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Off-grid with Jan Chipchase
Path #17: The globetrotting designer on the 12 stages of life, leading expeditions in Afghanistan, the rise of cuneiform & AI, Kickstarting books, and…
 • Daniel Giacopelli
Lessons on living a good life
Path #16: Erik Brodt, co-founder of Ginew, the first Native American-owned denim brand
'Wanna help a refugee? Give them a job.'
Path #15: Life lessons from Meymuna Hussein-Cattan, founder of LA's Tiyya Foundation and award-winning restaurant Flavors From Afar.
 • Daniel Giacopelli
All Good Things Must Start
Path #14: Best Made founder Peter Buchanan-Smith on buying back his iconic brand
 • Daniel Giacopelli
Ten things on my mind
Good things, new things and future things
 • Daniel Giacopelli
Lunch with Raihan Anwar
Path #13: The 'sensory maximalist' on good coffee, crypto, Koreatown & quality things
 • Daniel Giacopelli
The filmmaker who makes chocolate
Path #12: Vincent Mourou's journey from Hollywood to the cacao fields of Vietnam.
 • Daniel Giacopelli
On the streets of Oaxaca
Diversion #8: A photo workshop and the joys of lifelong learning.
 • Daniel Giacopelli
Ilya Milstein's infinitely creative universe
Path #11: The acclaimed illustrator on the highs, lows & lessons of his career
 • Daniel Giacopelli
Desire Paths
Desire Paths
A newsletter about the lesson-filled lives of fascinating people.
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