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JinJa Birkenbeuel, Host, The Honest Field Guide

The Honest Field Guide presents intimate conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners that share their origin stories, startup strategies and their surprising discoveries during thei...

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From Starry Dreams to Space Innovation - The Journey of Dr. Roberto Albarran

In this episode, Dr. Roberto Albarran shares his journey from childhood curiosity about space to becoming a pioneering space scientist and e...

00:53:11Apr 14, 2026

Ep. 85 - Ada Polla, Alchimie Forever - Women and Ownership Mindset

In this engaging interview, Ada Polla, co-founder and CEO of Alchimie Forever, shares her journey from Swiss roots to building a sustainable...

01:20:00Mar 10, 2026

Ep. 84 - Becoming Michael Bierut, Partner, Pentagram

Ep. 84 - Becoming Michael Bierut, Partner, Pentagram

01:52:50Oct 10, 2025

How To Be An Artist And Stick To It. With Giampiero Alcozer, Florence, Italy

We explore the journeys of Italian entrepreneurs. We journey to Italy during peak tourist season to uncover strategies focused on excellence...

00:42:30Sep 19, 2025

Perfume, Passion, and the Italian Perfumery Landscape with Sara Phillips Chiapetta

Exploring Italian Entrepreneurship and Botanical Perfumery with Sara Phillips Chiapetta on The Honest Field Guide In this special episode of...

00:56:29Aug 26, 2025

Art, Passion, and Resisting AI - An Intimate Conversation with Ceramicist Fausto Salvi

In this special edition of the Honest Field Guide podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel travels to Italy to speak with renowned ceramic artist Fau...

00:57:35Aug 19, 2025

The Honest Field Guide Italia! With The Romanelli Family and Hotel Flora, Venic, Italy

In this episode of the Honest Field Guide Podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel introduces a special edition titled 'Honest Field Guide Italia,' w...

00:55:02Aug 12, 2025

Special Edition - Italia! The Honest Field Guide Goes Global! With Design Firm Zeta Lab - Milan, Italy

Let's go to Zeta Lab from Milan, Italy and meet with the founder Lucio Lazzara! [Part 1 of a 5 Part Series!] Welcome to my show, the Honest...

00:56:57Aug 5, 2025

Katherine Naylor Pullman - How Busy Working Women Can Make Brand New Friends

In this episode of The Honest Feel Guide Podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel sits down with Katherine Naylor Pullman, the visionary behind The M...

01:21:18Jul 8, 2025

Ep. 82 - Micah Clasper-Torch, Author, "Punch Needle Fashion"

Micah Clasper-Torch shares her journey as a punch needle artist and educator, discussing the importance of curiosity, mentorship, and commun...

01:44:00Jun 20, 2025

Ep. 81 - How Did the Chicago Sky Get Started? Fueled by Great Women In Sports and Business by Michael Alter

The Honest Field Guide Podcast, is a production by Birk Creative and hosted by its President JinJa Birkenbeuel. The show is for people in al...

00:48:03May 17, 2025

Ep 80 - Alfie Koetter - So You Want To Work In Hollywood? Here's how one architect did it

JinJa Birkenbeuel explores the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and design with guest Alfie Keotter, a designer and architect....

01:17:19May 1, 2025

Ep. 79 - Tracey Panek, Levi's Historian on The Power of Listening and Creating Surprising Connections For Business Growth

In this episode of The Honest Field Guide, host JinJa Birkenbeuel interviews Tracey Panek, the historian and director of archives at Levi St...

01:05:16Apr 2, 2025

Ep 78 Lisou Brand - Creating Vibrant Beauty and Fashion with Textile Designer Rene Macdonald

In this episode of The Honest Field Guide, host JinJa Birkenbeuel engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rene Moshi Macdonald, the founder...

01:27:56Mar 19, 2025

Ep. 77 - How To Empower Yourself - Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Officer, the WNBA's New York Liberty Shares Her Story - and She's Sticking To It!

Host JinJa Birkenbeuel welcomes Shana Stephenson, Chief Brand Officer at the WNBA's New York Liberty, to discuss her journey in sports brand...

00:58:58Feb 27, 2025

Ep. 76 - Who Is Joe Favorito, Author, Sports Broadcaster and Consultant to “Creed?” How To Become an Entrepreneur in Sports

In this episode of The Honest Field Guide podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel engages in a dynamic conversation with sports entrepreneur Joe Fav...

00:50:36Feb 4, 2025

Ep. 75 - [Part II] Craig Bauer, Founder, Hinge Studios Conversations on Kanye (Ye), Engineering Excellence, Cultural Humbleness, AI, Business and the Relentless Pursuit of Audio Excellence

The Honest Field Guide presents intimate conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners that share their origin stories, startup strat...

00:42:26Jan 7, 2025

Ep. 75 - [Part I] Craig Bauer, Founder, Hinge Conversations on Kanye (Ye), Engineering, Cultural Humbleness, AI, Business and the Relentless Pursuit of Audio Excellence

The Honest Field Guide presents intimate conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners that share their origin stories, startup strat...

01:16:03Dec 16, 2024

Ep. 74 - Darren McKoy, Creative Director of Dr. Martens - How Sunny Optimism, Mentoring and Team Strategy Can Build an A-List Fashion Career and Transform a Legacy Brand’s Design Culture

In this engaging conversation, JinJa Birkenbeuel interviews Darren McKoy https://www.instagram.com/d_dot_mckoy , the creative director of Dr...

01:15:13Nov 15, 2024

Ep. 73 : Lenny Stern, Co-Founder of SS+K, On The Transformative Power of Self-Awareness and Hiring Diverse Leaders

In this episode of The Honest Field Guide Podcast, host JinJa Birkenbeuel engages in a deep conversation with Lenny Stern, a prominent figur...

00:58:03Nov 2, 2024