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A Podcast Conversation with...Rik Emmett

The guitarist in famed rock trio Triumph is about to publish Reinvention: Poems, a largely autobiographical collection of poetry. Learn more in this fascinating FYI podcast.

A Podcast Conversation with...Rik Emmett

By Bill King

A debut collection of poetry from the lead guitarist of the multi-platinum record-selling legendary band Triumph will soon become available. Rik Emmett’s Reinvention: Poems (September 14, 2021) is a largely autobiographical collection of poetry. This project followed on the heels of Rik retiring from life as a touring musician and college educator in early 2019.

Inside all the slashes that define him — singer/songwriter/guitarist/rock star/teacher/columnist — writing has always been his strongest avocation. In his debut collection, you’ll find poems about mortality, family life, politics, Canadiana and much more. A lot of the poems are about retirement and coping with aging. There’s a lot of vulnerability in embarking on a new journey as you get older.

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Learn more in this FYI podcast.

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Clockwise from left: Mame Diagne, Relvyn Gael Lopez, Jordan Holly and Courtney Stewart of Right Hand Co. photographed by Lane Dorsey in Toronto, 2025. Makeup by Jacqueline Marques and Vanessa Baudner.

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International Manager Spotlight: Right Hand Co. on Managing Khalid, Building Artists and Giving Back

From tour logistics to helping single mothers, Right Hand Co. balances Khalid’s career with a philanthropic mission and a team culture defined by vision, trust and heart.

When Khalid released his debut album American Teen in 2017, he quickly became a voice of a generation – relatable, heartfelt and effortlessly cool. But behind the music, the sold-out tours and the Grammy nominations is a team that’s just as committed to vision and consistency as the artist himself.
That team is Right Hand Co., a management company led by founder and CEO Courtney Stewart, with General Manager Mame Diagne, Director of Artist Relations Jordan Holly and Director of Marketing Relvyn Gael Lopez forming the core leadership.

Together, they’ve cultivated an emotionally intelligent, collaborative and forward-thinking management operation – one that centres artists not just as brands or content creators, but as real people. And their reach doesn’t end with music. Through their nonprofit arm, the Right Hand Foundation, they’re actively changing lives in communities across America.

Stewart was awarded the Global Manager of the Year award at Billboard Canada Power Players this week (Wednesday, June 11) as part of Managers to Watch ahead of Khalid's performance at Billboard Canada The Stage at NXNE on June 12.

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