It’s not often that big fashion news comes out of Canada’s capital, but last week there was a major win for Ottawa and Canadian fashion. Long time designer, Stacey Bafi-Yeboa, founder of luxury sweatshirt company KANIA, was invited to show at New York Fashion Week. For Bafi-Yeboa this step was years in the making and she’s embracing the challenge. Stacey is no stranger to the limelight. Before fashion, her first love was dance. At 19 years old her talents took her to New York where she danced on Broadway. It was during this time in the Big Apple that her…
Author: Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne
Kevin Bourne is the co-founder and editor of SHIFTER magazine. Born and raised in Toronto, Kevin currently resides in Ottawa with his wife Koliah and their three children. He's a big fan of hip-hop, pop culture, and urbanism and spends most of his time keeping up with the Kardashians.
It’s a mystery. As human beings we somehow find a way to embody so many seemingly contradictory extremes all at once. Another mystery is why we’re so captivated by people who exemplify these extremes. Is the secret to their magnetism the fact that we see ourselves in them or that they personify who we aspire to be? To many of us Lesane Parish Crooks, aka Tupac Shakur, extreme and contradictory figure. He had so many different facets to his persona- the human, the star, the rapper, the poet, the actor, the homie, the inspiration and, in 2017, the role model and…
Dre Ngozi is a DJ, producer, and artist. Her motto to success and following your dreams is to “just do it”. She talks about being confident in your work and pushing yourself to get what you want. Ep. 11 – Interview with Dre. Ngozi Photos by Jodianne Beckford For more photos visit jodiannebeckford.com DRE NGOZI SOCIAL MEDIA Soundcloud: DRENGOZI Instagram: DRENGOZI VIDEO FILMED & EDITED BY: O’SHANE HOWARD Instagram: O’shaneHoward Website: O’shaneHoward Facebook: O’shaneHoward PODCAST INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC PRODUCED BY: JOE IMPALA Soundcloud: JoeImpala PODCAST ENGINEERED BY: UNIQUEKA WILSON Instagram: UniquekaW PODCAST RECORDED AT ST. ALBANS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Instagram: StAlbansbgc Facebook: StAlbansbgc
Over the past few years, we have seen how women have taken on the role of leading ladies on the big screen. These heroines have exemplified courage, bravery, intelligence, and a whole lot of sexy! What a combination! These ladies certainly don’t sit on the sidelines, no: They kick some serious ass! It’s encouraging to see strong female role models in cinema that young girls can admire for reasons other than having long hair and wearing sparkly dresses. Personally, it makes me proud to see when a strong woman being able to hold her own through battles challenges and tribulations.…
As most of our readers are aware, we seldom review short films. Personally, I don’t have any sort of bias against them but I find that a good majority of them fail to use their short format to deliver enough of an impact. Now, from time to time, I find myself pleasantly surprised, which brings us to D E J A V U, directed by Christopher Massardo and starring Antonia Juric. What most short films fail execute in ten minutes, D E J A V U manages to do it in two. “The concept behind the film is being trapped;…
Name: Megan Thorp-Levitt City: Ottawa, Canada Biggest accomplishment so far: My biggest accomplishment so far creatively is winning the Best Portfolio Award at the 44th Annual Photo Grad Show at Algonquin College. Winning was such an honour. My portfolio is the culmination of two years of blood, sweat and tears. It’s the progression of me finding my style and brand of photography as a photographer. And to be recognized and awarded for that feels so good! What creativity means to me: Creativity has always been a big part of my life. It means for me an endless source of satisfaction…
Ishmil Waterman, also well known as The Professional Light Catcher! Shares his story on how he started and what it’s like being a creative. Ep. 10 – Ishmil Waterman Photos by Jodianne Beckford For more photos of Ishamil Waterman visit jodiannebeckford.com ISHMIL WATERMAN SOCIAL MEDIA Website: ISH Instagram: ISH VIDEO FILMED & EDITED BY: O’SHANE HOWARD Instagram: O’shaneHoward Website: O’shaneHoward Facebook: O’shaneHoward PODCAST INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC PRODUCED BY: JOE IMPALA Soundcloud: JoeImpala PODCAST ENGINEERED BY: UNIQUEKA WILSON Instagram: UniquekaW PODCAST RECORDED AT ST. ALBANS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Instagram: StAlbansbgc Facebook: StAlbansbgc
I often say I was born in the best generation. According to some experts I’m a GenXer and according to others I’m a part of Generation Y, aka the Millennials. There’s no real agreement on when the different generations begin and end, but when I look at the tendencies of both GenXers and Millennials I tend to fit both. Now, I say I was born in the perfect generation because over the past 36 years I’ve had the opportunity to experience some amazing innovations- the internet, smartphones, smart homes, and there’s so much more to come. I’ve also experienced the…
I hate the Golden State Warriors. Even more, I hate Kevin Durant for joining them last year after almost beating them while being a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2016 NBA playoffs. Durant seems to have taken the phrase, “If you can’t beat’em, then join’em” literally and now stands as an NBA champion. When Durant initially made the move it was followed by scathing articles and commentary from the press. Big names like Stephan A. Smith and others vocalized what the majority of the sports world were thinking, calling the free agent’s decision a “weak move” and…
Philip Isaacs is an international motivational speaker, clinical counselor, and consultant. Philip always had this innate drive to help others, and as he grew older he was able to make it his full-time career. Ep. 9 – Philip Isaacs of Isaacs Guidance & Consulting Photos by Jodianne Beckford For more photos visit jodiannebeckford.com SOCIAL MEDIA Website: PhilipIsaacs Instagram: PhilipIsaacs Facebook: PhilipIsaacs Twitter: PhilipIsaacs VIDEO FILMED & EDITED BY: ARTUR ZAITSEV Instagram: ArturZaitsev Facebook: ArturZaitsev PODCAST INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC PRODUCED BY: JOE IMPALA Soundcloud: JoeImpala PODCAST ENGINEERED BY: UNIQUEKA WILSON Instagram: UniquekaW PODCAST RECORDED AT ST. ALBANS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Instagram: StAlbansbgc Facebook: StAlbansbgc
Bloggers have taken social media by a storm, being spotted on front rows at fashion shows, collaborating with brands and, of course, selfie-ing it up with top fashion icons. Many national brands are turning to fashion influencers, with their legions of followers, to advertise their products instead of mainstream celebrities. What started as a hobby and side hustle has become a career and business venture. In fact, today’s top bloggers and Instagrammers aren’t just pretty faces; they’ve become brands and entrepreneurs and the world is taking notice. Here are 10 fashion, beauty, health and travel bloggers to follow now across Canada! …
Koliah Bourne recently had the opportunity to chat with actress Amanda Brugel of the new Hulu/Bravo TV series The Handmaid’s Tale. Her other credits include “Marci Cotes” in Orphan Black and “Officer Parker” in last year’s Oscar nominated film Room. Koliah asked her about her latest role, as well as what keeps her going in the industry. Listen on Soundcloud Koliah: So, thank you so much Amanda for doing this interview. Amanda: You’re welcome. Koliah: Okay. So you’re currently in the TV series The Handmaid’s Tale. Amanda: Yes. Koliah: So The Handmaid’s Tale is based on the book by…
