We all know the typical story of those with great accomplishments - an idea, hard work, success. But it’s rarely that straightforward. Entrepreneur and filmmaker Trivelle Simpson dives into the untold stories of struggle, transformation and growth that accompanies top performers and influencers on their journeys. Journeys that are anything but linear.
Ep 11 | The Power of Language in Social Justice with Khodi Dill
Khodi Dill is an educator, author, activist, poet and spoken word artist. The sort of careful thought and consideration that goes into creating all those different forms of art was evident in our conversation.
What began as a conversation about how and why Khodi chose spoken word as a way to express his politics and beliefs around social justice evolved into deeper topics of how we perpetuate our own oppression, and what it means to get free of that.
This episode explores themes of anti-racism, the power of language, how we make social progress, and more.
Khodi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khodidill/
Khodi's website: https://thegreygriot.com/
Get Khodi's latest book: https://www.annickpress.com/Books/S/stay-up
28 Jun 2024
Ep 10 | Belonging, Generational Trauma and Anti-Racism with Robin Lacambra
Robin Lacambra runs GOODBODYFEEL Movement and Therapy, with the goal of building self-awareness, strength and community through accessible and inclusive movement and therapy. Robin practices somatic relational psychotherapy, mindful movement and conflict mediation.
What stood out immediately in our conversation was her openness and willingness to share both her passion for her work and the many difficult experiences that led her there. Robin talks about growing up looking for a place to belong, trying to prove that she was good enough to her father, and confronting the negative chatter in her head.
Robin also experiences chronic pain, and that led her to certain types of movement that made her feel better. She started teaching that movement, and over time found more and more ways of healing her body and mind that she has added to her practice.
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2 May 2024
Ep 09 | Nightclubs, Family, and How Canada is Changing with Sako Dekirmendjian
Sako Dekirmednjian began his career as a promoter, building relationships and bringing people out to venues across Toronto. Then he made the jump that many promoters dream of, but few actually do, club ownership.
Sako now owns and operates several clubs across Toronto and the United States with his business partners. And while he is in the process of opening his most ambitious venue yet, he sees the way that demographics, economics and politics are changing how, and even if people choose to take a night out.
In this episode Trivelle and Sako discuss how night life has changed, trying to compete with Miami and Las Vegas, and what it's like to raise a family while working in night life.
27 Mar 2024
Ep 08 | Why The Black Community Doesn't Access Therapy
Breanna Phillip never wanted to be a psychotherapist. After an awful experience with a therapist in her teens, she wanted to do social work that helped her community.
But over time she saw that many people in the Black community were not accessing therapy for a number of reasons; from shame, issues of faith, and various cultural and historical factors. That in part led her to become a therapist so she could serve her own community and invite them in.
This wide ranging conversation talks about the reasons why many people of color choose not to seek out therapy, as well as tackling questions of how to succeed in capitalism when you start at a disadvantage, and dating.
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29 Feb 2024
Ep 07 | The Immigrant Experience and Mental Resilience with Maz Moini
Before he was an adult, Maz Moini had lived in three countries, learned several languages and adapted to completely different cultures. All along he carried with him a lesson from his parents, that he was an ambassador of not just his family, but his culture and background.
For many immigrants to Canada, expectations are high. After all, people make great sacrifices to come to Canada, and expect their children to honor those sacrifices. That was true for Maz as well.
Today, Maz Moini is a successful entrepreneur. What he learned from his journey to Canada, and the things his parents taught him have given him the mental resilience to succeed and forge a new path forward for himself and his children.
Watch More: https://www.youtube.com/@spokemedianetwork/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@spokemedianetwork/videos)
31 Jan 2024
'The Book of Clarence' and the Modern Church with Pastor Stephen Wright
"The Book of Clarence" is Jeymes Samuel's latest film, about a contemporary of Jesus who tries to pose as a messiah in order to make money. Despite a $40 million budget, and with big names like Jay-Z attached, the movie has flopped, so far making under $6 million. Part of the reason has been the response of Christians, many of whom see the movie as blasphemous.
Trivelle sits down with spiritual mentor and pastor Stephen Wright to discuss the themes of the movie and the implications for the modern church.
1 Dec 2023
Ep 05 | Cory Cash ”I Want to Hit the Very Top of my Potential”
It's obvious within 5 minutes of talking to Cory Cash that he is an incredibly dynamic person. He needs to be, as the founder and owner of Black Is The New Rich, a podcast where he conducts thoughtful interviews with guests of all backgrounds. But it's a lot more than that, it aims to provide "education and representation to black business owners, strengthening community and empowering individuals," through a variety of different avenues.
Cory seems to be a natural at everything he tries. In his younger years he was a star basketball player until politics got in the way. He picked up a camera one day, started taking photos and then flew all around the world practicing his craft. Now he is building Black is the New Rich into a company that will be a household name.
It's no wonder then, that part way through the interview Cory started interview me, instead of the other way around. It's also no wonder that our conversation went to so many different places, from dreams of reaching the NBA, to the way that relationships are modelled for us, to building a business and learning to adapt to success, and even to a few places Cory has never talked about publicly before.
This was a conversation that could have gone on for hours.
You can see more of Cory at:
https://blackisthenewrich.com/
3 Nov 2023
Ep 04 | Ziyaan Virji ”I Was Not Living a Life of Purpose or Intention”
In his teens, Ziyaan caught dengue fever. He made it through the illness relatively well and was discharged from the hospital. The next thing he remembers is waking up three weeks later, having no memory of what had happened.
That experience changed his outlook on life. At 16 he started a non profit that now works in 10 countries and has served over 20,000 people. Currently he's running a tech startup that helps non profits maintain consistent donations. And he's only 21 years old.
Hear Ziyaan's story, and his philosophy on serving others and building viable businesses.
6 Oct 2023
Ep 03 | Shehrezade Mian ”There Is No Beauty to be Found in Feeling Like a Victim.”
Shehrezade Mian's early life took her all over the world, finally settling in Pakistan where she lived out most of her adolescence. In that time she saw the vastly different ways that countries around the world view women, family unites, art, and society as a whole.
As an adult she moved to Canada to pursue a career in film, something that was simply not available in Pakistan. But after graduating with a degree in film production, the realities of working in Canada set in. There simply were little to no opportunities to someone who was not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Those next few years called into question everything she worked for and everything she left behind, as she set her mind on getting her permanent residency.
Now Shehrezade is a producer and filmmaker who tells stories that are inspired by everything she's experienced. In our interview, we talk about what makes a film 'Canadian' in a country full of immigrants, the complexities of funding and opportunity in Canada, and what it means to carry your identity with you wherever you go.
1 Sept 2023
Ep 02 | Nurse Yara ”I Love Hard, I Hate Harder.”
Yara grew up never staying in one place for very long. Her father's job took them to various countries, and she learned how to adapt. But also how to detach.
That detachment became a skill. One that helped her to continue the relentless growth of her boutique, Mirror by Nurse Yara, despite navigating some of the most difficult times of her life simultaneously.
Now Nurse Yara owns the top rated injectables boutique/Medi Spa in the GTA, as well as being a highly sought after educator in her field. To get there, it took years of sacrifice, perseverance and searching to find the path that was right for her.
Hear Nurse Yara's incredible story on episode 2 of UnLinear with Trivelle Simpson.
4 Aug 2023
Ep 01 | Tefari Bailey ”From Basketball to Disrupting Banking.”
Growing up in Rexdale, Tefari Bailey had one focus in life: make it to the NBA. That goal consumed him, kept him out of trouble, and formed his identity. Until suddenly it was no longer an option, and he had to reimagine what his life and his purpose could be.
Eventually that led him to found Hutsy Financial and use the passion and dedication he learned as an athlete to disrupt the banking industry. But the journey to get there is far from linear.
Hear Tefari's incredible story on episode 1 of UnLinear with Trivelle Simpson.
2 Aug 2023
UnLinear Ep 01 Teaser
A taste of what is to come in the first episode of UnLinear with special guest Tefari Bailey.
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