Gurdeep Pandher is a Yukon-based, Bhangra dance artist. He lives in a small off-grid cabin in the wilderness in the Yukon Territories, Canada and creates dance videos in the outdoors, and performances that bring people together. These clips of Gurdeep dancing in frigid cold temperatures on frozen lakes and rivers of Canada’s North, grew into his unique brand of spreading joy, hope and positivity. Today, millions of viewers throughout the world have watched his wilderness videos.

Gurdeep’s infectious laughter infuses our conversation as we hear how a burning curiosity in his childhood led him to journeys into the unknown. Whether biking from farm to village in rural India in his youth, or transcontinental travels to Canada as an adult, Gurdeep is motivated by his pursuit of joy.

References: 

• BBC Interview: https://youtu.be/rnhSIcb60VM?si=kUT1ZcvppGe64Xhg

• What’s Up Yukon:: https://www.whatsupyukon.com/arts-entertainment/yukon-stage/from-the-punjab-to-the-yukon/ 

Guest website and social media links: 

• Website: https://gurdeep.ca/ 

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxqJMylBN-0x6a-8RT8pAg 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gurdeeppandher/ 

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Catherine Dyer is an actor, director, producer, and instructor who also had a prolific career working for A&E Television's Biography, eventually becoming Manager of Documentary Programming and Supervising Producer. In this role she oversaw the production of more than 250 hours of television per year culminating in an Emmy nomination in 2003. Catherine's acting career began to heat up in 2008 with her portrayal of Lt. Col. Margaret Riley on 'Army Wives'.  Since then her tv/film work has included hits such as Stranger Things, The Blind Side, The Morning Show and The Terminal List.

Our conversation with Catherine reveals how talent mixed with tenacity has led to an enviable acting career in a historically fickle industry. Catherine’s behind the scenes stories share sweet moments with fans while also reflecting on how following her heart ultimately led to her biggest breaks. 

References: 

• Guest Jason MacDonald’s Episode: https://www.soundlenspodcast.com/episodes/episode/bf31a280/6-jason-macdonald-lens-of-an-actors-heart

• Inside Amy Schumer -Last F**kable Day (ft. Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Patricia Arquette)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPpsI8mWKmg

Guest website and social media links: 

• Website: www.dramainc.net

• IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245696/

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Amika Cooper (a.k.a. BlackPowerBarbie) is an illustrator, animator and director from Toronto, currently based in New York City. From collaborations with brands like Apple, Nike and creating content for The Roots’ frontman Black Thought, to directing Hershey’s HerForShe campaign photoshoot, Amika’s distinct style of 2D animation centers black, femme and queer experiences.

Amika, known for her media and art under the moniker Black Power Barbie, is compelled by her own professional experiences to create supportive and warm spaces for her clients while keeping artistic integrity at its core. Our conversation includes a deep dive on identity, as Amika shares how her value driven work is finding an audience, both corporate and public. 

References: 

• Hershey’s Canada Instagram: @hersheyscanada 

• Kélicia Massala Episode: https://www.soundlenspodcast.com/episodes/episode/293239cf/14-kelicia-massala-lens-of-a-new-generation-of-advocacy

Guest website and social media links: 

• Instagram: @blackpowerbarbie 

• Website: www.blackpowerbarbie.com

You can find more about The Sound Lens Podcast on our website www.soundlenspodcast.com, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @soundlenspodcast