Hey, Downtown Van!

Join host Sofia Laratta for an insightful conversation with Downtown Van President and CEO, Jane Talbot, and special guest Stuart McNish — acclaimed journalist and host of Conversations That Matter. Tune in as they delve into the world of journalism, exploring what it takes to succeed in the field, and revealing Stuart’s dream interview guests.

Join host Sofia Laratta as she sits down with Canada's Drag Race finalist Kendall Gender and Tommy D of TFD Presents. They spill the tea on what it really takes to thrive as a queen in the business, reflect on the highs and twists of reality TV, and share what it's like building an empire together as true business besties.

Join your host, Sofia Laratta, for an inspiring conversation with Daniela Dib, Founder of DibFit Cycle. Tune in as they explore Daniela's incredible journey from New York to LA to proud boutique fitness owner in downtown Vancouver.

Join host Sofia Laratta for an insightful conversation with Jane Talbot, President and CEO of Downtown Van, and Jon Scholes, President and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association. Tune in as they explore the shared characteristics of these cities, the vitality of Seattle's downtown core, and what truly makes a downtown "delightful."

Join host Sofia Laratta as she sits down with Joshua Davidson, Director of Operations at Downtown Van, and Neesha Hothi, Director of Communications and Marketing for the Vancouver JUNO Host Committee. Tune in for an exclusive conversation about the exciting lineup of events happening during JUNOS Week in downtown Vancouver!

In the Season 1 finale, hosts Sofia Laratta and Claire Leonard sit down with Joanna Jagger, Founder and President of the WORTH Association (Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality), a trailblazing organization committed to empowering women and advancing gender equality in the industry. Tune in for an insightful conversation on women in leadership and how we're challenging the status quo of gender inequality in the workplace.

Host Sofia Laratta sits down with Claire Leonard, Placemaker at Downtown Van, and Daniella Atkinson, a Vancouver-based creator known for her viral 'How Much Do You Make for a Living?' street interviews. Tune in for an engaging conversation about life as a Vancouver influencer, the challenges of cyberbullying, and much more!

Hosts Sofia Laratta and Claire Leonard are joined by Tania Richards, Rugby Canada's Managing Director of Commercial, Marketing & Communications. With the Vancouver Sevens on the horizon, they discuss the tournament's impact on the city and Canada's growing influence in the world of rugby.

On this episode, host Sofia Laratta sits down with Jane Talbot, President & CEO of Downtown Van, and Bert Hick, Founder & President of Rising Tide Consultants. Together, they delve into the complexities of navigating the cannabis and liquor licensing industries, sharing insights and experiences from their unique perspectives.

In this episode, host Sofia Laratta sits down with her name twin, Sophia Cheng, for an insightful and engaging conversation about the world of public relations, the impact of local businesses, and the influence of online reviews.