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CONVENE Podcast
by Watrvision Creative
CONVENE is a conversation series with a narrative arc focused on the creative community in Toronto. We develop meaningful conversations with artists and creative professionals to provide audiences with practical resources, opportunities for networking and the inspiration to take important next steps.
Episodes
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MTL + TO Ep. 16 - Mason Windels
In this episode, we spoke to Mason Windels, Co-Founder of Summer Cool Creative Agency and the Montreal-based web radio station n10.as. Mason Windles shared his journey growing his business, amplifying artists, and advocating for infrastructure changes in Montreal. Given Mason’s experience…
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MTL + TO Ep. 15 - Kevin Amougou
In this episode, we connected with Kevin Amougou who is a Montreal-based artist manager, and is the founder of the music management company NOTE (Next One to Enjoy) and the label Coat on Club. Kevin has been making moves and building bridges since his early days as a club promoter. From Kevin’s...
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MTL + TO Ep. 14 - DJ Pøptrt
In this conversation, we spoke to DJ Pøptrt, who is an Indigenous DJ and artist from the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake. DJ Poptrt brings a very important and overlooked perspective to this conversation regarding collaboration and language barriers, specifically in the ways they impact the Indigenous...
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MTL + TO Ep. 13 - Ricochet
In this episode we spoke with FLOW 93.5FM on-air personality and “Made In Toronto” host, Ricochet on his role as a culture curator shining a spotlight on the city’s talent and advocating for Black music in Canada’s radio industry. Although many would say that radio is fading as a medium, Ricochet...
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MTL + TO Ep. 12 - Junia T
In this episode, we speak with Toronto-based Producer Junia T about the valuable learnings gained through his debut album Studio Monk in 2020. He shares key insights on his collaboration philosophy — humanizing, grounding, and preparing a space that is free for creativity to flourish, while also...
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MTL + TO Ep. 11 - Naya Ali
In this episode, we spoke with Montreal-born and raised Naya Ali about how she is intentionally paving the way for herself in a market with substantial gaps in support and infrastructure for Anglo rap artists. Naya Ali has taken initiative to lead cross-city and bilingual collaborations with...
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MTL + TO Ep. 10 - Obuxum
In this episode, we spoke with Obuxum, Toronto-based Somali-Canadian producer and beatmaker, about her experience expanding her music to the gaming industry and how that has inspired new avenues. Obuxum offers advice to emerging artists looking to build and connect in Toronto’s music industry,...
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MTL + TO Ep. 9 - Charlie Wall-Andrews
In this episode, we spoke to Charlie Wall-Andrews, Executive Director of SOCAN Foundation, Educator, and Ph.D. candidate at the Ted Rogers School Of Management. The conversation begins with a discussion around how music education, programming, and fund development/investment can support the music...
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MTL + TO Ep. 8 - Naskademini
In this episode, we connected with Montreal-born photographer and visual storyteller Naskademini who’s eye for capturing high-profile brands and people has been featured in publications like Hypebeast and Complex. Naturally, Naskademini impresses the importance of archival documentation and…
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MTL + TO Ep. 7- Cadence Weapon
In this episode, we spoke with Cadence Weapon, Edmonton-born, Toronto-based rapper, producer, writer, and poet about the importance of sustaining the history and culture of the creative community in both Montreal and Toronto. Right out the gate, Cadence Weapon expresses his passion for archiving...
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MTL + TO Ep. 6 - Koudjo
In this episode, we spoke with Koudjo, one part of the Qcltur - a media platform promoting local and international Francophone artists in Quebec and beyond. From the beginning of the conversation, Kuodjo shares the importance of building trust with artists in collaborations and expresses that...
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MTL + TO Ep. 5 - Aisha Wickham
In this episode, we connected with Aisha Wickham, Program Consultant for the Ontario Music Office at Ontario Creates and seasoned builder, investor, and promoter of Canada’s Music Industry. Throughout her career in Toronto, Aisha has been hands-on in the launch of two Black-owned radio stations…
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MTL + TO Ep. 4 - Chris Wilson
In this episode, we spoke with Chris Wilson who is a venue booker, music promoter, and cultural programmer and is the Director of Programming + Brand Partnerships for The Drake Hotel Properties. For this conversation, Chris brings a helpful POV and language to help us understand the synergies and...
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MTL + TO Ep. 3 - Yasmine Seck
In this episode, we spoke with Yasmine Seck who is the founder of Montreal PR company Sounds Good, and started by building roots in the underground scene as a DJ and founder of Obsolete Collective. Yasmine speaks on the challenges that Anglo-speaking and French-speaking Hip Hop, Rap, and…
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MTL + TO Ep. 2 - Daniel Seligman
In this episode, we spoke with Daniel Seligman who is Co-founder and Creative Director of Pop Montreal International Music Festival which has been showcasing international artists from all disciplines and parts of the world since 2002. Having lived and worked in both cities, Daniel offers a...
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MTL + TO Ep. 1 - Jayemkayem
In this episode, we spoke with Josephine Cruz aka Jayemkayem who is a multidisciplinary creative entrepreneur based in Toronto. For this conversation, she drew on her experiences as a DJ, running an independent record label, Bare Selection, alongside her partner Freeza Chin, and all she does as...
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CONVENE - Hip Hop Art and Thriving in the World
Is there a moment in the past year where Hip Hop Art opened your mind and shifted the way you look at the world or clarified your perspective? For CONVENE "Hip Hop Art and Thriving in the World" we had DJ Mel Boogie of VIBE 105.5FM, digital artist and illustrator Tooncrew, one of Canada’s…
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CONVENE - When Your Brand is Your Aspiration
Talk about branding is everywhere: whether it is about running a business or how you represent yourself in the world. At the heart of the brands that last and have impact is the idea of aspiration. This conversation on how to align your brand with your aspiration (and the pitfalls to watch out…
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CONVENE - What's Yourk Work Worth
CONVENE ‘What's Your Work Worth’ dealt with questions we all face around the value of our work. Whether you are running a team, creating a product or providing your talent, the question of the worth of your work is one of the most difficult we face. How much do you charge for what you offer, what...
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CONVENE - Breaking Down Music Management
CONVENE "Breaking Down Music Management" had the subtitle, “From Therapists to A+Rs”, which sums up the experience of so many who work in music management. It is a role that a lot of people describe kind of falling into, but requires an important skill-set. Our goal here was to demystify what it...
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CONVENE - Publishing Your First Photobook
CONVENE “Publishing Your First Photobook” was a one-on-one conversation with Oakland-based photographer and creative director Craig Hackey. The photobook is a form that is important to photographers (from the masters to amateurs and hobbyists), and is a form that is relevant to a wide-range...
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CONVENE - Sign on the Dotted Line
CONVENE “Sign on the Dotted Line” featured Jonathan Ramos of Ink Entertainment and Rap Season, Kiran Ray (actor, podcaster and entrepreneur), foundational Hip Hop Emceee Jelleestone and entertainment lawyer Divya Shoshana. This conversation covered a range of creative industries (film, music,...
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CONVENE - Deal on Deals
"The Deal on Deals" featured Allison Outhit of Six Shooter Records, Vivian Barclay of Warner Chappell Music, Tanisha Clarke of Not What You Expected, and was hosted by Eternia. This session was designed to cover the full spectrum of deals that exist in the music business. This conversation took...
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CONVENE - Growing in the Industry Through Labels and Management
"Growing in the Industry Through Labels + Management" featured Tao-Ming Lau of Blue Crane Agency, Gavin Sheppard of The Remix Project, Quiet as Kept and Public Records, Toronto music industry O.G. Ivan Evidente and was facilitated by Chris Penrose. The session was designed to bring valuable ideas...
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CONVENE - Building a Marketing Plan
"Building a Marketing Plan" featured Dreyuh Safo of Rap Season, Mark Nabeta of trevor//peter, Carey Riley of Sony Music Canada, T-Nyce, and was co-facilitated by Wan Lucas and Chris Penrose. This session was designed to bring forward valuable ideas on how to approach marketing music from a range…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
CONVENE is a conversation series with a narrative arc focused on the creative community in Toronto. We develop meaningful conversations with artists and creative professionals to provide audiences with practical resources, opportunities for networking and the inspiration to take important next steps.
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CONVENE is a conversation series with a narrative arc focused on the creative community in Toronto. We develop meaningful conversations with artists and creative professionals to provide audiences with practical resources, opportunities for networking and the inspiration to take important next...
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CONVENE Podcast is created and hosted by Watrvision Creative.
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