Chris Ellinas

Distance to Destination

Arts EN ↓ 31 episodes

Chris Ellinas invites a diverse range of creators to share their unique stories, perspectives, and work on his podcast. Each episode delves into a variety of topics that are relevant to the creative industry, including branding, advertising, web design, typography, and the business aspects of being a creative professional. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights and inspiration from these candid conversations with a diverse group of guests.

Author

Chris Ellinas

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.chrisellinas.com

Latest episode

Jan 25, 2026

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Episodes

EP#30 How to Start Before You’re Ready – Stephanie Aivalaki 25.01.2026

🎙️ What happens when you feel like an imposter, but show up anyway? In this episode, Stephanie Aivalaki shares her unexpected path into the creative world, and the self-doubt, risk-taking, and small wins that shaped her along the way. We talk about creative identity, learning by doing, and the quiet power of trusting yourself even when you're unsure. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/pod...

EP#29 The Universal Language of Creativity - Fredrik Haren 15.12.2025

🎙️ Fredrik Haren has spoken in 76 countries, authored 11 books, and calls himself a Creativity Explorer, not an expert. In this powerful conversation, we unpack what it really means to live a creative life, how to avoid burnout, and why the process matters more than the outcome . 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#28 Can Psychedelics Heal Us? Mental Health, Growth & Ancient Wisdom - Yannis Takousis 08.12.2025

🧠 Can psychedelics support mental health, personal growth, and even spiritual insight? In this episode, Yannis Takousis, founder of the Psychedelic Society of Greece, shares his journey from curiosity to advocacy, exploring the intersection of science, tradition, and personal transformation. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#27 AI, Philosophy & The Future of Human Creativity - James Miller 23.02.2025

📌 Can Ancient Greek Philosophy help us navigate the future of AI? James Miller explores how history, philosophy, and modern technology intersect in fascinating ways. In this conversation, we dive into:•How AI is reshaping creativity & job markets•Lessons from Greek philosophy on AI & Society•The importance of curiosity in content creation & storytellingJames shares his experiences tra...

EP#26 Passive Income for YouTube Designers - Angelo Konofaos 24.04.2024

If you've ever wondered how to make your creative skills pay the bills, you're in the right place. In today's episode, we're diving deep with the incredible Angelo Konofaos to uncover the secrets of generating passive income as a YouTube designer. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#25 Building Creative Confidence - Diana Varma 08.04.2024

Ever wondered how to break free from self-doubt and unleash your full creative potential? Well, Diana Varma, writer, educator, and podcaster extraordinaire, shares her invaluable insights on this very topic. From her humble beginnings in the printing industry to her current role as a lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University, Diana's journey is nothing short of inspiring! 💡 🎧Podcast: https://w...

EP#24 Designing for Impact - Shane Moran 11.03.2024

In this episode, we sit down with Shane Moran, a seasoned expert in brand development, creative strategy, and logo design. But hey, this isn't your typical design chat. Nope, it's a rollercoaster ride of insights, inspiration, and some unexpected laughs along the way!😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#23 Smile, Explore, Design: Art Above All - Laura Michelle Maske 05.02.2024

In this episode, my guest is the incredible Laura Michelle Maske, a designer and model who's breaking boundaries and embracing a life filled with art, travel, and meaningful design concepts. Get ready for a dose of inspiration as we explore the power of art, the freedom of being a digital nomad, and the artful balance between design and modeling. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗A...

EP#22 The Healing Power of Creativity - Zeina Angel 26.01.2024

Ever wondered how creativity can be a powerful form of therapy? Join me in this episode of Distance to Destination, joined by the incredible Zeina Angel, UGC Creator, Pastry Chef, and Book Lover. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#21 Communication is an Art - Sevastianos (Kner) Ntzokas 12.12.2023

This one's a game-changer! Ready, set, play! 🎮 Explore the story of Sevastianos Ntzokas, aka Kner Born artist, graphic design whiz, and master illustrator. Discover the intriguing connection between his roots in graffiti art and the flourishing career that followed in the realm of graphic design. We'll also delve into Kner's successful NFT collection, Pyramon, and its exciting evolution into a ca...

EP#20 The Creative Career Blueprint - Julia Lea 06.12.2023

In this episode, Julia Lea, the Creative Director with over 30 years of industry experience, unveils the secrets behind her Creative Career Blueprint. From conquering design challenges to the importance of "skilled daydreaming", she covers it all. It's not just a podcast, it's your guide to design excellence and business brilliance. Dive deep into the conversation about Julia's upcoming book, "The...

EP#19 The Unfiltered Joe Rogan-Style Conversation - Thanos Chatzitsakos 18.09.2023

Have you ever wondered what happens when you put two creative minds together for an unscripted, 3.5-hour podcast marathon? Well, wonder no more! 🤔💭In this episode, we're diving deep into the uncharted waters of a Joe Rogan-style conversation with none other than the multi-talented Thanos Chatzitsakos – a photographer, videographer, and graphic designer extraordinaire! 📸🎥✨ 🎧Podcast: https://w...

EP#18 Clients from Hell - Dimitris Vakrinos 04.07.2023

Magic Mind 🧙‍♂️🔮🧠 Go to: https://www.magicmind.com/distancetodestinationUse the code "DISTANCE20" to get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days or a 20% off after that period. 🌶️🔥 Get ready to laugh, cringe, and learn from the wildest stories of "Clients from Hell" in this epic podcast episode! I sit down with the incredible Brand Designer & Strategic Partner, Dimitris Vakrin...

EP#17 Discover the Power of Mentoring - Jason Aiginitis 08.06.2023

Magic Mind 🧙‍♂️🔮🧠 Go to: https://www.magicmind.com/distancetodestinationUse the code "DISTANCE20" to get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days or a 20% off after that period. Unleash your creative genius with Jason Aiginitis, a Digital Marketing Expert and Mentor extraordinaire. In this podcast, we explore the transformative power of mentorship, invaluable marketing strategies fo...

EP#16 Website for Creatives Designers - Cars, Nomads and Joe Rogan - Rachel Zampino 18.10.2022

Today's guest it's Rachel Zampino, she is a designer and WordPress developer, with a mission to empower designers to build their own websites. If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of building a website, this podcast is for you. Plus we are talking about Portfolios, Cars, Digital Nomads,  Web3, NFTs, and the appearance of Rachel's work on The Joe Rogan  Experience Episode #1548 ft. Roy Jones Jr...wh...

EP#15 Creative Studio in Developing Countries, Business in Vietnam - Romain Rouquette, 8amStudio 30.09.2022

In this podcast, I traveled to Hanoi Vietnam to meet with Romain the founder of 8amStudio. You may also know him as Romain Rou from the music industry since he has been working on production, mixing, and Dj sets lives with hundreds of people for the past 20 years. He has been working also as a graphic designer for 20 years and started his creative agency in Vietnam in 2013, counting more than 300...

EP#14 Talent vs Training, How you Train to Become an Expert - Thanos Chatzitsakos 19.06.2022

Thanos Chatzitsakos comes back for his second Podcast but this time he  comes face to face with the wings of death with a twist...an actual   twist, let's name it the hot wings roulette. Thanos is a Photographer, Designer, Youtuber and he is on the road to  becoming a Sushi Master. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#13 13 yrs old NFT Artist - Speaker, Kids & Parents - Teresa Melvin 04.06.2022

13th episode of the Podcast and coincidentally my very multitalented guest is only 13 yrs years old! Teresa Melvin is a successful artist,   especially in the NFT world, she's an animator, storyteller, and speaker  in events all over the USA and has been recognized by Gary Vee himself! 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#12 The Design Marketplace Are You Wasting Your Time - Dimitris Lazarou 20.11.2021

My guest today for the second time (with a spicy twist 🔥) is Dimi or  Dimitris Lazarou a brand identity designer that runs a successful brand strategy and design business in London called Symbolon Branding. Today dive deep into the online design marketplaces while we eat the hottest wings in the world! 😊 Today's podcast is a tribute to the show Hot Ones from First We Feast,  we have an interesti...

EP#11 How to Make Money with NFT Crypto Art, Business & Education - Melvin Thambi 21.07.2021

Today's guest is Melvin Thambi, a creative entrepreneur, artist, and much more. You have probably heard about a thing called NFT this last year, we had an interesting conversation about the crypto art world and how to succeed in it. Online education and the difficulties of starting a creative career.  😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/l...

EP#10 How to Start an Online Education Business - Strokes & Shapes 01.04.2021

In today's podcast, I have two guests for the first time Ali Pineda and Rowena Cañada aka Strokes & Shapes, an agency that creates websites & sales pages for online education businesses. We talk about their really interesting story, how to start an online education business, online courses & passive income, and why you should create an online course in 2021. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chri...

EP#9 How to Evolve as a Creative - Kostas Kollias BrandTree 13.03.2021

My guest today is Kostas Kollias aka BrandTree he's a business designer, the founder of Brandtree Media, and the creator of The Forest Method. The Forest Method is a framework that empowers small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs to transform a fixed mindset into a mindset of growth, overcome the fear of sales, and master their influence. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast...

EP#8 How to Title Yourself - Aneirin Jones 21.02.2021

Interesting conversation in today's podcast with my friend Aneirin Jones. He's a seasoned branding expert, brand strategist, and designer, running his own branding agency. Are you wondering how to title and introduce yourself? We're talking about that and many more. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links

EP#7 How to turn your passion into a career - Panos Astor Koffas 05.01.2021

Panos Astor Koffas one of the best portrait photographers. We are discussing how to turn your hobby into a business, about the importance of passion, how to face a job that you hate and fear. We have an extra challenge to face. We'll be eating hot wings along the way the hottest sauce in the world more the 2 million Scoville unit. This is a tribute to the Hot Ones show from First We Feast. We are...

EP#6 Intercultural Design & Branding - Florian Philippe 30.10.2020

In today's episode, we're talking mainly about Cultural Branding and Brand Strategy, if you are into those, you will definitely enjoy this episode, if you don't know what I'm talking about then stick around because this will be in mind changer. Florian is from France, he lived for many years in different countries in Asia and now lives in Los Angeles USA with his family. His goal is to educate bus...

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