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The Nonnative Creative Podcast

Nonnative Creative

22 episodes

1 month ago

Nonnative Creative is an interview project featuring individuals pursuing creative work in either a) a country that is not their home country, and/or b) a language different from their mother tongue. How did they get started? What’s difficult about what they do? What excites them about their work? What have they learned? And how can we follow what they’re doing next? The project as a whole is an effort to help better connect people with different backgrounds through sharing passions and creativity. Weekly episodes share fresh perspectives on what it means to have more than one cultural identity. Download as a podcast or watch the episodes on the project YouTube channel.

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Nonnative Creative is an interview project featuring individuals pursuing creative work in either a) a country that is not their home country, and/or b) a language different from their mother tongue. How did they get started? What’s difficult about what they do? What excites them about their work? What have they learned? And how can we follow what they’re doing next? The project as a whole is an effort to help better connect people with different backgrounds through sharing passions and creativity. Weekly episodes share fresh perspectives on what it means to have more than one cultural identity. Download as a podcast or watch the episodes on the project YouTube channel.

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Episodes (20/22)

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

The Power of Knowing Your Audience (with David Kaye, Saigon-based Brand Director & Magazine Editor)

David Kaye, Brand Director for Wink Hotels, was the first hire for the company in 2019, and was tasked with building the brand from the ground up -- before there were even any hotels to stay in. In this interview, David shares about how his background in editing and publishing led him to working in Saigon, Vietnam, and how by putting his focus on understanding his audience, he's been able to launch successful events, create a go-to bilingual magazine resource, and even write for internationally renowned food and drink publications.

David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cavestagram/
Wink Hotels: https://www.wink-hotels.com/
The Dot Magazine: https://thedotmagazine.com/

Join Nonnative Creative on Patreon and get access to patron-only extras! Your support will help the project grow!
https://www.patreon.com/nonnativecrea...

Follow Nonnative Creative on social media for regular updates to keep your creativity flowing!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nnativecreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonnativecr...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonnativecre...
Website: https://nonnativecreative.com/

Find Alisha on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArishaInTokyo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaintokyo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arishaintokyo/

#branding #creativity #publishing

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

1 year ago

52 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

Is Vietnamese coffee about to take over the coffee world? with Lacàph Coffee founder Timen Swijtink

The best cup of coffee you've ever had might be in your near future. Lacàph coffee founder Timen Swijtink explains all about the fascinating world of coffee in Vietnam in this interview. You'll hear his insights about the rapidly evolving markets in Vietnam, learn about how he built a story-driven brand from the ground up, and hear about why he feels providing people with meaningful experiences is essential to creating brand value.

Find Lacàph online:
Lacàph Homepage: https://www.lacaph.com/en/
Lacàph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacaph.coffee/
Lacàph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXnkWygCQUPbgccJDmBUFw

Join Nonnative Creative on Patreon and get access to patron-only extras! Your support will help the project grow!
https://www.patreon.com/nonnativecrea...

Follow Nonnative Creative on social media for regular updates to keep your creativity flowing!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nnativecreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonnativecr...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonnativecre...
Website: https://nonnativecreative.com/

Find Alisha on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArishaInTokyo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaintokyo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arishaintokyo/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

1 year ago

46 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

Redefining Sensuality: Electric Digital Art with CGI Director Vicki Dang

CGI Director Vicki Dang grew up in Vietnam, studied abroad in the UK, worked in Shanghai, and is now based once again in Vietnam, where she is focused on her studio, from.an0ther. In this talk, she explains how she was drawn to mythological forms, how she questioned why these creatures were portrayed as dangerous or evil, and how she might look at them in a new light with her uniquely defined set of digital art making skills.

Where to find Vicki:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiikiiiiii/
from.an0ther Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/from.an0ther/
from.an0ther homepage: https://www.fromanother.love/

Interview filmed at Nonnative Creative's partner location, The Hive Villa: https://thehivevilla.com/

Join Nonnative Creative on Patreon and get access to patron-only extras! Your support will help the project grow!
https://www.patreon.com/nonnativecrea...

Follow Nonnative Creative on social media for regular updates to keep your creativity flowing!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nnativecreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonnativecr...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonnativecre...
Website: https://nonnativecreative.com/

Find Alisha on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArishaInTokyo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaintokyo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arishaintokyo/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

1 year ago

48 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

Creative Fire in Vietnam: Illustrator Ben Nguyen explains sharing your work to get the spotlight

Ben Nguyen is a Saigon-based creative whose work focuses on illustration, interior design, and visual merchandising. In this talk, he shares about how while his road to his artistic career was certainly not a straightforward one, the experiences, connections, and opportunities he found along the way all contributed to him ultimately becoming the multi-talented individual he is today.

You'll get some insights into the job-hunting process in Vietnam, the creative scene in Vietnam today, and the importance of using social media to share your work and make connections.

Where to find Ben:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbennguyen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POy4aGmQv9w&feature=youtu.be
Homepage: https://www.itsbennguyen.com/

Interview filmed at Nonnative Creative's partner location, The Hive Villa: https://thehivevilla.com/

Join Nonnative Creative on Patreon and get access to patron-only extras! Your support will help the project grow!
https://www.patreon.com/nonnativecreative

Follow Nonnative Creative on social media for regular updates to keep your creativity flowing!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nnativecreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonnativecreative
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonnativecreative
Website: https://nonnativecreative.com/

Find Alisha on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArishaInTokyo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaintokyo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arishaintokyo/

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

1 year ago

53 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

How do you Work in Asia? And Are Side Projects Good? with Canadian-Egyptian Creative Ibraheem Youssef

Award-winning Egyptian-Canadian creative (director) Ibraheem Youssef talks about working in Asia, the importance of side projects, adapting to different cultures, how to make yourself stand out, and the use of social media in relation to creativity.

4 years ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

What's it Like to Work in Travel Media? with Writer & Photographer Lance Henderstein

Writer and Photographer Lance Henderstein shares about how he got interested in languages, studied abroad on a limited budget, and built photography and writing skills to create travel media for outlets like the BBC, VICE, and Vanity Fair Italia.

4 years ago

1 hour 18 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

How do You Build a Community in Another Country? with Black Creatives Japan founder Ayana Wyse

Ayana Wyse describes what brought her to Osaka and her motivations for starting the Black Creatives Japan community and the Kurly in Kansai podcast.

4 years ago

48 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

How did You Start Photographing World-famous People and Artisans? with Photographer Irwin Wong

Portrait Photographer Irwin Wong talks about how he got interested in photography and how it led to him photographing some of Japan's most famous faces. He shares details about his photobook Handmade in Japan.

4 years ago

42 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

How did Pokémon Kick Off a Career in Design & Creative Strategy? with Creative Director Zélia Sakhi

Zélia Sakhi shares about how her mother bringing home a computer when she was 11 kickstarted her interest in Pokémon, the Internet, and language learning. This led to her career as a creative director, which has taken her from her home country of France to London, Sweden, and Japan.

4 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

Why go to Japan and Write a Book about Time Off? with AI Researcher and Author Max Frenzel

AI researcher and book author Max Frenzel describes how his studies led him from Germany to London, Greece, and Japan. He describes how his travels helped him realize that being busy does not always mean being productive.

4 years ago

52 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

What's So Special about Jazz in Japan? with James Catchpole (aka Mr. OK Jazz)

Brooklyn-born James Catchpole (aka Mr. OK Jazz) describes his road to Japan and how his love for music and film led to him creating media projects celebrating jazz bars in the Tokyo area.

5 years ago

52 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

Why move from Malta to Seoul to do video work? with videographer Franco Rizzo

Maltese videographer Franco Rizzo talks about the things that made him want to move to Seoul, South Korea to pursue film and video related work.

5 years ago

48 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

What's it like to become a soul singer in South Korea? with Canadian singer/songwriter Erockfor

Seoul-based Canadian singer/songwriter Erockfor talks about the road that led her to South Korea, what it's like to pursue a music career in Seoul, and what she's working on for 2020.

5 years ago

42 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

How Does an Egyptian Dentist/Cartoonist Experience Japan? with Comic Book Artist Sherif Adel

Egyptian Dentist/Cartoonist Sherif Adel shares about his work creating humorous comics centered on everyday life observations in Egypt (and describes how he brought that approach to Japan with him as he works towards his PhD in dentistry).

5 years ago

48 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

How Do You Organize an Art/Music Festival in Japan? with MUTEK Japan Artistic & Communications Director Maurice Jones

MUTEK Japan Artistic and Communications Director Maurice Jones describes what brought him to Japan from Germany, how he found his role within the MUTEK organization, and what specific topics the art/music festival is focusing on next.

5 years ago

44 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

Why Should We Care about Rice? with Plant-based Tokyo Author & Food Consultant Momoko Nakamura

Plant-based Tokyo author and food consultant Momoko Nakamura shares how she moved from working in food media producing television shows like Iron Chef and Master Chef to curating food experiences from the Japanese countryside.

5 years ago

47 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

What's the Deal with YouTube in Japan? with YouTuber and MyChan app leader Hikosaemon

In this episode, New Zealand-born Hikosaemon talks about the experience of growing up an "army brat" and moving around the world a lot. He shared about how he established his life in Japan and how the online community (especially YouTube) has evolved and grown and been a part of his non-work life for more than 10 years. His projects and interests span many fields, including music, video, and, most recently, app development. Hiko talked about MyChan, a service he has developed to help people organize their YouTube subscriptions and get more enjoyment out of the YouTube experience.

5 years ago

45 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

What's it like to go from Jamaica to Canada to Small-town Japan? with restaurant owner Dexter Greenwood

Restaurant owner and 20-year Japan resident Dexter Greenwood shared about what it's like to have been born in Jamaica, grow up in Toronto Canada, and eventually open seasonal businesses in the Japanese countryside.

5 years ago

58 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

What's it like to translate books and manga from Japanese to English? with translator Emily Balistrieri

Freelance Japanese to English translator Emily Balistrieri talked about how he got his start in the translation world, what it's like to be a translator for a Japanese publishing company (even part time), described some of the challenges translators face in their work. This discussion includes some great suggestions for how to practice translation. Emily also shared some very exciting news about a huge upcoming project (studio Ghibli fans take note)! This episode is a wonderful listen for anyone interested in translation. Find Emily on Twitter (in English or Japanese) for more!

5 years ago

44 minutes

The Nonnative Creative Podcast

What's It Like to Run a Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan? with food producer Luuvu Hoang

Tokyo-based Luuvu Hoang works in the role of creative director for food-related projects. Though he doesn't call himself a food photographer, you'll find his amazing food photos in international publications from time to time, too. In this discussion, Luuvu shared about what helped him move from the world of banking to the world of food and photography. He talked about his experiences running a food truck in Tokyo and also discussed how he moved from that to his current restaurant, Txiki Plaka, which has been included in the Michelin Guide for Tokyo for the last 2 years. Find Luuvu on social media for updates about pop-up events and more.

5 years ago

47 minutes