In The Mirror with Chantal Preston

Chantal is joined by Canadian singer/songwriter Kaiya. Kaiya emphasizes the importance of; working hard, practicing, and telling a story, all ways of taking action, and emphasizing “being fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”, despite the nerves. Kaiya’s fresh perspective and high energy teaches us so much about attitude and work ethic for everybody, not just artists.

Producer, musician, and podcast host Damon Sharpe joins Chantal to discuss his journey. Being a jack of all traits, Damon has participated in so many different roles of the entertainment industry, from musician, to dancer, to host, and more that have lead him to being the iconic Music Producer he is today. Damon shows us that when we keep going, the possibilities that come our way are endless.

Chantal chats with rising pop star Halston Dare about her new trending music after a year away.Halston opens up about her steps taken towards growth and inspiration in a personal, professional, and creative sense. The rising star offers insight towards creating modern pop music while reminding us that our only limitations are placed upon ourselves.

Canadian Alternative/Indie singer songwriter Poesy joins In The Mirror to discuss her success story through different experiences & opportunities she gained from working with Big Record label, and then switching to an independent artist. Her message for musicians is that there is no wrong way to go, and her experiences can help people see laid out options for the best approach to further their music career.

Rock Author & Manager Gerry Young joins ‘In The Mirror’ to share what happens “Off The Record” that makes or breaks people’s music careers. After 40 years in the music industry helping build careers of legendary musicians including Cher, Martha and the Muffins, and Donna Summers, Gerry shares mistakes to learn from back then, and major opportunities artists have right now, during a global pandemic. To learn more about his experiences during the rise of Rock and Roll, check out Gerry’s book “Pop Goes The Weasel; Rock and Roll Off The Record” available on Amazon & Chapters.

Being named as one of the top "Artists To Look Out For in 2021" by Complex Canada, First Up with RBC X Music program alumni, and owning his own record label 25th Dynasty, Canadian musician MOURAINE is a name and persona to keep eyes and ears out for. Known as "An artist dealing with contemporary issues of today like the rest of us”, Mouraines music places emphasis on remaining true to yourself and your journey, doing instead of speaking, and through these, we will find ourselves in the right places by default. Join the journey of a brilliant artist that rose up from ALBERTA Canada, following the ideal “be YOUtiful”, and showing us that being authentic, vulnerable, honest, and passionate is a WIN.

Bilingual powerhouse musical sensation Bella Dose (A Dose Of Beauty) shares with Chantal their understanding of beauty, and the changes they are seeing in the industry towards inclusive beauty. Being taken under the wing of the legendary PRINCE who expressed “if you’re ready to be an artist, you’re ready to do it all”. The group now does it all; production, performance, writing, and dancing. They also share about their new release “Suelta”. This release is Latin based with a variety of genres, reflecting and sharing each members culture and upbringing. “Suelta” is now available on all streaming platforms. Check it out in the HOLR playlist

As an artist ambassador for the First Up with RBCxMusic program, MUTARI Music is the perfect reflection of what a lovely can do for a person and their music career. He touches upon Neuroplasticity - retiring the brain to connect and communicate in new ways. From choosing to look at fearful situations as opportunities, to creating music with no sound or genre barriers and personally interacting with every possible fan, MUTARI represents the effects of a bigger than life mindset. Crucial for success in the music industry.

Chantal chats with actress & musician Taylor Blackwell. With her experience as a band member of “the Tenth”, as well as a solo artist, actress, and entrepreneur, Taylor addresses the positive outcomes of keeping an open mind, and heart. How trying new things outside of our ideas and comfort zones can be the best stop of creators block.

Canadian pop artist Kayla Diamond shares her journey of ‘accidentally’ becoming a pop artist, importance of vulnerability as a musician, and discusses what it is that makes pop so timeless.