Episode 68

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17th Jun 2026

Trade Secrets-Steve Smith

Steve Smith is an award winning recording engineer, scoring engineer and mixer.

Today, Steve serves as Creative Director of Creatio, Northwest University’s Center for Technology, Media, and Design, where he has spent more than fifteen years preparing the next generation of creators, storytellers, and industry leaders. He also leads the C.A.S.E. (Communications, Arts, Sciences, and Entrepreneurship) program at Shawnigan Lake School on Vancouver Island, helping students develop innovative, interdisciplinary skills for a rapidly changing world.

He is talented ,brilliant and funny.

He's also my older brother, without whom I would not have had a career. Steve got me started as a studio manager at Take One Recording and has always been there to support me over the years.

I hope you enjoy hearing about his incredible career that spans 5 decades.

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About the Podcast

Trade Secrets
Exploring the Recording Industry with Artists & Engineers
Trade Secrets Podcast offers an in-depth exploration into the lives, histories, and backstories of the individuals who make the music recording industry what it is. Our focus is on the personal journeys of both renowned artists and the experts behind the glass—engineers, producers, mixers, and more. You'll hear about pivotal moments, unexpected opportunities, and the various twists and turns that have helped shape illustrious careers. From their early influences to career-defining experiences, Trade Secrets uncovers the nuances that make each guest unique. Ideal for industry insiders, aspiring artists, and fans interested in a comprehensive look into the collaborative and creative processes behind music production.

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Candace Stewart

Candace Stewart is an industry veteran with over 30 years experience in Recording Studio management. She has managed such facilities as Take One Recording, Red Zone, Soundcastle Studios, and Firehouse Studios.

She has worked with artists in all genres of music from The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, and Snoop Dogg to film composers, Jerry Goldsmith and Paul Williams.

In her tenure as a manager she has seen many technological changes in the industry but her commitment remains the same: to facilitate artists and all those who create music in any way possible.