Nowhere Fast

A Conversation with Jason Purcell, of Glass Bookshop. Jason is a Writer, a Reader, and a Bookshop Owner, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Having it all, just not all at once, being a precocious child, wanting to open an Independent Bookshop despite working in a Chain Bookstore for years, a downturn in Standardized Spaces, the pros and cons of mall retail, how vital Libraries ar...

A Conversation with Winnie Chen , Executive Chef of Fu’s Repair Shop. Winnie is a Chef, a Consultant, and a Payer of Attention, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Winnie actually liking working retail, when Streetwear meant something, kitchen nightmares, strict parents, Chicken Cordon Bleu, The Food Network, her Dad's Beef Noodle Soup recipe, Dolly's Cocktails, and Van Lo...

A Conversation with Dalia Kohen, of Wild Folk.⁠ Dalia is the Founder of Wild Folk, an Interior Designer, and a fan of word-of-mouth marketing, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Dalia's background as a Restaurant Owner, what inspired her to start her company, recommended Wild Folk recipes, attention to detail, happy accidents while drink testing, neither of us liking the term...

A Conversation with Patrick Daniel Campbell of INDEX, Department of Interest, ETC. ⁠ Patrick is the Founder of INDEX Afterhours, Department of Interest, and about to be a Dad, among many other things. In this episode we discuss: Travel strategies, using a Tony Hawk Cameo to propose, why he started DOI, Selling Sunset, shout out Patrick's Uncle Brian, the architecture of John Lautner, his beaut...

A Conversation with Painter, Jacob Ross Dutton. ⁠ Jacob is an Artist, a Skateboarder, and a deep thinker, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Coming back to painting after a lengthy break, his version of a Notes Folder, book recommendations, Immersion Reading, Midjourney, Jacob's upcoming Solo Show, Live Podcasts, and having the same last name as characters in Yellowstone. www.nowh...

A Conversation with Dan Zimmerman, of Soft Gallery.⁠ Dan is a Gallery Owner, an artist, and a Rollerblade Enthusiast, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Spending money at Galleries, the motivation and inspiration behind Soft, Brando Fest, debt, should you show work in your own space, Artist Talks, and how he finds time to work on his own art. .Dan Zimmerman ⁠ ⁠.Wesley O'Driscoll⁠⁠...

A Conversation with Gabriella Bergsten, of Garneau Block. Gabriella is a Sustainability Student, an Olive Connoisseur, and a Wine Agency Owner, among other things. In this episode we discuss: how a Masters Degree in Sustainability birthed a Natural Wine Agency, The famed Garneau family, knowledge gaps, Edmonton's Wine Tourism Industry, converting people to Natty, shipping schedules, Wonderwerk...

A Conversation with Kylie & Elliott, of Bad Dad Rad Dad. Kylie and Elliott are fellow Podcasters, movie recommenders, and Metro Cinema annual pass holders, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Bad Dad Rad Dad lexicon, The Blair Witch Project, seeing movies in the theatre compared to at home, watching 365 movies this year, Elliott being the YouTube Reaction Video to Kylie's Subst...

A Conversation with It Girl, Alyssa Lau. Alyssa is an Influencer, a Content Creator, and a Shop Owner, among other things. In this episode we discuss: The ethics of being a Mom and a Content Creator simultaneously, lookbook.nu , negotiating Brand Deals, the simplicity of The Blog Era, her Store "New Classics", and Par-asocial Relationships.   ⁠.Alyssa Lau⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠.Wesley O'Driscoll⁠⁠⁠⁠...

A Conversation with Marathoner, Austin Watt. Austin is a Marathoner, a run community leader, and an event director, among other things. In this episode we discuss: The less obvious benefits of running, how costly running can be, the last race he planned, inclusivity in sport, what he does during the winter months, *EXCLUSIVE* details regarding his next event "Flash Friday", the 6 Major M...

A Conversation with Charlotte Kruszewski, Co-Founder of the Queer Climbing Collective. Charlotte is the Co-Founder of the QCC, an Arc'teryx Ambassador, and the ACC Edmonton EDI Chair, among other things. In this episode we discuss: Her first job being at a Climbing Gym, the Origin Story of the QCC, climbing posers, route planning, how grades work, their Weekly Meetups, and how important repres...

A Conversation with Stewart Burdett, President of Quarters Arts Society. Stewart is also the Senior Volunteer at CO*LAB. As some of you may already know, CO*LAB has recently fallen under some hard times, and is facing a potential shut-down. A GoFundMe has been started for them and their cause. In this episode, Stewart is as upfront and transparent as he possibly can be: Speaking in detail about ev...

A Conversation with Sare, Daniela, Kaitlyn, and Zane of Stem Champ. We discuss: Each of their roles in The Band, Equine Photography, over priced ice cream, being Besties, songs getting shorter, gardening failures, sneaking pints out of The Black Dog, EPs and LPs, Taylor Swift ruining the Vinyl Industry, scaling up, and Less Than Jake. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com...

A Conversation with GB, of ANNMS Shop. We discuss: Language barriers, practical accessories, the shift from running a brand to running a retail space, the research that goes into a brand before bringing it in, agreeing on imagery with his staff, markdowns being a necessary evil, and how to actually say ANNMS. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public episode....

A Conversation with Photographer, Jan-Micheal Stasiuk. We discuss: Self Publishing hiccups, Aaron Pedersen, anywhere but here, the old HAVEN Blog, Tiny Vices, misappropriating student loans, the Hackney Half Marathon, McDonald's Happy Meal cameras, grasshopper photography, and giving the Internet what it wants. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public epi...

A Conversation with Martinus Pool, of Adrian Martinus. We discuss: What led him to the work he does now, shipping anxiety, 6 degrees of Royal Bison, imitators, all things griptape, having AVE's mom as a client, the Zuck VS Musk cage match, and home deliveries. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

A Conversation with Mike Frank, of The Evan Shaw Accessibility Foundation. We discuss: Mike's past as a Commercial Elevator Constructor, Accessibility in general, why he started the Foundation, similar Organizations, trying not to take no for an answer, Wheelchair Rugby, seeking advice from Disabled People on Disability Issues (a novel concept), striving to use Inclusive language, Nothing Abou...

A Conversation with Artist, Kaela Moggey. We discuss: Kaela not loving Tattoos early on, getting bad advice from Guidance Counselors, posting automotive on main, Dentists on TikTok, almost becoming a Paramedic, what happens at Car Shows, client loyalty, the Origin Story of the POLITESLUT username, and tattooing her mom. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com This is a publi...

A Conversation with Mikhail Miller and Rachel Ziriada, of Nasarimba. We discuss using your car as a lift, grant writing, their recent residencies in Mexico, how Alberta seems to love murals but really hates graffiti, the meaning (and correct pronunciation) of Nasarimba, unauthorized installations, Revs , what they were doing before they were doing this, and the yin and yang of artist duos. ⁠.Newsl...

A Conversation with Sign Painter, ⁠ Jennifer Konanz. We discuss the pros and cons to anonymity, how many years she's been active, incorporating her Husband's Industrial Design background into Konanz & Co offerings, Computer Numerical Control machines, Letterhead Meets, taking a Dave Smith and Noel Weber joint workshop, expensive Business Cards, the first signs she painted, New Bohemia...

A Conversation with Sign Painter, Cody Swinkels. We discuss how the bond between Edmonton and Calgary used to be stronger, is EMO a thing again, Internet Beef, how everyone's Youth is the best Youth, Cody's Mentor Rick Janzen, Jennifer Konanz, the permanence and also impermanence of Sign Painting, Chris and Stuart Dobell, Benjamin Knight, new school ways of promoting old school art forms,...

A Conversation with Penny Frazier, of Zine & HEARD. We discuss The Youth in Care Chronicles , hand delivering Newsletters, the validation of being published, what led Penny to a career in Youth Care in the first place, iHuman, chivalry at Punk Shows, and I find out I went to high school with her son. ⁠⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com⁠ This is a public episode....

A Conversation with Kelsey Fernuik, of Natty Face. We discuss Burner Email Accounts, the failed Edmonton Oilers, the Serial Biter in the Moss Pit, The Artist's Way, how long pottery takes, the longevity of certain art, seeing her work in the wild, the power of stickering, leading a double life, and her NHL Zodiac project. ⁠⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nowherefaststudio.com⁠ Thi...

A Conversation with Kyla Pascal, of Hungry Zine. We discuss the reasons for Hungry's Theme, a bit of Kyla's work history in the Food Industry, her part in the Chinatown Project, the Community Table at Royal Bison, Risograph Prints, food and death being the only two guarantees in life, Radical Literature, some of Kyla's favourite spots to eat in Edmonton, and a list of places to find Hu...

A Conversation with Artist, Scott Gallant. We discuss not being Bilingual, is Scott a Muralist, or a Photographer first, the exact right amount of Self Promotion, big payoffs for small efforts, how critical is too critical, the risks of turning a hobby into a career, working for the weekend, pivoting to motivational speaking, and taking portraits of Jason Dill. ⁠.Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠.Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...