For our final episode, we thought it would be fitting to introduce the people that made VERIFIED happen! Our executive team speaks on their personal experiences during the production process while we answer some of your questions asked over Ins

Episode 11 - Alyestal and Reynold

Apr 11th, 2020 55m 24s

This week we sit down with couple Reynold and Alyestal. Together they have created a dynamic artistic “family business”. Reynold, known as @renzzzart on instagram, is a visual artist, educator and innovator here in Toronto. Reynold’s work is a

Episode 10 - Maia Jae & Keana Lyn

1 Apr 3rd, 2020 38m 2s

This week we were able to sit down with twin sisters Maia Jae and Keana Lyn, 21. They are emerging film and television actors from Toronto. They have both been acting since they were six years old. Maia Jae has recently completed a role in Rans

Episode 9 - Brianna Clarke, Kahvontay Slaughter & Vania Raquel

Mar 27th, 2020 1h 12m

This week we were able to sit down with three young local artists, Brianna Clarke, Kahvontay Slaughter and Vania Raquel. We came together to discuss the pathway of taking a hobby and recognizing it as a passion to then translate into a sophisti

Episode 08 - Alyssa Bertram

Mar 20th, 2020 34m 16s

Alyssa is the CEO and Founder of Easy Period, a service that delivers 100% organic cotton feminine hygiene products right to your doorsteps while donating a portion of profits to delivering sanitary pads to Kenyan girls. Alyssa supports the mov

Episode 07- Saidat

Mar 13th, 2020 30m 54s

Saidat is a children’s entertainer, speaker, author and singer who travels across Canada visiting schools empowering and educating the youth. Saidat’s programs have reached over 500,000 students across the nation, as she leads a very strong mes

Episode 06 - Keosha Love

Mar 6th, 2020 39m 52s

Keosha Love is a multi-disciplinary artist, activist and educator whom intersects arts and wellness to empower women and promote positive health in BIPOC communities. Keosha’s passion for writing and storytelling has also led her to directing,

Episode 05 - Mike Regis

Feb 28th, 2020 31m 30s

This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Mike Regis, an African-Caribbean Canadian film director, producer and writer based here in Toronto. Mike is also a Ryerson alumni who is very passionate about bringing the voices of marginalized

Episode 04 - Craig Pike (Craig's Cookies)

Feb 21st, 2020 40m 47s

Craig Pike is the business owner of Toronto’s favourite ‘Craig’s Cookies’ which uniquely combines a family secret chocolate chip recipe with various crazy popular treats. Craig is also an actor and Founding Conductor of ‘That Choir’ here in Dow

Episode 03 - Bella and Leche

Feb 14th, 2020 45m 12s

In this episode, we were lucky to have the opportunity to sit down with two guests, Bella & Leche. Bella is a Fashion Communications student here at Ryerson who also writes fashion editorials for Style Circle Magazine. While Leche is a Professi

Episode 02 - Hana Shafi (Frizz Kid)

Feb 7th, 2020 38m 4s

Hana, commonly known as FrizzKid, is a Toronto based writer and illustrator who is widely appreciated for creating various affirmations centred around mental health, positivity, and equity. FrizzKid is very passionate about storytelling and bod

Episode 01 - Josef Adamu

Feb 2nd, 2020 47m 37s

Josef is the Director and Founder of SSUNDAY.CO which caters to the development of creative campaigns and social media management for various brands. Listen in to a discussion of the importance of open and healthy mental health dialogue and the

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