Twelve Questions. One Person. Featuring friends who intrigue us, colleagues who support us and leaders who inspire us.
After spending seven years at two New York based Public Relation firms, and three years freelancing, Kara Hughett has mastered the business and is ready for something bigger. Kara joins the TKG team as our PR Director who, along with our Events Director Erika, spearhead TKG's exciting expansion to the United States. We get to know her better here:
Happiness =
Getting older (surprisingly!) - figuring out what makes you tick, what doesn't, and what matters most.Â
Whatâs your mantra?
So it GoesÂ
Youâre on a road trip, who are you listening to on the radio?
The best is driving through nature while listening to any of the Wes Anderson movie soundtracks - try it!Â
The three words you use far too often are:
Awesome. Great. 'Thanks!'
What characteristic do you value most in others?
LoyaltyÂ
Who is your literary hero?
Kurt Vonnegut (hence the 'So it Goes')
Favourite food?
Cheese in all its glorious forms.Â
Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
I've been likened to Elizabeth Berkley (a.k.a. Jessie Spano) from time to time.Â
Whatâs your trademark item?
I'd like to say my outgoing dispositionÂ
If you werenât living in Toronto, where would you live?
If I wasn't in Brooklyn, I'd be living as close to the beach as possible. Or Italy!
Favourite event youâve worked on:
amfAR's Inspiration GalaÂ
Coffee/Tea/Other?
coffee daily (preferably served in an actual cup rather than a paper one) and flavored soda water is my weakness.Â
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Twelve Questions. One Person. Featuring friends who intrigue us, colleagues who support us and leaders who inspire us.
Erika Mercado has worked in production, events, and journalism since 2003. She is a founding member of Mex and the City, an online community and creative agency. It seems she has always had the creative bug. Most recently, Erika joins TKG as Events Director at our New York office. Get to know Erika here:
Happiness =
TravelingÂ
Whatâs your mantra?
Always keep learningÂ
Youâre on a road trip, who are you listening to on the radio?
Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and Rod StewartÂ
The three words you use far too often are:
Epic, obviously, done and done
What characteristic do you value most in others?
Sense of humor
Who is your literary hero?
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Favourite food?
Tuna tostada from Contramar in Mexico City
Who is your celebrity doppelgänger?
Amanda Seyfried
Whatâs your trademark item?
My long wavy hair
If you werenât living in New York, where would you live?
London
Favourite event youâve worked on:
2013 - FAILE :: DELUXX FLUXX ARCARDE during Art Basel
Coffee/Tea/Other?
Depends on what time it is. Â Morning = Ice Coffee, Afternoon = Green tea and Evening = Mezcal or Aperol Spritz
Twelve Questions. One Person. Featuring friends who intrigue us, colleagues who support us and leaders who inspire us.
As the Managing Optician at her familyâs optical store, Karir Eyewear in Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Namita Karir enjoys spending her day helping customers find their perfect pair of glasses. Namita is a seasoned eyewear buyer, travelling to trade shows and meeting with designers to bring new styles to her customers, not to mention her own collection of nearly 20 frames. We get to know the woman behind the frames:
Happiness =
Waking up next to my dog. She puts a smile on my face every morning.
Whatâs your mantra?
No expectations, Just experiences.
Youâre on a road trip, who are you listening to on the radio?
City and Color.
The three words you use far too often are:
Epic, amazeballs, nomnomnom.
What characteristic do you value most in others?
Honesty.
Who is your literary hero?
George R.R. Martin. These Game of Thrones books are unbelievable!
Favourite food?
Iâm a hamburger junkie.
Who is your celebrity doppleganger?
Everyone keeps telling me Mindy Lahiri and I are similar⌠Iâm not sure itâs a compliment.
Whatâs your trademark item?
I usually have pretty awesome glasses on!
If you werenât living in Toronto, where would you live?
I hope somewhere warm and exotic, but Iâd settle for Vancouver.
Favourite event youâve worked on:
Every event thatâs ever come together without a major fail!
Twelve Questions. One Person. Featuring friends who intrigue us, colleagues who support us and leaders who inspire us.
Teddy is TKG's newest account coordinator! Teddy loves fashion and politics, and he writes in his spare time. Learn more about him below:
Happiness =
New adventures.
Whatâs your mantra?
Set goals and lots of them, but donât think life is a formula. Carve your own path!
Youâre on a road trip, who are you listening to on the radio?
Anything toe-tapping from my parentsâ generation: Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to Prince, George Michael, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson.
The three words you use far too often are:
Exactly, busted, like.
What characteristic do you value most in others?
Ambition.
Who is your literary hero?
Holden Caulfield.
Favourite food?
Steak frites and aioli.
Who is your celebrity doppelganger?
Hayden Christensen.
Whatâs your trademark item?
A massive Saint Laurent suede tote â to the office, gym, events⌠it travels everywhere and fits everything.
If you werenât living in Toronto, where would you live?
London.
Favourite event youâve worked on:
The 2014 Toronto Life Most Influential Party: Newly elected John Tory was the cover boy for the issue, so it was a special moment inviting my alma matter Team Tory to the TKG event. The party was a blast â John was enjoying it to the point he was late for a trade dinner with the Premier!
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Twelve Questions. One Person. Featuring friends who intrigue us, colleagues who support us and leaders who inspire us.
TKG's Account Coordinator Mel is both a music fantatic and an (amateur) coffee addict. Spending her free time attending concerts, shopping on Queen West, and reading (she's a bookworm at heart), you can always find her singing along to whenever is currently streaming ... even if she doesn't necessarily know all the words. We get to know her better here:
Happiness =
Being surrounded by friends and family, while listening to great live music with red wine! Also, watching anything on HBO!
Whatâs your mantra?
You got this! (It's also my phone background)
Youâre on a road trip, who are you listening to on the radio?
A mix between Mumford & Sons, John Mayer, and Taylor Swift.
The three words you use far too often are:
Great!, AHHHH, lovely.
What characteristic do you value most in others?
Positivity.
Who is your literary hero?
Jane Austen ... and Lena Dunham
Favourite food?
Chicken bowtie pasta.
Who is your celebrity doppleganger?
I've gotten a few people before: Blake Lively, Candice Accola, and Brittany Snow.
Whatâs your trademark item?
My iphone6 - always. in. my. hand.
If you werenât living in Toronto, where would you live?
San Francisco.
Favourite event youâve worked on:
So many great ones! I really enjoyed Analogue Gallery's Sound Image Competition this past March.
Twelve Questions. One Person. Featuring friends who intrigue us, colleagues who support us and leaders who inspire us.
Lucia Graca is both the Owner and a Photographer at Toronto's Analogue Gallery. Apart from owning Analogue, Lucia also photographs iconic musicians, tours with various bands, and directs documentaries. Most recently, Lucia has curated an incredible Women in Rock exhibit as part of this year's CONTACT Photography Festival, featuring tons of legendary female musicians across multi-genres (a definite must-see!).
Happiness =
Doing what you love and being surrounded by my incredible friends and family.
Whatâs your mantra?
Keep moving and enjoy every moment.
Youâre on a road trip, who are you listening to on the radio?
Florence and the Machine.
The three words you use far too often are:
âRemind me toâŚâ Iâm very forgetful.
What characteristc do you value most in others?
Positivity.
Who is your literary hero?
The Little Prince.
Favourite food?
Cheese.
Who is your celebrity doppleganger?
Editor's note: We think Emily Blunt!
Whatâs your trademark item?
Wide brimmed hat.
If you werenât living in Toronto, where would you live?
