The Long Distance Lounge: More Than Travel
Travel author and global adventurer Tim Sweeney goes on virtual visits to far-flung places by interviewing guests who live and work in locations that have a spot on every traveler’s bucket list. As the title suggests, the podcast harkens back to the days when people might strike up a conversation with a passing stranger at an airport bar during a layover (as opposed to looking down at their cell phone the entire time).
Among the guests: a SCUBA guide on the Great Barrier Reef, a Tour de France journalist, a snake-loving guide in the Aussie outback, an expert on the Normandy D-Day invasions. These individuals share their stories and offer advice on how to plan a visit to their neck of the woods. But it's not JUST travel. They also explain the career track they took to find their way to their current roles or a crossroads moment that urged them to chase their passion for their profession. If you’re considering a trip, looking for inspiration for one, or just curious how people end up in the interesting jobs they do, download and subscribe to the Long Distance Lounge.
Host Tim Sweeney—the author of a “hilarious,” 5-star rated travel memoir that documents his three years living and traveling through Australia—has lived and worked on three continents, including in the French Alps. His book (Yank Down Under: A Drink and A Look Around Australia) was hailed as "info-tainment" that is “medicine for the soul.” The Long Distance Lounge podcast fits the same bill. That is: interesting tales from worldly people with fun stories to share.
Long Distance Lounge podcast is produced by Twin Thieves Media.
For more information, visit TwinThievesMedia.com
Follow Tim Sweeney on Instagram at @TEsweens
The Long Distance Lounge: More Than Travel
Nicole McLaughlin: Designer and Upcycling Pioneer
Thanks to her groundbreaking work in the world of upcycling, multidisciplinary designer Nicole McLaughlin is a pioneer in the world of fashion, design, and art. Known for transforming trash or discarded items into fashionable, ready-to-wear pieces, her social media posts have become must-see content for apparel, footwear, and fashion professionals. She's also worked on design collaborations with the biggest brands in the outdoor and fashion industries. On this episode, the New Jersey native shares her journey from a creative child to a successful designer, as well as the most pivotal moments in her career, her creative process, and the importance of sustainability in fashion. Nicole also explains how she overcomes creative blocks with outdoor activity and how small work hiatuses can keep the creative ideas flowing. Finally, she tells host Tim Sweeney about her aspirations for future projects and the impact she hopes to make in the industry.
00:00
Introduction and Creative Background
02:45
Creative Process and Social Media Influence
05:42
Education and Early Career
08:39
Transition to Reebok and Early Projects
11:21
Discovering Upcycling and Personal Projects
14:34
The Shift to Freelancing and Collaborations
17:25
Sustainability in Fashion and Brand Collaborations
30:28
The Art of Upcycling and Repair
35:22
Creative Process and Vulnerability in Design
39:43
Tools of the Trade: Crafting Unique Designs
43:44
Balancing Creativity and Functionality
48:37
Overcoming Creative Blocks and Finding Inspiration
51:10
Navigating the Business Side of Creativity
53:52
Future Aspirations and Dream Collaborations
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Long Distance Lounge podcast is produced by Twin Thieves Media
For more information, visit TwinThievesMedia.com
Follow Tim Sweeney on Instagram at @tesweens
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