Sam Ibrahim, president and managing director of Arrow Group of Companies and co-founder of the Scarborough Shooting Stars, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford for a powerful conversation about building in Scarborough and believing in Toronto. They talk about entrepreneurship, community, mentorship, and creating opportunities for the next generation.

From founding a company at 26 to opening Red Owl Boxing and investing in local youth, Sam shares his passion for giving back and his mission to make Scarborough shine on the world stage. 

For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories, ideas, and people shaping the city’s future.

Tony Chapman, Co-Founder of Chatter AI, host of Chatter That Matters, and one of Canada’s most recognizable voices in branding and storytelling, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford at Beaches Brewing Co. to talk about what makes Toronto great — and how we can make it even better.

They discuss Toronto’s identity, how local neighbourhoods shape the city’s story, and what it will take to rebuild pride, safety, and optimism across the city. From small business and tourism to housing, traffic, and civic leadership, this episode dives into how we can reclaim Toronto’s global edge. 

For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories, ideas, and people shaping the city’s future.

Lucy Hargreaves, co-founder and CEO of Build Canada, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford to talk about how Toronto and Canada can think bigger and build better.
They discuss innovation, civic leadership, and the movement behind Build Canada — from tackling housing and infrastructure challenges to unlocking Toronto’s full economic potential. Lucy shares her vision for a more ambitious city and country where policy and entrepreneurship work together to drive growth and opportunity.

Matt and Chris Spoke, brothers, entrepreneurs, and co-founders of Toronto Standard, join City Councillor Brad Bradford to talk about building housing that works for Toronto.
They discuss their journey from tech and media into real estate, why they’re betting on mid-rise and purpose-built rental projects, and how smarter housing policy can help families stay in the city. From policy to parenting, this episode is all about making Toronto a place where people can live, build, and thrive.

For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, exploring stories, ideas, and people shaping the city.

Janet Bannister, founder of Kijiji, managing partner at Staircase Ventures, and one of Canada's leading tech investors, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford to talk about Toronto's startup scene, the future of Canadian innovation, and what it takes to build lasting companies.

They dive into her journey from eBay to Kijiji, how Toronto can attract top talent, and why ambition, capital, and community matter for our city's success.

🎧 For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, exploring stories, ideas, and people shaping the city.

Andrew Graham, co-founder and CEO of Borrowell, has helped grow one of Canada’s most successful fintech companies. In this episode, he reflects on lessons learned scaling a startup, the value of mentorship and workplace culture, and the untapped potential of Toronto’s fintech scene.

In this episode, Brad chats with Ben Mulroney — television host, radio personality, and longtime face of etalk and Canadian Idol. Now host of The Ben Mulroney Show, Ben reflects on his 25-year journey through Canadian media, from red carpet interviews to building a new voice in radio and podcasting. He opens up about growing up in one of Canada’s most well-known political families, navigating life as the son of former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and how he's carved out his own identity in the spotlight. From celebrity culture to Toronto politics, media transitions to family life, this conversation explores the intersection of legacy, storytelling, and public service.

Join City Councillor Brad Bradford in this exciting first episode of For the Love of TO as he sits down with Amber Mac — tech entrepreneur, digital strategist, and host of The AmberMac Show on SiriusXM. Amber shares her journey from the dot-com boom in San Francisco to becoming one of Canada’s leading voices in AI and emerging technology. Rooted in Toronto’s tech scene, she offers insights on urban innovation, including the impact of projects like Sidewalk Labs and her thoughts on the importance of Toronto’s TTC subway system. From launching startups to moderating conversations with global leaders, Amber discusses how technology is shaping the future of cities and Toronto’s role in that evolution.

Big conversations are coming. 

I’ve been hearing from people all across Toronto. Now it’s time to bring those stories and ideas straight to you.

First episode coming out this Thursday.