In praise of starters

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Mar 3 • 

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July 2024

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…

Jul 2, 2024 • 

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April 2024

Lessons on living a good life

Path #16: Erik Brodt, co-founder of Ginew, the first Native American-owned denim brand

Apr 11, 2024

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March 2024

'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.

Mar 12, 2024 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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January 2024

All Good Things Must Start

Path #14: Best Made founder Peter Buchanan-Smith on buying back his iconic brand

Jan 12, 2024 • 

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November 2023

Ten things on my mind

Good things, new things and future things

Nov 29, 2023 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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October 2023

Lunch with Raihan Anwar

Path #13: The 'sensory maximalist' on good coffee, crypto, Koreatown & quality things

Oct 27, 2023 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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August 2023

The filmmaker who makes chocolate

Path #12: Vincent Mourou's journey from Hollywood to the cacao fields of Vietnam.

Aug 27, 2023 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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On the streets of Oaxaca

Diversion #8: A photo workshop and the joys of lifelong learning.

Aug 11, 2023 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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Ilya Milstein's infinitely creative universe

Path #11: The acclaimed illustrator on the highs, lows & lessons of his career

Aug 4, 2023 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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July 2023

Close encounters

Diversion #7: Famous writers, atomic bombs, fried chicken & Santa Monica Pier

Jul 28, 2023 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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The Tunisian olive oil evangelist

Path #10: Why Sarah Ben Romdane pivoted from journalism to olive oil.

Jul 20, 2023 • 

Daniel Giacopelli

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