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The UrbanCred Podcast
UrbanCred
45 episodes
6 months ago
In this episode, we sit down with Justin from Leander Studios to dive deep into the challenges and evolution of starting a bag brand. We explore how launching a small business today is vastly different from years past, the key differences between large and small brands, and what makes Leander’s USA-made bags stand out. Justin shares insights into their minimal waste production methods, how they maximize material efficiency, and why craftsmanship matters more than ever. Whether you’re an entre...
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In this episode, we sit down with Justin from Leander Studios to dive deep into the challenges and evolution of starting a bag brand. We explore how launching a small business today is vastly different from years past, the key differences between large and small brands, and what makes Leander’s USA-made bags stand out. Justin shares insights into their minimal waste production methods, how they maximize material efficiency, and why craftsmanship matters more than ever. Whether you’re an entre...
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Episodes (20/45)
The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E11: The Leander Studios Story - Start of a Journey and Business Behind a Bag Brand
In this episode, we sit down with Justin from Leander Studios to dive deep into the challenges and evolution of starting a bag brand. We explore how launching a small business today is vastly different from years past, the key differences between large and small brands, and what makes Leander’s USA-made bags stand out. Justin shares insights into their minimal waste production methods, how they maximize material efficiency, and why craftsmanship matters more than ever. Whether you’re an entre...
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8 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E11: An Inside Look at Matador's Marketing with Director Kyle Ogilvie
In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Ogilvie, the Marketing Director of Matador, to dive deep into the strategy behind one of the most innovative outdoor and travel gear brands. Kyle shares insider insights on how Matador has successfully blended functionality, style, and sustainability to stand out in the crowded market. We explore Matador’s approach to reaching both adventurous explorers and everyday travelers, the importance of adaptability in marketing across global markets, and the bra...
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1 year ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E10: Crafting Excellence with the Founder of The James Brand, Ryan Coulter
In-depth interview with Ryan Coulter, Founder of The James Brand Join Eddy in an episode where he interviews Ryan Coulter, the founder of The James Brand. Ryan shares his journey from being an industrial designer at Nike to creating a brand that focuses on aesthetically pleasing and functional everyday carry (EDC) products. They discuss the inception of The James Brand, the challenges faced in the knife industry, and the importance of slow, consistent growth. Ryan also delves into his creati...
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1 year ago
55 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E09: Teak NYC Unveiled: Success Story & Staying True to the Brand and Yourself
In this episode of "Teak NYC Unveiled," join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Teak NYC's founder, from curating Scandinavian designs in Greenpoint to expanding to a 4,000 sq ft space in 2024. Discover the unique "working in reverse" strategy and the power of a co-founder partnership that turned Teak NYC into an overnight success. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of staying true to the brand and oneself and the role of Scandinavian design in their rapid rise. This episode i...
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1 year ago
1 hour 16 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
Unveiling Creativity with @Keifro Pt2: A Journey into Carry Media as a Content Creator
Join us on UrbanCred as we dive into the vibrant world of @Keifro, a YouTuber and Photographer known for his urban and minimal gear content. In this episode, we sit down with @Keifro to explore the inspirations behind his works, the challenges with working in tandem with so many brands, and thoughts behind the industry in both Social Media and the Carry Space. Today's Guest: Keith AKA @Keifro Meet Keith, a talented product photographer hailing from the sunny shores of Australia. As an a...
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1 year ago
48 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
Unveiling Creativity with @Keifro Pt1: A Journey into Carry Media as a Content Creator
Join us on UrbanCred Podcast Name as we dive into the vibrant world of @Keifro, a YouTuber and Photographer known for his urban and minimal gear content. In this episode, we sit down with @Keifro to explore the inspirations behind his works, the challenges with working in tandem with so many brands, and thoughts behind the industry in both Social Media and the Carry Space. Today's Guest: Keith AKA @Keifro Meet Keith, a talented product photographer hailing from the sunny shores of Austr...
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1 year ago
52 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E07: Discovering the Creative Mind of Dan Matsuda: Design Style, Inspiration, and Story
In today's episode, we spotlight a creative force who may not be a household name but is revered among bag enthusiasts and true fans. From his small workshop, he meticulously crafts pouches using exotic and modern materials. The result? A limited drop via his website dubbed "SAMPLE." We talk about his background and history, the transition to what he does now, and how the community helped and empowered him to do what he does now. Today's Guest: Dan Matsuda While the average person may not b...
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2 years ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E06: Maximizing Credit Card Points for Travel & Upgrades | Interview with Bill Ferguson
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Ferguson to unlock the secrets of maximizing credit card points for incredible travel experiences and upgrades. Join us as we delve into the world of rewards programs, exploring strategies to earn and redeem points effectively. From insider tips on choosing the right credit cards to understand bonus categories and optimizing point transfers, Bill shares his knowledge to help you maximize your rewards. AlwaysWander.info City guides, travel gear reviews,...
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2 years ago
1 hour 33 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E05: Teamwork, Design Process, and The Road to Craighill w/ Hunter Craighill
In this podcast episode, Hunter Craighill joins me to discuss the inception of Craighill and his unique design process, delving into his background and previous experiences and offering insights into how he collaborates with his team and navigates challenging situations with creativity and resilience. Today's Guest: Hunter Craighill A skilled product designer with an ability to create stylish and practical home goods that marry together art and functionality, showcasing the importance of han...
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2 years ago
1 hour 19 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E04: Insights on Minimalism, One Bag Travel, and Choosing the Right Bag w/ Andrew Cheu
Join us as we speak with Andrew Cheu in this episode as he shares his insights on optimizing your travel experience with a focus on minimalism, one-bag travel, and choosing the right bag. Andrew also delves into how innovation in bags is essential and the rabbit hole of unique materials. Today's Guest: Andrew Cheu Meet Andrew, a bag lover and dog owner originally from California who now calls New York City home. As an architect, Andrew spends his days commuting within the city, and his pass...
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2 years ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E03: One Man Bag Maker with Matthew Bubbe of Boreal Bagworks
For this episode, we'll be connecting with the brand Boreal Bagworks. Based out of Keweenaw, Michigan, this one-man bag production machine creates custom bags for bikers, hikers, and everything in between. We listen to his hopes for his brand, where it all started, and maybe toss a few jokes in between. Today's Guest: Matthew Bubbe Founder and one-man army, Matthew has been crafting since the first time, out of college, back when his pals needed a bag for a trip down south. Since then...
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2 years ago
53 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E02: Talking Travel, Packing, and Gear with Bill Ferguson of AlwaysWander.info
For this episode, we'll talk to Bill about his travels, favorite cities and bags, and website. Why spend more on an expensive bag? How does Bill determine where his next destination is out of the many, MANY countries? We also trade thoughts on how we pack similarly or differently. AlwaysWander.info City guides, travel gear reviews, standout-restaurant reviews, travel tips, plus some special content series along the way. It's a site built for people who dream of that next journey and t...
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2 years ago
54 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
S2E01: Talking Techwear with David Ng of ShellSoul
We're moving on to a new season to start fresh. For this newest episode, we'll be going back to a preview episode from the past. By combining two ideas, the new UrbanCred Podcast starts with this. For this episode, we'll be connecting with the brand Shellsoul. Based out of Hong Kong, they work with brands such as Orbitgear to Riot Division. Celebrating their first retail location, we interview and talk about all things techwear. Today's Guest: David Ng Founder of Shellsoul, a ...
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2 years ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
#28: How to Start, Continue, & Improve Your Web Comic with Alzward
For episode #28, we welcome Alzward to the podcast! Starting a webcomic is hard. Keeping it going and being open to changing the direction is harder. Alzward talks to us about his road from the origins to the current iteration of his webcomic, Red Green Blue. Who is Red? Who is Blue? Who is Green? We also chat about mental health, ADHD, and how his love for his other project, Sanctuary, almost spiraled him into depression. Today's Guests: Alzward The artist behind the webcomic Red Gree...
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3 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
#27: Using Psychedelics to Cure Mental Health with Dr. Mai Shimada of Isha Health
For episode #27, we chat with an emergency medicine physician with over ten years of experience working in multiple emergency rooms. In our interview, we dive into her inspiration on why she feels obligated to help patients with mental health. Why use Ketamine to help bring people back to a normal lifestyle? What parts of her history caused her to walk this path, and why is there a cat on their team's page? Sometimes life isn't just about making money and helping your fellow people. M...
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3 years ago
1 hour 1 minute

The UrbanCred Podcast
#26: The Artistic Road to Becoming an Independent Game Developer w/ TinTin Vongphrachanh of SipSong Studios
For episode #26, we chatted with Tin Tin V. In our interview, we talked about the eventful journey it was to reach his lifelong dream of starting as a game developer. He started school as a dancer, working in Disney, choreography, and Dancing with the Stars. Later on, he talks about his experience in music and eventually about what he is doing now, his very first video game. Changing and trying new things is a big part of what we talk about, and learning to enjoy the smaller victories. Be sur...
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3 years ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
#25: The Power of Living in the Now w/ Joshua Tousignant
For episode #25, we chat with Joshua Tousignant. In our interview, we talk about Josh's life and his spontaneous trip to China. How finding work there is like overseas and some of his hilarious anecdotes. For the second half, we talk at length about the power of living in the moment and why being focused on the now can help with going through life. Be sure to give us a listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Today's Guests: Joshua Tousignant A teacher by trade, he fell into this without exp...
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3 years ago
57 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
#24: Food, Loss, and the Pursuit of Happiness w/ Tiffany Ran of 八八六 Pop Up
For episode #24, we chat with Tiffany Ran. In our interview, we have a conversation about the business of cooking and how different it is when doing it as a pop-up compared to a brick-and-mortar location. We talk about how obligation and expectation can lead us in unintentional directions in life. Ever feel like your road is being controlled by outside forces? Be sure to give us a listen. Today's Guests: Tiffany Ran Tiffany has a history of working in the food business. From line coo...
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3 years ago
54 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
#23: Designing Jewelry & Team Synergy w/ Maya Sause & Steph Mari of Karbon Design
For episode #23, we chat with Maya Sause and Steph Mari. In our interview, we chat about the origins of Karbon. What makes them tick? How do they work as a team? Is it worth working together as founders when others always say that working alone is better than working as partners in business? What makes their rings different from the rest? We go into all these and more! Today's Guests: Maya Sause and Steph Mari Maya is originally from the US and now lived in Japan for 4-5 years. She models,...
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3 years ago
53 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
#22: Japanese Culture and Influence on Apparel Brand Design w/ Darin Maki of CraftbyMaki
NOTE: This episode has more explicit material than usual. Just a heads up! For episode #22, we chat with Darin Maki. In our interview, we chat about the road leading to the brand, CraftbyMaki. We talk about his influences, why and how he got into creating his own brand, what Japan was like for him and why the local Japanese community was so important to him. Today's Guests: Darin Maki A Japanese American, passionate about his craft as well as the community he grew up in, Darin strives to e...
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3 years ago
46 minutes

The UrbanCred Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Justin from Leander Studios to dive deep into the challenges and evolution of starting a bag brand. We explore how launching a small business today is vastly different from years past, the key differences between large and small brands, and what makes Leander’s USA-made bags stand out. Justin shares insights into their minimal waste production methods, how they maximize material efficiency, and why craftsmanship matters more than ever. Whether you’re an entre...