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Ethical Fashion PodcastOriginals Thinking – Meet Adidas Designer Sophia Amanzi-OyugahHow can innovation and artisan craft come together in a large global brand? What is the role of design when it comes to implementing sustainability? Designers don’t not create brands’ ESG goals but they have to put them into practice when they imagine the product, particularly when it comes to materials. “We don’t have the final answer but we are all responsible to ask the questions,” says our guest today, Sophia Amanzi-Oyugah, who is Adidas’s Senior Design Director, for Originals Creative Direction. A beautiful conversation about creativity, opportunity, sustainability and inclusion, and the power of storytelling, with one the...
2022-11-1644 min
WonderspaceEpisode 60: feat. Omoyemi Akerele [S5:E5]Orbiting with us on Wonderspace this week is Omoyemi Akerele. Omoyemi is the founder and Executive Director of Style House Files, a fashion business development agency that primarily focuses on the Nigerian and African Fashion Industry. She launched the Lagos Fashion Week and her creative development agency gives African brands the opportunity of showcasing their talent to the world.
Omoyemi was nominated by our 18th guest on Wonderspace, Sophia Amanzi-Oyugah who is a Senior Design Director for Adidas in Germany.
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stylehousefiles.com
lagosfashionweek.ng
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2022-01-3018 min
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastELISE MCMAHON. LIKEMINDEDOBJECTSTHE 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. SHOW NOTES_...
2021-12-121h 21
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastLESLEIGH JERMANUS. ALEMAISDOES 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. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good 'n' beautiful stor...
2021-11-121h 25
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastPANOS GEORGIOUOPENNESS 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‘ SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good...
2021-10-121h 10
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastSTEVE CHANG. COPA VIDADESIGNING 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. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share th...
2021-09-121h 02
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastCATWLK SOULTLK. SOULMIX ONEHUNT 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, Re...
2021-07-1249 min
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastSTEVE COLEFINISH 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. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in th...
2021-06-122h 03
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastRENEE NEBLETT. KOKROBITEY INSTITUTEFROM 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. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. Welcome and connect: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk/ or https://www.linkedin.com/i...
2021-05-121h 19
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastJO MAIDEN. SOKO KENYASUSTAINABILITY. 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' SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. Happy to hear your...
2021-04-121h 16
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastPAAKOW ESSANDOH. MIZIZIJERSEYS 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. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d...
2021-03-1243 min
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastNIKY ROEHREKEJUST 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‘ SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagr...
2021-02-121h 10
WonderspaceEpisode 18: feat. Sophia Amanzi-Oyugah [S2:E2]This week we are joined by the amazing Sophia Amanzi-Oyugah who is a Senior Design Director at Adidas in Germany.
In answering our six questions Sophia provides such a powerful and exciting insight into the African Fashion Industry. She also talks about her role in ensuring that a diverse spectrum of artists and designers have a chair around the Global art and design table. Sophia finishes her interview by asking challenging questions around how we can use our privilege.
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2021-01-2512 min
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastFIONA DIEFFENBACHER2020 SHIFTS - FROM STUDIO BASED TO MAGICAL DIGITAL SPACES OF CREATIVITY. The designer, author and educator at Parsons School of Design on her creative journey at the intersection of faith and fashion and her new spiritual rhythms in the heart of NYC. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave your rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk/ And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone...
2021-01-121h 13
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastZANELE MUTEPFA-RHONE. part IIOH, WHAT A GIFT TO LISTEN - brandZanele creates an inclusive hub and a platform for people to feel seen, to feel heard. "Take the time to listen" - 2020 has shown again that there are more people who want to be listened to. The founder Zanele knows her purpose - dream crazy, serve people! And the one area that she needs to be in love with is TO BE IN LOVE WITH HUMANS. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d...
2020-11-171h 01
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastZANELE MUTEPFA-RHONE. part IOH, WHAT A GIFT TO BE SEEN - the culture and diversity strategist sees people for who they are and for all they can be. Zanele shares how curiosity, a deep love for people, progressive ways of thinking and confident resourcefulness are the keys to open new doors and to create new platforms that serve all people … and the simple truth for a seat at the table - YOU ARE ENOUGH. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d lik...
2020-10-2636 min
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastBEMNET YEMESGENWHEN THE STARS ALIGN, JUST WALK - the journey of the creative polymath from San Francisco is deeply rooted in his childhood in Ethiopia, where his passion for photography and film began. A storyteller at heart, Bemnet loves telling the untold life stories of people through both image and sound. As Creative Director for Discord he is dedicated to creating experiences of joy, light, creativity, optimism and growth ... but 'THE LITMUS TEST TO ANY AMAZING EXPERIENCE IS THAT YOU FORGET TO CAPTURE IT’. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to he...
2020-10-201h 17
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastLUCILLA BOOYZEN. SA FASHION WEEKTHE STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY - since launching South Africa Fashion Week in 1997, PEOPLE AND LIFE have been wonderful inexhaustible sources of energy, drive, motivation and inspiration that never dry up for the founder and pioneer of SAFW. A teacher at heart - Lucilla highly values the privilege of nurturing, guiding, building and stimulating fashion design businesses and the CREATIVE COMMUNITY, and she would NEVER GIVE UP! SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagra...
2020-10-101h 14
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastJACQUELINE SHAW. AFRICAN FASHION GUIDEETHICAL SUSTAINABLE FASHION - the founder of the African Fashion Sourcing Agency is celebrating 10 years of connecting trade to the rich diversity of beautiful textiles, crafts and manufacturing across the African continent. It’s about a beautiful life fueled with ENERGY. CREATIVITY. PURPOSE. PASSION that is CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ... AFRICA IS THE FUTURE! SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk/ ...
2020-09-071h 15
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastBRIAN CHUNG. ALABASTERCREATING THE BIBLE LIKE A MAGAZINE. AN ARTBOOK - the co-founder of the Los Angelos based publishing brand ‚Alabaster‘ and his partner create a spiritual experiences that involve your eyes, your ears and your nose as a response to the SPIRITUAL QUESTION OF THE GENERATION NOW. “There are spaces to reimagine, to innovate and to create“. Bringing excellence in the making and creating … as a form of worship to the Divine Creator. CREATIVITY. BEAUTY. FAITH. SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d l...
2020-08-3150 min
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastCHIDI ACHARAFASHION STORYTELLING. CREATING THE DREAM - the photographer, creative leader in luxury fashion advertising and marketing and one of Ebony's Power 100 - on staying anchored in a sense of peace, grace and gratitude. Chidi speaks about the importance for creatives to open their ears and eyes to the beauty of everyday life and everyday truth and about the power of brands as forces for the common good - CHANGING THE WORLD ! SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d like to connec...
2020-08-241h 04
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastMAKOTO FUJIMURATHE ART OF SLOWING DOWN - Nihonga artist and founder of IAMCultureCare - on the beauty of cultivating the soil of your own soul, the soil of your creativity and the soil of your community and culture … from the studio, a playground for constant creative flow „CULTURE IS A GARDEN TO BE CULTIVATED“ SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk/ ...
2020-08-171h 05
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastOMOYEMI AKERELE. LAGOS FASHION WEEKPIONEER. FASHION MADE IN AFRICA - founder of Lagos Fashion Week and BoF 500 member - on the beauty of YOU-time, connecting with yourself, connecting in the moment and human connections … from building the business of fashion in Africa to rewiring the future of fashion SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode? Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk/ And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in the world. You can listen to...
2020-08-0857 min
CATWLK SOULTLK podcastCATWLK SOULTLK intro _ from inner soul talk onto the catwalk_ "exploring how creatives craft a beautiful life with their passion and purpose from the inside-out and how they multiply it for others in the world" _ Hello my beautiful friends and CATWLK SOULTLK community! Enjoy the show! Each episode is about sharing some light, some inspiration - the story and voice of a creative fellow human. Be inspired! If you’d like to connect, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk/ Happy to hear your feedback and questions. And if you like - please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. And do share some creative spar...
2020-07-0712 min