Greater Toronto Area, Canada
I’m the Co-Founder, Co-Host and Executive Producer of Ticker Take with Jon Erlichman, a digital finance brand making money talk fun, informative and accessible. Through our show and content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and beyond, we explore the intersection of markets, culture and innovation with curiosity and clarity. Before Ticker Take, I worked as a showrunner at Wattpad, helping launch original digital series that celebrated creativity and storytelling in the social media era. I also ran a talent network in Los Angeles called Lifestream, which featured top livestream creators. From that work, I launched Parachute TV, the first talent network of livestreamers on Twitter-owned Periscope, which went on to win the Digital Entertainment World Startup Award. I’ve written, directed and produced projects across short and long-form digital media, short films, feature films and theater, and have spoken on panels about digital media and storytelling at industry conferences and at Toronto Metropolitan University. As a journalist and on-air host, I’ve worked with CBC, CTV and Entertainment Weekly, interviewing a wide range of voices from Al Gore, Jennifer Lopez and Reese Witherspoon to major directors, politicians and cultural icons. My acting credits include Fruitvale Station and The Boys, among others. I’ve also lent my voice to campaigns such as Yoplait and began my broadcasting career as a radio host on Toronto’s Flow 93.5. While living in Los Angeles, Jon Erlichman and I co-hosted a podcast for TuneIn, where we interviewed top CEOs, innovators and entertainers about the intersection of media and technology. Those conversations helped shape the foundation for what Ticker Take would later become. I’ve always followed the markets closely, and I started investing years ago. One of my proudest early calls was buying NVIDIA well before it became a household name, and that experience sparked my passion for making finance more approachable and engaging for others. As an entrepreneur, I founded Rainbow Ray Society, a lifestyle and decor brand centered on creating pieces that spark joy and connection. The line includes bright, optimistic designs and resin ocean wave sculptures that capture movement, color and calm. Whether through art, design or storytelling, my goal is always to create work that makes people feel inspired and understood.
Home decor line inspired by the wonderful world we live in. 🌈 🌊 ☀️🌙 ⭐️
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Mixed media & home decor Featured in Distincitve Assets Celebrity Mother's Day Gift bags - Jennifer Lawrence, Rihanna, Hillary Swank & more.
Wrote/edited various gamified novels. Titles include: - When Trouble Meets Trouble - Volcanic Winter - Payback Selected visual components, including character art, backgrounds, clothing and music.