On this episode of the Joel Found Podcast we welcome Aidan Anderson, founder of The Local Project - Australia's most prominent design platform.  

At a rapid pace, The Local Project has amassed a global audience surpassing 3.5 million across digital, print, social and video channels. Offering design junkies, aficionados and professionals a voyeuristic glimpse into the world's best spaces. 

Our conversations shares the fortuitous origin story of the brand, built around Aidan's curiosity.  It reveals the unique place The Local Project occupies at the heart of the emerging media landscape and Aidan's exciting plans for global growth. 

Additionally, we name check some incredible designers and reveal how you can travel the world by design. 

Visit The Local Project to explore their incredible content and for further links. 

 On this episode of the Joel Found podcast, we’ll immerse ourselves in the art of travel as we welcome Kate Mizrahi of Art Atlas. 

Kate’s company, Art Atlas is a boutique art tour company specialising in guiding art collectors and enthusiasts through galleries, museums, and artists' studios to develop a deeper appreciation of contemporary art. Kate works with galleries, fairs, curators and artists all over the world to unlock extraordinary experiences.

On this episode we'll hear how travel has been an entrenched part of Kate's life since birth, how her studies yielded extraordinary opportunities for travel and how through her business she has visited the world's art capitals and met some of the world's most renowned artists. 

To find out more about Kate's programs visit Art Atlas or follow her on Instagram. 

 To unlock the art world yourself, visit Joel Found to see our upcoming journeys. 

The story of Cath Wills career and the creation of Sans Beast is quite remarkable and certainly unique. Following an extraordinarily successful and enduring professional life at the peak of the Australian fashion industry – including a stint as the concurrent Managing and Creative Director of Mimco… Cath took the giant step of starting her own accessories brand from scratch – Sans Beast. Launched in 2018, Sans Beast – literally meaning “without beast” is an ethical brand that makes its super stylish products without using animals.

Sans Beast has been a massive hit with animal slash fashion lovers everywhere – and you’re likely to have spotted a Sans Beast branded strap in the coolest parts of town. Being at the front of an important movement has certainly added complexity to the start-up phase of her business – but Cath wouldn’t have it any other way. In addition to running her fast-growing business – Cath finds the time to mentor other entrepreneurs – I’ve been lucky enough to benefit from her wisdom from time-to-time. Today we’ll talk about her career beginnings, how she balances the ethical with the commercial at Sans Beast and find out where her work has taken her around the world and how she likes to travel.

To see Cath's work visit Sans Beast and follow @sans.beast

To plot your escape visit Joel Found

Stuart Cantor has the best job in the world! A sought-after photographer who travels the world capturing incredible places like the Capri, Marbella, St Moritz and more. Stuart has an uncanny ability to capture a perfect moment and transport the viewer to the centre of it. Evoking old-world glamour and a window into a world many only dream of you can find Stuart’s work in the chicest homes, on magazine covers and in galleries around the world.

On this episode of the Joel Found podcast we hear the genesis of Stuart's career in the arts, learn how he captures beauty all over the world and deep dive into some extraordinary jet-set destinations that you can discover for yourself.

To peruse Stuart's stunning work visit his website.

To put yourself in the picture visit Joel Found. 

Chyka Keebaugh, or perhaps as she is more commonly known, the mononymous Chyka. Chyka is one of Australia’s true tastemakers. As the Founder of the international hospitality juggernaut The Big Group, and a brand in her own right, Chyka is sought after to apply her incredible style to all manner of categories - including fashion, home and food. 

An inveterate globe-trotter, Chyka’s has travelled the world in jaw dropping style. Combining business and pleasure and sharing her perspective with her brand community in real time and subsequently in the work she produces. 

To learn more about Chyka visit here.

To learn more about Chyka Travels visit Joelfound.com 

Amanda Henderson is the inimitable founder of the iconic Gloss Creative. For over 20 years, Amanda and her incredible team have been making magnificence across visual merchandising, eventing and installations. 

A true luminary in the Australia design community – Amanda has achieved icon status. Amanda’s approachability, enthusiasm and collaborative nature make her one of the most popular people in the business. 

In this episode Amanda shares her wisdom, perspective on creativity and shares some incredible stories of the places her work has taken her. We deep dive into Amanda’s favourite destination, Japan and hear about an incredible itinerary we’ve created in 2023.

Please note that itinerary has changed slightly from what was discussed - to view the itinerary visit Joel Found. 

With thanks to Amanda Henderson. Visit Gloss Creative and listen to The Creative Trust where you find your podcasts. 

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CREDITS:

Host: Joel Bartfeld. 

Production: Pot Plant Productions

Joel Found acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Almira Armstrong is the creative visionary behind Atelier Lumira – a distinctive luxury niche fragrance brand that has taken the world by storm since its launch in 2013. Almira has managed to build an extraordinary business in a highly competitive category and opened some of the world’s most exclusive doors. 

 In the inaugural episode of the Joel Found podcast, we learn all about Almira’s background, the Lumira origin story and how any place she visits can inspire a fragrance. 

 Additionally, we walk through the incredible Lumira x Joel Found Moroccan Journey that we have planned for 2023. 

 With thanks to Almira Armstrong. Visit Atelier Lumira.

 To learn more about Lumira’s Morocco contact Joel.  

 Learn more about Joel Found. 

 CREDITS:
Host: Joel Bartfeld. 
Production: Pot Plant Productions

 Joel Found acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.