In this episode of **It’s Not That Serious Podcast**, we sit down with **Quake Matthews** for a real conversation about sobriety, stepping away from drinking, and navigating a rap culture where alcohol and partying are often part of the lifestyle. Quake opens up about his decision to stop drinking, how sobriety has impacted his life and mindset, and what it’s like making different choices while still being part of the music industry. We also get into rap culture, personal growth, discipline, maturity, and what happens when your priorities start to change. This one goes beyond music — it’s about life, choices, and becoming a better version of yourself. 🎙️ **Guest:** Quake Matthews 🎧 **It’s Not That Serious Podcast** Hosted by Ming & Steph If you enjoyed the conversation, make sure to **LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE** and let us know your thoughts: **Do you think rap culture puts too much pressure on artists to drink and party?** #QuakeMatthews #ItsNotThatSeriousPodcast #Sobriety #RapCulture #HipHop #Podcast #CanadianHipHop #PersonalGrowth

We spend so much time talking about making it that we rarely talk about what it actually feels like when you finally do. Ming shares the story of the exact moment it clicked that he was an NBA coach. We talk about identity, what happens when the career you’ve built your life around suddenly changes, the weight of depression, and what it looks like to find your footing again. It’s honest. It’s uncomfortable at times. And I think it’s one of the most important conversations we’ve had on this podcast.

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, we're joined by three incredibly smart and brave women; Patricia Arab, Ashley Patterson, and Heather Taylor — who dared to tell it all. This week, we’re talking about the “F” word”… FAT. Not as a label. Not as an insult. But as a lived experience. Together, we open up about body image, weight struggles, self-worth, and the complicated relationship so many of us have with our bodies. We talk about the things we’ve been told, the pressure we’ve felt, the stories we’ve carried, and what it actually looks like to learn to love ourselves, even when it’s hard. This conversation is raw. It’s vulnerable. It’s honest in a way that many women rarely feel safe enough to share. Because the truth is; almost everyone has a story when it comes to body image. And sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is say it out loud. Thank you to Patricia Arab, Ashley Patterson, and Heather Taylor for their courage, their honesty, and for bringing such thoughtful, meaningful perspectives to this conversation. This one is near and dear to our hearts — and we truly hope it resonates with yours. If you’ve ever struggled with your weight, compared yourself to others, or questioned your worth based on how you look… this episode is for you.

On this episode we sit down with Stephanie Brown, Founder & CEO of Sky's the Limit Events, an award-winning event planning company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the powerhouse behind Atlantic Wedding Showcase, Atlantic Canada's largest and longest-running wedding event. With over 17 years of experience crafting elevated, relationship-driven weddings, corporate events, and destination experiences, Stephanie knows what it takes to turn a vision into something unforgettable. On this podcast, she pulls back the curtain on the event industry — sharing expert insights, real stories from the field, and the strategies that have made her one of Atlantic Canada's most trusted names in events. Whether you're a bride-to-be, a fellow event professional, or simply someone who loves a beautifully executed experience — you're in the right place.

On this episode, I sit down with Owning Manhattan's, Jade Shenker and trust me, this is not your typical real estate or reality TV conversation. We talk about what it actually looks like to grow up in a world of privilege, pressure, and expectation… and how that shapes the way you move through life, business, and relationships. But the part that hit me the hardest? Our conversation around dads. Jade is the definition of a daddy’s girl—close, supported, deeply connected. And I… didn’t have that experience. And instead of skating past it, we went there. This episode is about contrast. Different upbringings. Different emotional landscapes. Same drive to build something real. We get into: * The reality behind the cameras * Growing up with access vs. growing up without * Identity, pressure, and proving yourself * What people don’t see about “having it all” * And the quiet ways our childhood follows us into adulthood It’s honest. It’s a little uncomfortable. And it’s one of the most human conversations I’ve had on the podcast. 🎧 If you’ve ever felt like you had to be strong a little too early… this one’s for you.