The Honest Field Guide®
The Honest Field Guide presents intimate conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners that share their origin stories, startup strategies and their surprising discoveries during their journey to success. The podcast is produced by Birk Creative, a research and creative strategic consulting agency that designs and implements social and digital media solutions, develops brand and visual identities and implements multichannel strategies for business. Intro theme song "Sam's Ranch" provided courtesy Utah Carol(ASCAP). All content ©Birkdesign Inc.
Episodes
Micah Clasper-Torch shares her journey as a punch needle artist and educator, discussing the importance of curiosity, mentorship, and community in the creative process. The Honest Field Guide podcast serves as a platform for exploring creativity and entrepreneurship, highlighting the organic evolution of Micah's business, Punch Needle World, and the significance of collaboration in the arts. In this engaging conversation, Micah...
The Honest Field Guide Podcast, is a production by Birk Creative and hosted by its President JinJa Birkenbeuel. The show is for people in all dimensions of business, from the C-Suite to the entrepreneur and small business owner. The show shares tools and value to help you navigate the complexities of being a person that uses business to lead. Conversations about business include some of the world’s most successful behind-the-scenes...
JinJa Birkenbeuel explores the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and design with guest Alfie Keotter, a designer and architect. They discuss the evolution of the Sundance Film Festival, the often-overlooked role of graphic designers in film, and the importance of storytelling in architecture. Alfie shares his journey from a creative childhood to his experiences in the film industry, emphasizing the significance of colla...
In this episode of The Honest Field Guide, host JinJa Birkenbeuel interviews Tracey Panek, the historian and director of archives at Levi Strauss & Co. They discuss the importance of curiosity, the role of an archivist in preserving history, and how fashion intersects with personal identity and culture. Tracey shares her journey from a curious child to a professional archivist, emphasizing the value of storytelling and historic...
In this episode of The Honest Field Guide, host JinJa Birkenbeuel engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rene Moshi Macdonald, the founder of Lisou, a luxury women's wear brand based in London. They discuss the challenges of motherhood, particularly for Black mothers, and the importance of community support. Rene shares her journey from Tanzania to the UK, her upbringing in a family dedicated to service, and how her experiences s...
Host JinJa Birkenbeuel welcomes Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Officer at the WNBA's New York Liberty, to discuss her journey in sports branding, the importance of storytelling, and the challenges of navigating a career in a male-dominated industry. Shana shares her experiences from her early days in fashion to her current role in sports, emphasizing the significance of representation and the entrepreneurial spirit. The conversa...
In this episode of The Honest Field Guide podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel engages in a dynamic conversation with sports entrepreneur Joe Favorito. They explore the intersection of sports, family dynamics, and entrepreneurship, discussing how personal experiences shape perspectives on sports. The conversation delves into the importance of showing up in the business world, the evolving landscape of sports consumption among youth, and...
In this engaging conversation, JinJa Birkenbeuel interviews Darren McKoy https://www.instagram.com/d_dot_mckoy, the creative director of Dr. Martens. They explore themes of optimism rooted in upbringing, the influence of music and sport on creativity, and the journey through education and early career choices that led Darren to his current role. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding both creative and commercial ...
In this episode of The Honest Field Guide Podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel engages in a deep conversation with Lenny Stern, a prominent figure in marketing and communications. They explore Lenny's journey from his upbringing in Queens, New York, to his impactful career in politics and business. The discussion touches on themes of diversity, resilience, and the importance of self-awareness in entrepreneurship. Lenny shares insights f...
In this episode of The Honest Field Guide podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel discusses the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in the U.S. with Congressman Morgan McGarvey. They explore the significance of small businesses, the role of women in leadership, and the importance of HBCUs. McGarvey shares personal stories about his family background, his journey into politics, and his advocacy for education and small business support.
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I am here for another of my Birk Creative interludes, to talk about my anxiety and hope around the candidacy and election day, November 5, 2024, as well as Vice President Harris' plans for entrepreneurs and small business owners as we try to elect the first woman President of the United States. Thanks for listening in. JinJa Birkenbeuel, Host
All content ©Birkdesign Inc. This podcast represents the personal views of JinJa Birkenbeu...
The Honest "Political" Guide - Part III, feat. JinJa Birkenbeuel x Mary Nisi, Two Vibrant Entrepreneurs From Chicago
I'm back with my little local politics conversations on my show with my fellow outspoken entrepreneur Mary Nisi, owner of Toast and Jams DJs. Mary and I are keeping this political conversation going.
So little time left to elect the next President of the United States. And it really needs to be Vice President Kamala ...
Ray Chew, a renowned music director, producer, and composer, shares his journey in the music industry. From being discovered at six years old to working with superstars, Chew's early beginnings and musical education shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of talent, hard work, and opportunity in achieving success. Chew also discusses the tragic story of a talented musician he used to know who faced challenges in the ind...
Join JinJa Birkenbeuel, host, and Dr. Dori Tunstall, Design Anthropologist, as they delve into the challenging conversation surrounding decolonizing design. Discover how outdated ideologies have hindered progress and learn how to create a more inclusive and just design space.
Learn more about Dori here https://dori3.typepad.com/my_weblog/%20(Blog
And find Dori's new book "Decolonizing Design" on https://bookshop.org/...
JinJa Birkenbeuel reads her latest personal essay "I am mediocre. I am a non-playable character. And I am okay with it."
All content ©Birkdesign Inc. This podcast represents the personal views of JinJa Birkenbeuel, CEO of Birk Creative and its employees.
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...Calling all curly, Afro'd and natural-haired people! You have got to check in!I am soo excited y'all! I have an incredible conversation with Cally Raduenzel, curly hair innovator and founder of Cally's Curls and Company in Chicago releasing tomorrow.Some of you may know, through my brand channel Birk Creative, and also my personal story that I released last year with Fast Company Magazine, where I describe my journey fr...
In this episode, I share my experiences at the Sundance Film Festival and highlights an entrepreneur artist, writer, and poet named Chanel Murray. I continue to reconnect with people that I met at the festival and my conversations with Poet Chanel Murray are among the best ones. In this Creative Reset, I read from Chanel Murray's book of poetry, 'All Black Errythang,' which resonates with my own natural hair journey.
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