Brad joined the Healthy Minds Coop in 2012 as Navigator, Facilitator Men’s Mental Health Peer SupportGroup since 2019.He sits on several quality teams within the NSH Central Zone. He is a member of the Department of Health andNSH provincial working groups, and is the vice-chair of the Halifax Police Diversity Working groupPersonal engagement, Active self-management and mindfulness practice are some of the key factors heattributes to attaining and sustaining positive wellness with living with multiple chronic healthconditions.Find out more @healthymindscoop

Irene Saliendra is an Entrepreneur, a Model, a Creative and on top of that she sells IT Services.She finds a steady balance between being logical and analytical at work, and modeling creative concepts around the HRM. Through her work in IT, she gains a different insight into the world of technology, and by being she's able to express herself through her own forms of artistry.Her newest venture is called Fem Entity, which focuses on exploring the ways to empower your feminine energy to unlock your truest potential - with a website, online courses and podcasts coming soon!Find out more @fem.entity

Andrew started off his hospitality journey growing up in his grandparents’ butcher shop, cutting off pig ears at the age of 8. From there he became a line cook and went to culinary school. shortly after graduating, Andrew went to New York to cook with the best.With 6 years of cooking under his belt, he decided to switch to bartending. With the knowledge that some of the best bartenders lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he moved to Halifax 3 years ago.He is now the Maritimes Brand Ambassador of Agua Santa Mezcal.Andrew joined us on this episode to talk about his recent travels across Atlantic Canada, doing pop-ups at different bars. While training jiujitsu at welcoming gyms in other Atlantic Canada provinces.Andrew was also excited to share his most recent experience travelling to PEI and working at Chef Micheal Smiths restaurant, the inn at bay fortune. This is where Andrew got his inspiration for the cocktail he made for this podcast.Check him out @mezcalkeyes

Abady (he/him)  is an artist, entrepreneur, and dance educator in Halifax, Nova Scotia, committed to serving underrepresented communities of dancers, dance educators, and creators. He is the owner of House of Eights Dance Studio, a drop-in dance studio in downtown Halifax. Find out more @houseofeights

Long time vinyl collector, co-organizer of the Halifax record Fair(largest record fair in Atlantic Canada), and president of Black Buffalo Records.Kevin Beal is an entrepreneur dedicated to the Hip Hop culture. Kevin, his partner Kumud, and three cats operate and run a successful independent record label out of the comfort of their apartment in Halifax Nova Scotia.This long-time vinyl collector has boasted to have had over 20,000 pieces in his collection at one point. The collection has slimmed down quite a bit but is very impressive.Under the handle DJ Black Buffalo, Kevin takes a break and enjoys spinning his vinyl collection at various events.Find out more @blackbuffalorecords

Taylor Linloff is an autistic advocate and a filmmaker in Port Hawkesbury looking to share the stories of other autistic people in rural parts of the province.Linloff is in production for a film, A Strong Name Documentary, where those stories will be shared. Linloff’s already interviewed a few autistic people from around the province, but they’re still looking for others, including those from the Black and Indigenous communities.Linloff started working on the documentary only a couple of years after their own diagnosis. Linloff got what is called a late-life diagnosis of autism at the age of 24 after they experienced a mental health crisis. They say the diagnosis was a relief.Find out more @aspirationalautistic

Martina Kelades is a trainer, speaker, writer, and podcast host at Life Out Loud Podcast. She is also the Founder of Life Out Loud - Mental Health Consulting & Creatives - a business that incorporates creative platforms, consultation, and training to encourage personal and organizational wellness.Through her work, Martina focuses on intentional living and expanding courageous conversations related to mental health and wellness. Check her out @lady_kelady

Julia always wanted to be a hairdresser but was always told that there are better jobs. But she felt that she had to prove that it is really great job.She has faced a lot of obstacles in her journey.  But the love for the work allows her to grow in every way.After getting a Master's in Sociology she went back to pursue hairdressing.  This has led her to fashion and art shows locally and in New York and London.  She has competed and won many hair competitions and has been a competition judge.Julia's work has been published in magazines and on social media.Julia believes in the mantra: "Follow your dreams and don't let anyone dim your fire!"Find out more @juliaeverhair

After running for Councillor of District 8 on a platform to combat Housing, Police Reform, The Environment, Racism, Infrastructure, Human Trafficking, Partnerships, and Contracts, Dylan Kennedy (he/him) decided to do positive work with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).Dylan is also the drag queen Megan Scenes and works at Menz and Mollyz.Check him out @kingoftheeverything

Lumi Studios is founded by Joyce Liu, a Chinese immigrant, woman entrepreneur.Joyce grew up in Shenyang, China, and moved to Halifax in 2012. In 2016, Joyce graduated from the Urban Planning program at Dalhousie University. In 2017, Her interests in Photography, Video Production, and Communications Strategy grew when she found herself part of the PLANifax team.She founded Lumi Studios and decided to serve her community in Halifax and Nova Scotia by creating engaging and inclusive content to help serve businesses and beyond. Through the lens of her camera, Joyce spent the last three years creating content that tells the stories of people and events that engage humans, arts, and culture in Halifax.Her firm today offers Intersectionality Consulting services that target inclusion in media content and communications. In addition to Lumi’s work, Joyce is active in the Chinese Community and across Nova Scotia, contributing to the livelihood of immigrants and refugees calling Nova Scotia home.Learn more @lumistudioshfx

Quentrel Provo is a singer, songwriter and a known activist as the Founder/ CEO of Stop the Violence Brand and Movement which he started after the tragic killing death of his close cousin Kaylin Diggs in August 2012. He took his hurt, pain, anger and frustration and turned it into something positive to create change and make a difference.In April 2015 he started the Stop the Violence Clothing Brand the first brand of its kind in Canada geared towards spreading a message of love and standing against violence. Through his work he’s become the face of Stop the Violence in Nova Scotia and over the years he’s had the opportunity to meet some prominent figures such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Former Governor Generals of Canada His Excellency David Johnston and Her Honor Michaëlle Jean, Former Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia John Grant, US Consul General Steven Giegerich and many more.In June 2016 he made history in Canada as June 10th was declared “Stop the Violence Day” in the Province of Nova Scotia with the signing of the Proclamation by Premier McNeil whereas Nova Scotians are asked to wear red to mark this day of awareness and perform an act of kindness towards a fellow citizen. Besides being known as "Mr Stop the Violence" he also serves as a Justice Champion for the Michaëlle Jean Foundation.In 2016, Stop the Violence won BRONZE in BEST OF HALIFAX by The Coast for best Activist Organization. In 2017, Quentrel won SILVER for BEST OF HALIFAX 2017 as Best Activist. He was the 2018 recipient of a Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institutes Ancestral Awards for Civic Engagement. He was a guest speaker for WE Day Atlantic (November 2017), The National Summit of Black Canadians (December 2017) and was recognized as a Local Hero for the Hal-Con Sci-Fi Convention Fall 2018.In February 2018 he made headlines when he raised $7000 in 5 days to take 400 black youth to see Black Panther together. In September 2018 he was mentioned as a change maker and leader in Nova Scotia in the Lieutenant Governor’s Speech from the Throne. In October of 2018, the Black Panther Initiative was chosen as 1 of 18 things that represent Nova Scotia out of 5000 suggestions to be accessioned in the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History for the 150th Birthday of the museum.In March 2019 he received the Senate of Canada 150 medal and was recently named one of the world’s Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Under 40 list. Also in April 2019, he was a Tedx Halifax 2019 speaker, sharing his inspiring yet touching story. Mr Stop the Violence has been featured in documentaries, magazines, as well as school & university projects and presentations. But despite all the attention and coverage he gets, he remains humble and focused to continue to create positive change and make a difference. Besides his Stop the Violence work, he also works full-time as an indeterminate employee for the Federal Government with Veterans Affairs Canada.He continues to make a positive impact in the community by speaking and singing at schools, conferences and other events across Nova Scotia and Canada, and hosting Stop the Violence initiatives such as the STV Christmas Toy Drive, Stop the Violence Dance Party for School Supplies to name a few, as he continues to spread the message of love against violence and raise violence awareness throughout Nova Scotia, Canada and the world.Check him out @mr_stop_the_violence

 Danielle Bird is an Intuitive and Mental Health Advocate.After overcoming decades worth of morphing diagnoses & mental challenges (anxiety, depression, eating disorders, social anxiety, complex PTSD, self-harm, etc.), she now teaches & inspires others to remember how powerful they truly are when it comes to healing and transformation. She recently graduated from MSVU with a Bachelor of Honours in Psychology & Neuroscience. She is a FUTURE licensed therapist and practicing astrologist/intuitive. YYou can find more about her on her Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Podcast ~ all linked below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birddaniellee/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI0diwHvWVOIb_HRwPLPkBwPodcast: https://birddaniellee.podbean.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@birddaniellee

After 20 years in the Military and tours including Afghanistan, Marc retired and moved to Nova Scotia to start Devo FX.  A Special Effects makeup Studio that specializes in all sorts of effects.Devo FX makes hairpieces, Prosthetic makeup, Dental appliances, Sculpting and moulding, Animatronics, Creature design from start to finish!Though, self-taught, Marc was lucky to be part of many projects from cool short films all the way to working on a full Blockbuster movie, Xmen: Apocalypse.Now after 10 years of Movie and TV experience, he spends time more teaching his craft and helping Veterans with PTSD with our program “Sculpting for Veterans”.”Marc's creature for the film Lord of Chaos is spectacular and the man himself is a dream to talk to. One-Eyed Bear is currently working on a documentary on Marc and I can't wait to see it. Check him out at @devofx 

Pasha Ebrahimi is a film and theatre professional with roots in the Maritime provinces. He is known for his work on such East Coast film and television productions as Hobo with a Shotgun, Trailer Park Boys, Pure, Call Me Fitz, Sex and Violence, and many more. His career trajectory propelled him from the East Coast to the West Coast as he earned roles on prominent shows such as Supergirl, Six, Supernatural, Shadow Hunters: The Mortal Instruments, and The Good Doctor, acting alongside industry staples such as Teri Hatcher, Richard Brake, Rutger Hauer, and Henry Thomas. Pasha's dedication to his craft and his ability to develop nuanced performances have earned him numerous film festival nominations including three ACTRA nominations: once for Best Actor (Lord of Chaos) and twice for Best Supporting Actor (Sex and Violence).He is represented by Trina Allen at Play ManagementYou can find an up-to-date list of Pasha's released roles on his IMDB page: 

Mariah Pelley Smith is the director of Mariah International Business & Vitality.A multi-passionate entrepreneur that has merged her love for health and business. She believes the capacity of one's nervous system has a direct relationship to your success.She provides a spectrum of services that range from Business Consulting/Coaching, Graphic Design, Videography, Event Planning, Kundalini Yoga Classes, Reiki Sessions & Intuitive Programs.Learn more @mariah.pelleysmith

Johnston Foster and Amie Cunningham are a husband and wife team that run Thief&Bandit, a sustainably made slow fashion brand of hand printed garments and accessories located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.Amie is the founder and creative director of Thief&Bandit and Johnston heads the screen printing department of the business. Johnston also works as an artist that creates sculpture out of found material that can be viewed at the Thief&Bandit showroom as well as various private and public collections throughout North America and Europe.They met in NYC in 2002 while in grad school and married in 2007. They live in Bedford, Nova Scotia with their three boys, Wolfgang, Dutch and Viggo.Learn more @thiefandbandit

Amie Cunningham is the owner/creative director of Thief&Bandit (est. 2009) a sustainably made slow fashion brand of hand printed garments and accessories located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.She received an MFA from Parsons School of Design in Painting and Sculpture in 2004 and began Thief&Bandit in 2009.She resides in Bedford, Nova Scotia with her husband Johnston Foster and her three children, Wolfgang, Dutch and Viggo.Learn more @thiefandbandit

Originally from Virginia, Foster has been exploring the medium of sculpture and showing his work internationally for nearly twenty-five years.An avid collector and scavenger, his sculpture is dominated by the use of found object assemblage.He studied sculpture at Virginia Commonwealth University (BFA), Hunter College (MFA), and the Skowhegan School Art. Johnston is also the head screen printer for Thief&Bandit, a sustainably made clothing line his wife Amie Cunningham founded in 2009.He resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia with Amie and their three sons Wolfgang, Dutch, and Viggo.Check his work out @johnstonfosterart

Megan Reed is a multifaceted artist living in Halifax. She thrives on seeking new creative ventures in music and film, building a career in the digital media industry.  You can find her on either side of the camera — producing social media content and artistic content for creative clients or modeling with Halifax agency Soli Productions Models.Her music ranges from her solo RnB creations like her single Promiseland, to a new hush heavy metal project, with the odd upbeat pop track and features like her collaboration on Butterfly Music’s 2019 single Against the Grain.In the spirit of transformation and new ventures, you can find Megan’s music under her stage name Megan St. [email protected]

Ann Helga Denny is a Haligonian of Icelandic Canadian descent. She is a singer/songwriter and classically trained vocalist known locally for her interpretations of French 20th century songs. She also loves to sing songs in Icelandic, either traditional folk tunes, or melodies of her own devising. At Halifax’s new Mosaic and Evergreen festivals last fall, Ann Helga offered a hybrid of original music in Icelandic, French, and English, improvised to beats made by local hip hop producers. The development of Ann’s extremely powerful and expressive vocal style comes from hybrid training in a variety of Western music genres. Her operatic studies since the age of 12 and includes private coaching from numerous teachers across Canada.Ann’s original musical output is a hybrid of adult contemporary jazz, soul, funk, pop, and indie. Growing up in London Ontario, in the orbit of influential Canadian artist and musician Greg Curnoe, Ann then became part of the Toronto indie rock world of the 2000s, collaborating with then-emerging musicians such as Owen Pallett and playing in shoegazer band The Airfields. Ann spent a season singing for the Icelandic National Opera. Moving to Halifax in 2007, she started her own band Mother of Girl in 2010. It quickly gained attention at the premiere performance (Open Waters) and was booked at the Guelph Jazz Festival and Montreal’s Casa del Popolo.Ann is currently an improvisational psalmist at St Paul’s Anglican church, singing in the beautiful acoustics of that church. Ann is also the co-creator and co-founder of Youth Art Connection a Halifax NS-based charity that supports priority youth through the power of the arts. She spearheaded the now ongoing EMERGE festival to support youth of diverse backgrounds to have a performance platform and pursue their artistic dreams.During the pandemic, Ann Helga recently became an Audible author, with a book about financial independence (several more titles upcoming) in order to help artists live their best and most creative lives.Find out more @_annhelga_annhelga.comFb: _annhelga_Insta: _annhelga_Youtube: /anndjazzTik Tok: annhelgaPatreon: annhelgaannhelga.bandcamp.com

Templeton Sawyer is a Youth Advocate who believes in helping people and empowering people for success. His passion for volunteering in the community is defined as a person of willingness. He has 11yrs of volunteer experience in leading different organizations such as MSVUSU Students Union, Youth Empowerment Program, Junior Achievements, Heartwood Youth Development Centre, etc.Mr. Sawyer is currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing, minoring in Non-profit leadership at Mount Saint Vincent University.Passionate is one word to describe Mr. Sawyer as a man of excellence.Check him out @tylersawyer2425

The band is called Advocates of Truth.They are brother duo Rajab Ally and Gallyna, who are multilingual; mixing the languages like French, English, and Swahili in their songs to interact with audiences from around the nation. Together they emerge HIP HOP, Dancehall, Afro-pop, and R&B vibes, creating an Afro-Fusion genre. Two players were added to the group Shadrack Kayombo (guitarist) and Andrew Dhams(drummer)Advocates of Truth currently won the 2020 Emerging Artist of the year award at the African Nova Scotian Music Association Awards. They are currently working on a project that they will be releasing in the Summer.Learn more about them @advocatesofficial.1

April is an artist and graphic designer living in Halifax. She went to college for Animation and Graphic Design. After graduating, she started to work as a graphic designer by day and an artist by night.She started selling her illustration work at local conventions and craft fairs and has been doing so for 10 years. Her illustration work is a mix of cute and fun images, fantasy drawings, and fanart. She uses all sorts of mediums for her work, but mainly focuses on using her XP-pen tablet and watercolors.You can find her work online at @aprilmdesignsYou can also find her online store at www.aprilmdesigns.comOr at the local comic shop Cape and Cowls Collectibles in Sackville. 

Alexa Cude started photographing at the age of 9 and hasn’t stopped since.To make it official, Alexa completed a BFA at NSCAD University in 2013 with a major in photography and a minor in fine art.Since graduating, Alexa has been working as a freelance photographer on projects across Canada.When she’s not working on client projects, you’ll still find Alexa working with her camera, chasing landscapes from coast to coast and sharing those adventures on Instagram.Learn more about Alexa @seriouslyalexa

Julie Arab is an actress, comedian, rapper, foodie, and YouTuber that loves making funny content for the world to be entertained by.Even though she seems like she has it all figured out, she used to struggle with her own demons and has masked her eating disorder with comedy.She talks about how she survived addiction, and how to help others that may be struggling with mental health.She is also known as Slim Julie Shady when she raps on stage because of her love for the artist Eminem. If you're a real Slim Shady fan, you'll want to have a listen to this interview. Check her out @juliehfx

Olivia Doughart aka Liv Kate is a multi-time internationally published model and a registered acupuncturist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.During the week, she works in a collaborative clinic with other healthcare professionals. Treating various conditions from physical body pain to anxiety and depression.Outside of the clinic, she works as a freelance model, doing a variety of styles. She's best known as being Halifax's Spiderwoman.With a passion for art and creative expression along with helping others, she finds having these two careers extremely fulfilling. Check her out at:@livkatemodels@oliviadoughartacupuncture Photo: Mosy Photography @mosy.ca

Abigail is a British artist who settled in the Maritimes 13 years ago with her husband and three children. She grew up endlessly drawing but abandoned art in her teens and didn’t return to it until she was 35. In the last 7 years, she has focused on working with charcoal and drawing wild animals. This practice has played a significant role in her recovery from depression. Check her out @abigail_lower_

Lizane Tan is a graphic designer, illustrator and letterer with a background in Graphic and Fashion Design from NSCAD University. Growing up in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines then moving to Halifax’s serene coasts nourished her interest in the world and the different ways we all move through life. Intuition and a genuine curiosity for people, places and things are what fuel her design process.She has worked in branding, advertising and editorial design settings and finds great joy in helping people tell their stories visually. Now based in Montréal, she brings playful problem solving, international work experience and a collaborative approach to every project.When she is not at her desk, you can find her practising yoga, working as a flight attendant in the winters or taking long walks outdoors. Check her out @lizanecrnaPhoto: Luke Clarridge

On July 31st, Liam and his team attempted to run from the lighthouse in Peggys Cove, to the church memorial in Portapique.The goal, was for Liam to cover 176kms on his feet in less than 24hrs. It was ambitious, to say the least.Over the course of the run, the team managed to raise 4X their goal and forged some lifetime memories along the way.The money went to an incredible cause which is youth mentorship programs across Nova Scotia, delivered by Big Brothers Big Sisters.Check him out @liammcvarnock

Megan Wennberg is a documentary filmmaker based in Dartmouth.Her first feature documentary Drag Kids follows four pre-teen Drag Queens as they prepare for the biggest show of their lives at Montreal Pride. Drag Kids premiered at Hot Docs in 2019 and went on to win awards at film festivals around the world.Megan's most recent film The Killing of Phillip Boudreau, a one-hour documentary for CBC about a vigilante killing in Cape Breton in 2013, premiered to rave reviews on CBC Gem.In addition to work, Megan also loves cats. And horses. Animals generally. Also, travel, but this is trickier these days.Check her work out at IFFR

(Andrew) Dryden "Morty" Mortimer is a Screenwriter and Artist Manager from Whitney Pier, NS. He currently resides in Maitland, NS where he works from home to prepare stories for screen and artists for stages.Dryden has been working in the entertainment industry since graduating from high school in 2009. He is a graduate of NSI's Features First Program, Screen Nova Scotia's Screenwriter Internship Program, AFCOOP's Film 5 Program, and a dropout of CBU's Business Program.His goal for the near future is to start an independent record label and continue writing and pitching screenplays. He currently works as an Artist Manager for the buzzing Nova Scotia hip hop dup Atay & JAX.Links to his projects are updated at stupidbaby.org@drydenmortimer

General Khan is a local artist and community organizer, born and raised in Kjipuktuk, Mi'kma'ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia).For General Khan, poetry is an expression that is tied to her cultural practice as a Pashtun woman. She is currently working on her first album Wrath of Khan, to be released in Spring 2021.General Khan is currently the Center for Art Tapes (CFAT) artist in residence.Her art style is influenced by her lived experiences such as white supremacy, colonialism, displacement, racism, islamophobia disability justice, and more.Check her out @iamgeneralkhan

NO DAYS OFF APPAREL INC. embodies the definition of determination and intends to ignite the spark of self-motivation we all possess deep within. NO DAYS OFF™ is unique in that, its meaning can be specified to every individual. That is, regardless of age, gender, or race, any goal is attainable through hard work, determination, and grit.Co-founder, Chaz Samuel has always been an avid lover of basketball. After attending college, he decided to pursue his passion for business. With basketball on the back burner, Chaz focused less on his workouts and struggled to balance fitness and academia. 2 years of weight insecurity led to one summer decision to return to his first love and begin working out on the court again.He developed the NO DAYS OFF™ mindset that fueled his motivation to achieve both his fitness and academic goals simultaneously. It wasn’t long before a young basketball athlete thirsty for knowledge and skill joined Chaz that summer. Then another, and another and another. The infectious NO DAYS OFF™ mindset began to spread and by the end of the summer, more than 30 young basketball athletes showed up every day eager to learn the game.No Days Off Apparel Inc. was inspired by the desire to make this mindset tangible as a reminder to remain resilient and never give up in the face of adversity. It is an external representation of an internal mindset.Check them out at @ndoapparelinc

An interesting mash-up of two very powerful women who are not afraid to speak their truth and encourage women of all races, shapes and sizes to live their most authentic selves, and ignore societal pressures because YOLO. Check out their podcast @likechalkncheeseOtni - @justotniNorah - @ruenorah  

Stu is a barber and the owner of the Blue Collar Barbershop.He discovered music at the age of 11 and started playing the guitar at 13.After going through barbering apprenticeship in 2014, he decided to open the Blue Collar Barbershop in May of 2018.He currently lives in Halifax with his wife Megan, their cats and dog.Check him out @bluecollarhalifax

Terri Lynn Kearsey has worked in the TV industry for over 10 years; from presenting in front of the camera to coordinating behind it.She moved to NS from NL in 2010 to attend NSCC and graduated from the Radio & Television Arts program with a specialization in Television Production. She spent two seasons on The Curse of Oak Island as Segment/Research Producer.She worked as a production coordinator, production manager and recently 2nd assistantdirector for national and international shows. As the producer and host of the Atlantic Journal, she showcased a wide variety of events and interviewed people from the Atlantic provinces.The job she was destined for as her family “jokes” she hasn’t stopped talking since the age of five!

Sinead Dubeau is a portrait and wedding photographer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia whose work has been published both locally and internationally.Along with running her own photography business, Sinead also mentors other photographers in the industry.Her true to life, colourful, film-inspired style is the perfect way to complement your wedding or portrait session, and she aims to capture timeless images that you will treasure for years to come.Check her out @sineaddubeau

PINEO & LOEB are an award-winning Canadian electronic music duo, creating and playing uplifting, funky and high-energy songs. Together they blur genre boundaries uniting electronic, dance, hip-hop, rock fans and more.With chart-topping remixes, collaborations and support from BBC Radio 1, Virgin and CBC Radio, PINEO & LOEB hit a balance of pure party fun and artistic ambition. Their music can also be heard on multiple major network television series (Netflix, Fox, etc.).Their DJ sets and shape-shifting live shows feature an array of guest performers, from hype MC's to Celtic Fiddlers and everything in between. Notable festival performances include Bamboo Bass, Valhalla Sound Circus, Future Forest, Conexion Beach Festival, Curiosity, and Evolve to name a few. PINEO & LOEB recently released “Body Right” with fellow Canadian, Rumpus on Mixfeed / Suitor Records and it has just passed the half a million mark.When things return to normal, they plan to continue touring extensively across Canada and abroad so look out for them in a city near you! Get ready to go on a journey through time and space to experience the soul of the 20th century with the sheen of the 21st!Check them out @pineoandloebwww.pineoandloeb.comwww.facebook.com/pineoandloebwww.instagram.com/pineoandloebwww.twitch.tv/pineoandloebwww.soundcloud.com/pineo-and-loebhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/7LildCOU5me58NKlvsLVRI?si=RVJ85VkaTaO3VWfvzIFf7ghttps://youtube.com/user/PINEOMusic

Ashley Palmer is a digital illustrator, crafting enthusiast and overall art lover. She was born in Kentville, raised in Truro, and now resides in Halifax, NS. She is a mom to a 4-year-old girl named Lennan who inspires her to create every day.Currently, her artistic endeavours are considered a side project and hobby as she works full time in the financial world. Ashley plans to continue to hone in on her digital skills and pursue them on a more serious level when time permits.If you’d like to follow her creative journeys, you can find her on Instagram:@ashleypalmerrr@homedrawngoods

Wendy Friedman has owned Biscuit General Store, a clothing and gift store, since 1996.After being accepted to Parsons and FIT at 17, but with not a cent to her name, Wendy had to learn the fashion business on the job, from the ground up.  She worked as a store manager, showroom sales rep, fashion show producer, then designer and production manager before returning to her true love; creating and editing a retail environment.The store launched an in-house brand, Bonanza by Biscuit, in 2012.In 2014, Wendy followed another passion and opened The Independent Mercantile Co. on Gottingen Street, in the North End neighbourhood she has called home for over 20 years.This shop offers a curated selection of home décor, barware, gifts and cooking inspirations. Her interests include travel, hosting, art, culture and community.Check her out @biscuitgeneral

Chilly is a Halifax-based online sex worker and OnlyFans aficionado.She has been in the industry for over three years, dabbling in just about everything, from bespoke adult content to virtual domination.Chilly uses her social platforms to advocate for sex worker rights and sex-positivity.Check her out @chillychick_

Julie Hollenbach is a queer woman of German ancestry born on unceded Syilx territory, now living and working in K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. Julie is an artist, writer, curator, and educator. She holds a PhD from Queen’s University in Art History for her research on craft as a social practice.I always learn something new every time we chat and this time was no different.Check her out @j.hollenbacchanal

An upcoming Canadian singer/songwriter with a folk-pop flavour, Keats Conlon takes after her poet namesake, painting pictures in thin air and spilling her heart to any audience she encounters.She has lived and played in multiple cities across Canada, recently released her FACTOR funded EP “Pastel Portraits”, and has collaborated in bands and projects with a variety of talented Canadian artists.Alternately sweet and devastating, delicate and playful, prepare for visceral songs that you won't want to end.Check her out @keatsconlon

Hasmeet Singh Chandok is an IT professional in the morning and a multi-faceted creative soul by the evening, who believes in the power of Joyful Activism. He has been involved in founding and running social enterprises for the last 15 years. He has been communicating his ideas to the world through dance and public speaking.Presently he, along with his team, is working on an art-based activism organization namely “Maritime Bhangra Group” based out of Halifax and Toronto.Check him out @singhsvoyagewww.singhsvoyage.com

Shanii22 is a Syrian-Lebanese breakthrough artist in the local and international music industry.Now based out of Halifax Shanii22 brings a cluster of combatting personalities with a diverse take on music.His multicultural upbringing is truly translated through his music, aiming to combine different hip-hop cultures from across the globe while shedding light on their unique qualities.Check him out @shanii22

Tasha Tonks is a tattoo artist and the owner of Three of Swords Tattoo Parlour.After extensive travel throughout Canada and the US Tasha has settled down in her hometown on Halifax, NS.She opened Three of Swords Tattoo Parlour, a safe space open to anyone with a love for traditional tattoos.Check her out @tashaterror

Lyris is an emerging R&B artist born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia whose roots stretch to the South American country, Guyana.Lyris is a multi-faceted artist with her years of experience in modeling, acting, and of course, singing. Her many talents have opened up a plethora of opportunities for her in various art forms, including her most recent musical theatre production, The Color Purple at Neptune Theatre.Since deciding to focus on writing original music and her artistic development, Lyris aims to show the diversity in her sound by writing songs with an infusion of Caribbean and Afrobeat sounds.Check her out @llyrisd

Dena Williams is a Culture Curator, Events Manager, and Artist Manager for Eriana Willis and Lyris Daye. Although born & raised in Halifax, Dena wears her roots to Preston, Nova Scotia with pride.A Current social work student at Dalhousie, she uses the skills learned in her program to advocate for Arts and Culturein Nova Scotia. With her developing work in social justice, Dena has made it her mission to create opportunities for the development and advancement of creatives in the BIPOC community.In 2018, she began working with Youth Art Connection and has hit the ground running by lending a hand in promoting & organizing many events, including Salt Yard Sessions, Taco & Tunes @ The Local, In the Dead of Winter Festival, and Emerge Festival.Dena is currently developing her community passion project which is intended to bring historically neglected communities together through art and creating a safe space for art to be celebrated. Through this project, Dena aims to bring light and love to historically neglected communities.With her company, Vitamin Dee Entertainment, Dena hopes to promote positivity, inclusivity, and diversity through various forms of art while also creating opportunities for local artists of the BIPOC community.Check her out @vitamindee.ent