Once Around the Block is a video series in which I walk around the block with people an film the conversation. It's about creating casual, real, and authentic content, showing our human side.

This episode is the first in the documenting of my process. It was totally off the cuff and inspired by a podcast episode by garyveeandjamesistarted Gary Vaynerchuk and James Altucher to just get your podcast started! I've been thinking about documenting the growth of @onceatb (also partly inspired by the show "Startup", a podcast by gimlet media) because I think it could be another way of providing value.

I'll outline my inspiration for the series, where it is and where I see it going, and discuss the concept of providing value as a creative, rather than imposing it. Please leave your comments and lets start a conversation.

BTW, in true Once Around the Block fashion, I have not touched/edited this content. Lets just get it started!

Join us for a Once Around the Block with Anais De Viel Castel, founder of Petite Lucette, as we walk around the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, District of Columbia. We talk about why she started her own #business, what it's like to work with #family, and that if you #workhard you can achieve your #bigdreams. Thanks Anaïs!

Once Around the Block with Christian Dutilh and Jacob Weinzettel of wearecomposite.co, a multi-disciplinary creative studio in Washington, District of Columbia. Join us as we walk around the Union Market DC neighborhood and discuss, among other things, the importance of #collaboration, that you are more than just a #logo, and that #function and #beauty go hand in hand! Thanks dudes!

Once around the block with #creative #placemaker, #speaker, and #cultural #strategist Philippa PB Hughes in the 14th Street (Washington, D.C.) neighborhood, nestled between Adams Morgan, LeDroit Park and Columbia Heights in Washington, District of Columbia.

Join us as we talk about working in #flipflops, how to get to #realtalk, #braindates, and ask ourselves...what's the worst that can happen?

You can catch Philippa in person at the Carnegie Library of Washington D.C. at 4:30pm on Friday May 5, for her workshop entitled SEE CHANGE that is part of the DC IdeasFest (FREE!). Find out more about Philippa and her projects at https://www.philippahughes.com/

I was running around 14th Street (Washington, D.C.) and randomly parked in front of Barber of Hells Bottom at their Church Street location in Washington, District of Columbia. They had a pretty cool looking space so I popped my head in and met Henry who was down to go Once Around the Block. Join us as we talk about unique DC #tattoos, what it's like being #21yearsold, and where Henry want to be #in5years! Thanks Henry!

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Join Ramesh Soma and I as we walk around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the Small Business Expo in Washington, District of Columbia today. We talk #entrepreneur ship, #meditation and trying to reach self-actualization in life after 50.

Once Around the Block with Michael Piorunski from the Evolution Craft Brewing Company, fresh off a morning of brewing at Right Proper Brewing Company, in the Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, District of Columbia.

Join us as we talk craft brewery, loving the work you do, and sponsoring kids through a running club (learn more Eastern Shore Running Club (ESRC).

Once Around the Block with Michael Piorunski from the Evolution Craft Brewing Company, fresh off a morning of brewing at Right Proper Brewing Company, in the Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, District of Columbia. Join us as we talk craft brewery, loving the work you do, and sponsoring kids through a running club (learn more Eastern Shore Running Club (ESRC).

Today's episode is particularly interesting because I met Michael some 30 seconds before we started filming! I chose the Monroe Arts Walk as a general destination and had no idea who I would walk around the block with. It was a super chill walk. Nice meeting you Michael, good luck, and thanks for taking part!

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Once Around the Block with Samir Moussa in the Bethesda Row neighborhood of Bethesda, Maryland. Join us as we talk about the importance of music, perseverance, and playing chess. Side note, we come across a magical instrument, just sayin'.

We are with Tina Thuermer today walking through the Tregaron Conservancy near the Cleveland Park and Woodley Park neighborhoods of Washington, DC. Join us as we talk about names and their associations, teenage smoking, and the world our children are living in.

Once Around the Block is a project by Edmond van der Bijl, learn more here:

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I jumped on a bus to Dupont Circle having no idea who I was going to interview today...it was nerve-racking but exciting at the same time. Out of nowhere I bump into and old friend from high school, and boom bada bing bang, there it is...today's episode. Jochem Zijp is a sommelier currently working on a cocktail program at Ripple in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of Washington DC. Our walk around Dupont Circle today has us talking about being a newlywed, Dutch politics, and how to choose your wine! Thanks a million Jochem!