FQV Podcast

Vancouver-born, Toronto-based Alt. R&B singer Claire Mortifee creates music that is timeless and soulfully touching. Not only is the sound of her music moving, her presence is too. The energy she brings is peaceful and radiant. Since releasing her debut album Medicines (2017), Mortifee has received critical praise and attention from around the globe. We were blessed enough to interview her to discuss her music, story, inspiration, creative process and outlook on life. This episode will leave you feeling ready to embrace your true self!

Kiana "Rookz" Eastmond is a force to be reckoned with. She's an entrepreneur, creative director, music A&R, mentor, and the founder of Sandbox Studios. She has a wealth of experience in the music industry, entrepreneurship and in LIFE. We were lucky enough to chat with her about the Toronto music scene, mental health, and the journey of success. She shares her incredible personal story, and explains how quality takes time. Rookz drops gems the entire episode, so you do not want to miss this one!

Let's talk about sex! The topic of sex can be a difficult one, because is it often considered taboo or shameful. And while the media tends to glamourize sex, real-life sexual experiences aren't always all they're cracked up to be. Were here to seek growth in our body, mind, and spirit - so we can't neglect our growth as sexual beings. We decided to start by uncovering how our sex (mis)education has shaped our sexual experiences. We're by no means sex experts, and there's no way we can cover every scope of sexual experience, but we got vulnerable and learned a lot from this discussion. Please note that we are speaking a lot from the context of heterosexual relationships - and there's a lot more grounds to cover but this is only the beginning of our exploration of the subject. This episode isn't just about the act of sex, it's about self-worth, re-learning, and healing.

Episode 7 is featuring Khadijah Salawu. She is the founder of Run Regent, an Arts Educator, a Theatre major at UofT, and an overall Creator. Mackenta asks Khadijah about some of her upcoming projects and throughout their conversation, they speak about the different ways in which humanity and truth can show up in art.

This episode we tackle the meaning of success, and attempt to create our own definitions. We figure out how to implement attainable forms of success on the journey… and not just the destination.

This episode we confront the reality that we are more than just "one thing". We discuss our experiences being multi-dimensional and multi-faceted humans...and how this can sometimes cause us to feel misunderstood.

On episode 4, we have a special guest! Mackenta interviews her friend Stephanie Bellefleur, owner of Haus of Bellefleur. Stephanie shares her journey being an entrepreneur, visual artist, muralist, mother, gemologist, reiki healer, traveller, and student of life.

It's a new quarter! Time for a fresh start. This episode we share some of our New Year's resolutions and discuss ways we can make them sustainable for the whole year. 2018 is all about manifestation!

Our second episode is all about sisterhood and the feminine experience. Mackenta, Courtney & Ali discuss the #MeToo Campaign and more. Then, Ashleeca, Tabisha and Michelle join in to talk about creating supportive circles.

On our first episode we introduce ourselves, and reflect on the importance of knowing yourself. We get real about some of our challenges and triumphs along the way, and discuss how the way you feel about yourself reflects the way you express yourself.