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THE JOY OF LIKE MINDED OBJECTS  - ever wondered, how you can turn up a moment with your surroundings? The artist designer Elise McMahon believes that simple moments can be heightened by your interior. Through her resourceful design practices Elise is constantly exploring ethical sustainable systems in her Hudson based studio in NY in collaboration with her diverse local creative community and a long partnership with K.I. institute in Accra, Ghana - to create joyful objects and experiences that are good for people & planet. WE ARE ALL JUST ONE BODY.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with ELISE MCMAHON:

PEOPLE

• Renee Neblett, founder of Kokrobitey Institute in Accra, Ghana
• Alero Olympio, Ghanaian, architect
• Edward Humrich, Mid-Century modernism architect in Chicago
• Severine von Tscharner Fleming, organic farmer, activist, organizer based in Downeast Maine

FASHION

• Enky Bayarsaikhan, Mongolian-American ethical clothing designer 
• Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta, founders of fashion label Eckhaus Latta: https://www.instagram.com/eckhaus_latta/, https://eckhauslatta.com
• Alemais, Sydney based ethical fashion brand: https://alemais.com

INITIATIVES. INSTITUTIONS

• Kokrobitey Institute in Accra, Ghana: https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/
• RISD, Rhode Island School of Design: https://www.risd.edu
• The OR Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/theorispresent/, https://theor.org

Elise McMahon. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• https://www.instagram.com/likemindedobjects/
• https://www.likemindedobjects.com/shop
• https://www.crcl.earth
• https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/

DOES IT FEEL GOOD - asked the Sydney based fashion designer when launching her ethical fashion label ALEMAIS in the middle of 2020’s lockdowns. Is it right to put this out in the world? Feeling deeply connected to people and planet Lesleigh Jermanus creates artisanal collections that transcend time, age, demographics - simply for the joy of dressing, with love & respect for nature and through THE POWER OF HER CREATIVE COLLECTIVE.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with LESLEIGH JERMANUS:

PEOPLE

• Jo Maiden, founder of SOKO Kenya: https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya_jo/
• Emma Gale, artist: https://www.instagram.com/emmagale_artist/
• Yvon Chouinard, founder Patagonia: https://www.patagonia.com/company-history/

FASHION

• SOKO Kenya, ethical sustainable clothing manufacturer: https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya/
• Stella McCartney, sustainable luxury fashion brand

Lesleigh Jermanus. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• https://www.instagram.com/alemais.official/
• https://alemais.com

OPENNESS OPENS DOORS - a mantra for the Athens-based photographer, one that has opened doors, hearts and that gives him the permission to take pictures through the eyes of the many amazing humans that he meets every day. Feelings, emotions, music, and his love for the streets are the driving energies in his long creative journey. Panos has a daily commitment to stay in flow… ‚I FEEL REALLY GOOD, WHEN I’M HOLDING MY CAMERA‘

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with PANOS GEORGIOU:

PEOPLE

• Haile Gebrselassie - Ethiopian marathon running athlete: https://www.instagram.com/officialhailegebrselassie/?hl=de
• Jim Jarmusch - American film director, screenwriter, composer, musician: https://www.instagram.com/jim.jarmusch/?hl=de
• Jean Patrick Manchette - French fiction novelist
• Cat Power - folk singer, musician: https://www.instagram.com/catpowerofficial/?hl=de

FASHION

• 2112 - luxury Greek streetwear: https://sneakaces.com/garment2112/

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Susan Meiselas - documentary photographer: https://www.instagram.com/susanmeiselas/?hl=de
• Alex Webb - American photographer
• Constantine Manos - Greek American documentary photographer: https://www.instagram.com/constantine.manos/?hl=de
• Helmut Newton - German Australian fashion photographer

MUSIC

• Club Meduse - disco music: https://open.spotify.com/album/1JzG0fZPiAmbWKGd5Ymiyx?si=Bbm4q8VMSkOZcNQRBo_HZA&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
• Shabbaz Palaces: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6C403AR4y6PjN0xNNGh42m?si=kFxwLUTIQ3uCzHs17zN5Og
• Idles - punk music (documentary): https://www.afgang.co.uk/dont-go-gentle/ 
• Steve Gunn - American folk music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uLXW75DlTRahz2WKJZGeO?si=s3ULV47YRSavwUYrWQHYgQ
• Marina Satti - Greek musician: https://www.instagram.com/marina_satti/?hl=de, https://open.spotify.com/artist/2W4apaxME2OLw8qqhZK7aJ?si=gazrgaYWQxiZ3E6Gd9vJ-g&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1
• O negros tou moria: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kw0RBxQ5PjqTePr8TrTI1?si=ckOs9YVzSL2TUnMc5tYEWw&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1, https://www.instagram.com/blackmorris37/?hl=de

Panos Georgiou. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• https://www.instagram.com/panosgeorgiou/

DESIGNING THE EXPERIENCE FOR COMMUNITY - creating inclusive spaces and a coffee culture, where a welcoming community can be build - this is the driving purpose for Steve Chang, the founder of the South LA-based COPA VIDA. With his own bi-cultural experience and his journey in the energy-giving business, he loves to invite everyone to chat over his favorite coffee drink and to learn about building a sustainable profitable business. EVERYBODY DESERVES A WARM WELCOME.

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PEOPLE. BRANDS. ORGANIZATIONS

• FRANCIS CHAN - author, speaker, teacher, pastor: https://www.ted.com/talks/suzanne_simard_how_trees_talk_to_each_other/up-next?language=mg

Steve Chang. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• stevec@copa-vida.com
• https://copa-vida.com
• https://www.instagram.com/copa_vida/
• linkedin.com/in/steve-chang-b5872865

HUNT FOR BEAUTY AND IT SHOWS UP - when I invited Omoyemi Akerele, my wonderful first guest on the Catwlk Soultlk podcast one year ago, I dived into the adventure of soulful creative conversations. In midst of the 2020 global pandemic I wanted to connect with diverse people and explore how other creatives create beauty and a beautiful life for themselves and for others despite changes and challenges all around us - share their beautiful voices, stories, some light and inspiration. Let’s pause and reflect on some insightful snapshots, taken from my inspiring conversations with Omoyemi Akerele, Makoto Fujimura, Renee Neblett, Bemnet Yemesgen, Joanna Maiden. Enjoy the Catwlk Soultlk SOULMIX ONE.

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My show guests. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

RENEE C NEBLETT

• https://www.kokrobiteyinstitute.org
• https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/

FINISH WELL AND RAISE A GLASS - the unconventional career of visionary Steve Cole started from the Artisan initiatives in London at the intersection of faith, art and business and evolves to creating wonderspaces and platforms that lift up and that connect people across creative industries, culture and society. He is always celebrating their stories, reimagining opportunities as a force for good - being ADVENTUROUSLY EXPECTANT.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with STEVE COLE:

PEOPLE. BRANDS. ORGANIZATIONS

• SUZANNE SIMARD - professor of Forest and Conservation Sciences: https://www.ted.com/talks/suzanne_simard_how_trees_talk_to_each_other/up-next?language=mg
• JACOB COLLIER - musician, producer and former actor: https://www.jacobcollier.com
• SNARKY PUPPY - musician collective: https://snarkypuppy.com
• GOOD CHANCE - art and theatre co-creation production for/ with refugees: https://www.walkwithamal.org
• CHOOSE LOVE - largest European grassroots NGO for refugees: https://www.instagram.com/chooselove/, https://choose.love/collections/emergency-needs
• AMY CLARKE - co-Founder, CIO of Tribe Impact Capital: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkeamy/, https://tribeimpactcapital.com
• B CORPS - social and environmental certification for companies: https://bcorporation.net/stories
• PALAEYEWEAR - ethical sustainable eyewear brand - https://www.palaeyewear.com

Steve Cole. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-cole-b09aa188/
• https://www.instagram.com/ourwonderspace/
• https://ourwonder.space
• https://artisancore.org
• https://artisancore.org/artisan-publications/

FROM A PLACE WORTH KNOWING ABOUT - to creating a beautiful eco co-working space in paradise. The story of the Boston-born artist and educator leads through very diverse human cultural experiences ... in the Black Panther movement, in a German art academy, in her Kokrobitey Institute in Ghana … Renee is passionate about advancing in CULTURAL LITERACY.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with RENEE C NEBLETT

PEOPLE. 

• BARRINGTON WATSON - Jamaican painter
• MUSTAPHA TETTEY ADDY - Ghanaian drummer, Academy of music and arts in Ghana
• BERTHOLD BRECHT - German poet and playwright
• WODE MAYA - Ghanaian Vlogger: https://aiyawodemaya.com

Renee C Neblett. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: https://www.kokrobiteyinstitute.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokrobitey.institute/

SUSTAINABILITY. MADE IN KENYA - from a tiny rural workshop, dressing the First Lady Michelle Obama, to partnering up with the biggest British online fashion retailer, ASOS and to starting a social enterprise, the Kujuwa Initiative - Jo Maiden, the founder of SOKO Kenya is creating some positive change with her humble strong female leadership. Some wisdom to share for a more sustainable lifestyle for both Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs … 'SLOW DOWN TO SPEED UP'

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with JOANNA MAIDEN

PEOPLE. FASHION BRANDS

• KUJUWA INITIATIVE: https://www.instagram.com/kujuwainitiative/?hl=de
• ASOS - biggest British online fashion retailer, ASOS MADE IN KENYA collection: https://www.asos.com/de/search/?q=made+in+kenya
• WOLL AND THE GANG - makramee kit: https://www.woolandthegang.com/de/macrame/kits
• ELIZA CHRISTOPH - fashion brand NYC: https://elizachristoph.com

JO. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: https://www.soko-kenya.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sokokenya/?hl=de
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-maiden-soko-kenya/?originalSubdomain=uk

JERSEYS STIR EMOTIONS - the founder of MIZIZI streetwear brand turned his own story into a successful passion project. Together with his amazing CSO, the Chief Spiritual Officer, and with his diverse creative community Paakow Essandoh runs a growing Black-owned fashion business that is from, speaks with and for the Diaspora… and that celebrates the culture of the Black community by connecting to partnerships such as Marvel, BLACK PANTHER.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with PAAKOW 

PAAKOW. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: https://www.mizizishop.com
• instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizizishop/
• facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaakowEssandoh/?ref=page_internal
• email: paakow@mizizishop.com

MIZIZI TEAM 

• Mary Essandoh
• Temi Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/temithomas_/
• Kwesi Yanful: https://www.instagram.com/kwesithethird/
• Kenneth William Obeng: https://www.instagram.com/kwesioben/
• Rebecca Antwi: https://www.instagram.com/officiallyvex_/

BOOKS

•  Growth IQ, Tiffani Bova: https://www.amazon.de/Growth-IQ-Smarter-Choices-Business/dp/0525534407/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=Growth+IQ&qid=1615673170&quartzVehicle=111-1329&replacementKeywords=growth&sr=8-1

JUST HUMAN, AN ART IN ITSELF - the Japanese German artist-activist discovered the possibility for change through art, immersing in the unexpected beauty of the everyday without feeling the need to hold on to it, tech-free, using all her senses. This can turn every moment into a mesmerizing experience of life. 'I ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER‘

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with NIKY ROEHREKE

PEOPLE

• Zukky (Niky’s friend) - online shop, some of the proceeds will go to the ALS organizations below: https://www.zukkyz.net

DIGITAL RESOURCES on ALS - DONATIONS

• the organization that is researching the cure (medicine) for ALS (english translations): https://landing-page.koyamachuya.com/serikafund/en/
• the professor who is trying to find the cause of ALS: https://nidfund.com/
• Zukky’s crowdfunding (Japanese): https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/100487
• Niky’s marathon crowdfunding ( English text follows when you scroll down to the bottom): https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/223590

NIKY. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: https://nikyniky.com/
• instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikyroehreke/