In many ways boxing is still considered to be an underground sport, but for Yvette boxing is a way of life. Entering the gym at a young age to test her limits, Yvette soon moved into the world of boxy building, fitness, and competitive boxing. It was in the pursuit of fitness that Yvette came to understand that boxing is as much in the mind as the body. In boxing, Yvette found a passion, and it was this passion that pushed her to continue to grow the boxing community in Toronto. Discussing Toronto's boxing scene, gentrification, and the world of body building. 

It's 2am, you're out in a new city, your phone is dead, you have no way to get home. What do you do? This was Jonathan one night not long after he had moved to Toronto. Trapped downtown, with no way to get home, it was only through the power of human connection that what could have been a disaster instead became one of his fondest adventures. Discussing Toronto's people, responsibility, and the value of human connection. 

Music is everywhere. At least, that's how it feels to Michel Neray. Moving to Toronto almost 30 years ago, music has become a big part of his connection to the city. In fact, it was this connection that moved him to not just enjoy the Toronto music scene - but to actively participate in growing it. Discussing house concerts, music, and Toronto music culture. 

Do it for the story. Bachelor parties come in many shapes and sizes; but for Michael Cicero, his best friend's bachelor party was all about having an eventful day. From his first baseball game to some of the best eats in the city, Michael Cicero's bachelor party experience became a tour of a city he's come to love. Discussing Toronto food culture, axe throwing, and the Blue Jays. 

It's not always love at first sight. When Natasha Nesrine first moved to Toronto she was excited to begin her undergrad - but not so excited to live in the city. Growing up, Natasha had always seen Toronto as cold, grey, concrete jungle. It was only when she became a tourist in her own city that she began to discover the Toronto within Toronto, and so fell in love with the city. Discussing Toronto culture, walking tours, and Toronto's hidden gems. 

Xandra's not from here. In her life, she's lived in a few of Canada's major cities, and from Vancouver to Montreal she's had the opportunity to discover many of the unique experiences those cities have to offer. Yet there are two things that all Canadian cities share: snow and cyclists. Discussing the life of a cyclist, snow across the provinces, and Toronto's many micro-cities. 

Edie Kaldis is retired now, but 5 years ago she was a Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. As an RCMP officer, her true north was the preservation of life - and this was a value that became a part of who she was, guiding her decisions even beyond her position. It was this very dedication that led her to save Sammy. Discussing the RCMP, animal welfare, and Toronto sports culture. 

Networking; some hate it, some live for it, Jim Pagiamtizis has mastered it - and Toronto helped him get there. Throughout his life Jim was a man seeking opportunity, the chance to transform his life from ordinary to extraordinary. It was only when he began taking advantage of the many networking opportunities Toronto has to offer that he found the mentorship and began to see the growth he was looking for. Discussing Toronto events, networking, and personal development. 

Natasha Buckeridge had made it. Performing was a her passion, her purpose, and her primary source of income. That is, until she left the UK to move to Canada. In Toronto she had no one, no friends, no contacts, and no voice. That is, until she began taking herself out to open mics around the city. Discussing moving to Toronto, Toronto's people, and Toronto's music industry. 

Moving to Toronto, especially from a smaller town, city, or community, can be a culture shock - at least, it was for Armaan Verma. When Armaan moved to Church and Wellesley and was exposed, for the first time in his life, to the culture of the LGBTQ community, he found his new and positive experiences at odds with intolerant perspectives and preconceptions bred into him from a young age. Discussing intolerance, social bias, and the beauty of Toronto's people.