The UrbanCred Podcast
Being the founder of UrbanCred.com, Edward has always been curious about the brands he's worked with and the process, inspiration, history, and drive that keeps them going. Join us in this opportunity to talk more with the brands we work with, some that we don't, bloggers, influencers, and everyone in between. A new episode drops every month. Visit us at Urbancred.com for more.
Episodes
45 episodes
S2E11: The Leander Studios Story - Start of a Journey and Business Behind a Bag Brand
In this episode, we sit down with Justin from Leander Studios to dive deep into the challenges and evolution of starting a bag brand. We explore how launching a small business today is vastly different from years past, the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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S2E11: An Inside Look at Matador's Marketing with Director Kyle Ogilvie
In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Ogilvie, the Marketing Director of Matador, to dive deep into the strategy behind one of the most innovative outdoor and travel gear brands. Kyle shares insider insights on how Matador has successfully ble...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:04:15
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S2E10: Crafting Excellence with the Founder of The James Brand, Ryan Coulter
In-depth interview with Ryan Coulter, Founder of The James BrandJoin Eddy in an episode where he interviews Ryan Coulter, the founder of The James Brand. Ryan shares his journey from being an industrial designer at Nike to creati...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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55:45
S2E09: Teak NYC Unveiled: Success Story & Staying True to the Brand and Yourself
In this episode of "Teak NYC Unveiled," join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Teak NYC's founder, from curating Scandinavian designs in Greenpoint to expanding to a 4,000 sq ft space in 2024. Discover the unique "working in reverse" ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:16:29
Unveiling Creativity with @Keifro Pt2: A Journey into Carry Media as a Content Creator
Join us on UrbanCred as we dive into the vibrant world of @Keifro, a YouTuber and Photographer known for his urban and minimal gear content. In this episode, we sit down with @Keifro to explore the inspirations behind his works, the challenges ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:25
Unveiling Creativity with @Keifro Pt1: A Journey into Carry Media as a Content Creator
Join us on UrbanCred Podcast Name as we dive into the vibrant world of @Keifro, a YouTuber and Photographer known for his urban and minimal gear content. In this episode, we sit down with @Keifro to explore the inspirations behind his works, th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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52:59
S2E07: Discovering the Creative Mind of Dan Matsuda: Design Style, Inspiration, and Story
In today's episode, we spotlight a creative force who may not be a household name but is revered among bag enthusiasts and true fans. From his small workshop, he meticulously crafts pouches using exotic and modern materials. The result? A lim...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:12:19
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S2E06: Maximizing Credit Card Points for Travel & Upgrades | Interview with Bill Ferguson
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Ferguson to unlock the secrets of maximizing credit card points for incredible travel experiences and upgrades. Join us as we delve into the world of rewards programs, exploring strategies to earn and rede...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:33:24
S2E05: Teamwork, Design Process, and The Road to Craighill w/ Hunter Craighill
In this podcast episode, Hunter Craighill joins me to discuss the inception of Craighill and his unique design process, delving into his background and previous experiences and offering insights into how he collaborates with his team and naviga...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:19:57
S2E04: Insights on Minimalism, One Bag Travel, and Choosing the Right Bag w/ Andrew Cheu
Join us as we speak with Andrew Cheu in this episode as he shares his insights on optimizing your travel experience with a focus on minimalism, one-bag travel, and choosing the right bag. Andrew also delves into how innovation in bags is essent...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:04:04
S2E03: One Man Bag Maker with Matthew Bubbe of Boreal Bagworks
For this episode, we'll be connecting with the brand Boreal Bagworks. Based out of Keweenaw, Michigan, this one-man bag production machine creates custom bags for bikers, hikers, and everything in between. We listen to his hopes for his brand, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:53
S2E02: Talking Travel, Packing, and Gear with Bill Ferguson of AlwaysWander.info
For this episode, we'll talk to Bill about his travels, favorite cities and bags, and website. Why spend more on an expensive bag? How does Bill determine where his next destination is out of the many, MANY countries? We also trade thoughts on ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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54:01
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S2E01: Talking Techwear with David Ng of ShellSoul
We're moving on to a new season to start fresh. For this newest episode, we'll be going back to a preview episode from the past. By combining two ideas, the new UrbanCred Podcast starts with this. For this episode, we'll be connecting w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:06:45
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#28: How to Start, Continue, & Improve Your Web Comic with Alzward
For episode #28, we welcome Alzward to the podcast! Starting a webcomic is hard. Keeping it going and being open to changing the direction is harder. Alzward talks to us about his road from the origins to the current iteration of his webcomic, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:15:07
#27: Using Psychedelics to Cure Mental Health with Dr. Mai Shimada of Isha Health
For episode #27, we chat with an emergency medicine physician with over ten years of experience working in multiple emergency rooms. In our interview, we dive into her inspiration on why she feels obligated to help patients with mental health. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:01:56
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#26: The Artistic Road to Becoming an Independent Game Developer w/ TinTin Vongphrachanh of SipSong Studios
For episode #26, we chatted with Tin Tin V. In our interview, we talked about the eventful journey it was to reach his lifelong dream of starting as a game developer. He started school as a dancer, working in Disney, choreography, and Dancing w...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:12:12
#25: The Power of Living in the Now w/ Joshua Tousignant
For episode #25, we chat with Joshua Tousignant. In our interview, we talk about Josh's life and his spontaneous trip to China. How finding work there is like overseas and some of his hilarious anecdotes. For the second half, we talk at length ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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57:01
#24: Food, Loss, and the Pursuit of Happiness w/ Tiffany Ran of 八八六 Pop Up
For episode #24, we chat with Tiffany Ran. In our interview, we have a conversation about the business of cooking and how different it is when doing it as a pop-up compared to a brick-and-mortar location. We talk about how obligation and expect...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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54:40
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#23: Designing Jewelry & Team Synergy w/ Maya Sause & Steph Mari of Karbon Design
For episode #23, we chat with Maya Sause and Steph Mari. In our interview, we chat about the origins of Karbon. What makes them tick? How do they work as a team? Is it worth working together as founders when others always say that working alone...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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53:22
#22: Japanese Culture and Influence on Apparel Brand Design w/ Darin Maki of CraftbyMaki
NOTE: This episode has more explicit material than usual. Just a heads up!For episode #22, we chat with Darin Maki. In our interview, we chat about the road leading to the brand, CraftbyMaki. We talk about his influences, why and...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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46:17
#21: Anti-Corporate Board Game Design w/ Wonmin Lee of Pegasus Games NYC
For episode #21, we chat with Wonmin Lee. In our interview, we talk about his reason behind creating a board game. Why transition from a stable job to an unsteady life of designing board games? What were the difficult parts? What did he l...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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48:56
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#20: Tufting Custom Rugs w/ Andrew Kim of Scattered Kind
For episode #20, we chat with Andrew Kim. In our interview, we take a look at his recent success with his tufting class. What is tufting? You'll have to tune in to find out! From start to finish, we check out his journey from start to finish an...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:15:31
#19: From Military to Modeling in Korea w/ Joland aka Joy 조이
For episode #19, we chat with Joland (Joy 조이). In our interview, we take a look at someone who didn't know he'd end up as a model until a chance to try gave him the realization that it was for him. After serving in the military for a few years,...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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54:29
#18: Family Toxicity & the Road to Colombian Chinese Food w/ Wesly Thomas, Founder of Ni Hao Restaurant
For episode #18, we chat with Wesly Thomas. In our interview, we take a look at how someone who was abused by his father, took a chance and left to create a new life for himself. Instead of just grabbing a job, he took a risky trip to Columbia ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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59:46
#17: Working Together on their First Kids Book w/ Judy Li and Grace Kelly Zhang
For episode #17, we chat with Judy and Grace. In our second duos interview, we take a look at how an author and artist work together to create the final product. We also talk about the origins of the Baby Snack Time book and why she was i...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:18:48
