CulturallyOurs

Karthika interviews Ari Krzyzek, the co-owner of Chykalophia, a graphic design studio she co-founded with her husband and business partner. Ari truly believes in community over competition and believes that everyone should do what they are most passionate about. There is more than enough to go around and clients will always want to work with people they like, know and trust. She encourages other business owners to stop thinking about completion and instead think of collaborating - we are stronger together than we are apart, especially as women business owners. 

Website: https://www.culturallyours.com

Episode Show Notes: https://www.culturallyours.com/podcast/ari-krzyzek/

Episode Website: https://www.culturallyours.com/2019/03/19/ari-krzyzek-on-community-over-competition-in-entrepreneurship/

In this episode, we explore Travel and Entrepreneurship as I chat with Freya Dowson a non-for-profit photographer who focuses on international development and wildlife photographer from London, UK. Having worked in the non-for-profit space for many years before making the switch to free lancing, Freya shares some practical tips on how to go out on your own and not feel overwhelmed with the amount of work and hustle that is required to make it as an entrepreneur and freelancer. Freya is also a new first-time mom and she shares how changing her thought process and mental pep-talk has helped her manage all the different seasons in her life - motherhood, entrepreneurship and life - such that in each role she lives life to the fullest.

Freya believes that often the biggest thing holding us back is fear - fear for what will it be like. The biggest thing for her has been realizing that she didn't need to have it all figured out before she did what it is that she wanted to do. 

In this episode, Karthika interviews Maggie O'Reilly the designer and founder of an ethical and sustainable fashion brand in Chicago,Illinois called Mayta Collection. Travel and culture have had a huge influence in Maggie's life and the drive to combine her passion for heritage, textiles, colors and pattern led Maggie to develop Mayta.   As an entrepreneur, Maggie understands the importance of community and connection to not only build a business, but also learn from and engage with other entrepreneurs. Giving back is also extremely important to Maggie as she strives to doing good in the areas she works in.      Website: https://www.culturallyours.com   Episode Show Notes: https://www.culturallyours.com/podcast/maggie-oreilly/   Episode Website: https://www.culturallyours.com/2019/03/05/maggie-oreilly-on-sustainable-and-ethical-fashion-business-model/

In this episode, Karthika interviews Meeta Wolff, a food blogger and food photographer from Weimar, Germany. Meeta started blogging back in 2006 and used her blog as a stepping stone for her business photographing collateral for clients, sharing her photography knowledge with students and also holding food photography retreats around the world.    Throughout the conversation, Meeta's positive attitude and sense of happiness came through loud and clear. She has such a clear vision on what she wants to accomplish in life and it isn't all skill based. Through all of it, Meeta remains true to her purpose - enjoying the journey and not focusing too much on the destination.    Website: https://www.culturallyours.com   Episode Show Notes: https://www.culturallyours.com/podcast/meeta-wolff/   Episode Website: https://www.culturallyours.com/2019/02/26/meeta-wolff-on-happiness-and-business-success/

In this episode, Karthika interviews Pravin Shekar, a 20 year veteran in entrepreneurship from Chennai India. Pravin is a serial entrepreneur, wanderer, photographer and raconteur who loves telling and sharing stories whether it is in business or in personal life. He has built multiple businesses over the years and has such great advice to share on marketing, branding and even networking, especially for introverted entrepreneurs.    Pravin also shares mentoring advice and how having a good sounding board of well-wishers is a great way to grow and succeed as an entrepreneur.  

Website: https://www.culturallyours.com

Episode Show Notes: https://www.culturallyours.com/podcast/pravin-shekar/   Episode Website: https://www.culturallyours.com/2019/02/19/pravin-shekar-on-serial-entrepreneurship-as-a-way-of-life/

In this episode, Karthika interviews Megan Steffen, owner and founder of Dishique, a tabletop and giftware company in Chicago, Illinois. Megan shares her journey of how an itch to do something unique and her creative talents as an artist has become a thriving and growing business over the past several years.

Megan shares her perspectives on how entrepreneurs who juggles a lot of different roles can try to maintain balance by really focusing on being present in the moment in whatever they are doing - work, play, create or spent time with family. This ensures that all those different roles are met with the success they all deserve.

Website: www.culturallyours.com Episode Show Notes: www.culturallyours.com/podcast/megan-steffen/ Episode Website: www.culturallyours.com/2019/02/12/megan-steffen-on-creativity-and-curiosity-as-a-way-to-success/

In this episode, Karthika interviews Niki Peel, a wedding and elopement photographer from Port Elizabeth South Africa. Through the conversation, Niki shares her journey in owning her own business for the past eight years, her successes and her failures and once she started focusing on what made her truly happy, the rest, as they say, was history.

Niki shares such valuable advice on how to be successful. Investing in genuine friendships and relationships with peer and industry vendors is the perfect way to really invest in the community – one that will reap benefits for years to come.

Website: www.culturallyours.com Episode Show Notes: www.culturallyours.com/podcast/nikipeel/ Episode Website: www.culturallyours.com/2019/02/05/niki-peel-on-being-different-and-owning-your-uniqueness/

In this episode host Karthika Gupta interviews Sasha Back, a 16 year old vegan food blogger and food photographer from Sydney, Australia. Through the conversation, Sasha shares her motivation for starting her business at such a young age, how she balances all the things that are going on in her life as well as her hopes and dreams for her life post-high school. The maturity with which Sasha handles her business is really quite inspiring. She values being able to connect with strangers and make an impact with her recipes and lifestyle, engaging with her audience authentically and having fun doing what she is really passionate about.

Sasha shares such valuable advice for anyone who wants to start a business though their interests and passions and is an absolute delight to listen to.

Website: www.culturallyours.com Episode Show Notes: www.culturallyours.com/podcast/sashaback/ Episode Website: www.culturallyours.com/2019/01/29/sasha-back-vegan-food-blogger-and-16-year-old-entrepreneur/  

In this episode, host Karthika Gupta introduces Season 02 of CulturallyOurs – a platform and show that explores global cultural diversity through intimate conversations with people from around the world who share their personal journeys.

Season 02 will explore global entrepreneurship from around the world to understand how entrepreneurs live, think, work and play globally.

Website: https://www.culturallyours.com Episode Show Notes: https://www.culturallyours.com/podcast/global-entrepreneurship/

In this episode Karthika interviews Mili Ghosh, a cinematographer and photographer originally from Dara Salam Africa, but now living in LA. Mili shares a lot of details around her life in Africa, her childhood and how being away from India led her on a quest to learn, understand and appreciate her Indian roots. Her creative eye developed at a very young age as she used Indian cinema and films to understand Indian culture, geography and even Indian foods.

Website: www.culturallyours.com

Episode Shownotes: https://www.culturallyours.com/podcast/mili-ghosh/

Episode Webpage: www.culturallyours.com/2019/01/08/mili-ghosh-on-cultural-curiosity-and-first-principles-thinking/