Julia Brownstein on Family Legacy, Shoe Trends & Building Relationships

Julia Brownstein on Family Legacy, Shoe Trends & Building Relationships

This week on If You Know You Know, we sit down with Julia Brownstein of the Brownstein family behind Browns Shoes, one of Montreal's most iconic fashion success stories. Julia shares what it was like growing up with the Brownstein name, being surrounded by fashion and entrepreneurship from a young age, and how her family's business grew into a Canadian retail powerhouse. We dive into Montreal's unique sense of style, the fashion trends she loves, the ones she thinks should disappear, and how the city's fashion scene has evolved over the years. Julia also shares some of her favourite hidden gems around Montreal, the neighbourhoods she loves, and what makes the city such a special place to live and work. From family legacy and business to fashion, retail, and Montreal culture, this episode is full of great stories, insights, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a fashion lover, entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves Montreal, you're going to enjoy this conversation.

Cary Tauben on Fashion Trends, Partying with Kate Moss & Building a Career

In this episode, we sit down with renowned Montreal fashion stylist Cary Tauben to discuss his incredible career in the fashion industry and the stories that come with it. From his early days breaking into the business to becoming one of Canada's most recognizable stylists, Cary shares the lessons, risks, and opportunities that shaped his journey. We dive into some unforgettable moments along the way including the time he accidentally screamed at David Beckham, partying with Kate Moss, and the shocking story of stolen goods right before one of his major campaign shoots. Cary also shares his thoughts on Montreal's evolving fashion scene, current trends, personal style, and what it really takes to stay relevant in such a competitive industry. If you love fashion, celebrity stories, entrepreneurship, and behind-the-scenes industry secrets, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Steve Marcone on Inside Montreal’s Restaurant Scene & What People Don’t See

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Marcone to talk about the reality of opening and operating restaurants in Montreal. From building concepts and creating experiences to the pressure behind running a successful spot, Steve shares what people don’t realize about the restaurant industry and the work that happens behind the scenes. We also dive into Montreal’s food scene, the challenges of the business, and some unforgettable moments along the way including Cole Caufield stopping by his restaurant to eat. Steve opens up about the highs, the stress, and what it really takes to survive and stand out in one of the city’s most competitive industries. If you love food, hospitality, entrepreneurship, and behind-the-scenes restaurant stories, this episode is for you.

Terry DiMonte on Radio Hosting, Elton John & Why Montreal Hits Different

In this episode, we sit down with Terry DiMonte to talk about his journey into radio, the evolution of broadcasting, and what it was really like building a career behind the mic. From the early days of getting into radio hosting to unforgettable celebrity encounters including meeting Elton John, Terry shares stories, lessons, and moments from a career that helped shape Montreal media. We also dive into why he believes Montreal is one of the greatest cities in the world, touching on the culture, nightlife, people, and the energy that makes the city unlike anywhere else. If you love Montreal, media, entertainment, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the city’s most recognizable voices, this episode is for you.

Chuck Hughes on Kitchen Chaos, Celebrity Chef Life & Building a Food Empire

In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Hughes for a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens in the kitchen. From wild kitchen horror stories to the pressure of becoming a celebrity chef, Chuck shares the moments that shaped his career and the chaos that comes with it. We go back to how he got his start in the food industry, working his way up through the grind of restaurant kitchens, to becoming one of the first chefs to break through on television. He also opens up about building his own product line, launching new ventures, and balancing it all while staying true to his roots. We dive into his latest projects, including his new show and book, along with the reality of what it takes to build a name in the food world today. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. If you love food, real stories, and what it really takes to make it in this industry, this episode is for you.