Dose of Dee Podcast

Is being an artist wrong? Is selling your art bad? In this episode of the Dose of Dee Podcast, fashion designer and artist Dee Silkie talks to Ordained Reverend Jamie Cambers about art and the bible.

Former Canadian pro-football player, James Yurichuk, has always been well versed with the cold. In 2012 James and Brazillian girlfriend, Daniela moved from the west coast to Toronto. Lover of wildlife, technology and all things Canadian James took it upon himself to find Daniela her first parka. With no luck in sourcing a Canadian outerwear company that embraced the values of quality materials, high performance, animal friendly and Canadian made, he approached his longtime friend and master-tailor, Anthony DeBartolo, to design a warm winter parka. James shares with the Silkies what Wuxly is doing to help supply PPE's for frontline healthcare workers.

While in quarantine, fashion designer Dee Silkie shares whats going on inside the Silkie household, and how THE MONEY COAT crowd-fundraiser is going.

Shae Invidiata wears many hats including; real estate sales associate, philanthropist, and non-profit founder. Recently Shae was a guest at the Economic Club of Canada conference with headliner Barack Obama. Shae explains to the Silkie listeners why giving back is more important than ever and why businesses need to give back in an authentic and genuine way. As if this episode wasn't juicy enough, Shae shares her story on starting the Free Them organization who's goal is to end human trafficking. During the last 15 minutes of the episode, Shae provides valuable insight into how to be successful when selling to the luxury market. Free Them: https://www.freethem.ca/government Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Author of Source My Garment Adila Cokar shares her thoughts on offshore manufacturing and when designers should and shouldn't manufacture overseas.

Co-founder of Unco and Stylist Jaclyn Patterson explains why her first startup failed and what she learned. Dee Silkie - deesilkie.com Official Sponsor CES - conceptualeventsociety.com/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Kyla Morgan and Dee Silkie discuss Humble Berry's platform and how giving back is what truly brings joy. Dee Silkie - deesilkie.com Official Sponsor CES - conceptualeventsociety.com/ Photo: George Pimentel Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Melani Chong started her career as a model when she was a young teenager. After getting pregnant with her first son later on in life, Melani decided to make a career shift. Melani went back to school and got a chemistry degree which lead her to forming meaningful relationships with scientists and ultimately creating a line of beauty/skincare products. Listen to Melani's story here on the Dose of Dee Podcast. Dee Silkie - deesilkie.com Official Sponsor CES - conceptualeventsociety.com/ Photo: www.instagram.com/hoggerandco/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Dose of Dee sponsor Jessica Panetta of Conceptual Event Society and Matthew Nyman of Matty's Fab Avenue join Dee and discuss the 2019 Emmy awards. Dee Silkie - deesilkie.com Official Sponsor CES - conceptualeventsociety.com/ Photo: https://www.instagram.com/hoggerandco/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

World Vision Canada rep Caitlin McKay weighs in on supply chain, child labour, and sustainable fashion! #nochildisforsale Dee Silkie - deesilkie.com Official Sponsor CES - conceptualeventsociety.com/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

During the first episode of season two of the Dose of Dee Podcast, Dee explains how she got her fashion brand on the TIFF red carpet on Real Housewives of Toronto Star Joan Kelley Walker. Dee dives into the pressures of being an emerging designer and finding the balance between creating what feels authentic and honest as a designer while also keeping her customers in mind. Dee announces the podcasts' fist official sponsor Conceptual Event Society! Dee Silkie - deesilkie.com Official Sponsor CES - https://conceptualeventsociety.com/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

The third and final episode in the RAW Artist Toronto mini series. Dee Silkie interviews installation artist Ryley Brown. RAW spotlights independent talent in visual art, film, fashion & accessories design, music, performance art, beauty, crafts, tech, and photography. Website: rawartists.com/ deesilkie.com Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

RAW spotlights independent talent in visual art, film, fashion & accessories design, music, performance art, beauty, crafts, tech, and photography. Website: rawartists.com/ deesilkie.com Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

In this three part mini series, Dee Silkie interviews six RAW artists live on location during RAW Toronto. RAW spotlights independent talent in visual art, film, fashion & accessories design, music, performance art, beauty, crafts, tech, and photography. Website: https://rawartists.com/ deesilkie.com Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Owner of Maybee Brew; Paul Maybee asks Dee about the best ways to collaborate, how she deals with jealousy, and what she has learned in her creative business so far. Dee and Paul compare beer and shorts, lasting trends in their respective industries, what it's like to get lapped by someone you have helped and not getting the proper recognition that you deserve. Dee reveals what makes her feel like giving up, and what fuels her fire to keep charging ahead.

Known for her fashion segments on CBC radio and her podcast "Fashion Talk Pod", interviewer, moderator, host and producer Donna Bishop joins Dee Silkie to discuss topics such as; celebrity endorsement, how to position yourself as a luxury brand, and why/how fashion impacts society. To Shop Dee Silkie visit her online boutique here: dee-silkie.myshopify.com/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Does fashion and art matter? On this episode of the DOD podcast, Dee Silkie interviews Precious Threads on how being a survivor of domestic abuse lead her to becoming a bad ass women who is now using her passion for fashion and sewing to help other bad ass women who are survivors of domestic abuse. To Shop Dee Silkie visit her online boutique here: dee-silkie.myshopify.com/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Does getting your product on a celebrity really help your brand grow? Does having someone as influential as Tyra Banks wearing your jewelry boost sales and give your business more legitimacy? Find out in this Silkie interview with Annalay Accessories.

Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur Cassandra Elizabeth, sits down in fashion artist/personality Dee Silkie's studio to tell listeners what being a designer at Fashion Art Toronto is REALLY like. Cassandra rates the event based on organization, venue, photography, hair/makeup, guest list and marketing. Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Online boutique owner Matty Nyman and Fashion Artist/Personality Dee Silkie sit down in Dee's studio to rate and review this year's Fashion Group International Toronto (FGI) mentor's dinner. Dee and Matty rate the event based on venue, food and mentors. FGI - https://www.fgitoronto.org/ Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

From cheeky wine bags to feminist driven T-shirts Paula Stunden-Smith of NoPaulagies shares her insight into starting a business in her late 50's, living with ADHD, and being a feminist. Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Author and milliner JayCow Millinery explains how networking and meeting people created a web of connections all around the world. In this Silkie episode Jay and Dee talk about: - writing a book on building a creative career. - what baggage to deal with and what to simply let go of. - how being generous and paying it forward helps everyone in the long run. - how to make a marriage last. To support the podcast back us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/deesilkie Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Working with organizations such as World Vision has always been important to Joan. When she learned that over 1 million children in Canada face hunger every day she knew that after the hype of being on the Real Housewives of Toronto, she had to use her fame for good. This fall, Joan launched her own clothing line in partnership with Walmart Canada. As a part of Joan's philanthropy, Joan has committed to donating to the Breakfast Club of Canada for each item of clothing sold from her collection. In this Silkie episode, Joan talks about her privilege, giving back, how she got into fashion and what we can all do to help make the world a better place. Shop Joan's collection here: https://www.walmart.ca/search/joan%20kelley%20walker%20collection/N-115/page-1?sortBy=popular&orderBy=DESC Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Roger Gingerich is the Regional Director of FGI (fashion group international) and the Executive Director of TOM* and TW_FW (Toronto Men's and Women's fashion week.) Having been dubbed the "network whisperer" Roger connects ghost designers to large labels, makes meaningful connections with creatives, works in the entertainment industry and always has his finger on the pulse. Roger works hard at bringing Toronto fashion to the global market and making sure Canadian talent gets the proper platform(s) they deserve. Visit Roger on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/rogerhgingerich/ Intro Music: Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep Cover Art: www.kelseyschroederphoto.com/the-gurl-edit

What does it mean to be a "Canadian brand"? Does your product have to be made in Canada? Can you be a true Canadian brand if you are sourcing your inventory from over seas? In this episode Dee tackles this tough question as well as what it takes to be a "sustainable" brand.

Dee interviews Kingi Carpenter of Peach Berserk on location in Kingi's very eclectic home studio/store. They talk about the Toronto fashion scene, celebrities Kingi has dressed, how to sell handmade fashion garments and more! Peach Beserk Website: https://peach-berserk.myshopify.com/ Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep