GRAFIK CONTENT
Hosted by designer Gio Petrucci (GIOGRAFIK), this podcast is all about laughing through the chaos of work, life, and whatever happens in between. Each episode features candid chats with friends, colleagues, and fascinating people from all walks of life—whether they’re building brands, launching big ideas, or just figuring it out as they go. Expect unfiltered stories, unexpected tangents, and the kind of real talk that only happens when people stop trying to sound impressive.
Episodes
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with Renaissance woman Sonja Scharf. She shares her early career, shifting from being a commercial photographer to a creative entrepreneur, the importance of community, and the impact of love on her career.
We also discuss her journey of building a full-service art business, Akasha Art Projects, the launch of her magazine, Art House, and her passion for DJing, revealing the personal stories and i...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I have the pleasure of catching up with the founder of FTNSS, a digital marketplace for short-term gym memberships, Jordan Robinson. We discuss Jordan’s life as a global traveler and how partying in Madrid for World Pride inspired the lightbulb moment to launch the app. He talks about the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, leading a team, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how mentorship from...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I am #blessed with the presence of Samantha Walker, the founder of The Art Lab, a children’s art pop-up studio in Windsor, Ontario. We reminisce about the time we created a kick-ass board game in school, the ups and downs we’ve faced as entrepreneurs (and tales of impromptu therapy sessions), and how Cathy and Angela (hi moms!) nurtured our creativity from the jump.
Samantha also discusses her transition...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I sit with the Senior Marketing Director at Q Care Plus, Jake Smith, where we talk about the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional life. He opens up about how his early love of wrestling and how Chyna inspired him to be fearless, his work in spreading awareness around HIV prevention, how nerding out sets you free, and a boat-load of WTF moments that inevitably lead him to live a l...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with genre-blurring illustrator Columbus Heath. He opens up about his father's influence on his creative path, drawing the female form, and why we won't be going to the theatre to watch a horror movie together anytime soon. We talk about why putting your art into the world can bring new friends into your life (just ask Delta Work), how being a pushover is not the way to getting paid, and ...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with Luca Monti, the Director of Vibe at the Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ontario. We talk about his journey through the world of hospitality, where he emphasizes the importance of creating a positive atmosphere while building connections, the challenges faced in the industry, the significance of mental health (ie. how to maintain it), and how personal style and music play crucial roles in enhancin...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with Darlene Espinosa as she shares her journey of storytelling, motherhood, and the creation of the Daisy Club, an adaptive fitness community for women. We talk about the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and authenticity in building connections and fostering a supportive environment, differentiating between observing and absorbing when going through the motions, and why we are both happ...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with the Founder of My Mate’s Yoga app, Bruce Chung. We dive into his almost 20-year career as a yoga teacher, the impact of living in various multicultural cities, why it’s necessary to balance the yin with the yang, and the significance of kindness and compassion in personal growth. Bruce also delves into the challenges of teaching yoga, the transition to freelancing, and why, no matter where s...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with Irena Kramer, co-founder of Pulse Law Firm, as we dive into the dynamic world of law. She shares her journey from launching Pulse to its rapid growth, emphasizing the importance of making law accessible while changing the face of traditional firms. We explore her personal experiences, from being an argumentative kid to dealing with ADHD, aligning your career with your core values, the impor...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with José Maldonado, the visionary behind Pink Teddy, an innovative AR marketing agency. We discuss his journey from Ecuador to Detroit, why boredom is necessary for success, landing Forbes 30 Under 30, why we love being tall, and how a bit of light stalking pays off when making the right connections.
🎧 Tune in for:
✔️ Why guinea pig might replace lobster on the menu
✔️ Failing, failing, faili...
This week on I GRAFK CONTENT, I chat with Danny Papadatos, a dynamic force in the creative industry, about navigating career transitions and finding new opportunities. From his journey through reality TV to his impactful work with the CGLCC (Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce), Danny shares insights on embracing change, building community, and the power of storytelling. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of forging a...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I can't stop laughing with the co-founder of Studio Alpaca Comics, packaging designer, and Creative Director, Angela Hodge. We discuss the true meaning of being a “Jane of all trades”, AI entering the chat, the process of self-publishing comic books, how fembots are taking over Hollywood, and why she thinks I was meant to be seen.
🎧 Tune in for:
✔️ Your next skin care routine (so simple, Nonna c...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with Kait Fowlie, a talented astrologer and tarot reader. We dive into her inspiring journey from a decade-long career in the corporate world of digital marketing to bravely launching her own business in the mystical arts of tarot and astrology. We also discuss the evolution of her podcast, Magick Woman Radio, which grew from lively Instagram Live sessions into a more structured weekly astrologic...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with Jessica and Keegan Baulkham, the dynamic duo behind Arrive Wellness. Keegan, a nature therapist and registered clinical counselor, and Jessica, a holistic nutritionist with a background in yoga and kinesiology, share their unique journey from their early days working in the hospitality industry to establishing their wellness practice.
They discuss how their shared passion for community, natu...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with artist and graphic designer Patrick Hunter. We discuss his early days as a line cook and how that time in his life led to him launching his national platform as a 2-Spirit, Ojibwe painter, how the Chicago Blackhawks slid into his DMs, and why being optimistic as a solopreneur can open so many doors. We also chat about the meaning of creative confidence, licensing your artwork, and why a YouT...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with interdisciplinary artist, writer, curator, and Co-Founder of Off-Centre, Luke Maddaford. We chat about why, as a queer creative, he decided to move to one of the most rural areas of Canada, his upcoming show at the Remai Modern, what modern-day hatefests are doing to society, queerness in relation to place, the speculative history of bathhouses and what it's like being the only f** at the pa...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with the marketing maven and brand boss, Véronique Foucaud. We reminisce about our early days working in ad-land, V's involvement in modernizing an iconic Canadian brand's message, why Mariah Carey and Drake are key figures in her life (especially Mariah), how working in an agency translates to planning a wedding, and the story of how she ended up in Leamington, Ontario.
🎧 Tune in for:
✔️ V's meth...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I chat with Executive Leadership Coach & author Bill G. Williams. We talk about hosting The Art Of Leadership Women, defining success through our relationships, what it means to live with R.E.S.P.E.C.T., the impact of energy and perspective, and why judging and being judgmental aren't the same.
🎧 Tune in for:
✔️ Living authentically after coming out
✔️ The evolution of LGBTQ+ acceptance
✔️ The duality ...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I sit down with DJ and producer Roice to discuss what it means to live your dream authentically. We discuss the importance of personal branding, the benefits of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, why saying yes to everything isn't always a good thing, and the answer to the age-old question - what does it mean to achieve true happiness?
🎧 Tune in for:
✔️ Manifesting ain't for the weak of heart
✔️ ...
This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I sit down with the Founder of the Snow Collective, Dan Snow. We discuss why hacking life can lead to personal breakthroughs, how the Snow Collective came to be, the importance of sharing values with those you do business with, differentiating expansive work from busy work, and how Dan's psychological diagnosis of my approach to work might be on the money.
🎧 Tune in for:
✔️ "Show up for yourself, B*tch" ...
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