Are our cities under attack? 🏙️
Join Sjachie (Shachar Bechor) on "Season 02: Inspired by Amsterdam" as he explores the hidden algorithms shaping our urban spaces. 🌆
In this episode, Shachi speaks with Jesse Jorg from WeTheCity at De Ceuvel, a sustainable playground in Amsterdam. Discover how urban int`erventions can transform our cities and make them more welcoming for everyone. 🌍
Jesse shares his work on "hacking the urban algorithm," revealing how urban planning and regulations impact our daily lives. 📊
Learn about De Ceuvel's innovative projects, from rooftop festivals to sustainable houseboat communities, and how they're transforming Amsterdam. 🌿🏠
Sjachie and Jesse explore the importance of collective effort in improving our cities and creating positive change. 🤝
Tune in to discover how you can get involved in shaping Amsterdam's future. 🌟
Joining us this season is the great photographer from Amsterdam: 📸 Vira Kuda. Link
💡Today we are inspired by the dynamic creative scene in Amsterdam, highlighted by Denise Willigers, co-founder of ADNIGHT and managing director of ADCN (Art Directors Club Netherlands).
💡Denise shares her journey from her academic background in Industrial and Organizational Psychology to becoming a prominent figure in the European creative industry, and shares insights and inspiration along the way.
💡Denise is passionate about uniting the creative community by transforming ADCN into an inclusive space for a diverse range of professionals, from traditional advertising creatives to AI-driven animators. Her vision includes increasing the visibility and accessibility of ADCN's programs and evolving it into a multidisciplinary community and educational platform.
🥁As co-founder of ADNIGHT, a major event in Amsterdam that connects creative agencies with professionals and the public, Denise has built an extensive network and gained valuable experience in the creative sector. In her role as Managing Director of ADCN, she leads the organization in promoting creativity in communications and works with the board, partners and committees to further ADCN's mission of "creative growth". This includes nurturing top talent and developing impactful ideas within the Dutch creative industry.
🎬Hope you enjoy listening to this Episode!
Shacyz
🔗Episode 11 Links🔗
ADNIGHT Next Event 04/10/24
The film Invasion directed by Bubi Burnt
🎤Today we're inspired by the world of creative cycling media in Amsterdam as we meet Jon Woodroof. Jon shares his story in the cycling industry, how it all started with TWO TONE, moving from the US to Amsterdam 10 years ago and what it was like to build his community and start a new life here.
🚲 With 17 years of cycling experience, Jon gets things done on two wheels. At TWO TONE, he's spent nearly a decade connecting people through cycling, drawing on his startup consulting and sales background. His global journey, from Moldova to India, enriches his work and travels.
🙂*A few months ago, Jon and I had lunch at TWO TONE as part of the Creative Lunch initiative founded by Klaus Heller in Vienna. Thanks for that! If you're in Amsterdam, or any other big city in the world, you can also sign up and join these events
🔗Episode 10 Links🔗
Lisa Schotman - The Collection One: A Sustainable Vintage Journey
Lisa Schotman's entrepreneurial journey started with a dream to open a shop. Starting in East Amsterdam 4 years ago, she expanded to the city center and Jordaan, and now hosts pop-up events every few months. Her business, The Collection One, sells vintage and sustainable brands.
I first met Lisa at the Shhh community event, co-hosted with Sheila Guo, where she shared insights on building her business from the ground up. That inspiring talk led to our in-depth podcast conversation.
In this episode, we explore
Lisa's entrepreneurial journey
The nature of sustainable fashion and vintage clothing
Practical business strategies for emerging entrepreneurs
Lisa's approach to vintage is meticulous. She carefully evaluates the quality of each piece, researches the companies behind it, examines the fabric quality, and considers the production origins. Her background in fashion, coupled with her business expertise, gives her a unique perspective on the industry.
This episode underscores the importance of combining passion with business acumen. Lisa's story illustrates how combining fashion expertise with strategic thinking can create a successful, sustainable vintage clothing business.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about sustainable fashion, entrepreneurship and the art of vintage curation with Lisa Schotman of The Collection One.
Shaci, Inspired by Amsterdam
Episode Links:
Lisa's Store The Collection One
Maja's swimwear brand (Augustine Amsterdam)
"Master Your Mindset by Michael Pilarczyk:
🌐We're happy to draw inspiration from the world of social causes, government diversity and inclusion initiatives, and Amsterdam-based creative agency GRRR (now Norday). With clients such as The Ocean Cleanup, Stedelijk Museum and Amnesty International, Rolf's team has amassed an impressive portfolio of digital and branding projects.
🌐An in-depth interview with the studio's Creative Director / co-founder at GRRR (now Norday), Rolf Coppens. Rolf, who founded the agency in 2003, shared with us the story of his creative agency and how design can make a meaningful impact.
🌐He takes us on a journey through the evolution of the studio over the years, offering insights into the creative scene in Amsterdam, the challenges of working with clients over the long term, and the process of selecting the right impact-driven clients for the agency.
🌐Rolf also shares his perspective on the changes Amsterdam has undergone through the eyes of local creatives, reflecting on how the city's creative DNA has become less favorable compared to a decade ago, and how it can be revitalized.
🔗Ep.08 Links🔗
GRRR (Now Norday)
Films, Books:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
The Rise of the Creative Class
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Inspired by Amsterdam Instagram
Today, inspired by the world of service design in Amsterdam, I had the opportunity to speak with Alejandra Villacis Miranda, who shared her vision and experience of the Amsterdam startup scene and the TEDxAmsterdam Impact Program. We discussed the value of service design and how it differs from user experience design. We also talked about continuing as a freelancer, side hustling, and creating positive change. She mentioned that in her free time, she runs half marathons and is an ambassador for Free to Run, an organization that uses outdoor sports to develop leadership, wellness, and address gender inequality for girls and young women in conflict zones.
EP. LINK:
Alejandra Linkedin
ADPList
The free to run
Julie Taylor‘s
The Ridiculous Idea of Not Seeing You Again
TEDxAmsterdam
❌❌❌ We're happy to draw inspiration from the world of iconic Amsterdam-based branding design studio Thonik today! We're excited to share an in-depth interview featuring the studio's co-founder, Thomas Widdershoven. Thomas, who founded the studio alongside his partner Niki Gonnissen in 1993, shares their incredible story and how design can make the world a better place. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the studio's evolution over the years, sharing incredible local stories about their clients in the city and many other fascinating anecdotes.
An intriguing fact: Thomas reveals how, in the year 2000, he managed to convince the city of Amsterdam to adopt the famous historic XXX icon as part of the city's brand identity, which we know today and see almost everywhere in Amsterdam! Dan Street Signs, Campaigns Online etc. Join us as we dive into the world of Thonik, a studio that has left an indelible mark on the design landscape of Amsterdam and beyond, through the lens of one of its visionary founders.
Ep.06 Links:
The designer Haller brun
The 1968 olympic stripes graphics
Today's episode explores the world of entrepreneurship and local business through Olga Konovalchuk's lens. As the co-founder of VENU, a thriving co-working space and café in Amsterdam, and the Director of Talent Experience Operations EMEA at Netflix, Olga offers a unique perspective.
💫Olga shares invaluable insights into what it truly means to be an entrepreneur in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, and how the city's spirit sets it apart from anywhere else in the world. From embracing new learnings and the inevitable failures that lead to success, to the importance of genuine conversations with customers and fostering deep connections with employees, Olga's wisdom is both inspiring and practical.
💫Perhaps most importantly, Olga emphasizes the critical role of feedback, the need to put ego aside, and the relentless pursuit of one's mission as keys to any successful endeavor. Her words are a powerful reminder of the resilience, humility, and passion required to succeed as an entrepreneur.
💫Join us for this exciting conversation with Olga Konovalchuk as we explore the heart of entrepreneurship and the local business landscape in Amsterdam.
🔗Episode links🔗
Today we're inspired by the world of creative motion design in Amsterdam as we meet a creative entrepreneur named Maxwell Reed, co-founder of Kingdom of Something, a half-Swedish, half-Canadian, half-Dutch creative force. I had an interesting conversation about building a business in Amsterdam from scratch (with his co-founder Alex Grolleman), finding the right clients, being in the right place at the right time and nurturing a good, healthy business for a better future, what you get from the city and how you change it for the better.
🥁Great to know: On FRIDAY, MAY 24th: 11AM - 2PM Max will hold a workshop at the Amsterdam Forward Festival. He will guide participants through Kingdom of Something's core principles, inspire them to apply these lessons to their careers, challenge their thinking, overcome frustration, and showcase relevant projects that embody our mindset.
🔗Episode links🔗
Kingdom of Something Instagram
📗Books Recommendations:
Win without pitching by Blair Enns
No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings
🎤Other links:
Future Frank - Miguel Teixeira
🟢Today We're inspired by the world of creative Amsterdam-based designer, artist and founder of 🟢Alt8 Studio, Nouch (Nouchka Huijg).
You can see Nouch's work both online and offline, in galleries around the city and on the walls of the streets of Amsterdam - that's actually how I discovered her!
We talked about Nouchka's journey from studying various fields of creative design to running her own studio and being successful at it. We also talked about exhibitions in Amsterdam, creative thinking and things she has learned from her mistakes and her creative journey over the years.
Nouch will be having a cool art event at Hotel Arena soon, and she will be updating her Instagram page with details, so be sure to check it out.
Enjoy the show!
🟢Ep.3 Links🟢
Next Nouch will be at Hotel Arena AMS
💫 Today we're inspired by Amsterdam's local Dutch fashion brand Filling Pieces. I'm interviewing Jeroen Overweg, the E-commerce & Marketing Manager at Filling Pieces.
Filling Pieces, founded in 2009 by Guillaume Philibert, blends luxury and streetwear. Their "Bridging the Gap" motto reflects their unique style, worn by fashion enthusiasts globally. From their flagship Amsterdam store to over 200 retailers worldwide, Filling Pieces has grown into a major international brand.
Jeroen will share behind-the-scenes insights about Filling Pieces. What makes this Amsterdam brand different? How does their "Bridging the Gap" concept reflect the brand's approach, bridging the divide between street fashion and high fashion?
Jeroen will discuss Filling Pieces' strategy and campaigns that connect to their Surinamese heritage, and why that's so important for the brand.
We'll also hear about the brand's journey, from the founder's start with a special shoe design to building a huge fashion label. Jeroen will share thoughts on Filling Pieces' connection to the city of Amsterdam, as well as his own side hustle with Pride Photo.
Ep. Links:
Guillaume Philibert - the Founder of Filling Pieces
Podcast - University of Amsterdam
You can follow Jeroen on LinkedIn and learn more about Filling Pieces at there website
💫 In the debut episode, I invited Elif Algu - a passionate person who is committed to change for the better and make a positive impact in the world. Elif Algu, an impact entrepreneur, founder of the Swap Share Foundation, storyteller and creative, is interviewed about her rich history in the impact world of Amsterdam and the Netherlands with a leading NGO in the country called Swap Share and an impact agency called Impact Studio Amsterdam that was here before impact was cool.
🌱We dive into her story, her perspective on the life of an entrepreneur and the life of impact, and the changes that have happened in recent years in how she sees this industry.
You can follow Elif's journey on LinkedIn and learn more about her innovative work at Impact Studio Amsterdam.
About the podcast -
In "Inspired by Amsterdam," we venture beyond the iconic landmarks to meet the passionate people who bring the city to life-from leading brands like Filling Pieces, Media Monk, Thonik, and Impact Studio to inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives.
We'll hear their stories and explore how their businesses, initiatives and creativity contribute to Amsterdam's unique cultural identity.
About the host Shaci, a visual designer and entrepreneur based in Amsterdam. As someone who loves design and fostering connections, I build communities and help others do the same.
While Amsterdam is known for its beautiful canals, charming houses and rich history, the true heart of the city lies in its people.
Follow Inspired by Amsterdam on Instagram for the latest news and behind-the-scenes updates.
🎵Music: Maadanim - Birdwatching (AKA Alon Braier)
Hello and welcome to Inspired by Amsterdam!
I'm Shaci, a visual designer and entrepreneur based in Amsterdam. As someone who loves design and fostering connections, I build communities and help others do the same.
While Amsterdam is known for its beautiful canals, charming houses, and rich history, the true heart of the city lies in its people. In "Inspired by Amsterdam," we venture beyond the iconic landmarks to meet the passionate people who bring the city to life-from leading brands like Filling Pieces, Media Monk, Thonik, and Impact Studio to inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives.
We'll hear their stories and explore how their businesses, initiatives and creativity contribute to Amsterdam's unique cultural identity.
Follow for more live updates and behind-the-scenes content on Inspired by Amsterdam Instagram.
🎵Music: Maadanim - Birdwatching (AKA Alon Braier)
