David Kaye, Brand Director for Wink Hotels, was the first hire for the company in 2019, and was tasked with building the brand from the ground up -- before there were even any hotels to stay in. In this interview, David shares about how his background in editing and publishing led him to working in Saigon, Vietnam, and how by putting his focus on understanding his audience, he's been able to launch successful events, create a go-to bilingual magazine resource, and even write for internationally renowned food and drink publications. 

David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cavestagram/
Wink Hotels: https://www.wink-hotels.com/
The Dot Magazine: https://thedotmagazine.com/

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The best cup of coffee you've ever had might be in your near future. Lacàph coffee founder Timen Swijtink explains all about the fascinating world of coffee in Vietnam in this interview. You'll hear his insights about the rapidly evolving markets in Vietnam, learn about how he built a story-driven brand from the ground up, and hear about why he feels providing people with meaningful experiences is essential to creating brand value. 

Find Lacàph online:
Lacàph Homepage: https://www.lacaph.com/en/
Lacàph Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacaph.coffee/
Lacàph YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrXnkWygCQUPbgccJDmBUFw

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CGI Director Vicki Dang grew up in Vietnam, studied abroad in the UK, worked in Shanghai, and is now based once again in Vietnam, where she is focused on her studio, from.an0ther. In this talk, she explains how she was drawn to mythological forms, how she questioned why these creatures were portrayed as dangerous or evil, and how she might look at them in a new light with her uniquely defined set of digital art making skills. 

Where to find Vicki:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiikiiiiii/
from.an0ther Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/from.an0ther/
from.an0ther homepage: https://www.fromanother.love/

Interview filmed at Nonnative Creative's partner location, The Hive Villa: https://thehivevilla.com/

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Ben Nguyen is a Saigon-based creative whose work focuses on illustration, interior design, and visual merchandising. In this talk, he shares about how while his road to his artistic career was certainly not a straightforward one, the experiences, connections, and opportunities he found along the way all contributed to him ultimately becoming the multi-talented individual he is today.

You'll get some insights into the job-hunting process in Vietnam, the creative scene in Vietnam today, and the importance of using social media to share your work and make connections.

Where to find Ben:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbennguyen
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POy4aGmQv9w&feature=youtu.be
Homepage: https://www.itsbennguyen.com/

Interview filmed at Nonnative Creative's partner location, The Hive Villa: https://thehivevilla.com/

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In this episode of Nonnative Creative, Toronto-based Ibraheem Youssef shares about how his road to becoming a creative director (though now he calls himself simply a "creative"). Beginning with the story of his Egyptian-Canadian upbringing, we hear about how Ibraheem started drawing comics for friends and family in his childhood, how he designed a logo for a community member, and eventually attended design school before moving to Asia to work with clients from Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, and more. He explains the challenges of finding a job in Asia (and how he overcame them), and also shares great advice for how to make your work stand out, how much energy you should put into pursuing awards/professional recognition, and why he feels someone with a variety of side projects is probably a person who knows how to think a little differently. Make sure to check out Ib's new YouTube channel and his other personal projects (in addition to his professional work) from the link below! Get a transcript of this talk (and other bonus materials) from the NNC Patreon (your support will help make sure the series can continue)!

Find Ibraheem:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Goodmorningib/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Goodmorningib/
Professional site: http://www.ibyoussef.com 
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/goodmorningib

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In this episode of Nonnative Creative, writer and photographer Lance Henderstein talks about how he got interested in learning languages, the road that brought him from Detroit (USA) to various parts of Japan, and now to Italy. He talks about how he gradually built skills in writing and photography and used them together to create works like travel articles and travel guides. This talk covers some of the realities of working in travel media today. Make sure to check out Lance from the links below! Also, please visit the Nonnative Creative Patreon to become a project supporter and get access to bonus media, exclusive livestreams, member-only discussions, and more!

Find Lance:
Lance's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancestein
Lance's Homepage: https://www.lancehenderstein.com/
Lance's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanceStein

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Osaka-based New Yorker Ayana Wyse shares about her creative and community-building work in Japan. Ayana founded Black Creatives Japan in 2015 to create a community for Black creatives, and she now organizes events and manages online spaces to help people connect and collaborate. She co-hosts Kurly in Kansai, a series focused on the experiences of Black women in Japan (and which provides tons of great resources for anyone interested in visiting or living in the country). Ayana was one of the organizers of the Black Lives Matter peaceful march in Osaka in June of 2020, and in this discussion she shares her thoughts about issues relating to race and discrimination within Japan (as well as suggestions for how best to move forward--through providing better education and better access to information). Make sure to find Ayana on social media (and check out her range of projects) via the links below! Enjoy!

Find all links to Ayana and her work here: https://linktr.ee/yana_yz
Find links for Black Lives Matter Kansai here: https://linktr.ee/BLMKansai

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In this episode of Nonnative Creative, Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong shares about how he got his start behind the camera, the interests that brought him to Japan, and his upcoming photobook Handmade in Japan. Irwin was born in Hong Kong and raised in Australia. He came to Japan on the JET program (Japan Exchange and Teaching program) and built his photography skills in his free time. This has led to a portfolio that includes world-famous faces like Yusaku Maezawa, Marie Kondo, Hikakin, Kengo Kuma, and Carlos Ghosn (to name just a few). His photobook Handmade in Japan features beautiful photographs and interviews with artisans from all across Japan that are engaged in traditional craft work. In this talk, Irwin gave straightforward advice about professionalism and consistency in your work, as well as how to make sure your projects are visible. Check him out from the links below (and preorder his book)! Visit the project Patreon for bonus media and access to the NNC community!

Irwin's Homepage: https://www.irwinwong.com/
Handmade in Japan Gestalten Page (sign up to be notified when it's available): https://gestalten.com/products/handmade-in-japan
Preorder Handmade in Japan on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Japan-Pursuit-Perfection-Traditional/dp/3899559924
Irwin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irwinwongphoto/
Irwin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/IrwinWong
Irwin's Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user23777482
Irwin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irwinwongphotographer/

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In this episode of the Nonnative Creative podcast, Zélia Sakhi shares about how her creative career and her interest in learning languages kicked off. When her mother brought home a computer, Zélia used it to get into Pokemon (and other games), web design, and languages. In this discussion, she talks about her experience growing up as a child in an immigrant family in a small town in France, how her creative interests and her ability to work across borders have taken her to London, Sweden, and Japan, and the importance of diversity in creative spaces. Find Zélia from the links below (and get a link to her talk from her homepage)! Check the project Patreon for a transcript of this discussion (and other bonus materials)!

Zélia's Homepage: https://www.ilovegraphics.net/
Zélia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ilovegraphics

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In this episode of Nonnative Creative, Max Frenzel shares about how his studies led him from his home country of Germany to London, Greece, and Japan. While working and studying, Max had the opportunity to travel and reflect on his work, leading him to realize that "busy" does not always equal" productive." In this discussion, Max talks about his brand new book "Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress," which explores a variety of ways of taking time off through sharing profiles of historical figures. The book also explores the creative process and gives inspiration for new/different ways to spend one's leisure time. This talk includes tips for how to find time for yourself (even if you're a stressed student or a busy parent). Make sure to check the links below to get a copy (physical or digital) of the book, and/or find Max online. A transcript of this discussion is also available (along with other bonuses) on the project Patreon!

Get the book (Amazon US): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734794402 
Get the book (Amazon Japan): https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/1734794402 
Max's website: https://maxfrenzel.com
Max's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mffrenzel/ 
Book website: https://www.timeoffbook.com 

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