also an apprentice with the Orpheus Choir of Toronto, under the direction of Robert Cooper, for two years. 

Amelia has had the privilege to study under Elizabeth McDonald (UofT), Steven Philcox (UofT), Mia Bach (UofT), Michael Albano (Uoft), Sandra Horst (UofT),

Heather Faris, and Arlene Charters. Performing is one of her favourite things in the world and she is beyond thankful to be featured in Finding Your Bliss.

You can visit her on her Instagram @ameliadepiero

https://www.instagram.com/ameliadepiero/?hl=en and check out her wonderful music! 

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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Francesca Sipma.

Francesca Sipma is the author of “Unblock Your Purpose:  Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State.” She is also the founder and CEO of Mastry, (Mastry is an app and one of the most optimal tools in personal development, to raise self-awareness and optimize human performance. Their unique method combines breathwork, hypnosis, and visualization to reduce anxiety, improve mental clarity, and help you enter a flow state.)

As the creator of HypnoBreathwork®, and an international speaker who offers courses and training programs for C-suite executives, world-renowned producers, celebrities, artists, and athletes, Francesca has led sessions for Deloitte, Snap, Upwork, and Athletic Brewing, and her work has been featured by Bloomberg, Forbes, NBC, and ABC. She lives in San Diego.  

Visit her online at http://www.FrancescaSipma.com.

Also on the program, we have talented actor and artist, Ben Clement and actor/director Erica May-Wood.

Ben is a Toronto-born actor and artist educator who has been honoured to be part of a 10-month fellowship called Sprout Ideas Fellowship for young social innovators. Through the fellowship, Ben has been working on a project to create a play based on the themes from the collective book called “Everyday Stories” where the vision was to break down the stigma around disability.  He has maintained that vision by taking the themes and concepts from that book off of the page and to the stage. Many of the artists from these projects originally took part in a social group Ben co-created 10 years ago called “Everyday Friends.” The vision of this social network was to fill a gap in the social lives of youth and young adults with disabilities. Ben received the Community Inclusion Award of Excellence from UJA Toronto in 2018. Ben has a passion for acting and musical theatre, as well as advocating for disability arts. He has performed in many musicals, plays and dance performances.

Ben is always promoting disability awareness on social media and is always advocating for the disability community. What better way to advocate for a marginalized community than the power of stage and stories? He is a community-engaged artist who has worked with many diverse groups of people.

Erica May-Wood is a professional actor, theatre maker and teaching artist. Her practice and passion of the last many years has focused on guiding collective creation work - with teens for the Hamilton Fringe Festival, with under-housed adults via a touring St. Michael’s Hospital STAR show, in a commission from Harbourfront Centre for a new play by kids/for kids, and in a global project, involving seven countries during the pandemic lockdowns. (conferenceofthebirds.net)

 She currently teaches for Autism Home Base, CNIB and Young Peoples Theatre (special projects) and creates immersive, site-specific work with her partner, Bruce Hunter, for RealSpace Theatre.

Click on the link below to buy tickets to “Unique Stories” at the Tarragon Theatre, on December 18-20th 2024 https://tarragontheatre.com/plays/2024-2025/guest-presentations/unique-stories/

Also on the show is talented singer/songwriter Hayley Preziosi. 

Hayley is a singer, songwriter and vocal coach who has been active in the Toronto music scene for over fifteen years. She is a passionate contemporary pop singer/songwriter, who will be releasing new music in 2025! Hayley also tours and performs regularly with her vocal group Countermeasure A Cappella, whose recent albums have featured guest artists including renowned Toronto percussionist Larnell Lewis, and New Orleans jazz great Charlie Gabriel. She is currently on a Christmas tour with Elvis tribute artist Steve Michaels in venues across southern Ontario, where she can be heard performing this song! For more details and to keep up with Hayley, find her on Instagram @HayleyPreziosiMusic.

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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a fascinating show devoted to the benefits of freezing your eggs to preserve your fertility for the future. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by leading Reproductive Endocrinologist and renowned Fertility Specialist Dr. Clifford Librach, who is the Founder and Director of the CreATe Fertility Centre in Toronto.

“Dr. Clifford Librach completed his Medical School and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency training at the University of Toronto, followed by fellowship subspecialty training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Librach is the founder and Director of the CReATe Fertility Centre in Toronto. He is a Full Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Librach has made significant contributions to current fertility practice in Canada and Internationally. He has served on provincial and national committees for the development of standards for the practice of REI in Canada. Dr Librach is also a past president of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS).

 Dr. Librach is a leader in the field of reproductive biology research. From a clinical research standpoint, Dr. Librach has been a pioneer in the study of the medical and psychosocial aspects, as well as pregnancy outcomes, related to IVF and third-party reproduction (surrogacy and gamete donation). Some of his major basic science contributions include identifying the role of HLA-G in pregnancy and preeclampsia, uncovering important factors indicative of embryo quality, developing methods to improve embryo implantation, developing new methodologies in preimplantation embryo genetics, improving andrology diagnostic testing, and as well, he has carried out pioneering research on the use of a novel multipotent progenitor cell from umbilical cord perivascular tissue for regenerative therapy, in both reproductive and non-reproductive applications.

Dr Librach has published over 150 peer-reviewed publications, over 750 abstracts, and 8 book chapters. Dr. Librach has been an invited speaker at greater than 50 international and national meetings. He has also been interviewed extensively on ART-related topics in the media.”

Two of Dr. Librach’s patients are also on the program to talk about their egg-freezing experience in their journey to motherhood.

Singing us out of the show is talented singer and musical theatre performer, Lily Librach! To hear her gorgeous song from this interview,  click on the link below:

“Home” by Lily Librach - https://soundcloud.com/user-201921535-658441499/lily-librach-cover-of-home-by-maury-yeston-from-the-musical-phantom-live-performance

Or check out her website at https://www.lilylibrach.com/

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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by two fabulous guests, Therapist Victoria Lorient-Faibish and singer/songwriter Jules Halpern.

Victoria is a registered psychotherapist, content creator, keynote speaker, generational pattern breaker, and author of 2 game-changing books! 

She is a Registered Psychotherapist, Holistic Psychotherapist, and a legacy professional with over 25 years of experience. Her influences include neuroscience, visualization, eastern philosophies, Person Centred Therapy, Reiki, visualization, Polarity Therapy, meditation, as well as modern and traditional psychotherapy. She is a relationship expert and she works with individuals, couples and adult families. Her focus is to identify, disrupt, replace and heal multi-generational patterns. 

Described as a “Kickass Keynote Speaker!” Victoria excites audiences with her energy! She has done quite a bit of speaking and her most notable speaking gigs were at the Harvard Medical School's Karp Lab! What an honour that was! 

Some things people have said about Victoria’s speaking, (Speaking Testimonials page on her website https://visualizationworks.com/speaking-testimonials) "Victoria Lorient-Faibish is a powerhouse speaker, full of inspiration, motivation and dedication to live through her experiences, while giving so many others ultimate hope to stop dimming their light and charge it forward," and they also said: “Her words came from the heart and spoke to their souls." As well, the Harvard folks said, "It was so wonderful to welcome Victoria and her incredible energy into my laboratory for some sessions during Covid. Much needed eye-opening and enlightening experience for all!!!” Whoah!

Author: Victoria’s first book, Find Your "Self-Culture": Moving from Depression and Anxiety to Monumental Self-Acceptance (Massenergy Press) offers a holistic way out of the rabbit hole of depression and anxiety through profound awareness, self-love, and acceptance. This book provides a detailed methodology to find your own path and your own way of being, that is specifically innate to you.

Also on the program, we have the beyond talented singer/songwriter, Jules Halpern, who is back on the show with some of her latest music! 

Jules has been singing since she could walk.  Her performance of Stevie Wonder’s “Ribbon in the Sky”, led to her being invited to sing at many festivals, and the Canadian and American national anthems at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  In addition to singing, Jules likes to draw, cook, write, and play the guitar. 

Jules was invited to sing for the Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble on National television with a who’s who of many well-known Canadian singers and celebrities including Justin Bieber, Drake, Shania Twain, Michael Bublé??????? and some of the cast of Schitt’s Creek, Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Noah Reid, Annie Murphy and Catherine O’Hara, just to name a few.

One of the best conversations ever, Jules is back to tell us what she’s up to and to play some really incredible new songs that are streaming now!

To hear her songs from this interview,  click on the links below:

"I Got It” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM35VKClcpo

“Boogiewoman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLqivlBFLCM

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This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by iconic TV Personality and successful entrepreneur, Erica Ehm. 

Erica has also earned a reputation as a powerful event host & speaker. Whether you know her from her days as a legendary MuchMusic VJ, as founder of YMC (Yummy Mummy Club), or her newly launched Podcast – Reinvention of the VJ, you’ll be inspired by her experiences of innovation and reinvention.

There isn’t a stage Erica doesn’t like. Three decades of performing. Thousands of hours of live television. Thirty years of speaking. Hundreds of fascinating interviews conducted. Scads of interesting panels moderated. Years of running profitable businesses. Shelves of awards won. Erica has stories and strategies to light up your stage and challenge your audience to think differently.

As the founder of the niche publishing brand YMC.ca, and digital agency Ehm & Co, Erica has deep experience creating content and community. Under Erica’s leadership, her companies have earned a dozen prestigious marketing and publishing awards. Her business became so impactful, the owners of Toys ‘R Us purchased her companies in 2022.  Erica is staying on with the organization as Chief Innovation Officer. 

In 2021, she launched the Inside>Out Initiative, a not-for-profit to empower youth. She also collaborated on the launch of the successful ‘It Doesn’t Have to Hurt’ initiative, a science-media partnership designed to bring evidence-based information about children’s pain to parents.

Her remarkable ability to reinvent, influence, and lead is chronicled in her eagerly anticipated book Bold Face, and shared in her new podcast: Reinvention of the VJ:  She gets personal with other MuchMusic personalities and explores the challenges of reinvention with entertaining anecdotes and useful insights to inspire you to face the next chapter of your life.

Originally a MuchMusic television host, for more than a decade since, Erica has partnered with some of the world’s top brands to build community through content marketing and social media. Her collaborations with research scientists to mobilize knowledge are considered ground-breaking.  For Erica, community building and kindness is just what our world needs in this era of addressing loneliness and isolation, craving belonging and connection.  Erica has built a multimedia portfolio that includes credits as an author, songwriter, journalist, host/MC, and keynote speaker.

If that weren’t enough, she also played a starring role in Sean Menard’s groundbreaking documentary, “299 Queen Street West.” And now, the legendary Erica Ehm is joining Canadian rock band “Glass Tiger” as their opening act, in a multi-city tour all across the country!

To hear Glass Tiger’s songs from this interview and to checkout Erica’s website and Glass Tiger’s website, click on the links below:

Erica Ehm’s Website - https://www.ericaehm.com/

Glass Tiger’s Website - https://glasstiger.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOoqFjSkQP-cRdGA1zv83XVvoWMbDfw0gR80ZHlGloyLQPKv_EOmv

“Don’t Forget Me” by Glass Tiger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx6_-urg5fo

"Someday” by Glass Tiger - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYtsnSlCg0

“I Will Be There” by Glass Tiger -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTdSfnaW-n8

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This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Runway and Cover model Sarah Tahseen.

Sarah Tahseen started modelling when she was in her twenties. She stopped shortly thereafter when she had a family. And then, when she turned 50, she decided to give it another go and this time for REAL! In 2023, she attended Coco Rocha’s model camp and she has been actively modelling ever since. She mainly shoots fashion, but she also enjoys runway work. She’s an actor too, so keep an eye out for her because you definitely will be seeing her on the big screen! Her photos have been published in various magazines and she has walked the runways in Toronto, New York, Milan, Paris and Miami.

When Sarah’s not slaying it on the runway, or in front of the camera, she’s coaching models. She’s teaching the necessary techniques so that they can thrive in this competitive industry. 

She loves being in front of a camera and enjoys working with photographers who share her passion and creative approach. She’s excited and proud to represent herself as a mature model, as well as her demographic of ladies who are 50+ and fabulous.  As she says  “Age is just a number and fabulous is eternal.”

Also on the program, we have super-talented singer/songwriter Shanaya Patel!

Born with an innate gift for captivating audiences, the 22-year-old sensation, Shanaya Patel, is more than an artist; she's a mesmerizing storyteller. The Mississauga-born muse, of South Asian descent, weaves her magic through the realms of pop music. Shanaya’s musical journey kicked off at the young age of 6, when she already became hooked on performing. At 11, she began crafting personal stories into melodies, establishing the groundwork for her distinct musical identity.

In a world inspired by Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys and JP Saxe, Shanaya's deep vocals and piano artistry create a vibe that's pure enchantment. Her YouTube cover of Julia Michaels’ "Issues," earned her 4.1 million votes for her MTV "Cover of the Month" nomination in 2017. Notably, in 2022, Shanaya signed with daCosta Talent, fortifying her presence in the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry and embarking on her journey through the world of voiceover and on-camera acting.

With 70k+ streams across all platforms, tracks like "Not Bitter" (May 2023) and the summer bop, "Good Company"(July 2023) mark milestones in Shanaya’s career. The singer, songwriter and actor has performed at the likes of The Danforth Music Hall and The Opera House in Toronto, adding star power to her journey. After posting a snippet of her original song on Instagram, a moment that garnered a staggering 1.4 million views, she followed her viral reel and released the highly anticipated "August Twenty-Second" in August 2023.

Currently, she's in the studio in Toronto recording a new set of songs, all set to grace the upcoming record.

To follow Shanaya on social media, visit @shanayazpatel. To hear her songs from this interview, and her other music, click on the links below:

- Website: https://www.shanayapatel.com/

- "August Twenty-Second” -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR9n9Fnv4uA

- "Good Company” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPv40NGqsm0

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This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to Comedy!

Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by comedy legend, Robin Duke.

Robin began her career writing and performing comedy at Second City Theatre in Toronto. Since then, she has written and performed on television’s SCTV and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, creating memorable characters and sketches, The Whiners and Mr. and Mrs. T’s Bloody Mary Mix.

You might just recognize her as “Wendy” from the Blouse Barn on SCHITT’S CREEK. Most recently she appeared in the CTV, CSA-nominated-half-hour comedy series SHELVED. She also appeared for three seasons on FX /HULU’s, MAN SEEKING WOMAN.

Her Film work includes the classic Harold Ramis comedy, GROUNDHOG DAY as well as his other films; CLUB PARADISE, STUART SAVES HIS FAMILY and MULTIPLICITY.

Robin continues to write with, perform and co-produce the all-woman comedy troupe, WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED with Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek. Since 2004, WFC have successfully toured Canada, the United States and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to sold-out houses and rave reviews.

Now retired, as a Professor and full-time faculty in the comedy program at Humber College for 19 years, she taught everything from sketch writing, performing, and improvisation to Canada’s up-and-coming comedy stars.

Robin Duke also completed a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Nonfiction at King’s College in Halifax and plans to complete her memoir; My Funny Life and Improvising Through It, by 2024.

Her awards include a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame for her work on SCTV, an Emmy nomination for writing on Saturday Night Live, a Canadian Screen Award for her ensemble work with Shelved, the David Broadfoot Comic Genius Award, and The John Candy Award, not to mention an Innovator of the Year award with Humber College.

She has her Grade Two Royal Conservatory Theory in piano and enjoys quilting.

This was a very special interview with lots of laughs and also some very heartwarming moments, with one of Canada’s leading comedy icons!

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This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to music. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Gregory Childs & Heart Lung who are an alt-country band, converging on the corner where roots meets grunge. The band is led by songwriter Gregory Childs and consists of his wife Velvet Jean as well as a crew of long-time friends (Brent Kervin, Jonathan Billings, Luke Sutherland), who make up the gritty mix of musical accompaniment that includes harmonica, guitars, drums and screams. 

In October 2020, the band dropped their debut first release, the “Baby Blue” EP, which was distributed both digitally as well as physically, in a limited release of 7” Vinyl. The EP contained two tracks, “Baby Blue” and “Blood Ties,” both of which garnered play on local radio stations, including CIUT 89.5 FM, as well as internationally, on Galaxy FM in Kawerau, New Zealand where it was picked up by local music enthusiasts and broadcast regularly.

In 2022, the band released two new singles, “Lonesome” and “From the Chest.” Both were broadcast on numerous radio stations, including multiple shows on CIUT 89.5 FM and NZ's Galaxy 107FM. “From the Chest” reached number six on the Canadian Independent Country Countdown, run by Coyote 103 FM in Sarnia, Ontario.

In early 2023, Gregory Childs & Heart Lung were discovered by Alan Cross, who featured the band as an “undiscovered gem,” as part of The Edge 102.1 FM’s show, History of New Music. The band was described as “unplugged Nirvana… maybe a little dark Fleetwood Mac”.

In 2024, the band was featured by Canadian radio legend Jeff Woods on his Records and Rockstars podcast, the episode aired on April 5th.

Throughout the band’s existence, they have been regulars in the Toronto music scene, consistently gigging at places like The Dakota Tavern, Cameron House and Kensington Market. They have finished recording a full-length album and have been mixing in preparation for a release in the fall of 2024. The first single from the album, titled “Useless & Young,” was released on January 30th, 2024. 

To hear Gregory Childs and Heart Lung’s songs from our interview, click on the link below: 

“Useless and Young” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFIgv1sHeM

“Lonesome” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7b5J19E3Qw

Also on the program, we have the super-talented Matt Bobkin.

Matt Bobkin is a Toronto-based arts journalist and music critic. Most of his work uses music as a lens to explore global issues such as identity, gender, disability, and gentrification. Matt was the Features Editor at Canadian music magazine Exclaim! from 2016 to 2022, and his work has also appeared in the National Post, VICE, and Brooklyn Magazine. His first book, In Too Deep: When Canadian Punks Took Over the World, co-written by fellow Toronto-based music critic Adam Feibel, will be released in June 2025 via House of Anansi Press.

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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by beloved fashion and style icon Jeanne Beker.

Jeanne Beker was the host of the hit show Fashion Television, which aired in over 130 countries for twenty-seven years and was one of the most successful shows in Canadian TV history. Prior to that, she hosted the groundbreaking show The NewMusic and was a founding member of MuchMusic. A seasoned newspaper and magazine columnist, Jeanne was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazines from 2003 to 2009. Currently, she is a frequent keynote speaker and style editor for TSC, where she hosts her eponymous show Style Matters. Jeanne has received honorary doctorates from St. Mary’s University and OCAD University. She was named to the Order of Canada in 2013, inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Hall of Legends in 2015, and received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2016. Jeanne lives in Toronto, Canada.

In her latest outstanding accomplishment, Jeanne Beker delivers an uplifting and inspiring memoir, that walks us through a wardrobe of memory, one article of clothing at a time. Her latest book, “Heart on My Sleeve: Stories From a Life Well Worn” is her sixth book and her best to date!

Jeanne walks us through her recollections of specific pieces of clothing and jewelry, precious items that have made an indelible impact on her. She invites readers to think more deeply about how what we wear—whether it’s a thrift-store find or high-end couture—acts as a touchstone to our most treasured recollections, reminding us of who we once were or of loved ones we hold dear.

With Jeanne as our style guide, in her book, we get up close and personal with a star-studded cast, including Paul McCartney, Madonna, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Moss, Oscar de la Renta, Beyonce?, and Keith Richards. But equally important, Jeanne introduces us to the family members and loved ones who form her closest entourage—including her wise Yiddish mother and her industrious father, both Holocaust survivors; her childhood neighbour Mrs. Jaskolka, a style maven ahead of her time; her two trailblazing daughters; and her many warm and exuberant friends who have seen her through the best and worst of times.

Jeanne proves that a life lived with style and substance is always in fashion. Bold, colourful, and authentic, this is Jeanne Beker at her very best and brightest.

This was a delightful interview! I can’t wait to share it with you all.

Also on the program, we have music from singer/songwriter Joey O’Neil’s latest album “Phantom Vibes.”

To hear Joey’s song “Mirroring” from this interview, click on the link below:

“Mirroring”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awAYkDDxk-k

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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Jake Gold.

Jake Gold is one of Canada’s most successful artist managers, and he is the long-time manager of Canada’s most iconic band “The Tragically Hip.” 

As well, he was a judge on the national television hit series, Canadian Idol for six seasons. In 1981, Gold started his artist management company, The Management Trust, through which he is best known for his role in establishing and transforming The Tragically Hip into a national icon. 

In 2020, Gold reunited with the band to direct their legacy in Canadian music history. He also manages acclaimed pop rock band The Pursuit of Happiness, and music producers Moe Berg, Laurence Currie, and Russell Broom, and co-managers the quickly rising Pop R&B act Ethan Surman alongside Ryan Hefford.

Gold has been recognized by the annual Canadian Music Industry Awards as Manager of the Year in 1991, 1993 and 1994. In 2009, Gold was elected to the board of CIMA (CIRPA) and has been Vice?Chairman of CIMA for 10 years. 

Jake was also a board member of the MMF (Music Managers Forum), and was instrumental in starting the organization in the 90s. In 2013 he was the recipient of the MMF Honour Roll Award for his lifetime work in the field of Artist Management.

In 2023 CIMA awarded Gold the “Change” award (formerly the Builder award), for his many years of service to the board.  Later that same year, he was also honoured along with his clients, The Tragically Hip, with the Founder award from Warchild Canada for their continued contribution to the charity. In 2024 Jake was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame. 

Jake currently sits on the Connect Music board, as well as the Re: Sound board. 

To hear The Tragically Hip’s iconic music from this interview, click on the links below:

“Grace, Too”  SNL 29th Anniversary: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih5GuoZaeZg

"Ahead By A Century": 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE2joQsWXJg

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