Happy International Women's Day! It felt appropriate to feature one of the great women in my life on this day on Sweat Equity: Brooke Bampton, formerly known as Plaine Jane and now known as Tiny Tuque is a house and techno DJ and multifaceted visual artist from Calgary. Having spent some time in the prairies as well, she's got lots of stories about Winnipeg's early club life and beyond. Always a pleasure and a laugh to gain insight from this adventurous matriarch from our community.Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. Connect with Tiny Tuque aka Brooke Bampton Connect with Esette

If you're in Western Canada, you've seen his work, maybe you've hired him for a show, or maybe you've just heard about him in your network. It's Concert Socks, aka Neil McElmon, one of Calgary's best nightlife photographers and we have a great chat about his roots, his new career, where he's been and where he's going. Lots of laughs with this guy and we get the opportunity to see what it's like to be behind the lens in the dark and in the light.  Follow his photo work on InstagramConnect with Concert SocksSubscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests.

Anput is an artist that I'm really excited about. Her taste, her approach, her intellect, you could say I am a very big fan of her work as an artist, and events and culture curator. I feel that it's an exciting time in the emerging artist space, renewal and fresh ideas are on the horizon and that always makes me feel great about the future and what we can learn from this new generation. In this conversation, we cover a small part of what she's currently working on, her ideals, ideas and more. Enjoy! Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. Connect with AnputConnect with Esette Connect to EXFM

Chordlust is a great Canadian techno artists that is in constant motion creating opportunities for others every step of the way. With a storied history in electronic music, this will sure be one of many conversations with Kris. Check out his weekly radio show on CJSW 90.9FM "Modulations" and his label Magnetascope with the links below. Subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests. Connect with ChordlustConnect with Modulations Radio on CJSW 90.9FMConnect with MagnetascopeConnect with Esette Connect to EXFM

The pilot episode of Sweat Equity brings anecdotes from DJ Applebaum, locally known in Calgary as Shauna Applebaum; a wonderful hip hop DJ who got her start in the Rockies DJing parties in Banff. Mostly known for her soulful, golden era sets, she is a primary member of the Girls on Decks DJ collective, has performed at many clubs and events around town and is an advocate for LGBTQ+2 DJ Culture. She was kind enough to be my very first guest on the show and we had a great chat about her come up and all the things ahead. Don't forget to subscribe to the Sweat Equity Podcast Playlist on Spotify to hear tracks from all the SE guests including Shauna's of course. Connect with Applebaum on MixcloudConnect with Esette Connect to EXFM