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Glo talks to those who make, create and inspire behind the local businesses in the Greater Vancouver area. Some are well-known and some are ordinary like you and me! You will hear about their process, innovation and craftsmanship. As a local, Glo is curious about the entrepreneurial people in this community. So she finds out why they make, sell or ship what they do.
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In today’s episode of Glo Says Let's Talk Local Podcast - Season 6 - Special Shorts (a weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong is joined by Kevin Tholenaars, Plantrepeneur and CEO of Plantsome North America. Plantsome is an ingenious solution that helps you buy plants online and more importantly care for your plants using their helpful app! Resources: Use code TENOFF for 10% off of any products on plantsome.ca Glo Says Lets Talk Local Podcast: Apple | Spotify | Inst...
In today’s episode of Glo Says Let's Talk Local Podcast - Season 6 - Special Shorts (a weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong is joined by Robinson Smith the best-selling author of “The Smith Manoeuvre - Master Your Mortgage”. This could be a smart investment strategy technique that converts your non-tax-deductible mortgage into a tax-deductible mortgage. Check out what Rob has to say about how this financial strategy can help Canadian homeowners. Resources: Use co...
In today’s episode of Glo Says Let's Talk Local Podcast - Season 6 - Special Shorts (a weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong talks to guest Charmaine Hammond, professional speaker, author and now Executive Producer of the award-winning short film Back Home Again. “Back Home Again” is an animated short film about the devastating Fort McMurray wildfire featuring a star-studded cast that includes Tom Green, Michael J. Fox, Kim Basinger, Bill Burr, and Marlon Waynes. L...
In today’s episode of Glo Says Let's Talk Local Podcast - Season 6 - Special Shorts (a weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong talk to guest Mickey McLeod (co-founder of Salt Spring Coffee) about his 25 years of coffee roasting in the Vancouver area. Mickey joins Glo to share his humble beginnings, explain Salt Springs life long commitment to sustainability and community, plus learn where he sees the future of coffee roasting for his business. Key Quotes: The Way to...
Happy New Year and a brief message about what's on for Seasons 6, 7 and 8. www.instagram.com/glosays
In today’s episode of ‘Glo Says Let's Talk Local’ podcast - Season 5 - What ART thou? Where ART thou? (A weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) Gloria speaks to some Docents (Esther, Fides and Ginley) today who lead guided tours on a voluntary basis in a Museum or an Art Gallery. If you ever find yourself staring quizzically at something in a museum and wondering, ‘What Art Thou?!' Go ask a Docent. They will be happy to help you. Episode Highlights 02:40 – Esther says she worke...
In today’s episode of of Season 5 - What ART thou? Where ART thou? host Gloria Chong and her co-host Kristin Lim talk to guest, Ken Lum the creator of the iconic East Van Cross and his connection with Vancouver. He shares generously and genuinely about his background and about his journey to becoming an Artist Extraordinaire. Episode Highlights • 3:20 – Gloria says, Ken is a world famous artist with roots in Vancouver. He is currently the Chair of Fine Arts at the University of Pe...
In today’s episode of ‘Glo Says Let's Talk Local’ podcast - Season 5 - What ART thou? Where ART thou? (A weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong and her co-host Kristin Lim talk to guest - Adrian Sinclair (Director of Engagement and Co-founder of the Vancouver Mural Festival). Adrian shares everything about Vancouver Mural Festival including how it all started, the goals and how it supports Vancouver's many artists. Episode Highlights 2:28 – Gloria asks Adrian, how i...
In today’s episode of ‘Glo Says Let's Talk Local’ podcast - Season 5 - What ART thou? Where ART thou? (A weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong and her co-host Kristin Lim discuss the East Side Culture Crawl, a perfect example of a very local event. It's an annual event where Professional Artists participate in the East Side Cultural Crawl and open-up their studios for the public. It's spread over four days and this year it is extended over two weekends. Episode Hig...
In today’s episode of ‘Glo Says Let's Talk Local’ podcast - Season 5 - What ART thou? Where ART thou? (A weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong brings listeners to Chinatown today. Gloria discusses and explores along with co-host Kristen about all the art that we can see and enjoy in this neighbourhood Chinatown. Gloria also shares whom she will be interviewing in the upcoming episodes. Episode Highlights 02.50: - Gloria asks Kristen a little bit about any off...
In today’s episode of ‘Glo Says Let's Talk Local’ podcast - Season 5 - What ART thou? Where ART thou? (A weekly Business, Entrepreneur and Arts Podcast) host Gloria Chong and her co- host Kristin Lim, discuss about public art installations curated in Greater Vancouver. Kristin highlights what they are meant for and also talk about some of them. They encourage others to check them out too. There are lots of other things to do in North Vancouver like hike, bike and explore all our local touris...
Season 5 What ART thou, Where ART thou? continues with the Vancouver Biennale and the incredible art installations they have curated for Greater Vancouverites and beyond. Say hello to the Giant Red Man on Instagram! OR Go on a bike/walk with WALKennale or BIKEennale and say hello in person. @van_biennale @kristin.art.travel @glosays
Welcome to Season 5, called "What ART thou, Where ART thou? " My co-host Kristin Lim and I discuss Art Umbrella's long standing Splash Art Auction & Gala and ultimately the financial support it provides to students who want to study art or dance there. We also introduce some creative local talents and the art they have contributed to this auction. Find out more on Instagram - @au_splash @kristin.art.travel @glosays
Who knew I'd produce over 50 shows when I started with much excitement but just as much uncertainty, one year ago today?! Thank you "Awesome Humans of Vancouver + Beyond" for listening! Subscribe and share your thoughts too. I'd love to hear from you. www.glosays.com
“I always have sustainability in the back of my mind.” www.washpocket.com www.glosays.com
One of the best memories with my grandma was when she mixed in some random ingredients with wooden chopsticks and then (the mixture) puffed up and hardened like a candy.... so I thought it was like magic! (While making dalgona candy at Grandma's....) www.bobarun.co www.glosays.com TOP 25 BUSINESS PODCASTS IN CANADA
"I'm an artist.....I've also been a cartoonist, I'm a writer, I'm an engineer, I'm an illustrator, I'm a podcaster .....I always wanted to be creative, I always was creative.....and (I was) finding ways to be creative." www.sneakyartist.com www.glosays.com TOP 25 BUSINESS PODCASTS IN CANADA
"I sometimes surprise myself at how well this product turned out to be.....this works great!" (even after cooking bacon :) www.makenicecompany.com www.glosays.com TOP 25 BUSINESS PODCASTS IN CANADA
Interior Design is a beautiful solution to (a domestic house) problem! www.happyhome.design www.glosays.com TOP 25 BUSINESS PODCASTS IN CANADA
"I know for a fact it's my attitude" "Let's step back and reconsider. Before you rush in to fix the problem, ask 10 people in the same space about the problems that they experience" www.wilsonklee.com www.glosays.com
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