The Nonnative Creative Podcast

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

Nonnative Creative — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 21:31:47 +0900

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/

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

Nonnative Creative — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:26:13 +0900

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

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Redefining Sensuality: Electric Digital Art with CGI Director Vicki Dang

Nonnative Creative — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 23:47:11 +0900

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/

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

Nonnative Creative — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 23:52:15 +0900

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/

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

Nonnative Creative — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:57:29 +0900

In this episode of Nonnative Creative, Toronto-based Ibraheem Youssef shares about how his road to becoming a creative director (though now he calls himself simply a "creative"). Beginning with the story of his Egyptian-Canadian upbringing, we hear about how Ibraheem started drawing comics for friends and family in his childhood, how he designed a logo for a community member, and eventually attended design school before moving to Asia to work with clients from Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, and more. He explains the challenges of finding a job in Asia (and how he overcame them), and also shares great advice for how to make your work stand out, how much energy you should put into pursuing awards/professional recognition, and why he feels someone with a variety of side projects is probably a person who knows how to think a little differently. Make sure to check out Ib's new YouTube channel and his other personal projects (in addition to his professional work) from the link below! Get a transcript of this talk (and other bonus materials) from the NNC Patreon (your support will help make sure the series can continue)!

Find Ibraheem:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Goodmorningib/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Goodmorningib/
Professional site: http://www.ibyoussef.com
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/goodmorningib

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

Nonnative Creative — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:06:02 +0900

In this episode of Nonnative Creative, writer and photographer Lance Henderstein talks about how he got interested in learning languages, the road that brought him from Detroit (USA) to various parts of Japan, and now to Italy. He talks about how he gradually built skills in writing and photography and used them together to create works like travel articles and travel guides. This talk covers some of the realities of working in travel media today. Make sure to check out Lance from the links below! Also, please visit the Nonnative Creative Patreon to become a project supporter and get access to bonus media, exclusive livestreams, member-only discussions, and more!

Find Lance:
Lance's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancestein
Lance's Homepage: https://www.lancehenderstein.com/
Lance's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanceStein

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

Nonnative Creative — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:30:00 +0900

Osaka-based New Yorker Ayana Wyse shares about her creative and community-building work in Japan. Ayana founded Black Creatives Japan in 2015 to create a community for Black creatives, and she now organizes events and manages online spaces to help people connect and collaborate. She co-hosts Kurly in Kansai, a series focused on the experiences of Black women in Japan (and which provides tons of great resources for anyone interested in visiting or living in the country). Ayana was one of the organizers of the Black Lives Matter peaceful march in Osaka in June of 2020, and in this discussion she shares her thoughts about issues relating to race and discrimination within Japan (as well as suggestions for how best to move forward--through providing better education and better access to information). Make sure to find Ayana on social media (and check out her range of projects) via the links below! Enjoy!

Find all links to Ayana and her work here: https://linktr.ee/yana_yz
Find links for Black Lives Matter Kansai here: https://linktr.ee/BLMKansai

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

Nonnative Creative — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 12:30:00 +0900

In this episode of Nonnative Creative, Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong shares about how he got his start behind the camera, the interests that brought him to Japan, and his upcoming photobook Handmade in Japan. Irwin was born in Hong Kong and raised in Australia. He came to Japan on the JET program (Japan Exchange and Teaching program) and built his photography skills in his free time. This has led to a portfolio that includes world-famous faces like Yusaku Maezawa, Marie Kondo, Hikakin, Kengo Kuma, and Carlos Ghosn (to name just a few). His photobook Handmade in Japan features beautiful photographs and interviews with artisans from all across Japan that are engaged in traditional craft work. In this talk, Irwin gave straightforward advice about professionalism and consistency in your work, as well as how to make sure your projects are visible. Check him out from the links below (and preorder his book)! Visit the project Patreon for bonus media and access to the NNC community!

Irwin's Homepage: https://www.irwinwong.com/
Handmade in Japan Gestalten Page (sign up to be notified when it's available): https://gestalten.com/products/handmade-in-japan
Preorder Handmade in Japan on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Japan-Pursuit-Perfection-Traditional/dp/3899559924
Irwin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irwinwongphoto/
Irwin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrwinWong
Irwin's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user23777482
Irwin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irwinwongphotographer/

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

Nonnative Creative — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:30:00 +0900

In this episode of the Nonnative Creative podcast, Zélia Sakhi shares about how her creative career and her interest in learning languages kicked off. When her mother brought home a computer, Zélia used it to get into Pokemon (and other games), web design, and languages. In this discussion, she talks about her experience growing up as a child in an immigrant family in a small town in France, how her creative interests and her ability to work across borders have taken her to London, Sweden, and Japan, and the importance of diversity in creative spaces. Find Zélia from the links below (and get a link to her talk from her homepage)! Check the project Patreon for a transcript of this discussion (and other bonus materials)!

Zélia's Homepage: https://www.ilovegraphics.net/
Zélia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilovegraphics

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:00:00 +0900

In this episode of Nonnative Creative, Max Frenzel shares about how his studies led him from his home country of Germany to London, Greece, and Japan. While working and studying, Max had the opportunity to travel and reflect on his work, leading him to realize that "busy" does not always equal" productive." In this discussion, Max talks about his brand new book "Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress," which explores a variety of ways of taking time off through sharing profiles of historical figures. The book also explores the creative process and gives inspiration for new/different ways to spend one's leisure time. This talk includes tips for how to find time for yourself (even if you're a stressed student or a busy parent). Make sure to check the links below to get a copy (physical or digital) of the book, and/or find Max online. A transcript of this discussion is also available (along with other bonuses) on the project Patreon!

Get the book (Amazon US): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734794402
Get the book (Amazon Japan): https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/1734794402
Max's website: https://maxfrenzel.com
Max's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mffrenzel/
Book website: https://www.timeoffbook.com

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 21:20:00 +0900

In Episode 12 of the Nonnative Creative podcast, we hear from James Catchpole (aka Mr. OK Jazz). James was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Seoul, South Korea for a few years with his family when he was 10 years old. Eventually, his interest in film and music motivated him to explore Japan. Through living in Japan, he found out about jazz cafes (jazz kissa), and decided to launch TokyoJazzSite.com, an English-language resource that shares details about jazz and listening bars all around Tokyo. James hosted a long-running radio show for a few years, and then shifted to podcast format (he shares music and discusses music history). Find him and his projects from the links below!

Tokyo Jazz Site (James' project website): www.tokyojazzsite.com
Tokyo Jazz Joints (James' collaborative jazz bar photo project): www.tokyojazzjoints.com
Find James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrokjazztokyo/
Find James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrokjazztokyo
Listen to the OK Jazz Podcast:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/ok-jazz-podcast/id977965597?l=en
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ok-jazz-podcast

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

Nonnative Creative — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:45:00 +0900

Episode 11 of the NNC podcast is from Seoul, South Korea and features Maltese videographer Franco Rizzo. In this talk, you'll hear about how Franco got exposed to Korean movies when he was a kid and how his interest in Korean films led to explorations in videography. This eventually kicked off his studies into Korean and ultimately brought him to Seoul. Franco shared about some cultural differences between Malta and Korea, and also talked about how he's been building his professional network in Seoul. Find his work from the links in the desription!

Franco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigo_f87
Franco's website: https://fjrrizzo.wixsite.com/indigof87

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:55:00 +0900

Episode 10 of the NNC podcast is from Seoul, South Korea and features Canadian singer/songwriter Erockfor (also known as Rocky). In this talk, you'll hear about how Rocky encountered career challenges in Canada that pushed her to explore other options that eventually led her to Korea. You'll also hear about how she gradually shifted to doing entertainment work overseas. She also shared about her other creative passions, and gave lots of great advice about how to work toward your goals. Make sure to check her out on social media (and find her poetry book) from the links in the description!

Erockfor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erockfor/
Erockfor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/erockfor
Find Erockfor's music and her poetry book here: https://campsite.bio/erockfor

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:40:00 +0900

In Episode 9 of the NNC podcast, Egyptian dentist/cartoonist Sherif Adel shares about how he got his start making humor-based comics, how he brought this interest to Japan with him as he worked toward his PhD in dentistry, and how he uses his work to make observations and share commentary. Sherif describes how comic books in Egypt are a kind of "alternative art" and explains why he chose to poke fun at aspects of everyday life in Egypt through humor and imperfect characters. You'll also hear about how he began creating Gaijin Falafel, an English comic about his experiences in Japan. Find Sherif online from the links below!

Sherif on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Barbatoze
Sherif on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbatoze/
Gaijin Falafel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaijinfalafel/

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:05:00 +0900

Episode 8 of the NNC podcast features Maurice Jones, the Artistic and Communications Director for MUTEK Japan. MUTEK is a worldwide organization that produces events at the intersection of art, music, technology, science, and more. In this discussion, Maurice described what brought him to Japan from Germany in the first place, how he found his current position with MUTEK, and what they're working on now. The discussion includes how MUTEK is working to prioritize diverse, inclusive lineups in their events (as well as how they're making spaces to engage in discussion about these topics). Find more about MUTEK and their events from their homepage!

MUTEK Japan Website: https://mutek.jp/
MUTEK Japan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutek.jp/
MUTEK Japan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MUTEKJP/
MUTEK Japan Twitter: https://twitter.com/mutek_jp?lang=en
MUTEK Home: http://www.mutek.org/en/
Maurice on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricej.studio/

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:40:00 +0900

In this episode, author and food consultant Momoko Nakamura shares about her experiences working in food media and how it led to her publishing a book resource for plant-based food in Tokyo. With a background in making shows like Iron Chef and Master Chef during her time outside Japan, Momoko is now based in Tokyo and working to better connect people with the Japanese countryside. In this discussion, she explains her strong connection to rice and how it led to her developing a network of farmers, craftspeople, and cooks all across the country. She talked about some of the challenges of discussing sustainable food practices within Japan and shared her thoughts about key lifestyle approaches in Japan that resonate with her. Find her online via the links below for more!

Momoko's Website: http://www.thericegirl.com
Momoko on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricegirlmomo/
Momoko on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thericegirl/

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:30:00 +0900

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. Don't forget to find him on social media from the links below!

Hikosaemon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hikosaemon
Hikosaemon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikosaemon/
Hikosaemon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hikosaemon
Hikosaemon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hikosaemon
MyChan.tv Homepage: https://mychan.tv/
MyChan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychantv/

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

Nonnative Creative — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0900

In this episode, Jamaica-born and Toronto-raised restaurant owner Dexter Greenwood shared about the road that brought him to Japan. He described the process of visiting Japan for the first time, returning to Canada (where he gained experience in the broadcasting world), and ultimately determining life in a small town in Gunma prefecture was right for him. Dexter runs two seasonal restaurants (one in spring/summer/autumn and one in winter), and he shared advice about the restaurant business, working in Japan, and language learning. Make sure to check out Dexter and his projects from the links below!

Find Dexter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dexter.greenwood
The Big Jerk Nozawa (Dexter's winter restaurant) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigjerknozawa/
The Big Jerk Nozawa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebigjerknozawa/
The Big Jerk Nozawa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebigjerknoza1
Kanto Dining: https://kantodining.com/
Ruins (Dexter's spring/summer/autumn restaurant): https://www.facebook.com/RUINS-Minakami-1488963401363293/

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

Nonnative Creative — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 23:45:00 +0900

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!

Find Emily on Twitter in English: https://twitter.com/tiger
Find Emily on Twitter in Japanese: https://twitter.com/tora
Find Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byluuvu/

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

Nonnative Creative — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 21:00:00 +0900

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.

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How Did a Kid with an RCA Cable Become a Pro Videographer? with Ice Elloso

Nonnative Creative — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 20:00:00 +0900

Born in the Phillippines, videographer and cinematographer Ice Elloso found herself drawn to visual media and gadgets from a young age, even using cables she found around her house to record music from her favorite anime and play tricks on her classmates. In this episode of Nonnative Creative, Ice talks about how those interests eventually inspired her to come to Japan, where today she works as part of a team producing advertisements and other commercial work. Ice shared her advice for people interested working in video and advertising fields, what she finds challenging about working in Japan, and a hilarious story about a Japanese word she'll (now) never forget.

Ice's Homepage: https://www.ice-elloso.com/
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What's it like to have been transplanted to Japan as a teenager? with videographer and video editor Meg Igarashi

Nonnative Creative — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:00:00 +0900

Freelance videographer and video editor Meg Igarashi was born in the United States and had to move to Japan when she was a teenager. Not so interested in school, Meg found she had a passion for video making when she started making videos for fun with the webcam on her laptop. In this week's episode of Nonnative Creative, learn how Meg turned this passion into a freelance lifestyle in Tokyo! Meg shared about her recent workshop with Adobe, a film she had accepted to a film festival, and her advice for creators.

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