On this episode of Coffee with Genny B on the U Multicultural Channel, host Genny Sacco Bak sits down with Tracy Koga, creator of iLikeHue, for a warm and inspiring conversation about storytelling, community media, and the power of giving people a voice.
With approximately 800 interviews over eight years, Tracy reflects on what it means to create space for real conversations — not scripted interviews, not performances, but meaningful human connection. From her early years in community television to launching iLikeHue online, her journey shows how local media can grow, evolve, and continue to serve people even through uncertain times.
The conversation also explores how the pandemic changed the way we communicate. While many people felt isolated, online platforms opened new doors for connection, allowing people to share stories from their homes, communities, and even across countries. For Tracy, those virtual conversations became unforgettable moments of resilience, creativity, and shared humanity.
Genny and Tracy also discuss the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces, especially for people who may feel unheard. Whether through interviews with musicians, local creators, newcomers, women, or people navigating difficult life experiences, Tracy’s work has always centred on one powerful idea: everyone has a story worth hearing.
This episode is a reminder that community media still matters. At a time when people are searching for authenticity, trust, and belonging, Coffee with Genny B highlights the beauty of conversation, the responsibility of storytelling, and the impact of listening with compassion.
– Yuliia Kovalenko, U Multicultural
