The Honest Field Guide®

JinJa Birkenbeuel, Host, The Honest Field Guide
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The Honest Field Guide presents intimate conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners that share their origin stories, startup strategies and their surprising discoveries during their journey to success. The podcast is produced by Birk Creative, a research and creative strategic consulting agency that designs and implements social and digital media solutions, develops brand and visual identities and implements multichannel strategies for business. Intro theme song "Sam's Ranch" provided courtesy Utah Carol(ASCAP). All content ©Birkdesign Inc.

  1. How To Be An Artist And Stick To It. With Giampiero Alcozer, Florence, Italy

    09/19/2025

    How To Be An Artist And Stick To It. With Giampiero Alcozer, Florence, Italy

    We explore the journeys of Italian entrepreneurs. We journey to Italy during peak tourist season to uncover strategies focused on excellence, beauty, and patience for business success. Today, we are learning from Giampiero Alcozer, founder of Alcozer Jewels, Florence, Italy.

    43 min
  2. Perfume, Passion, and the Italian Perfumery Landscape with Sara Phillips Chiapetta

    08/26/2025

    Perfume, Passion, and the Italian Perfumery Landscape with Sara Phillips Chiapetta

    Exploring Italian Entrepreneurship and Botanical Perfumery with Sara Phillips Chiapetta on The Honest Field Guide In this special episode of the Honest Field Guide podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel travels to Italy to dive into the world of Italian entrepreneurship and artistry. This is part three in a five part series! Joined by Sara Phillips Chiapetta, an Italian-American entrepreneur and founder of Pante Perfume, JinJa delves into Sara’s journey from working at the U.S. State Department to starting her botanical perfumery in Italy. They discuss the cultural differences in entrepreneurship between the U.S. and Italy, the challenges of creating non-synthetic scents under European regulations, and the deep respect Italians have for craftsmanship and artistic work. Sara shares insights about her creative process, her unique approach to perfumery, and the inspiration she draws from nature. This conversation provides an intimate look at the life of a modern-day artisan and the entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Italy's historic landscapes.

    56 min
  3. Art, Passion, and Resisting AI - An Intimate Conversation with Ceramicist Fausto Salvi

    08/19/2025

    Art, Passion, and Resisting AI - An Intimate Conversation with Ceramicist Fausto Salvi

    In this special edition of the Honest Field Guide podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel travels to Italy to speak with renowned ceramic artist Fausto Salvi. Fausto shares his journey from working in small studios to becoming a celebrated artist with showcases around the world. They discuss the influence of culture, the challenges of maintaining creative integrity, and the importance of patience in working with clay. Fausto offers insight into his artistic process, his resistance to AI tools, and how he balances family life with his creative passions. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about art, freedom, and the power of manual creation.

    58 min
  4. The Honest Field Guide Italia! With The Romanelli Family and Hotel Flora, Venic, Italy

    08/12/2025

    The Honest Field Guide Italia! With The Romanelli Family and Hotel Flora, Venic, Italy

    In this episode of the Honest Field Guide Podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel introduces a special edition titled 'Honest Field Guide Italia,' where she travels to Italy to engage with prominent entrepreneurs and business owners. The episode features an in-depth conversation with Gioele Romanelli, the third-generation owner of the Hotel Flora in Venice. They discuss the hotel's history being family-run since 1965, its growth, and the significance of nurturing relationships with guests and the local community. Gioele shares insights on their commitment to excellence, sustainability, and the importance of creative collaborations. They also discuss Inside Venice, an editorial project aimed at promoting a conscious and authentic experience of Venice. The episode touches on the impact of AI in the hospitality industry and explores Gioele's personal journey in maintaining and evolving the family business.

    55 min
  5. Special Edition - Italia! The Honest Field Guide Goes Global! With Design Firm Zeta Lab - Milan, Italy

    08/05/2025

    Special Edition - Italia! The Honest Field Guide Goes Global! With Design Firm Zeta Lab - Milan, Italy

    Let's go to Zeta Lab from Milan, Italy and meet with the founder Lucio Lazzara! [Part 1 of a 5 Part Series!] Welcome to my show, the Honest Feel Guide podcast, where I feature intimate conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners sharing their origin stories, startup strategies, and the unexpected discoveries they make on the road to success. My name is JinJa Birkenbeuel, and I'm your host. Please join me this month for my very special edition of the Honest Field Guide Italia! I traveled to Italy during the height of their tourist season to learn from some of the most dazzling Italian entrepreneurs and business owners who focus their creative energy on excellence, beauty, and patience to make their businesses thrive. The Honest Field Guide Podcast, is a production by Birk Creative and hosted by its President JinJa Birkenbeuel. The show is for people in ALL dimensions of business, from the C-Suite to the entrepreneur and small business owner. The show shares intimate stories, honestly and some business cautionary tales too. Are you thinking of quitting your day job and finallly realizing your dream of starting a business? This is the show for you! My guests also share tools and value to help you navigate the complexities of being a person that uses business to lead. Conversations about business include some of the world’s most successful behind-the-scenes entrepreneurs.Let us know what you think! Text The Honest Field Guide at ‪(312) 445-0903‬.The podcast is recorded and produced by Birk Creative: A creative digital marketing agency assisting its customers to get attention and get to the market. Visit https://www.birkcreative.com/hire-us. All content ©Birkdesign Inc. This podcast represents the personal views of JinJa Birkenbeuel.

    57 min
  6. Katherine Naylor Pullman - How Busy Working Women Can Make Brand New Friends

    07/08/2025

    Katherine Naylor Pullman - How Busy Working Women Can Make Brand New Friends

    In this episode of The Honest Feel Guide Podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel sits down with Katherine Naylor Pullman, the visionary behind The Media Dinner Club. Discover how Katherine is redefining networking by fostering genuine connections and building communities centered around friendship. From her journey in brand partnerships to founding a global dinner series, Katherine shares insights on the power of authentic relationships and the importance of creating spaces where women and non-binary individuals can come as they are. Tune in to explore how friendship can supercharge your network and transform your professional and personal life.

    1h 21m
  7. Ep. 82 - Micah Clasper-Torch, Author, "Punch Needle Fashion"

    06/20/2025

    Ep. 82 - Micah Clasper-Torch, Author, "Punch Needle Fashion"

    Micah Clasper-Torch shares her journey as a punch needle artist and educator, discussing the importance of curiosity, mentorship, and community in the creative process. The Honest Field Guide podcast serves as a platform for exploring creativity and entrepreneurship, highlighting the organic evolution of Micah's business, Punch Needle World, and the significance of collaboration in the arts. In this engaging conversation, Micah Clasper-Torch discusses the importance of collaboration in the creative process, sharing her experiences and insights on working with others who understand her vision. She reflects on her artistic inspirations, dream collaborations, and the emotional reactions her work elicits from viewers. Micah also delves into her creative rituals, the challenges of starting new projects, and the significance of quality materials in craftsmanship. Additionally, she shares her journey of writing her first book, 'Punch Needle Fashion,' and her aspirations for the future, emphasizing the intersection of art and fashion.

    1h 44m

  8. 05/17/2025

    Ep. 81 - How Did the Chicago Sky Get Started? Fueled by Great Women In Sports and Business by Michael Alter

    The Honest Field Guide Podcast, is a production by Birk Creative and hosted by its President JinJa Birkenbeuel. The show is for people in all dimensions of business, from the C-Suite to the entrepreneur and small business owner. The show shares tools and value to help you navigate the complexities of being a person that uses business to lead. Conversations about business include some of the world’s most successful behind-the-scenes entrepreneurs. Follow the show and JinJa on social media http://www.instagram.com/honestfieldguide or follow JinJa Birkenbeuel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/birkcreative Text The Honest Field Guide at (312) 445-0903. The podcast is recorded and produced by Birk Creative: A creative digital marketing agency assisting its customers to get attention and get to the market. Visit https://www.birkcreative.com/hire-us. Music found on this episode is available for streaming on YouTube Music here https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCe7Qjt9aTYQ4gHmn1AyTYIA?feature=share or on free with a subscription on Apple here https://music.apple.com/us/artist/utah-carol/137984081 and provided courtesy Utah Carol (ASCAP). All content ©Birkdesign Inc. This podcast represents the personal views of JinJa Birkenbeuel. Credits Theme song "Sam's Ranch" provided courtesy Utah Carol. All content and creative since @2018 Birk Creative.

    48 min
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The Honest Field Guide presents intimate conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners that share their origin stories, startup strategies and their surprising discoveries during their journey to success. The podcast is produced by Birk Creative, a research and creative strategic consulting agency that designs and implements social and digital media solutions, develops brand and visual identities and implements multichannel strategies for business. Intro theme song "Sam's Ranch" provided courtesy Utah Carol(ASCAP). All content ©Birkdesign Inc.

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  • Creator
    JinJa Birkenbeuel, Host, The Honest Field Guide
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © JinJa Birkenbeuel, Host, The Honest Field Guide
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