The Konrad Olsson Journal

The podcast makes a comeback with a year-end review with Agaton Ström (@agatonphoto) — on archiving, journaling, and finding the story. Agaton is a New York-based photojournalist, who has worked for The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. He is also my best and oldest friend.  Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se Enjoy!

My guest today is Rogér Dupé. International model, author of the book ”Den Ofrivilliga Modellen”, and founder of the upcoming beauty brand Melyon. We recorded this conversation during high summer, and we covered a variety of topics, including how he became a model, and the values behind his new brand.    Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson   The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se   Enjoy!

Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar is Head of Digital Customer and E-business, Stora Enso. He is also the editor at large for Scandinavian MIND, covering future and digitisation. We recorded this conversation during high summer, and we covered a variety of topics, including the human lifespan, artificial intelligence, and what Roland calls the 300-year old-business plan. This was the first of many conversations you will hear us have.   Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson   The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se   Enjoy!

Virgil Nicholas is a brand consultant and founder of the show brand Vinny's (@vinnysthebrand). Virgil talks about growing up in Copenhagen in a catholic family, how his use of social media has changed during the pandemic, and the importance of staying positive. This conversation was recorded before the events following the George Floyd killing and our previous talk that was published in episode 5.    Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson   The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se   Enjoy!

Secondly, I'm speaking to Misan Harriman, a London-based photographer and founder of the platform What We See. Misan shares his observations on the London demonstrations, his own experiences with racism, and gives an optimistic view of the current global uprising.    Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson   The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se   Enjoy!

Guerre is a New York-based photographer and style personality. During the pandemic, he has transformed his Instagram account from a platform for men's style into a veritable talk show on current events. He is a role model I making his influence about thoughtful conversations.    Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson   The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se   Enjoy!

Robert Spangle is a Los Angeles based photographer and photojournalist, who has covered the LA protest and subsequent looting for British GQ. Monday night, Robert was detained by police in defiance with the First Amendment and the Freedom of Press. He talks about that, and about the difficulty of maintaining objectivity amidst the turmoil of looting and violence.  Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se Enjoy!

Virgil Nicholas is a brand consultant and founder of the shoe brand Vinny's (@vinnysthebrand). Virgil's family originates from Kongo in central Africa, but he himself is born in Copenhagen, where he has lived ever since. Virgil talks about how events are unfolding in Copenhagen, his own experience with racism.  Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se Enjoy!

Jimmie Jackson is a Los Angeles based security specialist, who works with some of the world's biggest stars, from Jay Z and DJ Khaled to Janet Jackson and Adriana Grande. Jimmie is one of my brother Joakim's best friends. Jimmie grew up in the south and has experienced racism first hand, both in his upbringing and in his work as a law enforcement officer.    Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se Enjoy!

Erik Ulin is the Vice President of Business Development and Retail Partnerships at NuOrder, a leading wholesale e-commerce platform. Erik has an extensive background as a fashion executive, working for J.Lindeberg, PROJECT Show, and his own consultancy E2 Management. He is based in New York, but currently resides in Tahoe, California, with his family.    Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson   The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se   Enjoy!

Agaton Ström is a New York-based photojournalist, who has worked for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and several other Scandinavian and European news outlets. He is also my best and oldest friend. From his quarantine in Boston, Massachusetts, Agaton talks about what he misses most about New York, and how he finds a way forward as a freelancing photographer.   Follow me on www.instagram.com/konradolsson   The Konrad Olsson Journal www.konradolsson.se   Enjoy!

Follow me on Instagram @konradolsson Los Angeles-based Robert Spangle is a world-class fashion and street style photographer and former member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He is also a designer, a trained tailor, and the creator of travel brand Observer Collection. On his Instagram profile @thousandyardstyle he shares habits and tactics for travel, work, and being prepared for tough conditions and hard times. Follow me on Instagram @konradolsson www.konradolsson.se Enjoy!