In this episode I have a chat with Larissa Kovalenko co-founder and co-owner of Rhythm Fx. We talk about her journey to co-owning a company that specializes in everything from dance classes to providing experiential marketing; We also break down her own personal growth within creating a safe space for the dance community. 

Find them: website: https://www.rhythmfx.ca/

1) Try A Little Tenderness - Otis Redding

Welcome back!! In this season two premiere I sit down with Vanessa of Shadow Ink Creative and chat about her journey to creating her own home grown company, the inspiration she pull from nature to influence her pieces and the therapy of art itself. 

IG: @shadowinkcreative

Vanessa's Top 5 Songs: 

1) Come To Light - Arkells  

Coming September 28th!!! Season 2 of What's Your Hustle is on the way. Join us on the last Monday of every month for conversations about hustles, side hustles and the passion's in life that inspire us conquer all aspects of our life; from love, food, art to mental health and the tough conversations along the way. 

Starting with a minute of a moment silence.

- To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try. - Rosa Parks

Top 5 Songs: 1) What’s Going On - Marvin Gaye 2) Keep Ya Head Up - 2Pac 3) Walking In The Snow - Run the Jewels 4) A Change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke 5) Freedom - Beyonce feat. Kendrick Lamar

A conversation of Racial Inequality & Injustice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOeBHYkRjw&t=2031s

Be the Change Digital Rally

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrGFQT2aODA

In this episode I had a chat with Shafia Khan - a caseworker with Nisa Homes. We talk about her journey to Nisa Homes, her inspiration to take care of those around starting at an early age in her home and drive for change in her life now and for the future. 

Shafia's Favorite Song: 

Ni**as in Paris - Jay-Z and Kanye West

Nisa Homes is a transitional home for women finding the courage to leave domestic abusive homes, poverty, homelessness or seeking asylum.  For those looking for more information please visit: www.nisahomes.com email: [email protected]; call: 1-888-456-8043

You are not alone. 

In the inspiration of motherhood, in this episode I have a chat with friend of the podcast Maurea Kiezman. We talk about her journey of being a mom to two little girls; the excitement of being a first time mom, the busy schedule of that comes along with second and the joy of the dream of being a mom. 

Maurea's  Top 5 Songs / Artists 

1) Rise Against

In my dedication to mothers being the OG hustlers, I sat down with Sheriza Hussein to talk about life as a single mom. We touch on the excitement of being a mom, her struggle with postpartum, the trials of co-parenting, and the honor of being a mom to a beautiful 4-year old. 

Sheriza's Top 5 songs: 

1) Famalay - Skinny Fabulous feat. Machel Montana

In this episode I sat down with Nora Salem the Owner and Creative Director of Bud and Bloom. We delve into the conception of Bud and Bloom as a florist company that uses cannabis leaves in their arrangements; and also break down the stereotypes and benefits of cannabis.

Find Bud and Bloom: IG: bud.bloom.yeg. Website: www.budbloom.ca. Email: [email protected] 

Nora's Top Songs: 

1) Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen

In this special episode my friend Mike Lalli and I have a conversation about the impacts that COVID-19 has had on our lives.  But more importantly the fast lessons that this time has taught us in not taking experiences and moments with family, and friends for granted.

Mike's Top 5 Song's

1) Rakurs & Ramirez Remix - KARTASHOW

Halima's Top 5 Song's

1) One More Hour - Anthony Ramos

In this rewind episode we take a look back at my conversation with Jen and Louise Snider. Sisters, who both had a twenty year long career in the Canadian Armed Forces. They share the memories they made and the laughs along the way. This episode also include my sit down with Mark Derkach of Woodnt Be Nice If and his journey from hobby to side hustle. 

https://www.facebook.com/WoodntItBeNiceIf/. IG: @woodnt_it_be_nice_if

Louise's Top 5 Songs:

1) If you are Reading This - Tim McGraw

2) Love me anyway - Pink/Chris Stapleton

3) Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran

4) This is Me - The Greatest Showman Cast

5)  Whiskey Kisses -  Johnny Reid/Jessica Mitchell

Jen's Top 5 Songs:

2) It’s a Long Way to the Top - AC/DC

3) Dancing on My Own - Calum Scott

4) You are the reason - Calum Scott

5) Mercy Street - Peter Gabriel

Mark's Top 5 Songs: 

1) Hey Jude - The Beatles