What's This Place: The Blog

Mar 2, 20223 min read

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...

Dec 8, 20214 min read

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...

Nov 24, 20213 min read

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.

Nov 9, 20212 min read

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.

Oct 27, 20213 min read

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...

Oct 13, 20211 min read

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...

Oct 12, 20211 min read

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.