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Hello Broad-WHAT? Family! Thank you for spending time with us while you listen to another great episode. I am thrilled to debut this episode with the amazing Andrew Cownden. When we put this together, it was the first episode I recorded in 2020. What a time stamp, and I’m glad to finally showcase this episode and give Andrew the praise he deserves. Andrew is truly a star. Not only is he very, very talented at what he does, but he’s humble, kind & absolutely full of love. ... Andrew is a huge sweetheart. I remember when I saw him perform for the first time and was absolutely star struck! I got to sit down and chat with him about his artistic influences growing up, his time studying at at CCPA, and how he attacks each role he has played. Andrew is a huge inspiration to me and I was so glad to get to chat with him in more length! Check Andrew out at https://www.andrewcownden.com/ and at Twitter at @AndrewCownden. Original art by @emilienunez For more episodes check out www.broadwhatpodcast.com or search Broad-WHAT? On all podcast platforms. Black Boys Code Canada is a national organization dedicated to introducing young boys of colour to computer science through workshops and other programs. Black Boys Code are inspiring a generation of young Black men to take control of their future and become tomorrow’s digital creators and technological innovators. By helping them develop digital literacy and computer competencethe foundational building blocks of an educational path towards a career in the technology field, they give Black boys the training and tools to create their own futures. https://www.blackboyscode.com/

Hello everyone! Welcome to 2021. We hope you took a well deserved break over the holiday season and ready to take on whatever the new year has to offer. As for us, we were busy getting this year’s episodes ready for you to listen to! Starting this year with a bang, is the incomparable Allyson Fournier. Of course I’ve heard of the incredible talent that Allyson is, but it wasn’t till I was up north with her that I truly saw what an exceptional person she is. She is loving, har...d working, and works so hard to be the best she can be. Which truly is all we can ask anyone for. She wears her heart on her sleeve, something I admire greatly of her. She is a director, writer, actress, and exudes such light while tackling anything she tries. I adore her. Allyson is currently studying directing at the National Theatre School @nts_directing_program, and is assisting Anita Rochon on a production of Everybody by Branden JAcobs-Jenkins. Follow her on instagram @ak4nier and on Tik Tok at username: ak4yay Thank you for tuning in to this week’s episode of @broadwhatpodcast and stay tuned for more each week! Original AMAZING art by @emilienunez For more episodes check out www.broadwhatpodcast.com or search Broad-WHAT? On all podcast platforms. Black Youth Help-line is a not-for-profit offering Helpline services Canada-wide, and serving as the point of contact for calls to their professional services from youth, families, school districts, anyone needing their help. Their focus is on the primary prevention needed in order to help youth grow into productive adults. Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it ever occurs. This is the Mission of the Black Youth Helpline! Service in French and other languages available upon request. https://blackyouth.ca/

Hello everyone, and welcome to the first podcast episode of 2021! For this special episode we're bringing back the 365 questions format we established last year with the lovely Alex Gullason. This year features the amazing and talented Sophie Leroux! @sophonaboat Stay tuned for part two coming at you all tomorrow, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I’m sure you’ve noticed a lack of episode this week! Last week with @lucindavsim was our last regular guest episode of 2020! The Polaroids you see here are all the episodes that have yet to be released! We have about 3 months of episodes recorded from before pandemic and we can’t wait for you to hear it. We still have some content that has yet to be released (recorded virtually of course) so stay tuned for that in the coming weeks! ... Stay safe, and if you’re alone for the holidays we hope we can give you some comfort and entertainment

Hello everyone! Thank you for tuning in to another brilliant episode of @broadwhatpodcast. Today’s guest was an absolute dream because I got to chat with one of my favourite people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, Arielle Ballance. @arielleballance is an accomplished music director, accompanist, and just straight up a boss. I fell instantly in love with Arielle when she music directed me in Merrily We Roll Along a few years ago. She’s so insanely talented, hard working..., and so sincere to everyone around her. She truly lightens up a room, and I was overjoyed she said yes to being on the show. I learned so much about her, I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat while she spoke about her love of music, how she found herself making Vancouver her home, and her next steps as an artist. Go send her some love, and HIRE HER. You will note regret it. Check her out on instagram at @arielleballance and her website at https://www.arielleballance.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Black Women Connect Vancouver is a collective that aims to bridge the gaps that have been created in the local black community, particularly among black women here in Vancouver. This kind of support will help you feel empowered, connected, and all while learning diverse information in the process. Wherever you are on this challenging journey called life, you may find yourself feeling isolated or unsupported. Black Women Connect Vancouver is a collective of women who have come together to inspire, empower, leverage their strengths and embrace their diverse experiences. It’s a community where black women in Vancouver can build meaningful relationships, and celebrate the beauty of Black womanhood. https://blackwomenconnectvancouver.com/ As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com. We can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @broadwhatpodcast Please follow and support our wonderful resident artist at www.emilienunez.com and @emilienunez where you can find a link to her etsy store.

Hello everyone, and thank you for tuning in to another incredible episode of Broad-WHAT? featuring an even more incredible guest. I am of course talking about Daniel Bristol. @daniel.j.bristol is a recent graduate of Studio 58, and since graduating has performed all over British Columbia. I saw him perform when he was still at school and was blown away by his natural charisma and talent on stage. He has a raw way at tackling content that really blew me away; and I knew I had ...to have him on the show. Daniel is kind, strong willed, and so very creative. We talked about when he caught the creative bug, how he approaches text, and what his time at @studio58theatre meant to him. He truly is such a sweet person to be around, I was so glad to be introduced to him through this conversation. Daniel has worked all over BC including Miracle Theatre, ITSAZOO and placed 2nd place overall in the global finals of the World Monologue Games. He’s incredibly talented, and we’re so proud of him. See him next in ITSAZOO/Aphotic Theatre’s production of The Café scheduled to run in 2021. Black Women Connect Vancouver is a collective that aims to bridge the gaps that have been created in the local black community, particularly among black women here in Vancouver. This kind of support will help you feel empowered, connected, and all while learning diverse information in the process. Wherever you are on this challenging journey called life, you may find yourself feeling isolated or unsupported. Black Women Connect Vancouver is a collective of women who have come together to inspire, empower, leverage their strengths and embrace their diverse experiences. It’s a community where black women in Vancouver can build meaningful relationships, and celebrate the beauty of Black womanhood. https://blackwomenconnectvancouver.com/ As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com. We can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @broadwhatpodcast Please follow and support our wonderful resident artist at www.emilienunez.com and @emilienunez

Hello everyone and welcome to November! This year has been going by crazy fast but also feels like the slowest year ever? Truly the highlight was getting to talk to so many incredible guests, and this week is no different. I was contacted by the world's loveliest person, Bailey. @bailey_madill is a huge theatre fan and wanted to give the broad-what audience insight to a professional ballerina life. Originally from Kamloops, she’s been studying dance all her life and she’s an ...incredibly talented performer. I’ve had the great pleasure in getting to take one of her ballet classes and she is as brilliant as she is kind. We had so much fun getting to know each other, and I am so glad we got to record this episode. Bailey is truly the kindest person I've ever met. She is so supportive and I am so glad she is in my life. You can follow her on instagram at @bailey_madill and check her out for more information! Gun Violence Movement has collaborated with over 40 different community organizations, agencies and programs across Canada, committed to addressing structural and socio-economic conditions that contribute to the gun violence problem. The Gun Violence Movement is an awareness and advocacy movement that works across cities of canada to engage people and organizations that are truly committed to being a part of the solution to reducing gun violence and also building safe and healthy communities, not for some, but for all. We will include the link to donate and to check out more below http://zerogunviolence-movement.com/ As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com. We can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @broadwhatpodcast Please follow and support our wonderful resident artist at www.emilienunez.com and @emilienunez where you can find a link to her etsy store.

TW/CW: mention of suicide, death, and paranormal experiences. SPOOOOOOOOKY! Hello Broad-WHAT? listeners and welcome to the second annual Spooky Ooky Broad-WHAT? Special - featuring the lovely Sophie Leroux and Theo Budd! @sophonaboat and @theobudd We play some spooky Buzzfeed games, talk about our paranormal experiences, and about our favourite horror movies and TV shows.... As always, give us a like and subscribe on your favourite podcasting platform. See you in November! @broadwhatpodcast www.broadwhat podcast.com

Hello everyone, and thank you for tuning in to 100 episodes of our new format for Broad-WHAT podcast and season two. What a crazy amazing ride this has been! To celebrate this amazing occasion I of course had to bring out one of the most incredible interviews I’ve done to date and that guest is the absolutely amazing Eva Tavares. Of course I’ve known about Eva for some time, and have had the pleasure of seeing her perform. She is an absolute star. With credits like West Side ...Story at the Citadel, and playing the role of Christine in the North American Tour of Phantom of the Opera, you can’t not be in awe of her talent. The amazing thing about Eva is that she’s not only talented, she’s humble, smart, intuitive, and so very kind. I’m so glad to have gotten to sit down and get to know her. This interview is even longer than normal because I was on the edge of my seat getting to learn all about her. I’ve had the great pleasure of being led by her in one of her Behind the Mask '' masterclasses and her experience shines through when emparting her knowledge to fellow performers. Thank you Eva for sharing your story with the Broad-WHAT? audience. Please check her out on her website https://www.evatavares.com/ and on instagram at @eva.l.tavares -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rainbow Refugee supports and assists LGBTQ and/or HIV+ asylum seekers, refugee claimants and refugees in Canada . They also hold information drop-ins where lesbian gay bi trans queer /HIV+ people considering or making a claim can learn about the application process and community resources. Their mission is to promote safe equitable migration and communities of belonging for people fleeing Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression and HIV+ persecution. website: www.rainbowrefugee.com As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com. We can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @broadwhatpodcast Please follow and support our wonderful resident artist at www.emilienunez.com and @emilienunez where you can find a link to her etsy store.

Welcome back to this week's episode of @broadwhatpodcast! Today in our Broad-WHAT Toronto series. On today’s episode we get to learn more about Clare Wyatt. I’ve been the biggest fan of Clare for the longest time. Everyone who knows her know’s that she is at the top of her game. An extremely talented music director, accompanist, basically a jack of all trades, he skills know no bounds. She is currently studying at University of Toronto working towards her M.Mus in Music Tech...nology and digital media. Clare is honestly an icon, and I enjoyed every second talking to her in her environment. I’m so glad to know her. You can follow Clare on instagram at @clareewyatt The Black in B.C. Community Support Fund for COVID-19 has helped support over 150 Black individuals and families in British Columbia who are facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds raised through this GoFundMe page will be distributed in one-time allotments of $150, to Black folks on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no expectation that the funds will be repaid, or that recipients will report back on how the money was spent. Our expectation is that the funds raised here will be used by recipients for their most urgent needs. We believe that if we work together, we can help ensure that Black people in BC survive this time of crisis. They are currently at approximately $183,000 of their $250,000 goal. Follow the link to donate: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/covid19-black-community-support-v As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com @broadwhatpodcast Also please check out @emilienunez Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/emilienunezart

I am so excited about this month's series of episodes! I went down to Toronto last November to record with these amazing artists and it was such an incredible experience. The stories I heard and experienced were so inspiring and I can not wait for you to hear them. I hope you enjoy! On today’s episode, I had the insane pleasure in getting to learn more about Becky Frohlinger. Becky and I virtually met when she was in town during the Arts Club run of Matilda. She was looking ...for a place to rent, and since I was heading out of town for a contract, it was a match made in heaven. I am so glad our paths crossed because she is simply the best. This Elon University alum is a funny, endearing, brilliant person. I was so pleased to get to learn more about her. We chatted in her beautiful apartment while we discussed her family ties, studying at Elon University and what keeps her going when working all over Canada and beyond. You can follow Becky at @beckyfroho for more updates! - This society monitors hate group activity throughout the country and helps provide youth with the knowledge and resources to leave them. It also provides public education about institutional racism, hate groups and hate group recruitment and advocates for legislative change to help stop systemic racism and hate motivated activity. As their website states, their track record is proven. They have helped organize some of the largest anti-racism and hate demonstrations in Canada and their research and work has shut down hate groups. They have held successful conferences and a wide variety of workshops on stopping racism and hate. Check out their website here for more details and to donate: https://stopracism.ca/ As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com @broadwhatpodcast Also please check out @emilienunez Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/emilienunezart

Thank you for tuning into another episode of @broadwhatpodcast! I am absolutely thrilled to welcome back Laura Fukumoto. You may remember Laura from our Fringe For All episode we did for Fringe 2019 where she spoke about the creation of her show Where the Quiet Queers Are. During this episode I knew I had to bring her back on the show and since then began a budding friendship that I absolutely adore. @hellofukumoto Laura is an incredible artist. Everything tackles every pro...ject with grace, power and so much talent. I am in awe of every time I see her work. I sat watching Where the Quiet Queers are and couldn’t find the words to express my joy and happiness seeing myself represented on stage. Laura welcomed me into her home and we drank tea and chatted about her life, love and choir. She is a brilliant human and I adore her very much. You can find Laura on instagram @hellofukumoto and see what is happening with her show at @wherethequietqueersare The vision of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre is toward an integrated, self-reliant Aboriginal community who participates as urban citizens taking responsibility for their shared condition in a spirit of health, cooperation and wellness within a strong cultural base. The mandate of the CNFC is to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal people in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities, encouraging equal access to and participation in Canadian society while respecting Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness. Click the link below to go to Canada Helps and make your donation. http://www.canadahelps.org/dn/31265 As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com @broadwhatpodcast Also please check out @emilienunez Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/emilienunezart

Hi Broad-WHAT listeners! We are so excited to bring another amazing episode to you! I had such a fun time sitting down and getting to know Kelsey John Torok better. Kelsey has some crazy stories about how he found himself coming in and out of the arts. I’m so glad fates have found us working on the same show because I found a friend for life. Kesley is so genuine with his time, and truly has everyone's best interest at heart. He recently mounted his theatre company Attic Lig...ht Arts and before Covid-19 announced his inaugural production Dogfight. Unfortunately, the show had to be cancelled for now, but that doesn’t mean you’ve seen the last of Attic Lights Arts! I’m so excited for all the future holds for Kelsey. He is an absolute quadruple threat. For more from Kelsey, check out his Instagram at @kelseyjohntorok and Attic Light Arts at @atticlightarts and their website www.atticlightarts.com As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com @broadwhatpodcast Also please check out @emilienunez Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop ------------------------------------------- Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. Every day, LGBTQ youth in crisis reach out by calling, texting, and chatting The Trevor Project with the hope that they can receive the support of a warm community. It is vital to our mission to make sure that Trevor volunteers can offer our support to every young person every day, every month, and all year long.

Hi friends! We are so thrilled about this next episode because I FINALLY get to release this episode with one of my oldest and dearest friends Kaja Jean. I met Kaja doing background work in 2009, so we’ve been friends for over a decade! How time flies when you have magical friendships. Over the years we've been pen pals, study buddies, and we always keep each other accountable creatively. Kaja is local to Vancouver, but has spent many months in NYC studying acting. She’s an ...incredible writer, beautiful actor and is always down to learn other mediums. I even threw her into stage managing a show of mine because I knew she was talented enough to do it. I have so much love and respect for her and I can’t wait to witness her next adventure. For more information on Kaja, check out her website at www.kajajean.com So much love to you Kaja! Toronto Black Film Festival is all about discovery. TBFF will showcase the most outstanding and most powerful Black films while creating a space to debate major cultural, social and socio-economic issues. Support the Toronto Black Film Festival program BEING BLACK IN CANADA project, which allows 5 to 10 underserved emerging Black Filmmakers in Toronto to create their first short documentaries. The program provides FREE training, mentorship, professional equipment, editing studios, professional crews to assist them from beginning to the end of their filmmaking process. Then, they will premiere their films to the Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax Black Film Festivals. Your donation will help make their dream come true and foster inclusion of diversity off and on screen! Together we can create a more just society where Diversity, our city’s key asset, is valued, encouraged, and celebrated. As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com @broadwhatpodcast Also please check out @emilienunez Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/emilienunezart

Hi everyone and thank you for tuning into another episode of @broadwhatpodcast On today's episode I got to sit down with the absolutely lovely and talented Austin Eckert! Hailing from Regina, I am so glad he found his way into our lives here in Vancouver. He started his studies at @canadiancollegeperformingarts and then found himself gracing stages all over Canada. He is an absolute dreamboat of a performer of both stage and screen. He has this really incredible way of makin...g anyone in the room comfortable which made interviewing him an insane privilege for me. It was such a great interview, I still have fond memories of laughing at his incredible stories which is why I can not wait for you to hear this week's episode. Thanks Austin for being such a treat! You can follow him at @austineckert on instagram! - Nia Centre for the Arts is a Toronto-based charitable organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the Afro-Diaspora. Nia Centre is committed to supporting artists working across disciplines, and ranging in experience levels. They strive to build the creative capacities and support the development of a healthy identity in Black youth. The Nia Centre is committed to connecting community members to artistic and cultural experiences, year-round. Consider donating to this incredible organization, your donation enables Nia Centre to deliver programs in the areas of Music, Literature, Dance, Photography, Film and Theatre and enhance the culture fabric of the City of Toronto and beyond. As always, please like and subscribe to our show, and check out Broad-WHAT? Podcast on any podcast provider or at our website www.broadwhatpodcast.com @broadwhatpodcast Also please check out @emilienunez Etsy page https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/emilienunezart #ccpaalum #vancouveractor #canadianactor #vancouvertheatre #canadianpodcast #canadianpodcasts #canadianperformers

Hi friends! Welcome to another lovely conversation for you. We’ve been slowly getting through our podcasts we recorded from last year, and this one was such a delight to get working on. First off, we talk about the Hogans Alley Society. Hogan’s Alley was home to Vancouver’s Black population. The Hogan’s Alley Society has been working with the City of Vancouver to ensure the redevelopment of what was once home to Vancouver's black community. Currently, they are negotiating wit...h the city of Vancouver over the future of the former Hogan’s Alley site. https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/ or @hogans.alley Nancy von Euw is an absolute powerhouse. I’ve had the insane pleasure of working with Nancy on multiple occasions and she’s always brought a bright, energetic & positive outlook towards any project. Nancy is an actress, voice actor, acting coach, director and can basically do anything she puts her mind on. I was so delighted to pick her brain about the industry that she absolutely dominates in. She is so incredibly humble and it was a joy to get to sit down with her Check out Nancy’s acting coach page on Facebook at Nancy von Euw-Acting Out. You won’t regret it! As always, check out previous episodes at @broadwhatpodcast and www.broadwhatpodcast.com Amazing art by the wonderful @emilienunez Check out www.broadwhatpodcast.com or @broadwhatpodcast for more episodes

Hello everyone and welcome back to Broad-WHAT? podcast. As many of you know, we are going forward with our episodes of Broad-WHAT? With a special twist. Before every episode we will be showcasing companies and charities that support BLM, BIPOC and voices that need to be amplified. In this episode, I was introduced to the Vancouver Black Therapy & Advocacy Fund. VBT&AF is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to raise funds to make mental health support more accessible to Bla...ck community members in the Lower Mainland. This fundraiser was created with the understanding of the disparity of access for Black mental health resources. You can find out more by checking the link here https://gf.me/u/x72523 Today’s guest is none other than the incomparable Arthi Chandra. Arthi truly takes my breath away. Not only is she an incredible artist and performer but she also is a GEM. She has an incredible insight in what she wants to achieve in life. I think a lot of that has to do with her love of learning, and her search for answers in life. When she said yes to being on the show I was absolutely thrilled. I’ve seen her in action and let me tell you - she is absolutely amazing. She commands the room and I can learn a lot from her. She also has an amazing instagram theme where she shares information and links to work on your allyship. A true queen in my books. You can check out Arthi on Instagram at @artichokez and at her website at https://www.arthichandra.com Love you all and we will see you next week! As always, check out previous episodes at @broadwhatpodcast and www.broadwhatpodcast.com Amazing art by the wonderful @emilienunez

45 episodes later, I am fully organized for the rest of 2020 feeling grateful and inspired looking at all these people sharing their stories with me

Hi everyone! I wanted to jump on and give a explanation of what future episodes will look like. I’ve dedicated my life to sharing amplified voices and this will not change. Every week we will still bring you insight into the heads and hearts of ariststs in the lower mainland and beyond. However I will also be using this platform to evoke change, to support BIPOC people and aide in people’s journeys to become anti-racist. ... Before you hear each guest, I will be sharing a different organization or platform, what they stand for and how you can educate and donate yourself. Links will be included in the bios of each episode. I am also opening this platform up to any BIPOC performer that would like to host their own episode of broadWHAT so send me a direct message if that interests you! Broad-WHAT? will fight along BIPOC people and allies till there is equality for all. New format and episodes will return in July. Love your broad what team @ryannunezz @emilienunez And @theobudd

@broadwhatpodcast is committed to amplfying Black voices, and we are sharing their message through the small platform that we have. Of course there are so many to check out and listen too, so here is a list of a few podcast creators you might not be aware of in Health and Wellness Happy Black Woman This show was a recent find of mine, and I absolutely love it. It’s a completely motivational experience. Happy Black Woman Podcast is a show for ambitious Black women who want it ...ALL! If you’re ready to transform your mindset, get out of your own way and become the woman you know you were meant to be, then you are definitely in the right place. Join mindset coach and business mentor Rosetta Thurman each week and get the inspiration, motivation and tough love you need to create the life you really want. @rosettathurman https://happyblackwoman.com/podcast/ Getting’ Grown Hosted by Keia and Jade are two happy and hard-working Black Women who are just learning how to adult. Join these sensational woman for Kitchen TableTalk, Petty Peeves and Black Women Self Care! They have an incredible dynamic and tackle many topics that bring you immense joy. I recommend this brilliant show to anyone who needs a good hearted listen. @gettinggrownpod Hey Jason A podcast that tagline is A conversation with men, for men, about men but it’s so much more than that. Certain episodes cover the intersection of Masculinity, self-care and mental health. Hosted by Jason Rosario who is the founder of The Lives of Men and host of the series ‘Dear Men’, you get invited to an open forum discussing masculinity and manhood. Highly recommend this show! https://anchor.fm/heyjason/support Balanced Black Girl @balancedblackgirlpodcast is a podcast founded on the belief that wellness isn’t one size fits all. We are here to create a safe space for women of colour to have candid conversations about wellness, self-care, and self-love, with a little humour along the way. We’re here to help you take care of you, because you are worth taking care of. https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/

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These are just a few places to start your journey in becoming an ally, and to join the fight to stop discrimination. Of course, there are many others to look into, so do your research, and be vocal. To fund racial justice: Black Visions Collective... A Black, Trans & queer-led organization that is committed to dismantling systems of oppression and violence, as well as shifting the public narrative to create transportive long-term change @blackvisionscollective https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ George Floyd Memorial Fund The official GoFundMe to support the Floyd family https://ca.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Minnesota Freedom Fund MFF Is a community based Non profit that pays criminal bail & immigration bonds for individuals who have been arrested protesting police brutality @mnfreedomfund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ Black Visions Collective A Black, Trans & queer-led organization that is committed to dismantling systems of oppression and violence, as well as shifting the public narrative to create transportive long-term change @blackvisionscollective https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Reclaim the Block RTB is a coalition that advocates for & invests in community led safety initiatives in Minneapolis neighbourhoods @reclaimtheblock https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/ Campaign Zero Campaign Zero is an online platform and organization that utilized research based policy and solutions to end police brutality. https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Unicron Riot A Non-profit organization that is dedicated to exposing root causes of dynamic social and environmental issues. @unicorn.riot https://www.givemn.org/organization/Unicorn-Riot

INSTAGRAM TAKEOVER Jaycie is an award winning, American born actor/singer/dancer who now calls Vancouver, BC home. She has been working in the entertainment industry for over 15 years with credits that include Broadway’s Jersey Boys (nat’l tour), Legally Blonde (LA Ovation nom), numerous national commercials, & over 28 film/tv credits on imdb. She is also the founder of @broadwayinbc. You can learn more about Jaycie by visiting her website www.jayciedotin.com. Head on over to our stories to spend the day with her! . . . . #takeover #takeoverthursday #broadwhatpodcast #broadwayinbc #jayciedotin #jerseyboys #broadway #content #vancouver #hollywoodnorth #actor #actress #actorlife #adayinthelife #shenanigans

Today’s episode is so great, because not only did I get to interview an amazing talent, but also a dear, dear friend. Stephanie Liatopoulos and I met when I auditioned for her company @dramanatrixprod and we instantly knew we’d be friends for life. She may be the most passionate and determined person I’ve ever had the pleasure in working with. Numerous times I have jumped head first into situations outside of my comfort zone because Steph was at the helm. I trust her so much ...as a colleague and artistic director, and that has helped me to grow so much as a performer and an artist. It has been a pleasure getting to witness her growth artistically and just as a human. Steph is a multi-faceted performer, teacher and collaborator andI can’t wait to see what she does next! Follow Steph through her instagram at @inthekeyofstephanie Check past episodes at www.broadwhatpodcast.com or at @broadwhatpodcast Of course as always, our incredible art is done by @emilienunez check her instagram out here!

Check out our stories on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s for the month of June to see some familiar faces! We’ll be checking in with artists from all over when they take over our Instagram account! Everyone has been handling things differently during these time of isolation, so these lovey faces will be giving an insight to what they’re up too! Private message me if you want to get involved in future takeovers!

I am soo excited about this week's episode because I have so much love and respect for my next guest. He is a brilliant performer, he’s a FDC certfied Actor combatant, and wonderful friend. Of course I am talking about the amazing Nicholas Yee. Nicholas and I met working at @gatewaythtr and quickly fell in love. He is so kind, as is always looking out for his fellow peers and performers. He has an incredible insight to his performing career and he’s always inspired me to be ...better and work harder. During this episode we spoke alot about mental health and his journey navigating that. If anyone is searching for help during this time of isolation due to Covid-19, check out this link for virtual support. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//mental-h/virtual-supports-covid-19 Thank you to Nicholas for being you, you’re amazing. Check Nicholas out through his instagram @theofficialnicholasyee Check past episodes at www.broadwhatpodcast.com or at @broadwhatpodcast As always check out our resident artist @emilienunez and her Etsy page https://etsy.me/2ZXUcuE

Hello everyone, and thank you for checking out this week's episode of Broad-WHAT?! If you're looking for a spark of joy right now, then you’ve come to the right place because Megan Littlejohn is pure light. She’s such a joy to be around and I was shocked that this was the first time we met. I reached out to past Broad-WHAT? alum Tiffany Hunter and asked her to put me in touch with the lovely Megan. She said yes and soon she was over drinking tea and being absolutely incredib...le. Megan is a semi-recent addition to the Vancouver theatre scene and I am so glad she's here. She can do literally anything, and most recently just joined the team at Disney Cruise lines, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Megan is so kind, and so willing to share her story even though we just met. I was in awe of the inner beauty that was just radiating out of her. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! You can see more of Megan through her instagram at @mostlymodernmeg See you next week, lovelies! Check past episodes at www.broadwhatpodcast.com or at @broadwhatpodcast / @broadwhat Also, beautiful art as always by our resident artist and all around boss lady @emilienunez

We took the last month on to adjust to the current situation everyone is dealing with. We also used this time to organize the next six months of regular episodes! Starting with the incredible Tessa. On today’s episode, I had the insane pleasure in getting to speak to Tessa Trach. I’ve admired her talent and stage presence for so long now, but haven’t been able to have a 1 on 1 with her yet! So I reached out through mutual friends, she said yes to coming on the show, and I co...uldn't be happier! I truly am the lucky one, because Tessa is one of the most dynamic people I've ever met. She has this radiant smile that can’t be copied and I was so glad to get to know her during this recording. She is a triple threat, an educator, and all around cool human. I was on the edge of my seat for most of this episode hearing her story. You can check her out through her instagram @tessatrach Thank you so much for tuning in to this week's episode with the lovely Tessa. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay true to you! Check past episodes at www.broadwhatpodcast.com or at @broadwhatpodcast / @broadwhat amazing art by @emilienunez

Since 2017, we've interviewed over 100 amazing, inspiring individuals. During the Covid-19 crisis we wanted to see how they were doing and what they were up too. Thank you to my friends and peers for sharing their stories yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I couldn’t be here without you. Enjoy!... https://youtu.be/rRC2e6RcT7k