Gor:geous Talks

Michela Gambino: How dancing in Copenhagen funds clean water in Madagascar

What happens when you mix salsa and bachata dancing, clean water projects, and 45 volunteers who don't get paid? You get cph4water - and Michela ran the whole thing. In this episode, Michela and I dig into what it actually takes to lead a volunteer organization where people can walk away anytime. We talk about how cph4water grew from 20 to 45 volunteers under her presidency, how she balances being the boss in meetings and a student on the dance floor, and the tension between "we're doing charity" and "we need to run this properly." She's honest about the hard parts - the burnout, the scheduling nightmares, and the one piece of advice she'd give anyone thinking of starting something like this: you cannot do it alone. Key topics: * Leading volunteers who owe you nothing * Growing a community from 20 to 45 people (and keeping it together) * The real tension between running a charity and running it well * Why delegation is the hardest skill in volunteer work * Her honest advice for anyone wanting to start or join something like this Follow Gor:geous Talks:Instagram: @gorgeous.talks [https://www.instagram.com/gorgeous.talks/] Host: @gor.gorgeouss [https://www.instagram.com/gor.gorgeouss/] Guest organisation: @cph4water [https://www.instagram.com/cph4water/]

Mathias Bjørnhof: How to prepare for futures you can't predict

What happens when a futurist starts his own business? Turns out, even someone who thinks about the future for a living can't predict what's coming next. Mathias and I studied entrepreneurship together. A few years later, he left his job to build Anticipate - a consultancy that helps organizations stop planning for one future and start preparing for many. In this conversation, we get into why most companies are stuck using frameworks from the 80s, how to tell real signals from noise, and what it actually takes to sell something 99.99% of people have never heard of. It's strategic, personal, and full of moments where we just figure things out together… as old classmates do. Connect with Mathias on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiasbehnbjoernhof/].

(ENG) Gareggin - What it takes to turn the city into your own canvas

In this episode, I talk to my cousin, the incredibly talented Yerevan-based artist, Gareggin. We dive deep into his creative mind, exploring his journey from watching his grandfather's architectural designs as a child to painting massive, iconic street murals in the heart of Armenia. Gareggin opens up about the relentless, everyday drive to create, and how his style evolved from heavy, realistic oil paintings to vibrant pop-art and contemporary busts. In this episode, we cover: * The evolution of Gareggin's unique artistic style and the shift toward contemporary pop-art. * The story behind his mechanical "Eye" sculpture, showcased at the Venice Biennale and later sold in Dubai. * A behind-the-scenes look at his massive street murals dedicated to Motherhood on Saryan Street and to Parajanov on Northern Avenue. * His future plans, including a brand new studio space and a 2026 exhibition in the United States. 📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE: Because we are out in the city looking at Gareggin's actual murals, I highly recommend watching this episode on Spotify to get the full visual experience! 🗣️ LANGUAGE NOTE: This is the fully dubbed English version of the interview.

(ARM) Gareggin - What it takes to turn the city into your own canvas

In this episode, I talk to my cousin, the incredibly talented Yerevan-based artist, Gareggin. We dive deep into his creative mind, exploring his journey from watching his grandfather's architectural designs as a child to painting massive, iconic street murals in the heart of Armenia. Gareggin opens up about the relentless, everyday drive to create, and how his style evolved from heavy, realistic oil paintings to vibrant pop-art and contemporary busts. In this episode, we cover: * The evolution of Gareggin's unique artistic style and the shift toward contemporary pop-art. * The story behind his mechanical "Eye" sculpture, showcased at the Venice Biennale and later sold in Dubai. * A behind-the-scenes look at his massive street murals dedicated to Motherhood on Saryan Street and to Parajanov on Northern Avenue. * His future plans, including a brand new studio space and a 2026 exhibition in the United States. 📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE: Because we are out in the city looking at Gareggin's actual murals, I highly recommend watching this episode on Spotify to get the full visual experience! 🗣️ LANGUAGE NOTE: The interview is spoken entirely in Armenian, but I have provided full English subtitles on the video so you can read along and enjoy the conversation.

Marketing Connect CPH - What it takes to build a community that lasts

What does it really take to build a community that lasts? 🚀 In this episode of Gor:geous Talks, I sit down with the co-founders of Marketing Connect Copenhagen - Dalia & Mianda - to explore why consistency matters more than hype, how real connections are built, and what happens when people simply take initiative. A conversation about the long game of community - and why it still matters.