Umber Talks brings together the voices shaping the future of real estate, design, and business. From celebrated architects and city-builders to leading academics, and bold entrepreneurs, each episode uncovers the stories, strategies, and philosophies behind their success.
Real Estate, Retirement & Building Wealth with Daniel Enns
In this episode, Shaun Denis sits down with Daniel Enns, investment advisor with the Enns Investment Management Group of RBC Wealth Management Dominion Securities, to explore the financial decisions behind major real estate moves. Recorded at Daniel’s office in Ottawa’s World Exchange Plaza, the conversation examines how buying, selling, downsizing, and unlocking home equity fit into a broader financial plan. Daniel discusses the importance of considering retirement goals, taxes, family needs...
14 Jun 2026
Barry J. Hobin on Greystone Village, Placemaking, and City Building
In this episode, Shaun Denis sits down for a second time with Barry Hobin, founding partner of Hobin Architecture and one of the most influential architects and urban planners in Ottawa’s modern development history. Recorded inside Greystone Village overlooking ongoing construction, Barry shares the story behind one of Ottawa’s most thoughtfully designed communities. What was once the former Oblate Fathers lands has evolved into a walkable, mixed-use neighbourhood centred around gentle densi...
5 Mar 2026
Why Smart Money Is Moving Into Farmland
In this episode, Shaun Denis sits down with Marcus Mitchell, Co-Founder of Shire Capital Management and Shire Farms, an investment fund focused on acquiring and scaling premium fruit farmland across Canada. Marcus isn’t simply buying farmland. His team is building integrated farm businesses around highly specialized agricultural assets, including organic blueberry farms in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and sweet cherry orchards in the Okanagan. The horticultural sector they focus on repres...
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Engagement
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