U Radio

"U Talk Ep 11 - Andrew Unger." Released December 2020

What is a Mennonite?

Andrew Unger is the creator of The Daily Bonnet, a satirical website that breaks down Mennonite culture and life. He recently had a book published, called “Once removed, a humorous book about Mennonites which explores the real costs of "progress."

Andrew shares The Plautdietsch Code: Knacking the Mystery of Mennonites. (A little bit of Mennonite wordplay.)

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 10 - Jewel White." Released December 2020.

Manitoba has a flourishing Filipino Community, and a region that has seen significant growth in that community is the Pembina Valley, a rural region south of Winnipeg.

Jewel Miralles White is part of the Morden Filipino community and is a licensed veterinarian.

Although her license wasn’t recognized when she first moved, she was  dedicated to continuing practicing here in Canada, following through on  exams and state boards.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 9 - Rena Elbaze." Released December 2020.

Winnipeg and Manitoba have a vibrant Jewish community and have been home to many since the mid-1870s.

This year, the oldest synagogue in Winnipeg, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, is celebrating its 130th anniversary.

Rena Secter Elbaze is the Director of Engagement and Education, a new position since 2016.

Music: Sergey Borovkov - Space Battlestar Galaxy by Tunguska Electronic Music Society

"U Talk Ep 8 - Miguel Hernandez." Released December 2020.

How do you succeed in the media industry? Well Miguel Hernandez, seems to have cracked that code. 

Miguel has been heavily involved in media, working for video productions both in front and behind the camera. He has also been involved in animation.

Miguel has been passionately sharing his experiences for media creating tutorials on the Grumo Media YouTube Channel on how people can make a living teaching online. 

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 7 - Elton Hubner." Released December 2020.

Elton Hubner is a journalist, photographer, owner of Eyes Multimedia, and now an award-winning filmmaker with his passion project, The Fit Generation. 

Born in Brazil to European immigrants, Elton has visited dozens of countries and has lived in Canada for the past ten years.

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 6 - Laura Castillo." Released December 2020.

Laura Castillo was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her parents were political refugees who fled the dictatorship in Chile. Laura's family would then move back to Chile when she was 12. 

The experiences of her parents and her own living in Chile inspired Laura to dedicate herself to teaching. She is an EAL/ESL teacher and launched online classes through BRIDGES English Language School.

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 5 - Sweta Rajan." Released November 2020.

Work can have its ups and downs, but many immigrants may experience unfair biases and microaggressions from colleagues or employers beyond cultural and language barriers.

That's what Sweta Rajan experienced when working in the United States. After moving to Canada and into more senior roles at businesses, she created spaces where diverse voices are valued equally. She would later work with other immigrant women to make the organization Immigrant and International Women in Science.

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 4 - Sadudee and Janfong Sae-Phan." Released November 2020.

Sadudee and Janfong Sae-Phan moved from Thailand to Canada, searching for a new life and opening a Thai restaurant. That journey would separate them for three years, as Janfong worked abroad, creating the avenue for her family to come over.

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 4 - Sadudee and Janfong Sae-Phan." Released November 2020.

Sadudee and Janfong Sae-Phan moved from Thailand to Canada, searching for a new life and opening a Thai restaurant. That journey would separate them for three years, as Janfong worked abroad, creating the avenue for her family to come over.

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society

"U Talk Ep 3 - Sonja Lundstrom." Released November 2020.

The Scandinavian Cultural Centre of Winnipeg is a volunteer-driven organization, with members joining clubs of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

I had the wonderful opportunity to connect with Sonja Lundstrom, President of the SWEDISH CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA. I asked her about connect to a culture an ocean away, community, family, and Nordic traditions.   

Music: Sergey_Borovkov_-_Space_Battlestar_Galaxy by Tunguska_Electronic_Music_Society