It's Called Taste

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Photographer Justin Sisson and Asia discuss the importance of specialization in the creative industry, the value of educating clients about the work, and a framework for setting freelance rates.

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Things mentioned

TWA - https://www.instagram.com/twahotel/

Spy Party - https://store.steampowered.com/app/329070/SpyParty/

Collina Strada - https://www.instagram.com/collinastrada/

Jamaal’s ICT Episode - https://substack.com/home/post/p-146892723?r=40ueh5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Photo Editor Source - https://aphotoeditor.com/category/pricing-negotiating/

Fragrance Mentioned

Alba di Seoul by Santa Maria Novella

Papyrus Moleculaire by Maison Crivelli

Justin’s Links

Justin’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justin_sisson/

Justin’s Website - https://www.justinsisson.com/

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

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Asia speaks with Jose and Jessica Vega, a couple in the watch and jewelry industry. Jose is a watchmaker and Jessica is a diamond dealer that have both been in the industry for 10+ years.

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Fragrances Mentioned

Gris Charnel by BDK

Papyrus Molecular by Mason Crevelli

Aqua De Colonia Lana by Santa Maria Novella

Jess & Jose’s Links

Jose’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prosway/

Jess’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stillnessvega/

Here's How Often to Service Your Watch + Why Not to Wear Your Watch in the Shower - https://youtu.be/ffhbipBHjDo?si=0E8Em4d239psM7M_

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

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Fashion darling Jalil Johnson (https://www.instagram.com/jalil_johnson_/) and Asia discuss exploring culture through fashion, sophisticated insult delivery, and how to have fun when getting dressed. And yes, of course perfumes.

Show Links

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/49QnBFv5dKuc7vZ3ztBjci?si=992e880077f74398

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@asia__grant

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-called-taste/id1753320175

Reference Links

Vogue Article - https://www.vogue.com/article/jalil-johnson-outfit-inspiration-saks

Bernard James - https://bernardjames.com

Renato Cipullo - https://renatocipullo.com/

Paola Sighinolfi for At Present - https://atpresent.com/collections/paola-sighinolfi

Dont’ Let Disco - https://www.dontletdisco.com/

Fragrances Mentioned

The Harmonist Royal Earth

Regime de Fleur Tears

Maison Crevelli Oud Maracuja

Jalil’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jalil_johnson_/

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@j.j.andre

Substack - https://consideryourselfcultured.substack.com/?sd=pf

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

This episode is brought to you by Are.na, a platform for assembling new worlds from the scraps of the old.

Episode 9: Charles Broskoski (are.na/charles-broskoski), co-founder and CEO of Are.na, and Asia Grant discuss their favorite businesses and the qualities they admire in them.

Links

Are.na - https://www.are.na/

Stardew Valley Founder Story - https://www.gq.com/story/stardew-valley-eric-barone-profile

Yowie Hotel + Shop - https://www.shopyowie.com/

USB Club - https://usb.club/

Are.na Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/aredotna/

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠- https://substack.com/@asiagrant1

Episode 8: Writer and brand consultant Emma Apple Chozick (https://www.instagram.com/emcho41) shares how brand partnerships are executed and where she goes to find trustworthy recommendations online. We also brainstorm what her dream brand partnership would be and how we’d bring it to life. Unlimited budget, of course.

Scents Mentioned-

Zero by Comme De Garcon

Loewe 7

Macaque by Zoologist

Links

ThingTesting - https://thingtesting.com/

Alessi - https://us.alessi.com/

Laura Reilly’s Magasin - https://www.magasin.ltd/

Eye Witness Beauty - https://www.instagram.com/eyewitnessbeauty/reels/

Ash Hotels - https://ash.world/

Everything I know about love - https://amzn.to/3yk4oEi

Emma’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emcho41

TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@gr8collab

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠ https://substack.com/@asiagrant1

Episode 7: Director and Filmmaker Jamaal Parham explains the process of bringing a commercial to life, the importance of collaboration, and how to understand the client's vision while maintaining his own creative artistry.

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Jamaal's Links

https://www.instagram.com/jamaalparham/

https://www.jamsandbash.com/

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠ https://substack.com/@asiagrant1

Episode 6: Asia speaks with event producer and marketing director Georgia Cassidy (https://www.instagram.com/georgia_cassidy/) how to apply taste to a brand that is not your own and staying true to the vision.

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Links

Georgia’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georgia_cassidy/

Ten to One Rum - https://www.tentoonerum.com/

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠ https://substack.com/@asiagrant1

Episode 5: Beauty photographer and Glossier Art Director, Shelby Rodriguez (https://www.instagram.com/shelbyrodriguez_/) discusses her love for shooting textural beauty products, how she turned that into her career, and what makes impactful art direction.

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Links

Shelby’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shelbyrodriguez_

Ritual of Me Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ritualofme/

Jacquemus AR Car Campaign - https://www.papermag.com/jacquemus-purse-cars

Virtual Reality System that Let’s You Smell the Roses - https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/virtual-reality-system-lets-you-stop-and-smell-the-roses/

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠ https://substack.com/@asiagrant1

Episode 4: Senior Fashion Editor Devine Blacksher (https://www.instagram.com/devinemarieblacksher/?hl=en) talks about early career missteps, the questions she asks to make a better story, how she builds community through storytelling.

Lessons Learned:

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Devine’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devinemarieblacksher/?hl=en

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@devineblacksher

The Cut “Brooklyn Birkin” Article - https://www.thecut.com/2020/01/how-telfars-shopping-bag-became-the-bushwick-birkin.html

Asia’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/

TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠-https://substack.com/@asiagrant1

Episode 3: Asia grant(@asia__grant) speaks with photographer and entrepreneur Steven John Irby (@stevesweatpants) open up about the challenges of being a creative, making money with integrity, and sharpening storytelling skills by studying other creative mediums (like video games and anime).