005 *Michael Musi* from Kim's Convenience on taking risks, creating the roles you desire and kindness

I confess to be a total coffee nerd frequently combing the streets of Toronto in search of the perfect roast and unique finish. I remember the first time I walked into Antikka Cafe & Records, like it was yesterday! Coffee, cocktails, records, live music this place was definitely my vibe! We are so excited to have owners Shaunt and Raz on the podcast today as these creative entrepreneurs embody the mindset needed to make your dreams a reality! Enjoy the podcast and as if are new to our channel and enjoying what you hear please show us some love and hit SUBSCRIBE. Listen to Antikka LIVE every morning https://www.mixcloud.com/live/antikka/ Follow them on IG https://www.instagram.com/antikkacafe/?hl=en visit their website https://antikka.ca/ To learn more about our gallery The Freedom Factory visit our website https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/ Follow us on IG https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomfactorytoronto/?hl=en

It's pretty hard to walk down the streets of Toronto without seeing a Bird0 mural somewhere along your journey. I am especially grateful now during our current climate for all of the incredible street art  that he creates and am so excited introduce international muralist, BirdO on the podcast today! Tune in while he talks about how he got his start and built a name for himself, where the inspiration behind such mystical work comes from and his advice on how emerging artists can set themselves apart from in a sea of talented creatives. Enjoy the podcast and if you like it please show us some love and hit SUBSCRIBE.  Follow BirdO on IG https://www.instagram.com/jerryrugg/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/jerryrugg/?hl=en) to learn more about the gallery please visit https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/ (https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/) https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomfactorytoronto/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomfactorytoronto/?hl=en)

Hello and welcome to Creativity Unleashed! As female entrepreneurs it was such a pleasure to meet today's guest in our gallery a few years back at a release party we held for a mutual friend. Not only were we fans of her work playing roles on shows like Workin Mom's , Letterkenny and Orphan Black but so impressed by this powerful, woman who holds space and creates opportunity for other women. It is a true pleasure to introduce Jess Salgueiro. Tune in as we talk about how to stay grounded in an industry full of rejection, how women are reclaiming sex on big screen, and her advice to women in the arts. Enjoy the podcast and be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE if you're feeling it. You can follow Jess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jesssalgueiro/?hl=en To learn more about The Freedom Factory visit https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomfactorytoronto/?hl=en

On today's episode we are speaking with Actor, producer and our friend Michael Musi, known for his role as Terrance on Kim's Convenience. What a absolute pleasure it was connecting with Michael, not only is he such a talented artist but a genuinely wonderful guy! Tune in as he talks to us about the importance of networking, building authentic connections, getting out of your comfort zone, creating the roles you want to see yourself in and most importantly kindness. You can check Michael out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaelmusi/?hl=en If you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe and share it with a friend your support means the world to us! To learn more about our gallery The Freedom Factory check out our website https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/ or follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomfactorytoronto/?hl=en

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 2 of creativity Unleashed, learning to let go for creativity. When we are not in balance and our energy gets stuck or blocked, it affects our flow and our creative thoughts can take a back seat. When we refuse or don't know how to "let go" of a thought or a situation that is no longer serving us we can easily become stifled in our creativity. On today's podcast Melanie Pinto Reiki Master, kundalini teacher and my business partner at the gallery is coming on to teach us tangible ways to to let go and deepen our creative process. This is the first time Melanie is joining me on the podcast and I'm so excited to have her! Before opening the gallery we actually started our business with a workshop called Creativity Unleashed. It's something we continued to do in our gallery and it means the world to us now especially in isolation to bring you these tools through our podcast..we hope you enjoy! Please comment below if you have a topic you would like us to talk about i a future podcast! If you liked this video please show us some love and hit SUBSCRIBE. To learn more about our gallery The Freedom Factory please visit our website https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/

Our guest today is not only an extraordinary alternative R&B artist and a naturally gifted intuitive and healer, but we also like to consider them as a close friend of The Freedom Factory.  Since the moment we were introduced to Clear Mortifee, they coloured our world with their empowering soulful music, boundary breaking message and their other worldly ability to connect with others.  We've been graced with the opportunity to celebrate Clear and their creative vision, enjoy the podcast!  Be sure to follow clear because they are dropping the final remix of their single so much more tomorrow!!  https://instagram.com/clearmortifee?igshid=1c1l0cssm2h7h (https://instagram.com/clearmortifee?igshid=1c1l0cssm2h7h) https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YQJdQtHgTYz4u9vvf3DgJ?si=0C2aZAXLSVmlkUFmoatRUQ (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YQJdQtHgTYz4u9vvf3DgJ?si=0C2aZAXLSVmlkUFmoatRUQ) If you enjoyed this episode please show us some LOVE and hit SUBSCRIBE and share it with a friend. Thanks for listening until next time.  To learn more about The Freedom Factory please visit https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/ (https://www.thefreedomfactorytoronto.com/)

Hello everyone and thanks for joining us on episode two of Creativity Unleashed. On this episode of the podcast we are talking with music producer, songwriter and drummer from Finger Eleven Steve Molella. I honestly have to say this was such an engaging conversation. Tune in as we hear about Steve's journey through the music industry, how not taking no for an answer was pivotal in getting where he is today and what he thinks it takes to become a successful artist. We hope you enjoy these insights from Steve as much as we did!  Follow Steve on Instagram at   https://instagram.com/steve__mo?igshid=1mpxcx7900fg3 or on his website  http://stevemolella.com/ To learn more about Creativity Unleashed and The Freedom Factory head to www.thefreedomtactorytoronto.com

Having built a social media coaching/branding business from scratch to over 20k followers and catapulting numerous brands, artists and entrepreneurs into influencer status, Beau Pinto has definitely made a name for himself. For over 10 years, Beau has mastered not only tools and techniques to elevate brand awareness, but has developed a deep understanding of the psychology of social media. The Freedom Factory has been honoured to have Beau in the gallery, on several occasions, to speak to a full house of artists about self promotion and branding on the available social media platforms.  Beau's prize of Marketing Coaching was always a revered prize for our annual VAM Juried Exhibitions.  We're thrilled to launch our Podcast series with a heart to heart with the man himself. In this conversation Beau opens up about the changes in social media, how it affects our usage, and what's on the horizon. We trust you'll enjoy Beau's engaging talk as much as we have.