Culture Council

“Why” is the purpose and the meaning of every single endeavor undertaken. For those in creative industries and even outside these areas, there is often a journey to finding this “why.” In this piece, my own journey is on display and offers lessons to anyone who is in the process …

In recent years, the perception of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, has undergone an impactful shift. Once synonymous with recreational cannabis use and the “high” it produces, THC is now emerging as a promising pharmaceutical ingredient with potential therapeutic benefits across a range of medical conditions. This …

Climate change is a multi-faceted crisis. While it’s perpetuated by the burning of fossil fuels and other extractive human practices, it’s also continuing due to the impact of economic systems that support social and racial inequities. One of my biggest takeaways at COP28 last year was that too many corporations …

In so many areas of culture, building a successful personal brand is key to getting ahead. Who you are, what you’re known for and what value you provide to others all play a role in creating your brand, and those who create positive ones are likely to find more opportunities …

In March 2024, Bitcoin reached a market cap of over $1,000,000,000. The global crypto and NFT community endured a bear market in 2022-2023 where many naysayers in the media proclaimed, “I told you it was a scam!” Now crypto is reaching new highs in tandem with the next evolution of …

As the debate surrounding the potential U.S. ban on TikTok moves closer and closer to its eagerly anticipated conclusion, it is more essential than ever that companies address the larger issue at hand: the need to prevent any company, foreign or domestic, from exploiting individuals’ personal data for profit. This …

I’ll share with you someone who should be working more. Specifically, I want to share the experiences I’ve had that show me why they are not getting the gig — even though they have vetted completed projects. Their experience is not an outlier and there are lessons for every artist …

The right team can make or break your business. A team that gets along well can help your company innovate and stand out among your competition. On the flip side, a team that is dysfunctional can drag down morale and efficiency, creating internal problems that take away from the work …

I thought I knew what I was getting into when I went to open a cannabis bank account two years ago. After all, I’m an attorney; I’m also a cannabis business owner. I’ve been through the process before. I thought opening a cannabis account for my own business would be …

August 19, 1980. Alice Cooper is a no-show at his 8 p.m. concert at the CNE Grandstand in Toronto. Carnage. Swarming through the Princes’ Gates of Exhibition Place, 14,000 fans huddled in the shadows of the Grandstand’s facade. From mid-August through Labor Day each year, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) …