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TL;DR: I'm Mo Amir and I'm a basic bro.

Outside of This is VANCOLOUR on CHEK and CHEK+, I’m an opinions columnist for Vancouver is Awesome and a panelist for CBC’s On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko on “The Soapbox Social” panel, every Thursday at 4:10pm (88.1FM / 690AM). Prior to that, I was an radio columnist and commentator on Global News Radio CKNW 980AM.

I'm a business professional who has spent his life (minus my first four years of existence) living in Metro Vancouver. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Marketing/International Business and Master of Arts in Political Science from Simon Fraser University. I work in the forestry sector; I have volunteered as a mentor for youth entrepreneurship programs; and I've sat on a board for a hospice society.

But don't let suit fool you: I'm just a basic bro howling at the moon. 

This project is all out of (my) pocket to give colourful voices in Metro Vancouver a platform to talk about issues and personal journeys that are relevant to the fabric of our communities. Some episodes will be light and fun, others will be more serious - sort of like life. This isn't hard-hitting journalism. This is a collection of conversations that I hope you will enjoy.