"U Talk Ep 15 - Ally Nazarie Gonzalo." Released January 2021

Representation in media is important. However, many people never get to see someone like themselves in movies, magazines, or on the Internet. When people of colour or other minority groups are showcased in media it’s often in the form of tokenism.

Ally Nazarie Gonzalo, an immigrant from the Philippines and a member of the FillipnX community, wanted to change that through his photography.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 14 - Tatjana Brkic." Released January 2021

Tatjana Brkic has an impressive resume, say the least, Mentor HEC Paris, Consultant UNEP, Red River Applied Business Research & International Business Faculty, and Participant TEDx Active.

She also helped create Square Metre for Peace, an inspirer and facilitator of a grassroots movement working together for positive peace locally, nationally and internationally.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 13 - Taiwo Luro." Released January 2021

Taiwo Luro is a massive proprietor of technology and believes if you don't get on board with it, you'll fall behind.

A Career Consultant/E-Learning Specialist, Taiwo has applied his personal and professional experiences to help newcomers find and succeed in their careers.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 12 - Kelly Bado." Released January 2021

Music has always been a part of bilingual singer-songwriter Kelly Bado's life. She combines her African heritage, la chanson française, and American gospel to create a unique sound.

Coming from West Africa, she never expected her style would come across as enjoyable here in Canada.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 11 - Andrew Unger." Released December 2020

What is a Mennonite?

Andrew Unger is the creator of The Daily Bonnet, a satirical website that breaks down Mennonite culture and life. He recently had a book published, called “Once removed, a humorous book about Mennonites which explores the real costs of "progress."

Andrew shares The Plautdietsch Code: Knacking the Mystery of Mennonites. (A little bit of Mennonite wordplay.)

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 10 - Jewel White." Released December 2020.

Manitoba has a flourishing Filipino Community, and a region that has seen significant growth in that community is the Pembina Valley, a rural region south of Winnipeg.

Jewel Miralles White is part of the Morden Filipino community and is a licensed veterinarian.

Although her license wasn’t recognized when she first moved, she was  dedicated to continuing practicing here in Canada, following through on  exams and state boards.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 9 - Rena Elbaze." Released December 2020.

Winnipeg and Manitoba have a vibrant Jewish community and have been home to many since the mid-1870s.

This year, the oldest synagogue in Winnipeg, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, is celebrating its 130th anniversary.

Rena Secter Elbaze is the Director of Engagement and Education, a new position since 2016.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 8 - Miguel Hernandez." Released December 2020.

How do you succeed in the media industry? Well Miguel Hernandez, seems to have cracked that code. 

Miguel has been heavily involved in media, working for video productions both in front and behind the camera. He has also been involved in animation.

Miguel has been passionately sharing his experiences for media creating tutorials on the Grumo Media YouTube Channel on how people can make a living teaching online. 

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 7 - Elton Hubner." Released December 2020.

Elton Hubner is a journalist, photographer, owner of Eyes Multimedia, and now an award-winning filmmaker with his passion project, The Fit Generation. 

Born in Brazil to European immigrants, Elton has visited dozens of countries and has lived in Canada for the past ten years.

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 6 - Laura Castillo." Released December 2020.

Laura Castillo was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her parents were political refugees who fled the dictatorship in Chile. Laura's family would then move back to Chile when she was 12. 

The experiences of her parents and her own living in Chile inspired Laura to dedicate herself to teaching. She is an EAL/ESL teacher and launched online classes through BRIDGES English Language School.

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society