Continuing with our spotlight on our Drake Black Community Council members, let us introduce you to Angelina Williams, the CEO of Skylar Projects, a hospitality consulting firm based in Toronto, Ontario. Along with Charmain Emerson, Joshua Dyer, Paul Taylor, Akinkunmi Akinnola, and Erica Russell, Angelina provides the council with a unique viewpoint through her 15 … Continued
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THREADS OF CREATIVITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH INTERTWINE IN THE WORLD OF LEGIN KNITS.When Nigel “Legin” John took a family trip to Trinidad in 1996, he was just a teenager looking for a crochet cap to hold his dreadlocks—but what he found was a way of life. It was here that Legin’s cousin introduced him to … Continued
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Say “hello” to Taylor McMeekin as The Drake Hotel’s new Executive Chef. With a passion for local and sustainable ingredients, McMeekin brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of culinary expertise to our iconic hotel—promising guests an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavours and diverse culinary traditions of the city. We sat down … Continued
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Meet The Drake Hotel’s late-night curator of sounds, Jalyssa Mills! Jalyssa is a passionate multi-hyphenate and music industry vet who’s been collaborating and creating incredible experiences at some of Toronto’s top entertainment venues and now she’s bringing her signature style to our neighbourhood hub on West Queen West. We caught up with Jalyssa where she … Continued
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My Night in Nine is a series where we ask some of our friends, collaborators, and all-around creatives to show us what a night at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. Meet Brandon Romanchuk (@currentspaces), a Quinte West-based photographer and content creator passionate about moody and minimalist aesthetics. He’s spent years honing … Continued
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My Night in Nine is a series where we ask some of our friends, collaborators, and all-around creatives to show us what a night at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. Ernest Baker came up in an era when they told us that we could do anything — so that was his … Continued
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My Shift in Nine is a series where we ask our team members to show us what a day in the life at The Drake looks like for them in nine photos. Ever wondered who the welcoming concierge is that greets you with a smile and a key card? Meet our very own Steph … Continued
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Hey Everyone, I’m Emily Mills and this is my first collaboration with The Drake Hotel. The timing couldn’t have been better. So many people are feeling stretched and stressed right now. I can relate. I’m the founder and CEO of How She Hustles. We’ve been connecting and amplifying diverse women leaders and entrepreneurs in Canada … Continued
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Swing by the Classic Wing Lobby of The Drake Hotel for an eyeful of new art. Guest-curated by Regional Archive, Inverted Topographies is a collage-based mural by Renée Mathews that features a fusion of mixed media – including found materials from the hotel’s construction and archives. The expansive piece explores a post-apocalyptic planet where new … Continued
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Continuing with our monthly intro to Drake Black Community Council members, let us introduce you to Akinkunmi Akinnola, a senior DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practitioner with global corporate experience. Along with Charmain Emerson, Joshua Dyer, Paul Taylor, Angelina Williams and Erica Russell, Akinnola brings a particular skill set and spirit to the Council. As a … Continued
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