Megan Dams is a producer, host, and artist based out of Toronto/Montréal with experience in multiple media sectors including sound production (radio, podcasting, music production, audio engineering, DJ'ing, and sound art), video production, graphic design, and the performing arts. This breadth of experience has provided Megan a unique understanding of what makes captivating content.
She holds a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) with Distinction in Communication Studies from Concordia University with a concentration in Sound Production, and a Regional Arts Program (RAP) certificate in Dramatic Arts. In 2020, she was awarded the Vincent, Olga, and Denis Nicolas Diniacopoulos Scholarship, which recognizes high academic achievement and interdisciplinary talent, and in 2022, the Award for Loyola Improvement for her creative contributions to campus life. Megan's critical academic work and creative production work have been published in two undergraduate journals.
From 2021-2023, Megan was an integral force at Concordia's campus radio station, CJLO 1690AM, where she hosted her own show called Purple Hour and served as their Hip-Hop/R&B Music Director. Purple Hour was awarded Best R&B Show in Canada by the NCRA every year it was on the airwaves, and guests included prominent musicians such as Chase Shakur, Haviah Mighty, Zach Zoya, Nate Husser, Eva Shaw, and KALLITECHNIS. Additionally, Megan is a passionate mental health advocate. In 2023, she created and hosted The Purple Brain Podcast, where she spoke to individuals living with different mental health conditions to educate the public and de-stigmatize the topic rooted in the lived experiences of real people.
Megan's latest venture has been (finally!) professionally releasing her music under the artist name Vyolet. Listen to Vyolet's eclectic and melancholic work anywhere you stream music, including Spotify and Apple Music.