Inside La Connexional: Community, Culture & Leadership ft. Ivan Touko | Sunday Refocus Season 2

The Mastermind Behind 2ND Coming & NICE2CYOU with Josue Ngimbi | Sunday Refocus Season 2

Welcome to Sunday Refocus! In this episode, we sit down with Josue Ngimbi, a 27-year-old fashion designer, stylist, and creative director based in Edmonton. Josue is the founder of 2ND Coming, a fashion brand he started while still in high school, and the creator of NICE2CYOU, a curated event series that blends fashion, music, and culture while prioritizing inclusivity and community. Josue shares how he began building his brand at a young age, the creative process behind his first collection, and the challenges he faced launching 2ND Coming. He opens up about what keeps the brand distinct, how NICE2CYOU came to life, and the lessons he’s learned from curating community-driven events. We also explore his recent work in styling with musicians, how he approaches different creative projects, and the advice he has for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. Josue reflects on the Edmonton fashion scene, the changes he hopes to see, and what’s next for both 2ND Coming and NICE2CYOU. If you’re passionate about fashion, youth entrepreneurship, creative direction, or building culture-driven communities, this episode will inspire you to think bigger. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations every Sunday on Sunday Refocus.

How Aliya Logun Creates Bold Photo Editorial Worlds | Sunday Refocus Season 2

Welcome to Sunday Refocus! In this episode, we sit down with Aliya Logun, an Edmonton-based fashion and portrait photographer known for transforming subjects into bold, artistic beauty statements. Her work blends conceptual storytelling, vibrant colour, and editorial vision to capture the essence of every subject she photographs. Aliya shares what inspired her to step behind the camera, where her creative vision comes from, and how she prepares concepts for shoot day. She opens up about navigating the photography industry in Edmonton, the role faith plays in her creative process, and the projects that have shaped her artistic identity. We also explore her dream collaborations, advice for aspiring photographers, essential skills for building a creative photography career, and her hopes for the future of fashion and visual arts in Edmonton. If you’re passionate about fashion photography, visual storytelling, creative direction, or building a photography brand with purpose — this episode will inspire your next level. 🔔 Subscribe for more creative conversations every Sunday on Sunday Refocus.

How Vivian Han-Tat Bridges 2D, 3D & Reality Through Art | Sunday Refocus Season 2

Welcome to Sunday Refocus! In this episode, we step into the immersive creative world of Vivian Han-Tat, an interdisciplinary artist blending 2D, 3D, photography, graphic design, and design-build installations to tell stories that live between physical reality and digital imagination. Vivian shares how her artistic journey began, the influences that shaped her early work, and the pivotal projects that defined her direction. She breaks down her process of bridging 2D and 3D mediums, the tools and software behind her surreal environments, and how she preserves emotional storytelling across digital and physical forms. We also explore her deeply personal project Bowl Cuts and 爆炸裝 (baau3 zaa3 zong1), her collaborations with fashion retailers and independent brands, and how commercial fashion intersects with her personal artistic vision. Vivian shares advice for emerging interdisciplinary artists and her hopes for the evolving fashion and art scene in Edmonton. If you’re passionate about digital art, storytelling, 3D design, or the future of creative expression, this episode will expand your imagination. 🔔 Subscribe for more creative conversations every Sunday on Sunday Refocus.

The Business of Motherhood, Faith & Fashion ft. Iris Toon | Sunday Refocus Season 2

Welcome to Sunday Refocus! In this episode, we sit down with Iris Toon, founder of The Fourth, a maternity and local retail store in Southgate Centre supporting over 80 Edmonton women-owned businesses. Iris is a wife, mother of three, dental hygienist, and passionate advocate for maternal mental health.Iris shares her deeply personal journey through postpartum anxiety and how faith, family, and community gave her the courage to step out of her comfort zone and build a brand rooted in love and support. Inspired by the fourth trimester, The Fourth was created to offer stylish, comfortable maternity fashion while fostering community through workshops, collaborations, and honest conversations about motherhood.In this episode, Iris opens up about launching her business, transitioning from online to a physical storefront, leading with faith, and building a safe space where mothers feel seen, supported, and empowered.If you’re a mom, entrepreneur, creative, or someone passionate about community-driven business, this conversation will encourage and refocus you.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations every Sunday on Sunday Refocus.Season 2 Team Credits:Nifemi Ashani - Host & Creative DirectorShania Villamou - VideographerKen Kosowick - Video & Audio EditorDhakshanyina Boopalan - Set PhotographerSofia Villanueva - Social Media CoordinatorJo Hannah Deena - Set Assistant & Content CoordinatorAngelli Garcia - BTS CoordinatorSeason 2 Sponsors:Strong Coffee Marketing - Studio SponsorFind Edmonton - Furniture SponsorStyled by Nif - Executive Producer Thank You!

Inside La Connexional: Community, Culture & Leadership ft. Ivan Touko | Sunday Refocus Season 2

Welcome to Sunday Refocus! In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Touko, CEO and Strategic Partnership Manager at La Connexional, filmmaker, community leader, and one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 honorees. At just 27, Ivan has become a powerful voice for African youth locally and internationally. As co-founder of La Connexional, the UBUNTU Festival, and the Black-Owned Market Edmonton, he has created platforms that empower underrepresented communities, amplify culture, and drive real social impact. In this conversation, Ivan shares his journey into leadership, how his background in sustainability and environmental science shapes his work, and the strategies behind building impactful community events and long-term partnerships. We also explore the role of fashion, film, and storytelling in community engagement, his approach to diversity and inclusion, and the lessons he’s learned managing large-scale projects with purpose. If you’re passionate about leadership, community building, social impact, or creating meaningful change through culture and collaboration, this episode will inspire and challenge you. 🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations every Sunday on Sunday Refocus.