A Place To Talk

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets David Harry Stewart who travelled from LA to meet us in the neighbourhood of Santos in Lisbon.  He founded media company AGEIST addressing the modern 50+ lifestyle.  David shared anecdotes of how society overlooks this group of people.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus, in his atelier in the Principe Real neighbourhood of Lisbon. They talk about how he never breaks with tradition without falling into imitation.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Joana Astolfi who is an artist, architect and designer, in the Marvila neighbourhood - Lisbon. They look at Joana’s childhood and early professional experience as she sought her unique creative voice.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada goes to Alma, a members club in the Östermalm neighborhood of Stockholm, to meet Fredrik Carlström, its co-founder and creative director.  We looked at how hard work and taking risks paid off, followed by how his experience in the film industry led him to other ventures.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Karin Wickberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Kasthall, a long established rug manufacturer.  She brought up the struggle for brands to stay relevant today, and how marketing should never rest on its laurels.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Annica Eklund, Chief Creative Officer of Swedish brand Bolon, in the Miss Clara hotel in Norrmalm - Stockholm. They  look at how Annica and her sister Marie reinvented a struggling family business and made vinyl flooring relevant and exciting.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Hanna Nova Beatrice, editor in chief of Residence Magazine, in the Berns Hotel in Norrmalm - Stockholm. They  look at the changes affecting the world of publishing, and the issues that surround the tide of new products flooding the market.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Fredrik Sweger, a successful commercial photographer, in his studio in Vasastan - Stockholm. They discuss how focusing on the niche of interior photography has helped further his career.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Magnus Wästberg, founder of Swedish lighting company Wästberg. They discuss how keeping the balance between the technical aspect and the emotional, aesthetical values of lighting is at the core of the business.

In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Morgwn Rimel, former Director of the ‘School of Life’. They discuss ways to better live our lives  and how emotional intelligence is in short supply.