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Eventist365Sustainability in Booth Design: Environmentally Friendly Solutions with David T StevensYanique had an astounding episode offer at Eventist365 having David Stevens as her guest. David and his team at the Olympian Meeting, all experts in event planning all over the world, infuses innovative approach to booth design by integrating wellness and sustainability making their events an unforgettable experience.
During the episode, David proudly shared an impactful event that significantly boosted their business while leaving zero environmental footprint. Surprisingly, their standout booth, a replica of the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander, was crafted from just one pallet of flat cardboard sheets. The remarkable achievement showcases their commitment to...2024-03-0737 min
Eventist365Jerald David Winston on the Importance of Time in Event PlanningJerald David Winston believes that time is a critical factor in organizing a successful and unforgettable event. If a client provides enough time to plan and prepare for the event, it increases the chances of success.
During Yanique's discussion with Jerald, he shared his valuable perspective on the significance of keeping up with the latest tools and technologies, the importance of mentorship, networking, and crowdsourcing in the event industry. Jerald is the owner of PangeaAV, a company that specializes in video productions, event photography, and all aspects related to live events.
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The Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Brother) Ep #326"Brother" is the silver screen adaptation of the award-winning novel by David Chariandy. Set in Scarborough, the film follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother and her two sons.2023-04-2303 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (DJ Dave Campbell) Ep #153 (Part 2)DJ Dave Campbell first came on my radar with his stint on the Much Music video program Xtendamix. I’d later experience him spin live, when I became a regular at Static nightclub in Toronto in 1999. At that point, he’d already been deejaying professionally for nearly two decades.2021-03-1620 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (DJ Dave Campbell) Ep #152 (Part 1)DJ Dave Campbell first came on my radar with his stint on the Much Music video program X-tendamix. I’d later experience him spin live, when I became a regular at Static nightclub in Toronto in 1999. At that point, he’d already been deejaying professionally for nearly two decades.2021-03-1518 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Lisa Tomlinson) Ep #151 (Part 2)Jamaica and Canada, have both played pivotal roles in the life of university lecturer Lisa Tomlinson. Academically, Caribbean literature resides closest to her heart.2021-03-1225 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Lisa Tomlinson) Ep #150 (Part 1)Jamaica and Canada, have both played pivotal roles in the life of university lecturer Lisa Tomlinson. Academically, Caribbean literature resides closest to her heart.2021-03-1123 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Prof Opal Palmer Adisa) Ep #149It’s been approximately a decade since I last interviewed Professor Opal Palmer Adisa. When we last spoke, she was teaching in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She’s now back on her home soil of Jamaica.2021-03-0826 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Shatara Michelle Ford) Ep #148Shatara Michelle Ford is the writer and director of “Test Pattern”, an indie film centred around a Black woman who is a rape victim.2021-02-2828 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (TBFF 2021) Ep #147The 2021 staging of the Toronto Black Film Festival was virtual from February 10-21.2021-02-2311 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Linda Ronstadt) Ep #146“Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” is a documentary that compellingly tells the story of the singer’s rise to superstardom during the 1970s. Streaming on hotdocs.ca until February 25th.2021-02-1807 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Keziah Myers) Ep #145 (Part 2)Keziah Myers is a bona fide music industry player. The thirty-something SOCAN executive began her climb up the corporate rungs through marketing brands you’d find in your local supermarket. In addition, she befriended a young Aubrey Graham before his breakout as Drake. The two are still friends today.2021-02-1719 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Keziah Myers) Ep #144 (Part 1)Keziah Myers is a bona fide music industry player. The thirty-something SOCAN executive began her climb up the corporate rungs through marketing brands you’d find in your local supermarket. In addition, she befriended a young Aubrey Graham before his breakout as Drake. The two are still friends today.2021-02-1618 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Malcolm & Marie) Ep #143The film “Malcolm & Marie” stars John David Washington, son of acclaimed actor Denzel Washington, and model turned actress, Zendaya. The two actors give exceptional performances in this unconventional story about the complexities of love.2021-02-1610 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Sizing Her Up) Ep #142Approaching a woman is often done on a hunch. Superficially, you don’t really have much to go on.2021-02-0808 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Richard B Pierre) Ep #141I’ve always been intrigued by what it’s like to be a biracial person, particularly one of Black and white parentage. Filmmaker Richard B Pierre’s documentary “What Are You?” affectively illuminates that reality. His latest film, “An Uninvited Guest”, tackles police brutality and race in a creative, yet disturbing fashion.2021-02-0322 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Ryan Singh) Ep #140Filmmaker Ryan Singh’s latest project, H.E.N.R.I., delves into the relationship between children and A.I. technology. He and the film’s director, Katarzyna Kochany, discuss their respective film careers as well as their collaborative project. H.E.N.R.I. will have its world premiere at the Toronto Black Film Festival next month.2021-01-2723 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Middle-aged Dating) Ep #139As a single forty-something male, the pickings are slim on the dating market. When you factor in age, race and compatibility, your options become paper thin.2021-01-1811 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Spohie Joseph) Ep #138 (Part 2)Sophie Joseph is in the educational process of becoming a Relationship coach. As a hairstylist and entrepreneur, her aspirations are continuously expanding.2021-01-1416 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Sophie Joseph) Ep #137 (Part 1)Sophie Joseph is in the educational process of becoming a Relationship coach. As a hairstylist and entrepreneur, her aspirations are continuously expanding.2021-01-1317 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Donalta Hall) Ep #136Donalta Hall represents business at the core of her waking life, from joint real estate investments with her husband, to multiple passive income endeavors.2021-01-0515 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Black Hierarchy) Ep #135Finance Professor Boyce Watkins has a lot to say about a variety of topics. On one of his recent podcast episodes, he suggested that Black Americans are somehow superior to other Blacks across the planet.2020-12-3013 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Ann Marie Moulton) Ep #134 (Part 2)When I suggested to Ann Marie Moulton that we tackle the topics of Love and Spirituality, she was gung-ho. So that’s just what we did.2020-12-2213 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Ann Marie Moulton) Ep #133 (Part 1)When I suggested to Ann Marie Moulton that we tackle the topics of Love and Spirituality, she was gung-ho. So that’s just what we did.2020-12-2116 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Elizabeth Eveillard) Ep #132 (Part 2)Elizabeth Eveillard flies the friendly skies as a stewardess, and while on the ground she’s a professional Francophone actress in Montreal’s film scene.2020-12-1510 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Elizabeth Eveillard) Ep #131 (Part 1)Elizabeth Eveillard flies the friendly skies as a stewardess, and while on the ground she’s a professional Francophone actress in Montreal’s film scene.2020-12-1415 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Elsie Miclisse) Ep #130Francophone broadcaster Elsie Miclisse immigrated to Montreal from Haiti as a child but now calls Saskatchewan home, where she’s a contributor on Point Du Jour, a CBC current events radio program.2020-12-0717 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Naomi Zitt-James) Ep #129 (Part 2)Athlete turned Sports Psychologist Naomi Zitt-James has unique insight regarding cultural identity and the complexity of the mind.2020-12-0318 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Naomi Zitt-James) Ep #128 (Part 1)Athlete turned Sports Psychologist Naomi Zitt-James has unique insight regarding cultural identity and the complexity of the mind.2020-12-0213 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Lana Lovell) Ep #127British born documentarian and playwright Lana Lovell is a hybrid of academia and the arts. She’s currently crafting a historical one-woman play seen through the eyes of an enslaved Black woman living in Canada. A six-part podcast series about the play is also in the works.2020-11-2518 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Buy Black Movement) Ep #126The Buy/Black Friday Movement, is an initiative being launched by corporate marketer Corey Kareem. As the names suggests, Kareem is determined to make buying Black goods and services by those within the Black community a routine practice beyond this coming Black Friday, November 27th.2020-11-1821 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Jelleestone) Ep #125 (Part 2)Rapper Jellestone first made his mark within the music biz back in 2001 with the catchy lead single “Money (Part 1)”. His debut album, Jellestone Thirteen, followed shortly thereafter. Now almost two decades later, the Etobicoke son returns on the popular anti-gun violence anthem “Wish I Could” alongside Toronto Hip Hop icon Maestro Fresh Wes, and a collection of other acts representing the city.2020-11-1315 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Jelleestone) Ep #124 (Part 1)Rapper Jelleestone first made his mark within the music biz back in 2001 with the catchy lead single “Money (Part 1)”. His debut album, Jelleestone Thirteen, followed shortly thereafter. Now almost two decades later, the Etobicoke son returns on the popular anti-gun violence anthem “Wish I Could” alongside Toronto Hip Hop icon Maestro Fresh Wes, and a collection of other acts representing the city.2020-11-1217 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Alvaro Giron) Ep #123Breathe the Night is the latest film by Alvaro Giron, a Colombian born auteur. The project stars first-time actress, Carolina Montealegre, as a Latin immigrant adjusting to life in Toronto. The twenty minute short screens virtually this month at the aluCine Film Festival.2020-11-0620 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Cindy Le) Ep #122Cindy Le is firmly rooted in her Christian beliefs. In the ever-changing moral climate of today’s world, she grips her bible tightly.2020-11-0517 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Alexandra Gelis) Ep #121 (Part 2)Alexandra Gelis is the cultural embodiment of the South American countries of Colombia and Venezuela. Born in a family of artists, Gelis was destined to become an artist herself. Her bold new short film “Exits and Entries” is currently streaming at the aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival.2020-11-0412 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Alexandra Gelis) Ep #120 (Part 1)Alexandra Gelis is the cultural embodiment of the South American countries of Colombia and Venezuela. Born in a family of artists, Gelis was destined to become an artist herself. Her bold new short film “Exits and Entries” is currently streaming at the aluCine Latin Film + Media Arts Festival.2020-11-0313 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Slim Flex) Ep #119Slim Flex continues his decade plus career in music with the release of his latest single, “Big Dreams”. The Ghanaian born artist represents a musical style which is a mashup of sounds indigenous to both Ghana and Nigeria.2020-10-2923 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Christie Maingot) Ep #118 (Part 2)Christie Maingot lives and breathes the Arts. The mother of two has thrived within the theatre world for the past two decades, acting, directing and ultimately teaching the craft.2020-10-2710 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Christie Maingot) Ep #117 (Part 1)Christie Maingot lives and breathes the Arts. The mother of two has thrived within the theatre world for the past two decades, acting, directing and ultimately teaching the craft.2020-10-2613 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Natalie Scantlebury) Ep #116Natalie Scantlebury lives her life as the picture of diversity. Entrepreneur, Baker, Investor, she pursues whatever endeavor stimulates her.2020-10-2212 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Up in DMs) Ep #115“Sliding up in a person’s DM”, is an expression that I’ve been hearing prominently in pop culture for years. Since May, I’ve been meeting women almost exclusively via social meeting.2020-10-2011 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Christina Dixon) Ep #114 (Part 2)Christina Dixon was first bitten by the acting bug at the tender age of five. After graduating from a high school for the performing arts, she took a sharp left turn into an unrelated field. Several years later her direction changed yet again.2020-10-1416 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Christina Dixon) Ep #113 (Part 1)Christina Dixon was first bitten by the acting bug at the tender age of five. After graduating from a high school for the performing arts, she took a sharp left turn into an unrelated field. Several years later her direction changed yet again.2020-10-1315 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Kathryne Muller) Ep #112 (Part 2)Kathryne Muller knows plenty about grief and loss. With the intimate knowledge of experiencing her own personal loss, she counsels others through the grieving process. Additionally, Meditation teaching is also one her skillsets.2020-10-0615 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Kathryne Muller) Ep #111 (Part 1)Kathryne Muller knows plenty about grief and loss. With the intimate knowledge of experiencing her own personal loss, she counsels others through the grieving process. Additionally, Meditation teaching is also one her skillsets.2020-10-0517 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Shantal Otchere) Ep #110 (Part 2)Shantal Otchere regards herself as an intellect and a Black feminist. The former journalist expounds on these concepts, along with other heady topics.2020-10-0117 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Shantal Otchere) Ep #109 (Part 1)Shantal Ot regards herself as an intellect and a Black feminist. The former journalist expounds on these concepts, along with other heady topics.2020-09-3013 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Princess Boucher) Ep #108As the mother of seven children, with six of them being girls, Princess Boucher is a dedicated advocate for the empowerment of the fairer sex. Her International Women Achievers Award is celebrating its 10th anniversary this November.2020-09-2916 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (The Spending Debate) Ep #107In addition to love and sex, money plays a pivotal role in relationships between men and women.2020-09-2216 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Yazmin Ali Tascatan) Ep #106Yazmin Ali Tascatan was once a child model and then transitioned into acting as a teenager. These days the Arts play a prominent role in the life of this mother of two, with painting and filmmaking among her passions.2020-09-2116 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Dione Taylor) Ep #105Dione Taylor began her musical journey as a young child playing the organ in her father’s church, and later graduated to music director by the tender age of ten. She recently released her latest project, a full length album entitled “Spirits in the Water.”2020-09-1720 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Toshiba Billings) Ep #104 (Part 2)Toshiba Billings is quite a unique individual, beginning with the origin of her first name. She wears hats as diverse as author, corporate consultant and talk show host.2020-09-1619 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Toshiba Billings) Ep #103 (Part 1)Toshiba Billings is quite a unique individual, beginning with the origin of her first name. She wears hats as diverse as author, corporate consultant and talk show host.2020-09-1516 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (She's the One) Ep #102As we age, our outlook on things tends to naturally change. How I view matters of the heart continues to evolve.2020-09-1110 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (The 2020 Pickup) Ep #101Meeting members of the opposite sex in-person isn’t quite what it used to be. The wearing of a mask has made things very awkward for some.2020-09-0307 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (One-Hundred) Ep #100I debuted the first episode of The Black Eskimo Podcast on March 6, 2019. Today, I’ve reached the milestone of episode 100.2020-08-2620 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Beverly Moore) Ep #99 (Part 2)Beverly Moore is a true blue entertainment industry soul. From her beginnings as a musician, to evolving into a corporate officer, Moore has covered the gamut.2020-08-2112 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Beverly Moore) Ep# 98 (Part 1)Beverly Moore is a true blue entertainment industry soul. From her beginnings as a musician, to evolving into a corporate officer, Moore has covered the gamut.2020-08-2016 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Naiym Dingle) Ep #97 (Part 2)Naiym Dingle is the author of “Cheating is Not Cheating”, a philosophical dissection of the world of relationships between men and women.2020-08-1912 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Naiym Dingle) Ep #96 (Part 1)Naiym Dingle is the author of “Cheating is Not Cheating”, a philosophical dissection of the world of relationships between men and women.2020-08-1813 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Viable Options) Ep #95From my senior year in high school to the present, I’ve never simultaneously had two or more romantic options. It’s always been one woman at a time. I find that fascinating.2020-08-0709 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Michell Barker) Ep #94“You Are Not the Only One” is a new book by author Michell Barker. I’d categorize the release as a hybrid of memoir, spiritual text and self-help.2020-08-0316 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Tessia Jordan) Ep #93 (Part 2)Tessia Jordan regards herself as a triple threat and multi-gifted creative. As a registered nurse, she takes pride in wearing different hats.2020-07-3114 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Tessia Jordan) Ep #92 (Part 1)Tessia Jordan regards herself as a triple threat and multi-gifted creative. As a registered nurse, she takes pride in wearing different hats.2020-07-3011 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Suzanne Coy) Ep #91Suzanne Coy possesses personality for days. With over 60 television and film credits, and 30 dialects within her personal acting arsenal, she’s a force. Next month, Coy will embark on a new creative endeavor entitled, Mission Bonita, a web series based on the popular children’s book series, Miss Bonita and Friends.2020-07-2822 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Janisa Weekes) Ep #90Janisa Weekes is an emotionally unfiltered spirit. Musical creation and performance are her two personal joys.2020-07-2320 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Humble) Ep #89Juno Award winning Reggae crooner, Humble, has just released his latest project, an Ep entitled “Never The Same.”2020-07-2119 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Pro-Black) Ep #88What does it mean to be Pro-Black? The definition may vary within the Black community but I have my own thoughts on the matter.2020-07-1710 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Dwayne Morgan) Ep #87Dwayne Morgan first appeared on my radar in 2002/2003. I happened upon one of his poetry books, and shortly thereafter attended a Spoken Word event where he performed. Over the next two decades Dwayne’s career has grown by leaps and bounds.2020-07-1423 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Kim Lovell) Ep #86Kim Lovell has ridden the wave of life, switching gears academically and employment wise whenever the need arose. Conversing with her reveals a path that was unconventional to say the least.2020-07-1016 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Insecure) Ep #85I’ve been a fan of Issa Rae since her YouTube series “Awkward Black Girl” I even own a copy of Rae’s memoir, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” . In the last few days it came to my attention that Insecure season 4 was available online. Naturally I dove in binge style.2020-07-0909 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Dating & Race) Ep #84Over the last three years I’ve seen an increasing amount of Black women dating white men. It’s a free world but the motivation behind this trend is unsettling.2020-07-0511 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Cherise Josephs) Ep #83Cherise Josephs is a dynamic spirit, with multiple irons in the fire. Academic and realtor are just two of her growing list of accomplishments.2020-06-2620 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Nathalie Lewis Maxwell) Ep #82To own and operate a fitness company requires a dedication to the physical form. Nathalie Lewis Maxwell lives and breathes that reality daily.2020-06-2417 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Sheri-Anne Woolley) Ep #81Sheri-Anne Woolley personifies the entrepreneurial spirit. I recently had the opportunity to converse with her.2020-06-1920 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Amina Mohamed) Ep #80 (Part 2)Visual artist Amina Mohamed has experienced a unique journey to where she is today. Having been born in Uganda, she currently calls Canada home.2020-06-1613 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Amina Mohamed) Ep #79 (Part 1)Visual artist Amina Mohamed has experienced a unique journey to where she is today. Having been born in Uganda, she currently calls Canada home.2020-06-1512 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (What If) Ep #78Back in 1999, I met a young lady at a particular record label in Toronto. We hit it off but I decided against perusing her for certain reasons. All of these years later, I periodically revisit that day in my mind, wondering what could have been.2020-05-2511 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Justin Blends) Ep #77Justin Blends is a GTA based alternative Hip Hop producer and emcee. For the vast majority of the last decade he’s been living and working in Taiwan as an educator. In late 2018, he returned home to life in the GTA. Recently he created a weekly podcast entitled Bramwood.2020-05-1213 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (High Fidelity) Ep #7620-years ago the film “High Fidelity” hit theatres starring John Cusack. In February of this year, actress Zoe Kravitz replaced Cusack in the television adaptation.2020-05-0508 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Kaisha Lee) Ep #75 (Part 2)Part 2 of my interview with singer Kaisha Lee.2020-04-2313 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Kaisha Lee) Ep #74 (Part 1)Back in February, I attend an event entitled “The Legends of Reggae”. About a week later I interviewed, Kaisha Lee, one of the performers on the card at a coffee shop in downtown Toronto.2020-04-1818 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (The Banker) Ep #73I recently watched the film “The Banker” starring Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson and Nia Long. It’s an historical drama based on true events.2020-03-3008 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Summer) Ep #72On Thursday, March 12 I attended the musical “Summer” about the life and times of “Disco Queen” Donna Summer.2020-03-2308 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Brooke Write) Ep #71Last Friday I met up with public speaker and motivational coach, Brooke Write, at “Girl Connected: A Conversation. After the event we sat down for an interview.2020-03-0411 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Girl Connected) Ep #70I attended an event on Friday, February 28, called “Girl Connected”. It was designed to pair Toronto based young women interested in the entertainment industry with American executives in a mentorship capacity. The event creator is, Lola Plaku, a Canadian-bred individual who alternates between Toronto and New York City.2020-03-0308 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Lady Sunrise) Ep #69Over the weekend, I attended “Lady Sunrise, a play featuring an all-Asian, all-woman cast.2020-02-2807 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Pendance) Ep #68Over the weekend I attended the Pendance Film Festival at the TIFF Lightbox.2020-02-2510 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Joanna Mojoko) Ep #67As part of the Toronto Black Film Festival, there was a live performance component that took place at Fran’s restaurant in downtown Toronto. There I stumbled across Joanna Majoko, a talented up-and-coming Jazz singer.2020-02-2006 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (TBFF) Ep #66For the second time in two years, I attended the Toronto Black Film Festival. This year was the 8th staging. One of the festival’s highlights was attending an event which featured legendary filmmaker, Spike Lee, where a remastered version of his film Bamboozled was screened.2020-02-1908 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Legends of Reggae) Ep #65Jones and Jones Production, in association with Rose Theatre, hosted A Tribute to the Legends of Reggae on Saturday, February 8th. The artists who performed on the card were Exco Levi, Kaisha Lee, General Trees, Judy Mowatt and Professor Nuts.2020-02-1209 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Desmond Cole) Ep #64About five years ago I became aware of activist Desmond Cole. A friend of mine mentioned that Cole had been allegedly carded by the Toronto police 2-3 dozen times. On Friday I attended an event at the Rose Theatre in Brampton featuring Desmond.2020-02-1108 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Lisa Fischer) Ep #63In April of 2019, I attended a concert with Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton, her backing band at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Amazing! Last Saturday, Lisa performed at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Once again I was present.2020-02-0607 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Theo Croker) Ep #62In 2018, I was in desperate need of a new album, so I scoured the web in search of soloists and groups across the musical spectrum. I eventually stumbled across Jazz trumpeter, Theo Croker.2020-01-2508 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Brother) Ep #61Periodically over the years non-Black males have referred to me as ‘Brother’ here in the Greater Toronto Area. Typically I’ve let it slide. This past week I decided to challenge one particular individual.2020-01-1809 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Director X) Ep #60In 1994, Julien Christian Lutz aka Lil’ X, relocated to NYC from Brampton (Toronto) for an internship with Hype Williams, a popular music video director at the time. Lutz now goes by the moniker, Director X, and has countless music videos to his credit, among them works by Drake, Jay-Z and Jamie Foxx.2020-01-0610 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Uncut Gems) Ep #59I’ve been watching Adam Sandler films since the 1990s. His latest project, Uncut Gem, is available on Netflix and is playing in select theatres.2019-12-3009 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (A Christmas Carol) Ep #58On December 19th I attended the play “A Christmas Carol”. I’ve been a fan of this particular story since childhood.2019-12-2809 minThe Black Eskimo PodcastThe Black Eskimo Podcast (Bend It Like Beckham) Ep #57It’s now been 17-years since the film “Bend It like Beckham” was released in theatres. On December 14th I attended a presentation of the musical adaptation in downtown Toronto.2019-12-2107 min