Sushi Fridays The Podcast

Andrea Pascual

Welcome to Sushi Fridays.


We talk about Style, Culture, Creative, and Business from the POV of diverse creatives and entrepreneurs.


Hosted by Andrea Pascual, founder+ designer @cooleyecreative, and founder + creative director of fashion brand @andreapascual.co.


PS: This podcast isn't about sushi


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016: Cynthia Angel, Producer, Director, Founder, La Jefa of DLA Films - Representation in storytelling, in front of and behind the camera
04-05-2024
016: Cynthia Angel, Producer, Director, Founder, La Jefa of DLA Films - Representation in storytelling, in front of and behind the camera
In EP016 of Sushi Fridays, Cynthia Angel, founder of DLA Films, shares her humble upbringing, discovering her passion for film, and transitioning from corporate to building her own production company, DLA Films.Cynthia emphasizes the importance of representation in the industry and the need for diverse voices to be heard. She also talks about her current projects, future plans for DLA Films, and emphasizes the importance of guiding the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers. Takeaways:Representation in the film industry is crucial for reflecting the diversity of the real world and providing opportunities for underrepresented voicesChallenges faced by women in the industry include not being heard or taken seriously, but progress is being madeSelf-funding a feature film comes with its own set of challenges, but perseverance and belief in the project are keyGuiding the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers is a priority for CynthiaConnect with Andrea:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠Fashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod⁠ Connect with Cynthia Angel:⁠www.dlafilms.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dlafilms⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠cynthiaangel17⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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016: Cynthia Angel, Producer, Director, Founder, La Jefa of DLA Films - Representation in storytelling, in front of and behind the camera
04-05-2024
016: Cynthia Angel, Producer, Director, Founder, La Jefa of DLA Films - Representation in storytelling, in front of and behind the camera
In EP016 of Sushi Fridays, Cynthia Angel, founder of DLA Films, shares her humble upbringing, discovering her passion for film, and transitioning from corporate to building her own production company, DLA Films.Cynthia emphasizes the importance of representation in the industry and the need for diverse voices to be heard. She also talks about her current projects, future plans for DLA Films, and emphasizes the importance of guiding the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers. Takeaways:Representation in the film industry is crucial for reflecting the diversity of the real world and providing opportunities for underrepresented voicesChallenges faced by women in the industry include not being heard or taken seriously, but progress is being madeSelf-funding a feature film comes with its own set of challenges, but perseverance and belief in the project are keyGuiding the next generation of storytellers and filmmakers is a priority for CynthiaConnect with Andrea:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠Fashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod⁠ Connect with Cynthia Angel:⁠www.dlafilms.com⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dlafilms⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠cynthiaangel17⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
015: Solo Show with Andrea - Why doing entrepreneurship alone is not my end goal
19-04-2024
015: Solo Show with Andrea - Why doing entrepreneurship alone is not my end goal
Host Andrea Pascual (designer/founder of brand studio @cooleyecreative and fashion brand @andreapascual.co) discusses why doing entrepreneurship alone is not her end goal. Takeaways:- Building a team and getting help is crucial for scaling a business- Not being skilled at every task is a valid reason to seek help- Spreading oneself too thin can lead to burnoutConnect with AndreaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascualFashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coSushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodTo get a complimentary brand identity audit from Andrea, please send a screenshot of your 5-star rating and review of Sushi Fridays The Podcast to Andrea's contact info above.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
014: Andrew Thompson, Art Director, Designer, Illustrator - Navigating the creative industry
12-04-2024
014: Andrew Thompson, Art Director, Designer, Illustrator - Navigating the creative industry
Host Andrea Pascual (designer/founder brand studio @cooleyecreative and fashion brand @andreapascual.co) talks to art director, designer, illustrator, and brand owner, Andrew Thompson. Andrew shares insights into his creative journey, including the evolving landscape of the creative industry. In this episode, Andrew also discusses:- The importance of self-promotion and networking- The need for diverse creative teams- The value of visibility and relationship-building in achieving success as a creativeConnect with AndreaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascualFashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coSushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodConnect with Andrewhttps://cargocollective.com/atslopeshttps://newyorkposse.com/Read the transcript of this episode here: https://andreapascual.co/pages/transcript-of-sushi-fridays-ep014-drew-thompson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
013: Aimée López, Retail Copywriter & Strategist - Workshop - How to uncover your target customers (Part 2 of 2)
05-04-2024
013: Aimée López, Retail Copywriter & Strategist - Workshop - How to uncover your target customers (Part 2 of 2)
In this recorded workshop, Aimée helps Liv uncover the target audience for her new business concept. Liv identifies three inspirational brands that she admires and explores potential barriers to working with these brands and the problems they solve for their target audience. Aimée helps Liv discover her brand’s customer journey and the need to create a customer persona to guide her business focus. This conversation provides a reality check on targeting small businesses and highlights the importance of focusing on experiential and production services. Takeaways- Focus on building an experiential company that allows people to experience the brand on a visceral level using their five senses- Target UK-based community builders who prioritize human-centred and active approaches- Consider the persona of the community builder, primarily female in their late 20s to early 30sConnect with AndreaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascualFashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coSushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodConnect with Aimée: https://www.copyunleashed.comRead the transcript of this episode here: https://andreapascual.co/pages/transcript-of-sushi-fridays-ep013-aimee-lopez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
012: Aimée López, Retail Copywriter & Strategist - How to uncover your target customers (Part 1 of 2)
29-03-2024
012: Aimée López, Retail Copywriter & Strategist - How to uncover your target customers (Part 1 of 2)
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p, founder of Cool Eye Creative and ANDREA PASCUAL) talks to retail copywriter and strategist, Aimée López.Aimée shares her 3-step framework for brand builders, founders, and entrepreneurs: How to Uncover Your Target Customers.More topics in this episode:- AI in copywriting- The role of a copywriter- Why brands should respect creative pros- The Stanley Cup craze- Pharrell as creative director at Louis Vuitton- Topicals and influencer marketingConnect with AndreaLinkedIn@andreapascual.co@sushifridayspodConnect with Aiméewww.copyunleashed.comRead the transcript of this episode HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
011: Recap of 2023 and looking ahead into 2024
19-01-2024
011: Recap of 2023 and looking ahead into 2024
Host Andrea Pascual (⁠⁠@puffaz.p⁠⁠) recaps her 2023 season of Sushi Fridays The Podcast and looks ahead to 2024.Connect with Andrea ⁠LinkedIn⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠⁠⁠⁠Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod⁠⁠⁠⁠See you on Sushi Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
010: Christopher Holland Brandt, Owner and Designer, Holland Brandt - Building a fashion brand, from home studio to global retailers
22-12-2023
010: Christopher Holland Brandt, Owner and Designer, Holland Brandt - Building a fashion brand, from home studio to global retailers
Host Andrea Pascual (⁠@puffaz.p⁠) talks to Christopher Holland Brandt, owner and designer of LA-based fashion brand, Holland Brandt. Christopher shares the ups and downs of his fashion journey, including great advice on how to get into retailers as a fashion brand.Connect with Andrea ⁠LinkedIn⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠⁠⁠⁠Personal IG @puffaz.p⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠⁠⁠Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod⁠⁠⁠Connect with Christopher Holland BrandtLinkedIn⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-holland-brandt-20a427185/⁠Website: ⁠https://www.christopherhollandbrandt.com⁠IG @by.holland.brandt: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/by.holland.brandt⁠Read the transcript of this episode here: ⁠⁠https://andreapascual.co/pages/transcript-of-sushi-fridays-ep010-christopher-holland-brandt⁠See you on Sushi Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
009: Brandan Ward, Co-Founder, Worldie - Bootstrapping, finding support and advisors, creating the brand experience
08-12-2023
009: Brandan Ward, Co-Founder, Worldie - Bootstrapping, finding support and advisors, creating the brand experience
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) talks to Brandan Ward, co-founder of children’s athletic footwear brand, Worldie. Brandan shares entrepreneurial insights on bootstrapping, finding support and advisors, inspiration, and creating the Worldie brand experience.Connect with Andrea ⁠LinkedIn⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠⁠⁠Personal IG @puffaz.p⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠⁠Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod⁠: ⁠http⁠s://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod⁠⁠Connect with BrandanLinkedIn⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandanward⁠Worldie website: ⁠⁠https://www.worldiebrand.com⁠Read the transcript of this episode here: ⁠https://andreapascual.co/pages/transcript-of-sushi-fridays-ep009-brandan-ward⁠See you on Sushi Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
008: Sincerely Mace, Music Producer and Creative - Musical influences, overcoming challenges, collaboration and new projects
24-11-2023
008: Sincerely Mace, Music Producer and Creative - Musical influences, overcoming challenges, collaboration and new projects
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) interviews Sincerely Mace, UK-based music producer and creative. Mace shares his creative journey, including overcoming challenges, collaboration and new projects, and musical influences that inspire his work.Connect with AndreaLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠IG @puffaz.p: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p⁠IG @andreapascual.co: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coIG @sushifridayspod: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod⁠Connect with Sincerely MaceIG @sincerelymace: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sincerelymaceWeb: https://www.sincerelymace.comRead the transcript of this episode here:https://andreapascual.co/pages/transcript-of-sushi-fridays-ep008-sincerely-mace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
007: Annie Woo, Founder, Sweetduet Chocolate and Sweetstory Media - Creative expression through food, chocolate, and multimedia
11-11-2023
007: Annie Woo, Founder, Sweetduet Chocolate and Sweetstory Media - Creative expression through food, chocolate, and multimedia
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) talks to Annie Woo, founder of Sweetduet and Sweetstory Media. Annie shares her entrepreneurial journey, including her creative expression through food, chocolate, and multimedia.Connect with AndreaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascualIG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.pIG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coIG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodConnect with AnnieLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniewoo11Sweetduet: sweetduetchocolate.comSweetstory Media: https://www.sweetstorymedia.com/Read the transcript of this episode here:https://andreapascual.co/pages/transcript-of-sushi-fridays-ep007-annie-woo-sweetduet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
006: Andrea Pascual From Time Capsule Collection - Three Reflections One Year Later
04-11-2023
006: Andrea Pascual From Time Capsule Collection - Three Reflections One Year Later
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) shares three reflections regarding the launch of her namesake label's From Time capsule collection that she dropped one year ago from the recording of this episode.Connect with Andrea ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠IG @puffaz.p⁠: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p⁠IG @andreapascual.co⁠: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coIG @sushifridayspod⁠: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodWeb: https://www.andreapascual.coRead the transcript of this Sushi Fridays EP006 here: https://andreapascual.co/pages/transcript-of-sushi-fridays-ep006-from-time-capsule-collection-three-reflections-one-year-laterSee you on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
005: Aaron Faison, Co-Founder, Worldie - From sports, to law, to children’s athletic footwear brand
27-10-2023
005: Aaron Faison, Co-Founder, Worldie - From sports, to law, to children’s athletic footwear brand
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) talks to Aaron Faison, co-founder of children’s athletic footwear brand, Worldie. Aaron shares the process of creating Worldie, including the hurdles he faced, his plans for the brand, and how he uses his law background in entrepreneurship.Connect with Andrea ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠IG @puffaz.p⁠: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p⁠IG @andreapascual.co⁠: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coIG @sushifridayspod⁠: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodConnect with AaronLinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-n-faison/Worldie: https://www.worldiebrand.com/Read the blog about this Sushi Fridays EP005 here: https://andreapascual.co/blogs/journal/sushi-fridays-aaron-faison-worldieRead the transcript of this Sushi Fridays EP005 here: https://andreapascual.co/pages/ep005-aaron-faison-worldieSee you on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
004: Do (fashion) creatives need to leave Toronto to “make it”?
20-10-2023
004: Do (fashion) creatives need to leave Toronto to “make it”?
Host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.p) discusses the challenges of what it’s like trying to make it as a fashion creative in her hometown, Toronto, Canada.Connect with Andrea ⁠LinkedIn⁠: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual⁠IG @puffaz.p⁠: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.p ⁠IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coIG @sushifridayspod⁠: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodTo get a complimentary brand audit from Andrea:Leave a rating and review for Sushi Fridays, take a screenshot, and DM it to Andrea @sushifridayspod (IG) or email it to sushifridayspod@gmail.com.See you on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
003: Galanacci The Creator - Passion projects, finding purpose, growing a fashion brand
16-10-2023
003: Galanacci The Creator - Passion projects, finding purpose, growing a fashion brand
In this first interview episode, host Andrea Pascual (@puffaz.) talks to UK-based artist, designer, and creator, Galanacci The Creator. Be inspired by Galanacci's journey from Manila to the UK, and from architecture, to passion projects, to growing a fashion brand.Connect with Andrea⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual/⁠Personal IG @puffaz.p⁠: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.pFashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod⁠: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodConnect with GalanacciIG @by.galanacci: https://www.instagram.com/by.galanacciWeb: https://galanacci.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
002: Three lessons I learned about business
16-10-2023
002: Three lessons I learned about business
In this solo episode, host Andrea Pascal (@puffaz.p) shares three lessons she learned about business from a creative service provider's POV (as a brand/graphic designer), and from a fashion brand owner/designer's POV. Creatives, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs: this episode is for you!Connect with AndreaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascualIG @puffaz.p: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.pIG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.coIG @sushifridayspod: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspodSee you on Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
001: This podcast isn't about sushi
15-10-2023
001: This podcast isn't about sushi
In this first episode of Sushi Fridays, Andrea Pascual shares why she started this podcast to begin with, and why it’s called Sushi Fridays.Connect with Andrea:⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapascual/⁠Personal IG @puffaz.p⁠: https://www.instagram.com/puffaz.pFashion Brand IG @andreapascual.co: https://www.instagram.com/andreapascual.co⁠Sushi Fridays IG @sushifridayspod⁠: https://www.instagram.com/sushifridayspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.