do you know anyone who was making good money and decided to switch it all up? this is kali’s story. listen today to one of my favorite creative entrepreneurs, the man who inspired me to start filming these conversations. (yes that's right) kali began with fitness and content creation before diving deep into fashion—transforming ‘health hustle’ into ‘hyper human.’

00:00 intro.

start a conversation with kali: @kaligdj

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativesheadspace

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aldo is a creative director of nucleo. they just shot for leagues cup. yes that big tournament where messi played. aldo is the same guy who carried a rack of clothes in metro from one suburb to another because of his passion. that itself is inspiring. lets listen to his creative headspace and his love to elevate latin culture through visual arts. ready, set (you know it)

00:00 unity and building something beautiful.

start a conversation with aldo: @aldostephano_ l nucleo.studios

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @mycreativesheadspace

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from football fields to dance floors, this is noel’s first time telling his creative journey. ready?

chapters!! :)

start a conversation with noel: @issa.nono

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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remember those pictures with baggy sweatshirts and skinny pants with subtle chains. like the ones popping off in 2015? yeah, that was sam. sam is currently 21 years old and owns one of my favorite shops in montreal. he also has a clothing brand. right off the bat, i asked him why really fashion is your whole life and what fashion means to you? later, we got into talking about sam’s mental health and how his brand and fashion help him cope. even got to ask him what makes a good fit pic? i said proportions and? maybe dm me after listening ;)

chapters!! :)

[01:27] emptying the mind through fashion.

start a conversation with sam: @sam.vez I @outandaboutstudio l @emptystudios.xyz

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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aidan started taking pictures of his friends and family in high school but how did he shot just drake? what is the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone as a creative? aidan also works at saint woods. how is he working for a brand that everyone wants to work for? lets explore together :)

[00:11] constantly evolving in photography.

start a conversation with aidan: @aidanc.m

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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when you think of a creative, you can't help but think of someone like ashantéa, also known as @mustbemargiela. today we get to explore her creative journey from making tiktoks for fun to experiencing life-changing opportunities in the world of creativity. ready?

[02:08] video resumes at ssense.

start a conversation with ashantéa: @mustbemargiela I @mustbe.jwon

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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shane has been in the fashion game for over a decade. he has worked with brands such as new balance and adidas. now, he is the founder of adapture, where shane creates products that can be adapted to absolutely anything – and i do mean anything. today, shane is gonna drop so much knowledge, it's like... what do we even do with all of it?

start a conversation with shane: @shanelong I @adapture.co

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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angelo started his journey by passing paper pamphlets on the streets promoting hip-hop shows with a dream to bring canadian soccer to the entire world. today his team is in ea fc 24 previously known as fifa. what is ringleaders? how did angelo turn t-shirt brand from 2005 into a global movement? why soccer is not just a sport but a way of life? how is ringleaders related to creativity and art? what is football saved my life?

05:24: evolution of ringleaders concept.

start a conversation with angelo: @angelo_rfc I @theringleaders

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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andres, originally from venezuela, had a passion for retail from a young age and pursued his dream by opening estudio niksen. this boutique has gained a reputation as one of the top shopping destinations in all of montreal. but why?

[01:45] the story behind studio niksen.

start a conversation with andres: @andresbarrios31 I estudio.niksen

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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today we get to listen to mansa, who is everyone's favorite dj for eight years and running, who also runs a non-profit called occupy the hood. she uses the power of music and arts, to host charitable events that benefit communities in need. during this conversation, mansa talked about what makes a great dj set, the valuable lessons mansa has learned from her work with occupy the hood, and the advice she has for female creatives and djs who are just starting out.

start a conversation with mansa: @e6onyy I occupythehood.mtl

if you prefer a visual experience, you can head over to youtube and watch the podcast.

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