Sushi Fridays The Podcast
Style. Culture. Creative. Biz. From the POV of Diverse Creatives and Entrepreneurs. Hosted by Andrea Pascual, owner and creative director of fashion brand, ANDREA PASCUAL, and owner and designer of brand strategy and design studio, Cool Eye Creative. Support Sushi Fridays here: https://buymeacoffee.com/sushifridayspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In EP021 of Sushi Fridays, Alan Michael, a Louisiana-based creative, shares his journey and perspective on being a stylist and storyteller, courtesy of the Bayou.
Alan discusses:
- Fashion styling and creativity
- Expanding his career beyond styling
- Challenges as a creative in Louisiana
- Dream collaborations and personal projects
- Dealing with rejection and negative energy
- Louisiana's creative influence and misconceptions
- Defining succes...
In EP020 of Sushi Fridays, Leslie Frempong, Creative Director and Photographer, shares her experiences working in the fashion and modelling industries.
Leslie discusses:
The importance of diverse teams and the impact of the female gaze in photography
The challenges faced in creative team collaborationInsights from photography workshops
The intersection of creativity, representation, and the business side of fashion photography
In EP019 of Sushi Fridays The Podcast, host Andrea Pascual (@andreapascual.co) shares her experience participating in her first (and maybe only) group fashion popup event in Toronto.
Takeaways:
Participating in a group fashion popup event can provide valuable knowledge and insights about your brand
Having control over the presentation and curation of your brand is important for maintaining brand integrity
The fashion scene in...
In EP018 of Sushi Fridays, Mihailo Andic, Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, and Photographer, shares his journey in the creative industry and offers insights into the business side of creativity.
Our discussion with Mihailo covers:
* Transitioning from school to the professional creative world
* Pitching and presenting concepts
* Pricing creative work
* Negotiating payment terms
* Collaborating with clients
* Paying friends a...
In EP017 of Sushi Fridays, Raif discusses his early days in fashion, his success in merging streetwear with high fashion, and reflects on the Canadian fashion landscape and the importance of authenticity and staying true to one's vision as a designer.
He also emphasizes the importance of creating authentic products that speak to lifestyle when building a brand, and highlights the value of collaborations and relationships in grow...
In EP016 of Sushi Fridays, Cynthia Angel, founder of DLA Films, shares her humble upbringing, discovering her passion for film, and transitioning from corporate to building her own production company, DLA Films.
Cynthia emphasizes the importance of representation in the industry and the need for diverse voices to be heard.
She also talks about her current projects, future plans for DLA Films, and emphasizes the importance of...
Host Andrea Pascual (designer/founder of brand studio @cooleyecreative and fashion brand @andreapascual.co) discusses why doing entrepreneurship alone is not her end goal.
Takeaways:
- Building a team and getting help is crucial for scaling a business
- Not being skilled at every task is a valid reason to seek help
- Spreading oneself too thin can lead to burnout
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/and...
Host Andrea Pascual (designer/founder brand studio @cooleyecreative and fashion brand @andreapascual.co) talks to art director, designer, illustrator, and brand owner, Andrew Thompson.
Andrew shares insights into his creative journey, including the evolving landscape of the creative industry. In this episode, Andrew also discusses:
- The importance of self-promotion and networking
- The need for diverse creative teams
- The v...
In this recorded workshop, Aimée helps Liv uncover the target audience for her new business concept. Liv identifies three inspirational brands that she admires and explores potential barriers to working with these brands and the problems they solve for their target audience.
Aimée helps Liv discover her brand’s customer journey and the need to create a customer persona to guide her business focus.
This conversatio...
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p, founder of Cool Eye Creative and ANDREA PASCUAL) talks to retail copywriter and strategist, Aimée López.
Aimée shares her 3-step framework for brand builders, founders, and entrepreneurs: How to Uncover Your Target Customers.
More topics in this episode:
- AI in copywriting
- The role of a copywriter
- Why brands should respect creative pros
- The Stanley Cup craze
- Pharrell as creative director at...
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) recaps her 2023 season of Sushi Fridays The Podcast and looks ahead to 2024.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
Fashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co
Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod
See you on Sushi Friday!
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) talks to Christopher Holland Brandt, owner and designer of LA-based fashion brand, Holland Brandt. Christopher shares the ups and downs of his fashion journey, including great advice on how to get into retailers as a fashion brand.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
Personal IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) talks to Brandan Ward, co-founder of children’s athletic footwear brand, Worldie. Brandan shares entrepreneurial insights on bootstrapping, finding support and advisors, inspiration, and creating the Worldie brand experience.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
Personal IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) interviews Sincerely Mace, UK-based music producer and creative. Mace shares his creative journey, including overcoming challenges, collaboration and new projects, and musical influences that inspire his work.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual....
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) talks to Annie Woo, founder of Sweetduet and Sweetstory Media. Annie shares her entrepreneurial journey, including her creative expression through food, chocolate, and multimedia.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co
IG @sushifridayspod: https://www.insta...
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) shares three reflections regarding the launch of her namesake label's From Time capsule collection that she dropped one year ago from the recording of this episode.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co
IG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.co...
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) talks to Aaron Faison, co-founder of children’s athletic footwear brand, Worldie. Aaron shares the process of creating Worldie, including the hurdles he faced, his plans for the brand, and how he uses his law background in entrepreneurship.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
IG @andreapascual.co: https://www....
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) discusses the challenges of what it’s like trying to make it as a fashion creative in her hometown, Toronto, Canada.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co
IG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod
To get a complimentary bra...
In this first interview episode, host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.) talks to UK-based artist, designer, and creator, Galanacci The Creator. Be inspired by Galanacci's journey from Manila to the UK, and from architecture, to passion projects, to growing a fashion brand.
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual/
Personal IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
In this solo episode, host Andrea Pascal (@puffaz.p) shares three lessons she learned about business from a creative service provider's POV (as a brand/graphic designer), and from a fashion brand owner/designer's POV. Creatives, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs: this episode is for you!
Connect with Andrea
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual
IG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p
IG @andreapascual.co: https...
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