Welcome to Growth Untold - a podcast dedicated to shining the light on diverse perspectives across the world. Growing up as two minorities, we noticed a gap in the podcast market of underrepresented individuals. Our mission is to build a platform dedicated to sharing world class insights from world class people. We are committed to having 70% of our guests represent racial diversity. This project means so much to us and we c ...
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What's the point of attending a film festival if you can watch the film when it is released in theatres? Today, Jenn Frees, the Chief Business & Marketing Officer at the Toronto International Film Festival (aka TIFF), answers that question in the latest episode of Growth Untold. With a rich background spanning across non-profit and agency sectors, Jenn is looking to take TIFF, the largest public film festival in the world, to new heights. Follow our socials below! Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Jenn Frees Mena Massoud Alex Maryuen
Growth Untold listeners, in this episode we were joined by a global artist, producer, and songwriter. Originating from Lebanon, raised in Sharjah, and now based in Toronto/LA, he began his solo career in early 2000’s with the album 'Face Behind the Face,' earning a JUNO Award nomination. His international breakthrough came with the hit single "Africa," which topped the Billboard Charts at #1 in over 20 different countries. A SOCAN Award winner and a musical force to be reckoned with, our guest continues to shape the global music scene. Join us as we unravel the inspiring journey of artist, songwriter, and producer: Karl Wolf. Follow our socials below! Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Karl Wolf Mena Massoud Alex Maryuen
In this episode we sat down with someone whose talent knows NO bounds. Someone who has been capturing hearts with her singing since her teenage years! Her natural charisma burst onto the international stage when she was a co-host on BET, redefining her as not only a musical artist, but also a magnetic TV personality. A force in music, television, and business — welcome the incredibly talented Keshia Chanté to Growth Untold! Follow our socials below! Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube
Toronto Raptors fans and NBA fans will recognize our next guest. You may know him from sitting court side cheering on his beloved Raptors at just about every single home game, but everything that led him to taking that court side seat is an incredible journey that represents hard work, positivity, giving back and so much more. From escaping anti-Sikh riots in India to arriving in Canada and working tirelessly off to become one of the best top car salesmen in our country, our guest today, Nav Bhatia, embodies resilience and generosity in every aspect of his life. Sit back, relax, and prepare to be inspired as Nav shares his remarkable journey with us. Hope you folks enjoy! Follow our socials below! Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Check out these links below to purchase Nav Bhatia's incredible book Amazon Indigo Kobo
Meet Julian Franklin & Jermain Franklin, two accomplished brothers who have made their mark on the sports & entertainment landscape. Julian, VP of Partnerships & Strategy at MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) is a seasoned and award-winning Sports Marketing Executive. From leading Marketing efforts at Kraft Heinz and agency Geometry Global, and even venturing into entrepreneurship with his own company, Franklin Management Group – Julian's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Our second guest, is Jermain Franklin, an award-winning journalist and seasoned anchor for TSN - one of Canada's largest sports news and information networks. With over 2 decades of experience under his belt, Jermain has covered some of Canada’s most beloved sports teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, and more. Buckle up for an engaging conversation with two sports and entertainment pros! Hope you folks enjoy! Follow our socials below! Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube