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 the...

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 e...

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...

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 t...

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...

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: Keit...

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...

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 k...

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...

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...

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 sin...

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...

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, w...

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 spi...

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 te...

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 ne...

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...

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&a...

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 Sa...

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 Japan...

For episode #21, we chat with Wonmin Lee. In our interview, we talk about his reason behind creating a board game. Why transition from a stable job to an unsteady life of designing board games?  What were the difficult parts? What did he learn from his journey? You'll have to tune in to find out! From start to finish, we check out his journey from start to finish and his starting troubles as...

For episode #20, we chat with Andrew Kim. In our interview, we take a look at his recent success with his tufting class. What is tufting? You'll have to tune in to find out! From start to finish, we check out his journey from start to finish and his starting troubles as well as his reasons to start such an endeavor.  Today's Guests: Andrew Kim Andrew started in cybersecurity and in an ad...

For episode #19, we chat with Joland (Joy 조이). In our interview, we take a look at someone who didn't know he'd end up as a model until a chance to try gave him the realization that it was for him. After serving in the military for a few years, he moved to Korea for a chance to pursue his passion for modeling and dream of living in South Korea. Today's Guests: Joland (Joy 조이) Jo...

For episode #18, we chat with Wesly Thomas. In our interview, we take a look at how someone who was abused by his father, took a chance and left to create a new life for himself. Instead of just grabbing a job, he took a risky trip to Columbia and created a new life in a new country.  Today's Guests: Wesly Thomas Wesly Thomas is a music producer and the owner of Ni Hao restaurant in Colombia....

For episode #17, we chat with Judy and Grace.  In our second duos interview, we take a look at how an author and artist work together to create the final product. We also talk about the origins of the Baby Snack Time book and why she was inspired to create the book for kids. Today's Guests: Judy and Grace Judy is a multi-faceted person who has her hand in many things. The focus of her time re...