What's This Place: The Blog

Episode 9 AND 10: Peach Berserk

Chaos getting you down? Feeling blue? Not sure where to get inspiration? My next guest on What's This Place Podcast is someone we can...

Episode 8: R.A.I.D

I am fascinated by derelict buildings...especially ones in expensive, downtown areas. Who abandons millions of dollars in potential rent...

Episode 7: Unboxed Market

What's This Place Podcast talks to Michelle Genttner, the owner of Unboxed Market, Toronto's first Zero Waste grocery store.

Episode 6: Made You Look!

What's This Place Podcast talks to Sarah Dougall about buying a building, creating a business and celebrating 20 years in Parkdale.

Episode 5: Hanji Gifts

This week I talk to a store owner who reminded me how much I miss helping you curate your wardrobe. She runs her business from a very...

Episode 1. Collected Joy.

Discover how Sharon Smyl went from #corporatejob to #retaillife. Sharon Smyl got the retail bug...who knows why or how she got it, but as...

Episode 4: Antique Emporium

Retail is moving so fast, no one knows where it's headed. What's This Place uncovers the unique wisdom of independent retailers.