Steveston People

From Malaysia to Canada, a Master’s Degree to rad little local skateboard shop, Jenny Kureshi is one woman with a lot of layers! As the owner of Steve’s Board and Apparel in Steveston Village, Jenny welcomes us into her store for a meaningful conversation about her life and the passion she has for skate culture. In this episode, you’ll hear about: -Jenny’s early memories of being fascinated by skateboarding -How Jenny rediscovered her childhood dream of owning a skate shop -Advice on safety and encouraging words for parents of skateboarders -Jenny’s plug for a Richmond Museum skateboard exhibit Ready for Jenny’s wonderful story topped with a custom jingle by co-hosts Vitor and Tania? Yeah, you’re ready! Press play now! Links: Instagram: @stevesboardshopnew Website: Steve’s Board and Apparel Exhibit to check out: Maple Road Experience at Richmond Museum Sept 20, 2025 to Aug 16, 2026 Visit the Steveston People site and Instagram for more! ⁠StevestonPeople.com⁠ Instagram ⁠@stevestonpeople⁠ Steve's Board & Apparel Website & Instagram stevesboardshop.com IG ⁠@stevesboardshopnew

Sally Koldenhof owns and operates one of the coolest businesses in town—literally! Since opening its doors late last year, Sally’s Homemade Ice Cream shop in the centre of Steveston Village Richmond has quickly become a favourite amongst Stevestonites and visitors. Just like her ice cream, this episode with Sally has got substance! In this episode, you’ll hear about: -Sally’s journey from education assistant to stay-home mom and custom cookie maker, to ice cream shop owner -What it’s like working with her teenage kids and the best words of advice from her husband -The learning process of running a new business -How some of Sally’s most popular ice creams are made *Bonus—you’ll hear some nice eating noises as co-hosts Vitor and Tania do a blind taste test of Sally’s ice cream, and race to guess the flavours correctly. To listen to Sally’s story and to find out which co-host knows her products the best, press play now! Visit our site: StevestonPeople.com Follow us: Instagram @stevestonpeople Instagram & Facebook @sallys_homemade_icecream

Graeme Burns loves his job! He's the General Manager of Village Bikes located in the sunny, bike-friendly Steveston area of Richmond, BC. In this episode, you'll hear about: -Graeme's long-time connection with the Steveston area from childhood -His career journey and advice for aspiring bike mechanics -Pro bike maintenance tips -Most bang-for-your-buck accessories, essential gear, and trends -The culture and types of cycling clubs available in the area -Graeme's super creative side, including designs for Village Bikes apparel AND his own fashion label *Bonus—you'll also hear our brand new hit song celebrating Graeme's favourite bike accessory of ALL TIME! This is a super fun and informative episode with one of Steveston's most popular go-to bike guys, so go ahead and press play now!

For the past fourteen years, Ben Fairchild, his wife Beth and their team at Steveston Village Maternity have been giving parents of young kids and expectant moms and dads that much needed “we’re here for you” experience. Ben is the owner of the store located in Richmond, BC Canada. In this episode we learn about his adventures from being a pro snowboarder in the US to starting a retail business here in Steveston—all while he and his wife were expecting their first baby! Mom and dads will also hear plenty of assurance from Ben that, “It’s going to be ok!” Fearless, empathetic and honest—Ben shares his views about: -Willingness to take risks in life -Joys and challenges of parenthood -His passion for helping families find solutions that work for them So whether you’re taking a much needed break, driving the kids to soccer practice, or doing the dishes, it’s time to press play to hear what Ben has to say! Links: https://www.svmaternity.com/ https://stevestonpeople.com/ @svmaternity @stevestonpeople

When collaborating with others on creative projects, there's a lot to navigate. How do we handle different personalities, ideas, and egos? In the end, is engaging in collaborations really worth it? In Part 4 of this season’s mini-series on art and creativity, hosts Vitor and Tania examine the topic of “collaboration”. By exploring the voice clips of local Steveston creatives (including Vitor's mom) we examine: Pros and cons of collaboration versus solo projects Positive approaches to working successfully in teams How to incorporate collaboration into arts education Guests featured in this episode: Devony Jasmine (multimedia content creator) Renata Moreno (scriptwriter & theatre director) Natasha Lutz (dance artist & educator turned community culture & recreation professional) Bonus: After discussing the voice clips, Vitor and Tania write and perform songs about collaboration. The hosts also reflect on what makes their creative partnership work. Press play now and enjoy the show! Steveston People website

Do you ever struggle with getting the creative process going or staying motivated? Do you question whether you have any talent when your artistic attempt falls short of the masterpiece you created in your mind? In Part 3 of this season’s mini-series on art and creativity, hosts Vitor and Tania examine the “creative process”. By exploring the voice clips of local Steveston artists, we unpack how to get started, how to persevere through moments of doubt and fatigue, and how to get things done and reach your creative goals. As a bonus, we’ll also unveil some secrets behind how we make our podcast episodes! Guests featured in this episode: • Clare Scott (photographer) • Darren Long (visual artist) • Udayana Lugo (children’s books illustrator) • Darcy Van Poelgeest (comic books writer) • Dan Camp (children’s books author & illustrator) • Emily Seo (fiction novel writer) Are you ready for the truth about the creative process? Buckle up and press play now!

In this of the Steveston People Podcast, hosts Vitor and Tania make a mini-series focusing on topics around art and creativity. In Part 2 of this series, Vitor and Tania explore “who we create for”. Drawing from voice clips of local Steveston artists, we explore the joy and impact of exercising creative freedom. Whether you want to make art as a hobby or as a career, this episode will encourage you to: Be yourself and make what YOU like. Allow your values to inform your work. Learn the rules but feel free to break them! Local creatives featured in this episode: Udayana Lugo (children’s books illustrator) Ben Christie (wildlife photographer) Viena W (painter) Darren Long (visual artist) Dan Camp (children’s books author & illustrator, character fx artist) So, what are you waiting for? Press play!

Welcome to Season 2 of the Steveston People Podcast! In this season, hosts Vitor and Tania make a mini-series focusing on the topic of art and creativity. This first episode of the series explores "why we create". You'll hear from local creatives including visual artists, writers and musicians on why they feel the need to create. Vitor and Tania will also share their thoughts and a little history of how each of them grew to find immense joy in creating things! How does making art help us understand our world and ourselves? Does our current culture give us enough permission to spend time engaging in art? How does the existence or non-existence of spiritual beliefs shape one's views about creativity? Guests featured in this episode: Darren Long (visual artist), Darcy Van Poelgeest (writer), Jared Mawhorter, Ben Christie (photographer) So sit back and enjoy. But first, press play! Steveston People page: https://stevestonpeople.com/

What are the ingredients that make up a great community? Hosts Vitor and Tania are on a mission to figure this out! You'll hear their experiences and perspectives on why the community of Steveston, Richmond BC Canada is the best ever. But that's not all... You'll hear opinions from past podcast guests: Laura Stapleton, Viena W, Darcy Van Poelgeest, Rosa Camp and Erik Bucaneg—on how Steveston beats other places when it comes to the ideal environment to live, work and make meaningful connections. Tania's husband Tim drops in as well to weigh on what it's like to be a dad in Steveston. Want to listen to an episode that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside? Press play now to discover what is "Steveston Magic"!

He knows all the meats! As a knowledgeable butcher and store manager of Windsor Meats in Steveston Village, Romer Aquino joins our podcast to tell us his top tips. But that’s not all! Learn how he journeyed from the culinary kitchen scene into butchery—a career that he absolutely loves. Romer’s passion for butchery and upbeat personality really shines through in this interview. So press play to learn and laugh along with us in the ultra fun and informative episode! Pro tips you’ll learn about: BBQ advice for beginner to advance cooks Easy meal ideas if you’re single, feeding a big family, or trying to impress a date The inside scoop on delicious more affordable cuts that fly under the radar What’s the real deal with Wagyu beef? After this episode, go check out: https://www.windsormeats.com/ https://www.instagram.com/windsormeatsyvr/

Devony Jasmine (aka DJ) grew up in Steveston and is a Multimedia Content Creator. She is professional, driven and funny, and she does it all—from making videos, hosting radio shows to producing podcasts! Influenced by her dad’s interest in videography, DJ started making her own videos at a young age and created her YouTube channel while in high school. Now as a young adult, she is finishing up her final semester in the BCIT Radio Arts and Entertainment Program—soaking it all in before she graduates in Spring 2024. In this episode, DJ tells us about her future ambitions and how she manages her intense schedule while staying sane. We learn how she became such a confident person and how she decides what to share on social media. In the fun break time segment, DJ and hosts Tania and Vitor will compare notes on HOT TOPICS such as: What do we think about online dating? Is post-secondary education important? Are young people lazy? And what’s our best practical life advice? You’ll also find out how DJ got banned from a popular dating app! Press play now to hear all about it! Links DJ’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DevonyJasmine/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonyjasmine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devonyjasmine/ Podcasts by DJ LIVE AT EVO: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87VGDgUktFU&ab_channel=DevonyJasmine⁠ Interview with Steveston People: https://soundcloud.com/evolutionpodcastnetwork/steveston-people-mixdown?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Interview with Decobear: https://m.soundcloud.com/evolutionpodcastnetwork/my-favourite-interview-decobear-pottery?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&si=7BFC407C08A54FCEBB7A147F937DA333&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Nineteen years ago, Viena W took a painting class, and it changed her life. To her surprise, creating art gave her a break from the vicious circle of chronic anxiety and became a new tool for managing her condition. Since then, art has continued to brings her peace, hope, joy and the feeling of childhood—so light and free! In this episode you’ll hear about Viena’s journey in becoming a professional artist who specializes in painting portraits for her clients. You will also learn about Viena’s philosophy on creativity and how it influences her approach as an art instructor here in Steveston. Encouraging and kind, Viena is eager to share her knowledge and skills to anyone wishing to learn in an environment that gives them permission to play! Listen to this episode where you’ll get to hear Viena’s story, gain practical art tips, and witness her fun and supportive nature in action—especially during the segment where she leads the hosts through a special art activity called “blind drawing”! After this episode, go check out:https://www.vienapaints.com/https://phoenixartworkshop.com/workshops/contemporary-acrylics/Instagram @vienapaints

Enter by November 30th to win a free copy of the Eisner Award winning comic book series Little Bird, written by the famous Darcy Van Poelgeest. Pick-up in Steveston, Richmond, BC Canada. Here are the details!

Darcy Van Poelgeest is a multi-award winning writer and director who lives right here in Steveston Village! His debut comic book series Little Bird won the 2020 Eisner Award for Best Limited series. Fans can also go check out his newest series Lotus Land that will not disappoint. If you’re craving a deep conversation about creativity with a pinch of hard truth about what it takes to be successful—oh, and a little poetry reading in the between—hit play now!

Want the inside scoop on the movie industry? Perspective on balancing career with motherhood? Or maybe a little marital advice! Listen to this episode where local resident Rosa Camp dishes it out to her Steveston friends and neighbours. As a Senior Software Engineer at Sony Pictures Imageworks, Rosa has worked on well-known movies including Hotel Transylvania sequels, recent live-action Spiderman movies, the Oscar-winning "Into the Spiderverse" and its new sequel, "Across the Spiderverse". She is also a wife, mother, dog-lover and foodie who loves exploring the local culinary scene and trying out recipes in her kitchen. And speaking of food...we’ve included a bonus “Snack Break” feature in this episode too, where Rosa samples and reviews tasty new treats! So listen along as we get profound (and peckish) in this episode of the Steveston People Podcast!

Enjoy this EYE opening interview with Erik Bucaneg, the owner of The Glass House Optical in Steveston Village. Explore the evolution of Erik’s personal expectations and the uncovering of values that give meaning to his daily work. What stirred Erik to open up shop in this neighbourhood? And what moment in his life set him on course to become an optician? Listen to find out!

Listen up to Laura! As the owner of The Fab Pad Vintage & Antiques shop for over 10 years, Laura Stapleton opens up about her early influences, survival strategies for small retail, the charm of her store, and the unparalleled community spirit of Steveston Village. And is there a ghost in Steveston?! Listen and find out!