MINT

Johanna Woodburn

MINT a new conversation on cross culture and creativity. A space to connect with the most interesting people from around the world as they share their ideas on life and work. An exploration of inspiring personal journeys from designers/entrepreneurs/athletes that cross borders. From migration, ethnicity and travel.

Episodes

  1. Juno Lee

    10/24/2019

    Juno Lee

    Juno Lee is the co-founder of CombiniCo — Korean minimal food and design.  Juno and his co-founder Alex Longson met while studying at university. Shortly after, in 2018 CombiniCo was launched as a bootstrap operation serving up fast-casual Korean food in their university town. The signature 'Bini Bowl' packs distinctly Asian flavours, made from fresh Scottish produce. 1 and a half years later their brand grew into the culture of the university.  At a glance, CombiniCo is problem-solving food convenience. This conversation illuminates the cultural and creative vision, at the core of their brand. Juno shares his plan to go to South Korea and discover more the heritage of Korean cuisine, to inspire their new plant-based offerings for their flagship store.  The team have just opened their second location CombiniCafé, which is entirely plant-based. Modern. Sleek. Minimal. The café features Scotland's first Modbar under-counter brewing system to deliver speciality coffee from roasting partners Machina that are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.  CombiniCo: www.instagram.com/combini_co/ Highlights: 0:40 What is your cultural background?  3:20 Tell us about yourself – as a singer/songwriter. 10:38 Can you learn how to be a successful entrepreneur?  16:10 What does Combini mean? 21:00 Do you have plans to go to Korea soon?  28:15 What does CombiniCo value? 32:10 What brands inspire your work?  40:00 Describe the 5-star experience? Follow us: www.instagram.com/podcastmint

    42 min
  2. Aldís Amah Hamilton

    09/19/2019

    Aldís Amah Hamilton

    Aldís Amah Hamilton is an actress, game character and flight attendant.  An amazing conversation from my recent trip to Iceland. In her hometown of Reykjavík, Aldís was the Fjallkona for this year's National Day celebration. "The Lady of the Mountain" is a representative of the nation. She performed a poem that was written by musician Bubba Morthens specially for this event Landið flokkar ekki fólk eftir 'The country does not classify people'. Listen to her performance here: bit.ly/34TMHYO.  We shared stories on the mixed-race experience, the importance of language in Icelandic culture and the power of representation in media from TV to games. Born to an Icelandic mother and African-American father. As a German-speaking, curly haired kindergartener she moved from Germany to Iceland. She joined her class as the first child with a foreign background. The first of many "first" experiences. Catch her in the first Icelandic series 'The Valhalla Murders' co-produced by Netflix — coming out this December! As well, she plays Ryn in The Darken: Echoes of the End. Myrkur Games is an Icelandic gaming company that is currently working on this fantasy story-driven computer game.  Follow her: www.instagram.com/aldisamah/?hl=en  Highlights: 0:47 How does it feel to be a multi-hyphenated person? 1:50 For creatives or individuals working for themselves, does it ever stop?  3:01 At the age of three, what was it like to move from Germany to Iceland?  5:05 How was growing up mixed-race in Iceland? 12:22 Migration into the country?  14:26 Do you ever see yourself moving abroad? 16:13 Did you always know you wanted to be an actress? 18:17 What roles are you interested in? 20:13 First impressions of Mixed-ish, a new American sitcom by the producers of Black-ish? 23:57 What did you gain from your experience as Fjallkona?  29:51 How has Icelandic modernized, any slang? 31:01 What are your favorite games?  36:11 What does storytelling mean to you?  38:21 Are you optimistic about the film industry? 39:29 What projects are you most excited about?  Follow us: www.instagram.com/podcastmint

    43 min
  3. Yassine Abouzaid

    08/01/2019

    Yassine Abouzaid

    Yassine Abouzaid is a self-taught user experience and interface (UX/UI) designer.  Currently, he works for a student housing platform and startup based in Paris, France. He shares his journey — how he created his own path, leaving an internship in business development to teach himself the ins and outs of his craft. Later, in 2017 he moved from his hometown in Casablanca, Morocco to Rennes, France with a program in entrepreneurship. Our conversation goes into his inspirations, such as fusion band Hoba Hoba Spirit that hails from Casablanca to the meditations of stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius.  Follow him: www.instagram.com/yassineabouzaid Highlights: 0:30 Tell us about your work as a product designer. 2:25 How did you create your own career path?  5:20 Do young Moroccans have the same opportunities/choice in their career paths? 7:31 Do you take design inspiration from Moroccan design?  9:31 Who are your role models? 10:18 How do you follow the stoic philosophy in your daily life? 11:49 What is the creative scene like in Morocco?  15:51 Discussion on Arabic trap artist ISSAM. 16:18 How do you define originality?  17:32 What challenges did you encounter when moving to France?  18:48 Tell us about this program for entrepreneurship. 19:29 Do you consider Paris home now? 20:58 What is the story of your red bike?  22:00 What is the conversation like with your parents, on love and relationships? 23:00 Cultures that intrigue and inspire you in some aspect? Follow us: www.instagram.com/podcastmint

    25 min

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MINT a new conversation on cross culture and creativity. A space to connect with the most interesting people from around the world as they share their ideas on life and work. An exploration of inspiring personal journeys from designers/entrepreneurs/athletes that cross borders. From migration, ethnicity and travel.