Underground Conversations

In this episode of Underground Conversations, we sit down with Dionne Sinclair, Vice President of Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Executive at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)Dionne moved to Canada as a nine-year-old immigrant kid from Jamaica who was told “she wasn’t college material” because of her strong accent. Years later, she’s at the forefront of Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital while finishing her PhD at Western University.Listen along to hear from her as she breaks down how you can stand out as a young professional while navigating challenges and protecting your mental peace.

Curious to know what it takes to run in your first election while juggling assignment deadlines? Tune in to hear from UTSC student Christopher Amir Hart as he shares his journey of contesting in Canada's 2025 Federal Election. The conversation explores the stigma around young people in politics, how one can get started, and how to make it count!

Twenty years after being an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto, Tim Tang is back! Hear from UTSC's Dean of Student Experience and Well-Being as he shares exactly how to survive and thrive as a student.Recorded on Nov. 20, 2025.

After 36 years as a journalist, senior Toronto Star reporter David Rider looks back on a career defined by unforgettable moments that blend humour, suspense and inspiration.

How can students break into the fashion world? In this episode, I talked with Faith Chhoyang from UTSC Charity Fashion Show about ways for students to do that. We also discussed hot questions on fashion relevant to students. How can young people expand their wardrobes while also making eco-friendly choices? Should consumers pay attention to the brands they are supporting, and their practices?Episode by Christian Zdravko

Student groups are a great way to make friends in your discipline and better understand your career path forward. In this episode, I had a fun chat with the presidents of BioSa; Danielle Nanquil & Simran Batther to better understand what BioSa is doing to support the many biology students here at UTSC.(Note: After listening through the recording, I noticed my microphone was not recording properly. Regardless, the episode still covers the topic well.)Episode by Christian Zdravko

SCOUT is UTSC's LGBTQ community. In this episode, I had a talk with two of its representatives, Sachi Lal & Pranami Harsora about what they do on campus, and how they're involved in the community.Episode by Christian Zdravko

Where do aspiring nurses and medical students find community? In this episode, I talked to Andrea Shie about Medicine4Youth, a student group that offers a network to students who want to break into medicine and/or nursing. We discussed the benefits that this group provides, and also what it's like working towards this industry.Episode by Christian Zdravko

A bidet is a device that uses water to help users clean themselves after using the washroom. There are a number of students who say they need to use a bidet in order to feel cleaner after using the facilities. Aliya Ali, founder of Bidets at U of T is advocating for the school to add more. In this episode, I talked with Aliya about what their benefits are, and why some students want more of them.Episode by Christian Zdravko

RadioFWD is a UTSC group that focuses on all things music and sound. On this episode, I talked with Zachary Osborn, Music Manager at RadioFWD to hear about his epic stories from his time with the group, like his spat with NAV's bodyguard.Episode by Christian Zdravko

In Underground Conversations' first episode, I had a fun, playful chat with two leading thinkers in fashion at the U of T Scarborough community. My good friend Anechka, and my new friend Yusuf were great first guests, and offered plenty of insights into the history and operations behind UTSC's fashion club, Prestige.Episode by Christian Zdravko