Nonnative Creative

Interviews with creatives working across borders & languages. Advice, inspiration, & real-world experiences from people building bridges across the globe.

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

The Nonnative Creative project now has a Patreon! In exchange for your kind support, you can get exclusive project updates (guest lineups & travel details), bonus media, language resources (if you’re using the project to study), & more. Please take a look!
https://t.co/1nCPmRQHK1

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

The road to a creative career often isn't a road straight from A to B. @itsbennguyen explains how important it is to get your work in front of people, evolve your skills, & pursue opportunities (even when you're not sure what might come next).

Watch:
https://t.co/AkIiJOEG4j

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Get your favorite notebook ready—fresh episodes of Nonnative Creative launch July 1st 💡

YouTube: https://t.co/6qG7KCBnaR

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Nonnative Creative reached its first goal: 1000 subscribers on YouTube!

Thank you very much for watching, listening, and supporting! And thank you to the many wonderful and inspiring interviewees!

More episodes are in the works, so please stay tuned!

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Series founder Alisha Ivelich explained (in a live interview with @jjwalsh) some of her motivations for starting the NNC project.

Subscribe to the series on YouTube here (it’s just 3 subscribers away from the 1000 subscriber goal)!
https://t.co/aV9fqjyPWI

[Alisha Ivelich（アリーシャ） @ArishaInTokyo]

I got to explain two cross-cultural challenges/frustrations I had that contributed to the launch of Nonnative Creative (@nnativecreative). This is from my recent live interview with Joy Walsh (@jjwalsh)! Thank you for having me, Joy!

Full talk here: https://t.co/RHY5zSONXE

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

In this clip, portrait photographer & "Handmade in Japan" author Irwin Wong (@IrwinWong) talks about how important it is to use the time you have available to work on things (and yourself)—even if you don't have a clear end result in mind. Full talk: https://t.co/cgE6JMmCYC

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

In this clip, portrait photographer & "Handmade in Japan" author Irwin Wong (@IrwinWong) talks about how important it is to use the time you have available to work on things (and yourself)—even if you don't have a clear end result in mind. Full talk: https://t.co/cgE6JMmCYC

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Please join Nonnative Creative founder and host Alisha Ivelich (@ArishaInTokyo) for a live interview with Joy Walsh (@jjwalsh) this Wednesday at 5 PM Tokyo time. Topics will include the NNC project background and digital community building. Live questions welcome!

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Nonnative Creative is (always) on the lookout for inspiring people to interview (and is currently looking for creatives based outside Japan). You can nominate yourself (or someone you know) for the project with the form below. Shares/RTs warmly welcome!

https://t.co/Febdfp8NyJ

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

In this clip, multi-talented creative director Zélia Sakhi (@ilovegraphics) shares advice for how to find creative outlets. Throughout this talk, Zélia covers recruiting, how to deal with acquisitions, and the importance of diversity of thought.

Watch: https://t.co/rrbNjammBL

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

In this episode of NNC, award-winning Canadian-Egyptian Creative (Director) Ibraheem Youssef (@GoodMorningIb) describes his road to working in Asia, how to adapt to different cultures, and why he thinks side projects are important. Watch: https://t.co/Vhx2koUQxA

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

You can listen to this talk with Max Frenzel (and learn about building your "rest ethic") from wherever you like to get your podcasts:

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/tiY0FHQhem
Spotify: https://t.co/im1kDo3jOj

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

AI researcher Max Frenzel is co-author of the new book Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress. In this episode of NNC, he shared about how travel greatly impacted his work & personal life. Watch here:
https://t.co/byUlPilLQM

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Listen to this talk with @LanceStein from wherever you get your podcasts.

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/WF8CqhstMe
Spotify: https://t.co/lCcBrHuDeH

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

This week's featured guest is copywriter and photographer @LanceStein! This straightforward discussion explores some of the realities of working in travel media today (and the roles/responsibilities of photographers). Watch on YouTube: https://t.co/huf8oHBvgS

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

This month's patron-exclusive livestream will be on July 31st (Friday) at 5 PM Tokyo time. Focus topics: 1) What to consider when launching projects, and 2) The importance of knowing your audience. Submit questions prior to the stream on this post:
https://t.co/OzD05du3h9

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

In this clip, DJ & radio host James Catchpole (aka @MrOKJazzTokyo) talks about the importance of knowing your audience. He shares about how he shifted his approach to his show to focus on what he can offer his listeners.
Get the full talk with him here:
https://t.co/p16zxhWPDf

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Did you catch this talk with DJ and radio host James Catchpole (aka @MrOKJazzTokyo)? He shared about what makes Japan's music scene so special (and how his radio, podcast, and photography projects seek to educate music and Japan enthusiasts alike). Watch:
https://t.co/p16zxhWPDf

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Seoul-based videographer Franco Rizzo shares a tip for how to fairly collaborate on creative projects (including unpaid personal projects) and the importance of awareness of the line between collaboration and exploitation. Get the rest of his talk here: https://t.co/ghWiz6mr3A

[Nonnative Creative @nnativecreative]

Beginning this month, Nonnative Creative will host monthly creative challenges on Discord! These challenges are open to project supporters (patrons) of all levels. Find this month’s challenge details below! If you’re not a patron, you can join at any time.
https://t.co/1nCPmRQHK1