Umber Talks
Umber Talks brings together the voices shaping the future of real estate, design, and business. From celebrated architects and city-builders to leading academics, and bold entrepreneurs, each episode uncovers the stories, strategies, and philosophies behind their success.
Umber Talks
Latest Episodes
Barry J. Hobin on Greystone Village, Placemaking, and City Building
In this episode, Shaun Denis sits down for a second time with Barry Hobin, founding partner of Hobin Architecture and one of the most influential architects and urban planners in Ottawa’s modern development history.Recorded inside Greys...
Why Smart Money Is Moving Into Farmland
In this episode, Shaun Denis sits down with Marcus Mitchell, Co-Founder of Shire Capital Management and Shire Farms, an investment fund focused on acquiring and scaling premium fruit farmland across Canada.Marcus isn’t simply buyi...
Lessons in Development, Risk & Relationships with Simon Saab
In this episode of Umber Talks, host Shaun Denis sits down with Simon Saab, a hands-on builder who owns and manages multiple properties and has been directly involved in design, construction, property management, and investment. Beyond...
Harvard Wisdom and the Future of City-Building - with Dr. David Gordon
What shapes the way cities grow, evolve, and inspire those who live within them? Few people can answer that question better than Dr. David Gordon, one of Canada’s most respected urban planners and a leading authority on city-building.
Barry J. Hobin: The Story Behind Ottawa’s Most Recognizable Architect
In this episode of Umber Talks, host Shaun Denis sits down with Barry J. Hobin, the architect whose name has become synonymous with Ottawa’s skyline. Over nearly five decades, Barry has shaped the city through landmark projects ...