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Have you heard the expression “Never meet your heroes”? Well, I met one of my podcasting heroes and he surpassed my expectations! Dave is the founder of the Print Design Academy, teaching Graphic Designers how to print and how to fall in love with print. His story is a whirlwind of learning experiences, getting chances and taking advantage of them, following passions and showing them to others. From learning on the job to becoming a teacher, Dave tells us his tale.On this interview we spoke about: Our shared obsession with paper and printed goods Getting up at 4am to workout (I mean damn!) because Discipline over Motivation How an ex-girlfriend's dad had a major impact in Dave's life Learning print on the job at a printshop His other podcast (the low key inspiration for this show) The Print Design Academy and the Colour Bar Challenge The Design Community born out of a challengeWant to learn more about Dave and the Print Design Academy? Here are some useful linksPDA WebsitePDA PodcastPDA InstagramPDA on YouTubeThe Quickie PodcastHere are Dave's recommendations:The 4-hour work week by Tim FerrisNever Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss‘Don't wait for the motivation to do something, have the discipline to do something.'Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show!Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

This week, I had the pleasure of learning more about my wonderful colleague Ray Lawlor. Ray and I both work at The Customer Bureau (Helping iconic brands become customer centric) and a while back Ray approached me with an amazing story, his story. In his words, he didn't know what he wanted to do until he was 30. Ray believes that learning and figuring out what you want to do is a constant process of life and that change is wonderful and nothing to be afraid of. This story is truly wild and I can't wait to share it with you.On this interview we spoke about: Ray's selftaught journey From music to television to advertising to engineering (I mean, what?!) Celebrating scholarship programs A wonderful woman named Anne Not being made for formal education Supporting partners during freelancing and jumping from freelancing to company team member The importance of having awesome colleagues Giving kids the chance to be lifelong learners A chat about priviledgeWant to learn more about Ray Lawlor? Here is how you reach him and where you can find his work!LinkedInEngineered's WebsiteHere are Ray's recommendations:The Customer BureauRory's Story CubesIrish Language Broadcast FundEmma Fanning's episode (one of Ray's favourites)Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show!Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

Staying in line with the environmentalist topic, this week we have another warrior for the earth but who uses a physical medium and not a digital one. Rafael Martig, has a fascinating story of combining the logical and emotional to advocate for conservation of flora and fauna. From a young age, he loved nature and learned to observe and learn from it. Born into a family of creatives, he took the science path before getting back to his roots and picking up a brush to make his audience think about the role they play in the future of the planet. A true pleasure to talk to such a rare bird (that joke will make sense after you listen to this episode, trust me it's brilliant)On this interview we spoke about: Going from scientist to visual artist A lifelong fascination with birds and being known as the bird guy Doing what you can with the skills you have The voting pencil that inspired a super long painting (literally, it's super long) How impact can start in your own backyardWant to learn more about Rafael? Here is how you reach him and where you can find his work!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInHere are Rafael's recommendations:Ask an artist Podcast‘100 Ways to Draw a Bird and Make a Living from Illustration by Felix ScheinbergerSpecial thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show!Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

I'm not a fan of social media, sounds weird because I have a podcast but I'm really not a fan of the social media aspect of it. That's why I was so excited when Neerja and Aparna reached out to me because I love to be proven wrong and to learn what the other side looks like and does. In today's episode I'm taking to Neerja from ‘Humans Of Earth', an online platform focused on sharing stories from small climate activist and promoting their efforts and knowledge to expand their reach and provide information to the world. So much respect for these ladies and their work!On this interview we spoke about: Using social media to enact change A lawyer and an engineered becoming climate activists Featuring stories about ordinary people enacting change The effects of climate change The power of social media to unite peopleWant to learn more about Apart, Neerja and Humans for Earth? Here is how you reach out to them!WebsiteInstagramIssue 1 of the HFE magazineLinkedInTheir e-mail to reach outSpecial thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show!Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

After break due to illness and medical stuff, the podcast is back and we have amazing interviews for you starting with Mr. Paul Delaney. Paul went from the field of Graphic Design into Illustration through the master degree route (you know how I feel about degrees). Paul likes to draw pictures, scribble ideas for stories, make stuff look nice on a page and brighten people's day. This style is fun and playful and organic, he brings joy to my instagram feed and I hope he brings it to yours too.On this interview we spoke about: Paul's experience doing a masters in Illustration His personal style and why he makes a drawing everyday. The difference between Graphic Design and Illustration Plans for the future The difference between going to school in person and going to school onlineWant to learn more about Paul and his work?WebsiteInstagramHis prints on CowPatPaul's SketchbookHere are Paul's recommendations:Ben Howard's MusicArcade Fire's MusicFuture Island's MusicThe 1975's MusicParcels's MusicOcean Colour Scene's MusicThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldSpecial thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show!Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

And we made it to the C-suite! Yes, my guest this week is the Founder and CEO of Startdock, Thom Wernke. Funny enough in this episode we'll question the role of CEO and what it actually means, spoiler it's just a role. For those thinking, what is Startdock? Startdock is a coworking space where community is everything. Startdock and its Dockers believe it takes a community to grow a company. At StartDock, tenants are promised flexible contracts and the ability to scale up and down with their workspace adapting to their journey. With 4 amazing locations (5th one is on the way), an active startup community and that believe that your business will grow because of the StartDock environment, it truly is the place to be for up-and-coming entrepreneurs.On this interview we spoke about: How Startdock selects the cities for their locations Starting a company with multiple founders Thom's organic journey into becoming CEO The weight (or lack of weight) of a title Accelerator programs? Yey or Nay? Being an eternal student, the situational aspect of teaching Startdock's journey into becoming a B-corpWant to learn more about Thom and Startdock? Here are some links:Startdock's WebsiteStartdock's InstagramThom's LinkedinThom's blog post about the event in LondonB-corp and the B-lab certificationHere are Thom's recommendations:‘Scaling-Up, how a few companies make it and why the rest don't' by Verne Harnish‘Over Routines' a podcast by Arie Boomsma‘How to Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie‘Sapiens, A brief history of Humankin'd by Yuval Noah Harari‘The Joe Rogan Experience', a podcast by Joe RoganSpecial thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show!Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Linkedin and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

On this week's episode I'm talking to the talented Carolina Cristallo, a fresh graduate from the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. Carolina and I actually graduate together from Graphic Design on July of 2022 (which feels like a decade ago) and on this episode we talk about out experience at the Academy, how formal education shaped us, being a working student working at the institution you study, being an international student sand much more.BONUS! This episode was recorded at the podcasting room of the WdKA using a RodecasterPro meaning we have sound effects :POn this interview we spoke about: Carolina's Graduation project about gentrification and the role of creatives in it Finding your position as a creative Using your privilege to have impact on others Building trust and connection during the design process Studying and working as a PAL at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, Netherlands The value of exchanges as part of creative process and creative educationWant to learn more about Carolina and her graduation project? Here are some links:Carolina's InstagramCarolina's Graduation ProjectLinkedinWillem de Kooning Academy's Graphic Design ProgramWDKA's Publication Station's InstagramWanna get to know other Summer '22 Willem de Kooning Graduates? Here you go!Arimit's EpisodeGeorgina's EpisodeKristian's EpisodeSpecial thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show!Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

This week, on the second episode of season 2, we have Jérôme Bacquias who is the founder & managing Director at paper republic. Don't know this awesome brand? In short, it's a company making notebooks and fine leather goods based out of Vienna, Austria and my personal private addiction (hey, I could have worst addictions) At paper republic, they are committed to respect & authenticity. They aim to respect our environment by creating products that are made to last and are crafted from sustainable and natural materials. They are beautiful and they are awesome! On this interview we spoke about: Jérôme's journey to start paper republic His love for books are reading Looking for people to learn from sometimes without the intention Learning by trial and error, having the courage of just walking in and asking Surrounding yourself with people of skill The value of interactions with teachers and other learners Supporting colleagues in Ukraine Want to learn more about Jérôme and Paper Republic? Here are some links: Jérôme's Linkedin paper republic's Website paper republic's Instagram paper republic's Manifest paper republic's Analogue Shop in Vienna Notebooks for Ukraine Illustrator of the notebooks for Ukraine Jerome's recommendations: Notes by Albert Camus Kolyma Tales by Varlam Shalamov The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann The violence and the sacred by René Girard Want to support the pod? Follow us on Instagram or support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show.

WELCOME TO SEASON 2 OF THE PODCAST! And we are starting with a great one. It's no secret that I'm skeptical about people who put ‘Coach' as their job title. Honestly, I think most of them are snake-oil salesmen and saleswomen. Well, Coach Johnson is not one of them and he sets the bar for a life-changing coach. Coach is a 10 year veteran teacher/Athletic Director that looks to build students sense of self and foster strong communication between parents and their children. A masters graduate from Sarah Lawrence College, he developed his love for block building and works with other teachers and schools to incorporate block building into their classroom programming. He is a Husband, a father, a coach and the host of Our Village Stories: Parenting through Passion and Grit. On this interview we spoke about: His experience as a student athlete What sports can teach you about life The coach that set him on this path How opportunities come to those who do good work How you know you succeeded as a Coach Want to learn more about Coach and his podcast? Here are some links: Website My episode on “Our Village Stories” Twitter Instagram Buy Me a Coffee Blog Cameron's recommendations: Go watch how people played basketball before! Men and women, the OG ballers. Understand the strategy, it's like chess. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show and to Immaculate Lemaron for proofreading the transcripts and helping this podcast be as accessible as possible. Want to support the pod? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.

This week I have for you an artist, rapper, father, spoken word artist, award winning storyteller, business owner and business educator for creatives. Kevin is the founder of at Cre8tiveRevolution Group. At the Cre8tiveRevolution human centered Creative Capital is developed and mindsets are changed. Through programs on entrepreneurship for creators they challenge the economic status quo and teaching creative the business skills they need to market themselves and profit from their creativity.On this interview we spoke about:Going from the ladder to the elevator effectivelyBeing an auditive learnerHow the creative process can translate to businessGrowing a network of skillsBecoming a tech start-upWant to learn more about Kevin and his company? Here are some links:Cr8tive Revolution Group's award winning WebsiteKevin's Instagram Kevin's LinkedinHis chat with past guest Chris Locke and Claudia MayerHis TedX Talk ‘Calling for a Creative Revolution'Kevin's recommendations:Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée MauborgneConversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Book 1 by Neale Donald WalschLetting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. HawkinsThe Next CEO by Thomas Keil, Marianna ZangrilloIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show and to Immaculate Lemaron for proofreading the transcripts and helping this podcast be as accessible as possible.Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show

This week I have for you Marc Suss, business owner, painter, podcaster, creative director, musician and more. In his own words: “A storyteller using images, words and sounds.” Marc is based in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, Hamburg (and I'm not saying that because I lived there for years) where he works as a creative director and owner of his own brand building and design studio. The dream of many design students today! He'll tell us all about what is job entails and how he got there. Spoiler alert! It took being ready to hear no's. On this interview we spoke about:What is a brand?What he does for his clients and customers? What is the key question they need to be able to answer?His journey through education and why he got a Master's DegreeHis experience as a tech start-upChoosing your craft and how to shape your lifeHow he combines all his passions into one experience and more! Want to learn more about Marc and his podcast? Here are some links:Marc's Personal WebsiteMarc's studio, The Sweetspot StudioHere is my episode on The Sweetspot PodcastHis German Podcast „Fugengold“ Recommendations from this episode:Max Frisch's book ‘Fragenbogen' (in German)Max Frisch's book ‘Fragenbogen' (in English)Stanley Tucci's book ‘Taste, My Life Through Food' (from Audible)In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show and to Immaculate Lemaron for proofreading the transcripts and helping this podcast be as accessible as possible.Want to support the pod? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show

This week we have not one but two guests on the pod. In this episode you'll hear me talking to Glenn and Isabella from Teen Up. A podcast that digs deeper into the teenagers' minds about the wonders of the world. As teenagers, we are constantly thinking about questions that are sometimes too hard to comprehend. Glenn and Isabella are here to tell you what they think and discuss the possible answers to these ponderable questions. There's a topic every month and a new episode every Thursday, same as this show! This episode is a little bit different from the previous ones but we still go deep into our topic and just all around have a good time. On this interview we spoke about:Why Glenn and Isabella stared their podcastHow they learned to produce a high-quality showWhat they think as teens about educationWhat their expectations are about the next stage of their journey and how the podcast might be a part of itWant to learn more about Glenn and Isabella and their podcast? Here are some links:WebsiteInstagram FacebookYouTubePlayerFMSpotifyIsabella and Glenn's recommendations:‘Call me by your name', the Movie‘Call me by your name', the book‘Steal like an Artist' by Austin KleonHow to Do Nothing, resisting the attention economy' by Jenny OdellSome podcasts Isabella and Glenn enjoy:Hidden Brain from NPRBetter Late Than Never! In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show and to Immaculate Lemaron for proofreading the transcripts and helping this podcast be as accessible as possible.Want to support the pod? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week we have the super talented and hilarious musician, Dan Elliot. Dan is a singer songwriter originally from Cork, currently based in Dublin who has a passion for teaching. Dan's music is soulful, honest and as someone who has had the pleasure, nay, the privilege to see him perform live I'm happy things are opening up and he is back on the stage doing what he loves and brining joy to us all. Want to get a taste of Dan? Then this episode is for you! On this interview we spoke about:How he got into music and performingThe maybe cliché artist who made him say: “Yes, I can do that.”His love for teaching but the moment the decided to get on the music boatWhat playing live teaches musiciansHis love for printed books and much more! Want to learn more about Mr. Dan Elliott? Here are some links:Instagram FacebookSpotifyYouTubeTwitterNewsletterDan's recommendations:Everyone You Hate Is Going to Die by Daniel Sloss“Two Shades of Hope” by Foy Vance (Live in London)“The Age of Anxiety” by Jamie Cullum (Live from Craxton Studios)Fleabag an Amazon OriginalIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show and to Immaculate Lemaron for proofreading the transcripts and helping this podcast be as accessible as possible.Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week we have award-winning podcaster Anand Dattani on the pod and we are talking about podcasting, a very meta episode right here. Anand and I met actually on Clubhouse back when I was the hot spot in town and I've actually been on his podcast discussing my own immigrant story. Anand's show ‘The Journey Onwards' in an interview show where Third Culture Kids talk about what they have learned through their experience and their families' experiences when they decided to leave their home country and move to a new one. On this interview we spoke about:How Anand got into podcastingHow he developed his very human interviewing style Which famous friend influenced him (you probably know him as well)How he learned to podcast (shout out to RTP!)Where he sees creative education going and the beauty of asking questionsWant to learn more about Anand and his podcast? Here are some links:WebsiteInstagram FacebookThe Journey Onwards on SpotifyMy episode on Anand's PodcastYouTubeAnand's book recommendations:The Unfair Advantage, how you already have what it takes to succeed by Ash Ali and Hasan KubbaA more beautiful question by Warren BergerMy shout out this week is Teen Up! A podcast that digs deeper into the teenagers' minds about the wonders of the worldIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show and to Immaculate Lemaron for proofreading the transcripts and helping this podcast be as accessible as possible.Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

It's that time of the week again and today we are talking to Sarah Tulej, a brand photographer originally from the UK currently living in Rotterdam. From a young age, she had a passion for photography but it wasn't until she was in her 30's that she took a career change course in London (trust me, it's a good story) that she decided to take the jump into professional photography. Sarah's story is really inspiring and I hope you enjoy it! On this interview we spoke about:Her journey to become a professional photographerThe particular set of skills that separate Sarah from other photographers (spoiler alert! It's not tech related)How she build her skills following her curiosityThe research she did before taking the plunge into a new careerThe financial aspect of changing careersSarah's experience as a mentor and where she draws the line between mentor and teacherWant to learn more about Sarah? Here are some links:WebsiteLinkedinInstagram PinterestFacebookSarah's BlogSarah's Top 3 podcasts:Unlocking us with Brent BrownBig Careers, Small Children (formerly Leaders With Babies)Is This Working? PodcastSarah's book recommendation is Playing big by Tara MohrIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Special thank you to Ro Halfhide for the music on this show and to Immaculate Lemaron for proofreading the transcripts and helping this podcast be as accessible as possible.Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

Welcome to Part II of my interview with Chris Locke, co-founder of Miro Innovations. On the last episode, we talked about Chris' educational journey and his developments as a professional. In this one into the differences between design education in Latin America and in Europe. We get into it y'all! On this interview we spoke about:The gaps we find in both educational systemsThe benefits of having a mentorChallenges of creative educationWhere creative education will go in this post-pandemic worldWant to learn more about Chris? Here are some links:Website of Miro InnovationLinkedinInstagramThe Psychology of Creative Business - Innovation Talk #19Chris on ADP ListChris's recommendation is to get a mentor and to that effect he recommends ADP List where he is a mentor himself and you can get anything from feedback on your portfolio to career advice to free events.In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This is a very special episode, because is the first of two parts. This conversation was so long and so rich that we needed to break it into two because when Chris and I sit down to chat, t goes deep and broad. Chris Locke is the founder of Miro Innovations, he is an industrial designer, he is a mentor, he is a speaker and he is the co-founder of Innovation Talks. On this interview we spoke about:Chris' humble beginnings in medical schoolHow someone throwing a book at him put him on a new pathKeeping that balance between work and schoolHow he became a company founderWant to learn more about Chris? Here are some links:Website of Miro InnovationLinkedinInstagram The Psychology of Creative Business - Innovation Talk #19Chris on ADP ListChris's recommendation will be on next week's episode! In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

Welcome back to my journey into understanding coaches! Just kidding! This show is and will always be about teaching creative and I'm so honoured to have this week on the pod someone who is educating the most creative humans, babies! And teaching nothing other than music. Yes, you read correctly. Ekanem is musician and musical educator for babies and very young kids. Music was always a part of her life but it wasn't until her mentor suggested this path that she ventured into creating her own curriculum. Come and listen to her amazing journey! On this interview we spoke about:Her very musical upbringingHow one comment from her mentor changed everything for herHow she put together her own apprenticeship by following her curiosityFinding a treasure chest of knowledgeThe documentary she is working onThe ups and down of teaching through a screenHer experience getting a PhDWant to learn more about Ekanem? Here are some links:WebsiteLinkedinInstagram Her free weekly event on ClubhouseHer episode on ‘Honey! I'm homeschooling the kids'Check out her current offer, Vocal Freedom for ParentsEkanem's recommendation, some books about Music Learning Theory by Dr. Edwin E. Gordon: Music learning theory for newborn and young childrenMusic Play: A Major Curriculum for Early Childhood Music!Learning Sequences in Music (2012 Edition)In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here. Want to support the pod? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

So far on this podcast we have talked a lot about how teacher shaped creatives but in this one we'll talk to someone who is working passionately to shape teachers. Christian Kressmann is an actor, a PhD title holder, a certified NLP coach who is working to help teachers harness their talents and become impact makers because as we have learned on this show, teachers are in a unique position to shape the future and we sometimes take it for granted. On this interview we spoke about:How Chris' combine passions for acting, science and coaching led him to develop his coaching program for teachersThe impact teachers can have on the worldThe powers and dangers on NLPThe role of a coach in helping othersWant to learn more about Chris? Here are so many links:WebsiteLinkedinFacebookInstagram My episode on his podcast TEACH! - Der Podcast für Lehrer (in German)His book (yes, he an author)Christian's book recommendation: Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy by SadhguruIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here and if you want to check out my episode with Josh Savage, follow this link.Want to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This is first episode of 2022 and it's a really special one since we are talking to not only a creative but to a coach for creatives. As a creative herself, she has a love for play and for following her inner child and she bring that passion to her client and to help them achieve their goals faster than they could on their own. As an acceleration consultant helping creatives embrace their journeys, feel empowered, achieve their goals and follow their fascinations.On this interview we spoke about:Working with your inner childWhat is the job of a coach or a consultantHow she found her current mentor and how she pushed herThe importance of knowing yourself when working with a coach.Want to learn more about Kris? You should because he is awesome so here are some links:WebsiteFacebookLinkedinInstagram Creative Mastery with Samoa BlanchetSamoa's book recommendation: The Creative Self: Effect of Beliefs, Self-Efficacy, Mindset, and Identity (Explorations in Creativity Research) In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a Coffee. We are currently looking for sponsors, if you know someone or are a local businesses in the Rotterdam area that would like to know about our sponsoring plans, reach out to us here.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This is the last episode before a bit of a holiday break (it's called self-care) and to close this first section of the podcast we are having a beer and talking to Kristian Dyankov, a product designer from Bulgaria currently living, working and growing in Rotterdam. A close personal friend of mind, I'm excited to bring you some insight into Kris' journey. On this interview we spoke about:Kris's experience at 3 different formal institutionsHis time working in sales in a language he had not yet masteredLearning from othersWorking across silos, designers+scientistsWant to learn more about Kris? You should because he is awesome so here are some links:WebsiteLinkedinInstagramKris' book recommendation ‘The Win Without Pitching ManifestoIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

In this week's episode I'm bringing you Linda Bonney, a podcaster, podcast editor and producer, mother of 3, survivor, natural born interviewer and lover of conversations. Linda's journey into podcasting was bumpy but podcasting helped her connect to herself and now help other realise their podcasting goals. On this very fun interview we spoke about:How she taught herself how to podcastThe importance of umm's and pauses in a podcast episodeThe value of conversations, silence and listening as a superpowerHow we are all different and we all belongWant to learn more about Linda? Here are some links:InstagramQuestioning the Normal with Linda BonneyHere are a few links to topics we touched during the podcastToy designer Cas Holman and her GeemoIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

In this week's episode I'm talking to Georgina Henry, a graphic design student from England and Luxemburg living in Rotterdam. Another face-to-face interview where we talk about being rejected by all the design schools she applied to and how an artistic residency in Berlin and the experience of sharing a studio with others helped her develop a portfolio to then get into her first choice schools. On this very fun interview we spoke about:Her experience at the Willem de Kooning AcademyScreen printing and the word ‘squeegeeDeveloping a portfolio during an artistic residencyHer mom as her greatest teacher and more! Want to learn more about Georgie? Here are some links: WebsiteInstagramBerlin Art Institute Residency Programquickanddirty.nuHere are a few more recommendations of things we talked about during the show: The Journalist and the Murderer by Janet MalcolmThe plantation of our ancestors podcast (In Dutch)In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week I'm talking with a person who was key to the creation of this podcast and the voice you listen at the beginning of this episode saying the same of the podcast, Arimit Bhattacharya. Now in the Netherlands for over 3 years studying Graphic Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy, his journey started long before and he wants to tell us about it and we'll rant at each other like we always do.On this very fun interview we spoke about:Moving from India to The NetherlandsThe importance of research when developing a productCritical usage of technologyWhy you can't just slap an app on every problemTalking to a rubber duck and more! Want to learn more about Arimit? Here are some links:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramBehanceCVArimit's recommendation was fellow Designer Molly Mielke, check her out! Here are Molly's Website, Twitter, Linkedin and NewsletterIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week we have Esther Ciganda on the pod. Daughter of immigrants and an immigrant now herself, she is an athlete, a teacher, a podcaster and a multi-passionate business mentor who wants to teach teachers how to make a little bit more income on the side and more.On this very fun interview we spoke about:The life changing decision she made laying on a Mexican beachThe hidden Spanish treasurer in Boise, IdahoHer goals a business coachHow she learned to be the teacher who empowers students Her two podcast ‘Teach, Lauch, Create' and ‘The Immigrant All Around' and more! Want to learn more about Esther? Reach out to her, she is not shy!Here are some links:Instagram Her WebsiteThe Immigrant All Around PodcastTeach Lauch Create Podcast Enseña. Crea. Empodera en FacebookEsther en Twitter The Teacher to Entrepreneur Kit by EstherEsther on ClubhouseIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod?Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

For this week's episode, I spoke to Naomi Jansen who is currently finishing her studies to become a Fine Arts Teacher. A very meta episode where we talk about what it's like to learn how to teach, we spoke about:Naomi's motivation to start a new studyHow finances influence her decisionWhat it's like to create a creative assignment for students and more!Curious about Naomi and her journey? Here are some links: InstagramHer WebsiteNaomi's book recommendations:Teaching to Transgress by Bell Hooks(Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. Nothing changes for you when you shop but affiliate marketing helps support the podcast) In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and support the show on Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

For this week's episode, you'll listen to an interview with Owais Haji. A fashion designer (and podcaster) from Pakistan currently working in Australia, Owais will share with us in this episode:His experience with formal educationThe importance of honouring informal education and skills being passed down through generationsThe teachings of his incredible Dean of Design Why asking, “who is this for?” is so important and more! Curious about Owais and his work? Here are some links: InstagramE-mailHis podcast ‘Binge Box' , the show that answers your "what are you watching?", 'what should watch' , "what to read" and "what podcast do you listen to" questions In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Here is the podcast's Instagram , Facebook and Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This was one of the first episodes I recorded, with the wonderful paper artist Karen Fernández from Indigo Craftroom. Her work focuses around paper Marbling & Japanese Bookbinding and sharing everything I know about traditional crafts. In this episode we talked about:How one workshop pushed her into a creative careerOrganising bookbinding workshopsRunning her own studio and what does Indigo meanCreating digital and physical productAnd more! Curious about bookbinding and other paper magic made by Karen? Here are some links to Indigo Craftroom: Website InstagramShopBlogNewsletterFreebie ‘My Top 10 Paper Marbling Tips & Tricks' In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here,https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee! Instagram Facebook Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

It's Dutch Design Week and I'm so excited to have Nienke Hoogvliet from Studio Nienke Hoogvliet on the podcast who is showing at this awesome event. This is a design studio for material research, experimental and conceptual design. The studio is based in The Hague, The Netherlands and the projects raise awareness of social and environmental problems in the textile, leather and food industry. In this episode we talked about:Where Nienke's love for nature came fromHer projects with the textile industryHer formal design educationThe process of creating a design studioAnd more! Curious about Nienke and her work? Here are some links for you:The Studio's Website Nienke's InstagramThe Studio's ShopOn Dutch Design WeekNienke's episode on Green Canvas PodcastIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here:https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!‘Do I need school to be…” on Instagram‘Do I need school to be…” on Facebook Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

New week, new guest! This week I'm chatting with Jesús Fernández aka Chuy aka Jesse Fernández from the podcast ‘Learnings n Missteps'. A plumber who plumbs and is changing how the construction industry find new blood. A really fun chat where we talk about:His podcast telling stories the men and women who build our structuresHow he got into podcastingThe process of becoming a certified plumberThe figures that made him grow and turned him into a mentorAnd more!Want more Jesse in your life? Here are some links for you:Learnings and Missteps WebsiteLearnings and Missteps on InstagramLearnings and Missteps on Apple PodcastLearnings and Missteps on SpotifyIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!‘Do I need school to be…” on Instagram‘Do I need school to be…” on Facebook Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week on the pod we have Rabeea Wajeeha who is a UX Designer, Educator and community leader working towards improving people's lives by giving them knowledge and helping them find jobs in the industry.In this episode we talk about:What is UX DesignHer initiative TecceleratorHer many inspiring teachersWhen the internet had a dial up toneAnd much more!She is extremely active online and always excited to meet new people and engage in conversations, here are some ways you can find her and some of her offers:Teccelerator Academy Rabeea's InstagramRabeea's LinkedInDesign Talks Community on ClubhouseDesign Talks Community on Slack Her e-book “Perfect Portfolio”In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!‘Do I need school to be…” on Instagram‘Do I need school to be…” on Facebook Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

Here we have Randall McKeow, a fellow podcaster who has done a bit of everything. Randall has worked in tourism, done photography, written many books and published multiple podcasts and how is looking to put everything under one awesome umbrella called Podvault.caIn this episode Randall takes us to vulnerable stories about the teachers that didn't believe in him, how education has changed in his lifetime and where he hopes is will go, how he got into podcasting and why he loves it so much. Are you curious about Randall? Here are some ways to learn more: Podvault.ca's Website InstagramLinkedInFacebook TwitterRandall's Podcasts:My episode of Passports and Postcards Podcast on Apple PodcastRed Light ConversationsThe Rest of Your Story This we mentioned on the episode:Real Talk PodcastingBranden Ushio Microphone RecommendationsIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!InstagramFacebook Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week, our guest is Josh Loera. Josh is an illustrator from the US currently based in Guatemala. Josh left his career in engineering to pursue his artistic dreams and is a great example of self-education and learning through mentorships. He is also a podcaster himself and you'll find his show below. In this episode we talk about Josh's experience in formal education, his most honest critic who he also lives with, his mentor and how formal education can keep inovating Like what you hear? Here are some ways get in touch with Josh and see his work: Website InstagramLinkedInNahualli Modern Aztec HeroesTime Machine Creative Shop Creative People Time on InstagramCreative People Time on SpotifyHis mentor Dominic Glover In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Instagram Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

On the podcast this week we have Stephanie Mojica, a book editor, coach, teacher and much more. Have you ever wanted to write a book but didn't know where to start? That's where Stephanie comes in! From beginning to end, she helps her clients her the book out of their heads and into the world. In this episode we talk about her work, some not so great teachers she had, what is a coach and much more.Stephanie is all over the Internet, here are some ways to reach out to her: Website InstagramLinkedIn The Visible Authority Virtual Event Book a call with StephanieStephanie's resources:Get that book written now Course 3 Things You Must Know Before Writing Your BookIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Instagram Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week on the pod we have Josh Savage. Josh is British born, Paris raised singer, songsmith & adventurer currently living in Berlin. Josh has has an ever evolving style, a soulful voice and a mind that is curious about people and places. In this episode we talked about his early education, why he fired his friend to teach him, the influence his grandfather had on his work, his tour in Mexico and much more. Josh is all over the internet, check him out:WebsiteInstagramSpotifyPatreonFacebook PageJosh's book recommendations:War of Art by Steven PressfieldNon-Violent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg(Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. Nothing changes for you when you shop but affiliate marketing helps support the podcast)In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!InstagramBuy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week's guest is ginger "all-lower-case" coons. ginger is an educator, researcher and designer who studies and intervenes in the intersections of individuality, mass standards, and new production technologies. ginger is Course Leader of Graphic Design at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam. In this episode we talk about her journey to getting a PhD, why her French teacher was so frustrated with her, why we learn the way we learn in formal Dutch Design education and more. Find more about ginger here:ginger's profile on the WDKA ginger's Linkedinginger's google scholar pageginger's recommendation:Whisper of the Heart by Studio Ghibli(Full disclosure, this is an affiliate link. Nothing changes for you when you shop but affiliate marketing helps support the podcast)In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. You'll find the transcripts on our website here, https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!InstagramBuy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week's guest is Sakeesha Balkaran, a recent graduate from the Willem de Koning Academy, fashion and graphic designer living in Rotterdam. In this episode we talk about how she got to the academy, why she became a designer, how education can be improved and much more.Find more about Sakeesha here:Sakeesha's graduation project Studio Unexpected's WebsiteHer studio's Instagram Personal InstagramSakeesha's book recommendations:Sakeesha's Website recommendationBrand the Change Rich Dad, Poor Dad Talent is Overrated(Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. Nothing changes for you when you shop but affiliate marketing helps support the podcast)In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. Find the full episode transcript on our website hereWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Website Instagram Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week's guest is Chef Michellee Fox. Chef Michellee is sustainable Farmer, podcaster, chef and educator from Brazil but living in the US. During this episode we talk about her life in Brazil, learning about sustainable farming, her plans for the future and what made her want to become an educator and more. Find more about Michellee here:Website Instagram Michellee's Podcast Michellee's Wikipedia PageMichellee's new Patreon communityIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. Find the full episode transcript on our website with the episode, hereWant to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Website InstagramBuy me a coffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week's guest is Emma Fanning, a sustainable graphic designer, agency owner and educator from Canada. During this episode we talk about her love for nature, green graphic design, why she created her course and what the course experience is like and Emma shed's some light on that terrifying study about how your internet consumption might be damaging the environment and much more.Find more about Emma here:Website Instagram Facebook GroupGreen Graphic Design CourseEmma's book recommendation: A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal(Full disclosure, this is an affiliate link. Nothing changes for you when you shop but affiliate marketing helps support the podcast)In an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. Find the transcript to this and all our episodes, here.Want to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Website Instagram Buy me a coffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week the host of this podcast, Alex Villacis, was interviewed by a future guest of the pod. Alex is a graphic designer, service designer, podcaster, traveler and curious human being currently living in Rotterdam. During this episode we talk about her Origen story, how she got to The Netherlands, why she is making this podcast and more.Find more about Alex here:Website Instagram LinkedInIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. Find the full transcript of this and all our episodes, here.Want to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Website Instagram Buy me a coffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

This week we have Ronald Halfhide on the Podcast. Ro is a musician, producer, composer, singer-songwriter and teacher currently living in Rotterdam. During this episode we talk about how he got into music, his teaching style, his new album and how he learnt about jazz.Find more about Ro here:Website Instagram SoundcloudPaint the Town on SpotifyIn an effort to make this podcast accessible, we make transcripts of every episode. Find the full episode transcript of this and all our episodes, here.Want to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Website InstagramBuy me a coffeeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)

Get a taste of the conversation that will be featured on 'Do I need school to be...'A weekly podcast where Alex talks to people in the creative field about their journey learning their trade, the experiences that shaped them and the future of education. Want to support the pod? Follow us on social media, share us, review us or buy us a coffee!Website: https://doineedschooltobe.buzzsprout.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinschool2b/BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoff.ee/alexvillacisSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dinschool2b)