The UrbanCred Podcast

For episode #16, we chat with Duncan and Nathania.  In our first duos interview, we take a look at this business, fresh and new into the scene. After moving to Taipei, Taiwan, they discovered a need for unique and cute gifts and food items from Taiwan. In response, they created 101crate. A company that provides gift boxes of snacks and soft toys to the world. Today's Guests: Duncan and Nathan...

For episode #15, we chat with Andrew Kim.  Based out of New York, creating his brand was a long road.  On the way out of college, he ran into difficulty when he was locked into a job for years that he wasn't very happy with. What did he do? He started a side hustle and took it to the next level. Let's listen in on how he did it.   Todays Guest: Andrew Kim Andrew started in cybersecurity...

For episode #14, we chat with Laura Gao. After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as Mars—at least until 2020 when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household name. Todays Guest: Laura Gao Laura is a comic artist, bread lover, sometimes funny, always queer 🏳️‍🌈 based out of Dallas, Texas. Her...

For episode #13, we chat with Gianni Singharaj. With the coming of the Covid-19 pandemic, he like many others lost his source of income. After a sit down with his friend, an idea was born. We talk about the creation of the company, the difficulties of starting, family conflict, working with a partner, and how all these come together to finally creating something that they can confidently call succ...

For episode #12 part 2, we chat with Nathan Yi.   Based out of California, Nathan has had an amazing journey on his road to a successful Kickstarter. His brand Hyphenate is a bag brand that not only focuses on the quality of the bags they produce but the meaning behind the design decisions. For the second part, we talk about his Kickstarter experience, logistical troubles, family experiences, and...

For episode #12 part 1, we chat with Nathan Yi.  Based out of California, Nathan has had an amazing journey on his road to a successful Kickstarter. His brand Hyphenate is a bag brand that not only focuses on the quality of the bags they produce but the meaning behind the design decisions. For the first part, we talk about his path to success, manufacturing process, his past compared to his presen...

For episode #11, we chat with Tanya Rina. As a proud lesbian and an aspiring fashion designer, we talk about the issues of LGBTQ+ in the world today, why the acronym can be confusing, her own experiences in being gay in the workplace and how you can make a difference even if it's a small one. Todays Guest: Tanya Rina Tanya is a lesbian who has recently changed careers from admin to fashion an...

For episode #10, we chat with Christopher Mascis.  Ever since picking up his first issue from Kinokuniya, he's been a steadfast fan of B Magazine.  We talk extensively about our mutual love for the B Magazine, how he connected with B Media, what it was like to work with them, what makes B magazine great, our expectations, and our hopes for what they will do in the future.  Todays Guest: Chris...

For episode #09, we chat with Maya Sause. Living in Tokyo, Japan for a few years now, she has experienced what it's like as an insider and outsider. As a fan of Japan and its culture as a whole, we talk about the difficulties and differences living there compared to what it's like living in the West.  Todays Guest: Maya Sause Maya has her hand in multiple things. Whether it's modeli...

For episode #08, we chat with George Crichlow. He is the founder of Kynsho, a brand that designs and manufactures men's accessories that compliments the wearer. Both function and fashionable. As someone who is hustling and working hard to make his dreams a success. We go into the decisions and why he created Kynsho. We also talk about the idea and beliefs behind it.  Todays Guest: George Cric...

For episode #07, we chat with Shane P. Liao. A freelance videographer, director, and much more, we go through his journey and what he did to get to where he is today. His path is a very unusual one compared to many who enter the industry. He now works for Michellin Guide and we take a look at what it's like. Finally, we look into what he has plans for the next step and why he does what he doe...

For episode #06 part 2, we speak with Bo Ismono. We take a deep dive into what being a Film Editor is all about. Tips, tricks, and inspiration that he has learned over the years, the risks and benefits as well as what life is like to be a freelancer.  In another episode of immense content, we have broken this episode into two parts. Tune in on the second episode to hear about his life as a bag rev...

For episode #06 part 1, we speak with Bo Ismono. We take a deep dive into what being a Film Editor is all about. Tips, tricks, and inspiration that he has learned over the years, the risks and benefits as well as what life is like to be a freelancer.  In another episode of immense content, we have broken this episode into two parts. Tune in on the second episode to hear about his life as a bag rev...

For episode #05 part 2, we speak with Ellen Su and she is a great many things. We take a dive into a great many things. So much in fact that we had to split this segment into two podcast episodes! We chat about how she started her journey, advice on becoming a digital artist in this day and age, the current state of the animation industry, and what you should do in terms of education when it comes...

For episode #05 part 1, we speak with Ellen Su and she is a great many things. We take a dive into a great many things. So much in fact that we had to split this segment into two podcast episodes! We chat about how she started her journey, advice on becoming a digital artist in this day and age, the current state of the animation industry, and what you should do in terms of education when it comes...

For episode #04, we speak with Bethany Pullen of the Beautifully Bookish Bethany Youtube channel about how being a content creator on Youtube is really like, how a mother of two balances everything on her plate, and why perseverance makes all the difference when it comes to growing your channel.   Stardom aside, being someone on the Youtube scene isn't as glamourous as it seems. It takes work...

For episode #03, we speak with the Haute Hero's sneaker designer about the origins, positioning, and struggles of running a business. Sometimes ideas come to us when we least expect it and when it does, it requires us to rethink the industry...or at least our own. We talk about how difficult it is to start something, have it be successful, and moving forward from that success. We talk about r...

For episode #02, we speak with the Chief of Staff and ex-Food Scientist, Mindy Wong. We delve deep into what a Chief of Staff even is and why it's not just a title for politics but for startups, businesses, and more.  We talk about what a Chief of Staff is at her current company, what being a Food Scientist is all about, what you need to do to enter into both of these fields and how working f...

For episode #01, we speak with the founder and CEO of The Stronghold Gym, Stelios Karakonstantis. From where he began to how he got to where he is now. We talk about pursuing your passions, the importance of setting yourself apart, and why incorporating your loved ones can be more beneficial than not. We also talk a little about the origins of UrbanCred, how it got started, and how design and aest...

Curious what the UrbanCred Podcast is all about and don't have time to read the description? Take 39 seconds to listen in on the trailer to get an idea of what it's all about.  Where to find us: Our Website: https://www. UrbanCred.com Instagram: @urbancred_official YouTube: @urbancred Facebook: @urbancred Twitter: @UrbanCred