The Sanctuary

Feb 11 2025 150 ep. 40 mins
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A safe space to speak from the heart.

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Jennifer Roe - Executive Director - Folk Alliance International

Feb 11 2025 20 mins  
In this episode, Jennifer Roe, the executive director of Folk Alliance International, discusses her journey in the folk music industry, the importance of community and networking, and the upcoming Folk Alliance Conference in Montreal.Jennifer shares insights into the organization's mission, the significance of building relationships within the music community, and tips for artists

Lola Loops - Multi-Disciplinary Artist

Oct 22 2024 34 mins  
Lola Loops is a passionate multi-disciplinary artist residing on the unceded and illegally occupied territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nation, Aka Vancouver, BC. Her journey into the world of performance art began with a simple Hoop, where she found a captivating medium for exploring her body's movements in spiral form. This initial fascination blossomed into

Bethany Fulde - Songwriter, Musician, Indie-Rock Experimenter

Sep 24 2024 25 mins  
Bethany is an indie-rock experimenter who sets introspective lyrics against innovative instrumentation, resulting in music that stirs and swings in equal measure. As a longtime member of Halifax’s venerable music scene, Bethany has led multiple outfits, wielding a Jaguar in art-rock bands and breaking it down neo-soul style in her solo project Shadow, which released a pair o

Papa Bear - Sexual Health Educator and Advocate for Marginalized Sexualities

Aug 27 2024 37 mins  
Papa started in Public Health as a volunteer HIV and STI tester, counsellor and PrEP navigator at an outreach centre in the heart of downtown Denver, CO around fifteen years ago. He quickly became known as a safe space for LGBTQIA+ people, and people that practiced alternative sexualities such as non-monogamy and BDSM/Kink.Throughout his career Papa Bear has worked in HIV and STI P

Andrew Moyes - VP, Fan Expo

Aug 13 2024 13 mins  
Andrew Moyes, the VP of Fan Expo, discusses the preparation and highlights of the upcoming Fan Expo event.In this episode of the podcast, we cover topics such as the logistics of organizing the event, the involvement of key partners, the two buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the importance of the app for attendees, Andrew Moyes' background and role in Fan Expo, the

Avid Liongoren - Filmmaker / Shawarma Connoisseur

Aug 06 2024 27 mins  
Avid Liongoren, a writer, producer, and director, discusses his animated film project, Zsazsa Zaturnnah, which is based on a Filipino graphic novel. The film follows the story of a gay man who becomes a flamboyant female superhero after swallowing a magical rock.Avid talks about his journey in the world of animation, his work in advertising, and the challenges of making an animated

Shymilfkitty - Content Creator

Aug 03 2024 38 mins  
As a successful woman, Shymilfkitty has built a thriving career. Outside of her professional life, she is a devoted mother of three grown children and a proud grandmother to her precious baby granddaughter. Balancing work and family, she finds joy in moments spent with loved ones and cherishes the laughter and memories they create together.Her personality is a blend of extroverted

Connie Wang - Actress/ Comedian / Producer

Jul 26 2024 40 mins  
Connie Wang is an award-winning actress with two Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Lead Performance.She is a comedian, and producer with over 20 film and TV credits and has received 12 screen nominations. She won Best Lead Actress at the Apulia Web Festival for her role in Tokens the webseries.Some of her film/TV credits include Amazon's The Boys, Tokens, and CBC's On

Adeb Arianson - Actor/ Activist / Survivor

Jul 23 2024 37 mins  
Adeb Arianson, a survivor from Afghanistan, has faced immense challenges but has emerged stronger and more determined. His passion for acting and unwavering activism have defined his journey. As an orphaned queer youth, Adeb faced significant adversity, yet he stood firm against many odds, making his way alone to a brighter future.Currently, Adeb is the Founder of Global Intergener

Sam, Carolyn, and Jamie Collicutt - Seize the Day Hike

Jul 23 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Sam, Carolyn, and Jamie Collicut talk about their experience with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. They discuss the challenges of managing the syndrome, including triggers and medications. Jamie shares her journey of studying disability studies and her passion for helping others with disabilities.The family also talks about their initiative, Seize the Day,