The Salty Pistachio

#08 | Steen Clores

Starting the new year with some heat from Steen Clores. Check out our latest drop to see how Steen went from studying Nursing and working in a hospital in Vancouver to working as a multidisciplinary designer in Toronto. Link in bio.  TIME STAMPS Intro | 0:00 - 1:19 What kind of kid were you in high school? | 1:19 - 4:27 Programs you were involved in during school | 4:27 - 5:05 Favourite course in high school | 5:05 - 8:23 Transition from high school to nursing | 8:23 - 9:00 Nursing school in Vancouver | 9:00 - 10:19 Biggest lesson learned in University | 10:19 - 11:38 Process of getting into nursing | 11:38 - 14:08 From nursing into working in a hospital | 14:08 - 16:10 Up’s and Down’s during nursing | 16:10 - 19:13 Realizing nursing wasn’t the path for her | 19:13 - 20:14 Design? | 20:14 - 21:58 How did you meet Due? | 21:58 - 27:38 Moving to Toronto from Vancouver | 27:38 - 35:09 Focusing on yourself | 35:09 - 39:06 Working in Toronto vs Vancouver | 39:06 - 40:32 First paid design project | 40:32 - 42:16 Getting a mentor | 42:16 - 43:28 When did you quit nursing? | 43:28 - 44:20 Patchwork | 44:20 - 49:27 A piece of advice to your younger self | 49:27 - 49:50 UX Design experience | 51:46- 58:30

#07 | Christian Epistola

We had the honour of interviewing our great friend and mentor, Christian Epistola. Christian is the Managing Director for the Kickback, a community leader and basketball card expert. Head to our podcast and listen to Christian’s story on how he went from Kinesiology at UofT to what he does now. TIME STAMPS Intro | 0:00 - 1:10 What kind of kid were you in high school? | 1:10 - 6:10 Why kinesiology? | 6:10 - 7:40 Kin @ UofT experience | 7:40 - 16:45 Stand out memory from university | 16:45 - 20:48 How did you join The Kickback? | 20:48 - 26:16 Have you applied the things you’ve learned in uni to what you do now? | 26:16 - 27:40 Piece of advice for anyone creating a community program | 27:40 - 30:57 Was there anyone that you look up to growing up? | 30:57 - 34:22 Motto that you live by | 34:22 - 39:48 A piece of advice to someone going into university or college | 39:48 - 43:44 Navigating with your parents | 43:44 - 49:20 Being the oldest child | 49:20 - 51:50 What would you tell your younger self? | 51:50 - 55:45

#06 | Pedro

On this episode, we have the one and only Peddywap. Pedro is UofT Alumni and Co-Founder of the Appreciation Program with one of the brightest similes in the Toronto running community. In this episode, Pedro discusses his time at UofT where he studied Kinesiology, and how it lead him to combine his passions for Health and Wellness and helping people. When he’s not in the field, you could probably find him indulging in some local Toronto burgers, a community event, or at Myodetox (where he currently works).  Thank you Pedro for always being the person we can rely on and for being an amazing friend. TIME STAMPS: Intro | 0:00 - 2:07 What kind of kid were you in high school? | 2:07 - 5:50 Why Kinesiology? | 5:50 - 8:05 Biggest takeaway that you've gotten from university | 8:05 - 12:30 Have you always been a fan of running? | 12:30 - 14:50  How did you get into the running community? | 14:50 - 17:50 Creating opportunity + How to stand out when applying to internships | 17:50 - 22:36 Appreciation Program + Invest in yourself | 22:36 - 28:00 People in your circle | 33:30 - 38:19 Future Plans | 30:14 - 33:30 Feeling like you're in your own head |38:19 - 45:15 Favourite run + Learned the most from | 45:15 - 50:17 What would you tell your future self? | 50:17 - 53:55

#05 | Nicole Spiteri & Michelle McGuire

Nicole is a designer and brand consultant who helps businesses and entrepreneurs tell their stories through a holistic and results-driven approach. Through creating effective strategies and visual collateral for her clientele, Nicole has substantiated her brand by working in a wide spectrum of industries; from one woman shows to global cannabis companies. A creative through and through, off-work you can find her searching for her next home design project or travel destination, and on the endless pursuit of the perfect pasta recipe. Michelle is a marketing and strategy consultant with focus on cross-functional financial impact, user experience, and brand awareness  by creating lasting, cohesive, and meaningful connections through omnichannels. Michelle has worked over a wide range of industries spanning across retail, beauty, and sport through global markets with emphasis on North America specifically New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. OOO, She is likely  found on a board by a beach, running with her community, or learning about  sustainability infrastructures and impacts of marine plastic. TIME STAMPS: Intro & About | 0:00 - 6:00 What kind of kids were you in high school? | 6:00 - 11:34 How did you both meet? | 11:34 - 14:00 twoblockswest | 14:00 - 17:34 Starting a business with friends | 17:37 - 22:00 Biggest lessons learned from starting a business | 22:00 - 27:17 How to build confidence | 27:17 - 34:11 "I appreciate you" | 34:11 - 38:58 How to deal with clients | 38:58 - 55:20 What did you go into for post- secondary? | 55:20 - 1:09:30 Does your degree matter? | 1:09:30 - 1:12:00 How to network & maintain relationships | 1:12:00 - 1:15:25 Likes and dislikes on working in a business and freelance | 1:15:25 - 1:22:30 How to handle burnout or overworking yourself | 1:22:30 - 1:35:12 Advice to younger self and highschoolers now | 1:35:12 - 1:36:45

#04 | "Engineer turned photographer" Ft. Anthony Nusca

Anthony Nusca is a self-taught photographer whose work creates an intimate connection between subject and viewer while emphasizing colour across many genres. He specializes in portraiture, fashion and studio photography. Anthony has shot the likes of; Kyle Lowry, Tyler The Creator, Marcus Carr, and many more. In high school, Anthony excelled in maths and sciences and knew that heading into the field of engineering would allow him to “live comfortably”, an unsuspecting turn transpired when he sought photography. He offers incredible advice and pointers on his continual journey.  This is a must listen podcast for anybody who knows how to breathe. TIME STAMPS: Intro & About | 0:00 - 3:15 Childhood | 3:15 - 5:20 Agenda's, Photography & Memory | 5:20 - 7:15 Involvement in extracurricular activities | 7:15 - 9:25 Food talks | 9:25 - 13:30 Why I chose Engineering | 13:30 - 26:45 Family & Travel | 26:45 - 33:15 What made you transition into photography? | 33:15 - 41:51 Almost missed my shot with Drake | 45:51 - 52:05 Why Portraiture? | 55:45 - 58:10 Thoughts on feedback? | 58:10 - 59:33 Who did you look up to when getting started into photography? | 53:58 - 55:45 "You never miss" | 52:05 - 53:58 Style? | 59:33 - 1:13:34 Summer Friends | 1:13:24 - 1:20:25 "Slow things down" | 1:15:39 - 1:20:25 Shooting with Film | 1:20:25 - 1:37:15 Photographing Tyler the Creator + Favourite shots | 1:37:15 - 1:43:17 Advice to students that are unsure + "No one has it figured out" | 2:00:20+