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Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityVibing and Jamming Out with Aly Laube of Cushy EntertainmentI don't think you all are ready for this interview ! Not only is this our second to last interview, (I knoooow!) BUT we get to hear about some truly EPIC community building and learn some major truths about a community that means so much to so many!
Today we get to hear from the AMAZING Aly Laube of Cushy Entertainment. Aly Laube is an event producer, journalist, and musician living on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. She is a radio host on CitR and CIVL, the associate director of Cushy Ente...
2021-08-1133 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityBooks Are My Besties with Leslie Hurtig of the Vancouver Writers Fest.If you know me, or have listened to even one episode of this podcast then you know that books are indeed my best friends. What happens though when you bring a group of book lovers together? What happens when you build a community by and for them? Magic. That's what happens.
To talk about this very magic and so much more, we have the incredible Leslie Hurtig of the Vancouver Writers Fest joining us! Leslie was born into a house of books and has made her career from various points within Canada’s book industry. She has wo...
2021-08-0419 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityArts & Crafts Say WHAT! With Laura GradyOur first guest of this season and what a special one. Friends meet Laura Grady. Over the last five years, Laura has worked as the Program Manager for the Arts Council of so-called New Westminster. This role has placed her in the centre of the cultural vibe and growth of the city. Laura has played a lead role in organizing and facilitating a collection of small and large-scale art-based events that have attracted visitors across the Lower Mainland to so-called New Westminster. so-called New Westminster is a city bursting with creative talent, culture, and artistic drive. Laura feels honored...
2021-07-2821 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityThe Beginning of The End.Hello Friends! Long time no talk hey? Well no more waiting, we are back and more excited than ever for an extra special season!
Extra special for SO many reasons, but mainly as it's our LAST SEASON and we have some beautiful guests joining us for the sendoff
2021-07-2116 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityCommunity, But Making it Sustainable With Natasha Thom of Clearwater EventsWow, this episode was just such a complete joy to do! Meet the incredible Natasha Thom of Clearwater Events. After more than 10 years in the events industry, Natasha started Clearwater Events in 2016. She started the business as a dreamer, wanting to bring people's love stories to life through their weddings. But drawn back to her roots working with non-profit organizations, she now blends both of her loves. Using her skillset to amplify organizations' impact, and elevating the EcoLuxe wedding movement. Because the blend of sustainability and luxury IS possible.
In the events world sustainability is something that oft...
2021-03-2220 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunitySEASON FINALE with MoiIt's already here. The season finale of Season 2! A short and sweet episode that also touches on something very important. Right now the AAACPI community is grieving. They are mourning. On March 16th 2021 a white terrorist murdered 8 people in Atlanta, Georgia. 6 of whom were Asian women. They were mothers, sisters, friends, grandmothers, and more. They were targeted for being Asian, for being women, for being sex workers. In Vancouver BC alone there has been a 717% increase in Anti-Asian crimes and racially motivated instances. Many AAACPI seniors have been targeted for these hate crimes and attacks. I've included more resources...
2021-03-2209 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + Community#choosetochallenge The Elephant(s) In The RoomHappy #internationalwomensday and Women's History Month everyone! This year's IWD theme is a special and encouraging one: #choosetochallenge. It is in this spirit this episode was created.
We didn't release an episode last week as we were prepping for this one. It's one that actually wasn't going to be released until towards the end of this podcast but given the day, month, and theme we knew it had to be done now.
This episode is meant to be a conversation starter. One I hope you will truly take to heart and will begin some meaningful...
2021-03-0821 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityThat Decor Though! With Kiran & Harinder of Finesse DecorMeet the newest, brightest, and most passion-filled stars of the décor and design industry! Kiran and her brother Harinder Dhinsa of Finesse Décor!
Born and raised in BC, Canada, both went to SFU Business and actually had no previous experience or background in events when they first started out. Finesse is a business that they run together. Harinder and his fiancé wanted a unique set-up for their pre-wedding shoot with Amrit Photography and decided to build their own set. Sundeep and Amrit (the photographers) were blown away by the set-up and asked if we could buil...
2021-02-2223 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityIt's About You, Me, UsWe are half-way through the season! WOOOOOO! Some exciting stuff coming at ya in the latter half of this season ;) In episode 4 join me as I take you through shifting your mindset from thinking strictly surface level party, to elevating said party into an intimate gathering.
Through a series of examples I'm walking you through how as host it's not about "me, myself, and I". It's about "You, Me, Us". This is the core idea of this season. Shifting it from the idea of Me as host to you the guests, me as host, and Us. How...
2021-02-1524 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityOur Why (And why you should care)Why do we host an event? I mean why am I hosting this movie night over Zoom? Why are you hosting a wedding? Why do any of of us host any particular gathering?
This is a question we each need to ask ourselves. As hosts we have SO much to consider, but none is more important than your why! Your purpose! This purpose is what shapes your event for your community in the first place.
In this episode we explore "the why" in-depth and I give you some tips on how to get there, while...
2021-02-0824 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + Community"The Art of Gathering"...My Thoughts (And how this book pivots the entire hosting game)When I first read, "The Art of Gathering" by the incredible Priya Parker, I thought I knew what it would be about. Reader, I did not. Wow, just wow! This book is a literal gift. As we continue to figure out hosting in the COVID Era, this book truly helps to add a whole dimension to things.
So when I started mapping out this season, I knew this book would play a huge role in doing so. As I mention several times throughout the episode, everyone needs this book. Whether you've hosted once in your life, or...
2021-02-0141 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityWelcome Back FriendsWelcome back everyone! Starting 2021 off right with a brand new season of Back to Basics Podcast: Events + Community!
Things are going to be a biiiit different this season, and I could not be more excited to share with you all, what we've been working on this past month; and all that's to come!
So enjoy this introduction and get ready for a season full of heart and soul that I hope will help elevate your gatherings to a whole other level!
2021-02-0111 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + Community#istandwithfarmersIn the past few months you may have seen/heard about the Farmers' Protests in India. I spoke a bit about them last year, towards the end of episode 7 of season 1 of this podcast; but I couldn't start this season without providing an update on where things are, and how we can further our support.
A lot has happened since I last spoke about the protests. A lot has happened in general since our last episode, but I hope this special episode helps to further educate you in some small way. There are a lot of intersections, n...
2021-02-0124 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunitySEASON FINALE: Making Our Own Space with Team INFUSION of INFUSION YA Book FestivalEpisode 8, a.k.a., our SEASON FINALE!!! Can you believe it. I honestly cannot. Season 1: The COVID Effect could not have wrapped with an episode filled with more heart and laughs like this one! Without the support of Crystal, Yaunna, and Sabrina (and many others behind the scenes) INFUSION YA Book Festival would not be possible!
They each have put in literal blood, sweat, and tears to create a space for the Young Adult Literature community unlike anything before. INFUSION is an event unlike any other in Vancouver. Together we've started to build a new community of o...
2020-12-211h 05
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityBONUS EPISODE: Zooming Through The Holidays"It's the most wonderful time of the year..." Indeed it is. If there's one thing you should know about me? It's that I am a HUGE Christmas lover, like it's a BIG LOVE for the holiday! It's that time of the year where communities far and wide are able to come together and just be there with each other.
The season starts in mid-November and will go on until January 2nd of the new year. There are a million different events to attend. A million different people to gift, and a million Vanessa Hudgens' in the next P...
2020-12-1627 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityThe COVID wedding + More with Harprit Patel of Always & Forever WeddingsWow...this episode is just
2020-12-1340 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityPics Or it Didn't Happen with Christina Dang of Dang Good BoothsWhat a blast this episode was! So excited for you all to hear this one!
Christina Dang is the owner of Dang Good Booths, a premium photo booth services company. They have grown to be Vancouver’s favourite photo booth company with over 500 5 star reviews offering a number of different types of photo booths services for just about any occasion. They are a thriving small business that strives to capture life’s moments and provide photo souvenirs for guests to remember for a lifetime.
Christina really is a community builder and she does so through the p...
2020-11-2928 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityBuilding a Sisterhood with Roohi of DidihoodJoin us for an incredible episode with an incredible human: Roohi Sahajpal, Co-Founder of Didihood. Roohi Sahajpal is a freelance writer and one of the co-founders of Didihood. Didihood (or the sisterhood) is a collective of South Asian women in creative industries across Canada spanning from the media to music, film, visual arts and more. Didihood's goal is to create networking and mentorship opportunities for South Asian creatives in cities like Toronto and Vancouver, lead workshops for university and college students to expand their skill set, and hear from inspirational South Asian women through panels and a monthly Q&A in...
2020-11-2323 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityBack to Basics: Events + Community Virtual FunSo last weekend British Columbia's Provincial Health Authority put down new restrictions, but this time regionally directed, to combat the spread of COVID-19. I have also gotten a few requests on this topic and even though I was saving this for later in the season I thought there's no time like now to do this one!
Today we’re going to be talking about responsibility when it comes to event planning and towards our community, and also some fun ways to connect with our community safely during this time. My thoughts may seem all over the place, bu...
2020-11-1725 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityThat Team Bonding Though with Dina of the Dina CalligraphyIn this episode we're speaking with the incredible Dina of Dina Calligraphy. Dina Lu is a left-handed calligrapher, workshop instructor and business coach based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Dina founded her calligraphy business as Jennidi Creative after her mom was hospitalized in 2018 for depression and psychosis. The name “Jennidi Creative” is a combination of Dina’s mom’s name (Jenny) and Dina’s own name. Together, they started selling greeting cards—her mom painted the cards and Dina did the calligraphy on them. Dina loved running a creative business so much that she quit her 9-5 job last year to teach cal...
2020-11-0931 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityBecoming The Community Hub with Jean of the VPLIn this episode we're speaking with the incredible Jean Broughton of the VPL! Jean is a Teen Services Librarian at the Vancouver Public Library and has also worked a Children’s Librarian in several branches across the city. Before returning to Vancouver in 2017, they could be found at libraries in Ottawa and Montreal.
They do some incredible events/programming work with the community at the VPL and it has been so amazing to hear and learn all about it! Just goes to show how often communities are built through events and programming much like what Jean and th...
2020-11-0234 min
Back to Basics Podcast: Events + CommunityBack to Basics: Events + Community DefinitionsWelcome to the Back to Basics Podcast: Events + Community! In our very first episode we're going to talk about some definitions. That's right, definitions. Specifically why your definitions of events, and community are not what you probably thought they are.
In our first season we'll be going through The COVID Effect. This will be followed up by more seasons touching on various events/programming topics and their history with community as well as their effects on community. We're SO excited for this, and are so glad you're joining us on this special journey!
2020-11-0218 min