Distance to Destination
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsMaybe you're thinking here's another podcast. There's a lot of them out there but for the most part, when they have a guest is usually someone famous or successful. So, I wanted to give a voice to smaller creators, to share their stories, thoughts, and work. I want to sit down with them and talk about their process to get to their dreams and what struggles they are facing.
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EP#25 Building Creative Confidence - Diana Varma
April 08, 2024 17:22 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBEver wondered how to break free from self-doubt and unleash your full creative potential? Well, Diana Varma, writer, educator, and podcaster extraordinaire, shares her invaluable insights on this very topic. From her humble beginnings in the printing industry to her current role as a lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University, Diana's journey is nothing short of inspiring! 💡 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#24 Designing for Impact - Shane Moran
March 11, 2024 05:17 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Shane Moran, a seasoned expert in brand development, creative strategy, and logo design. But hey, this isn't your typical design chat. Nope, it's a rollercoaster ride of insights, inspiration, and some unexpected laughs along the way! 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#23 Smile, Explore, Design: Art Above All - Laura Michelle Maske
February 05, 2024 06:25 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this episode, my guest is the incredible Laura Michelle Maske, a designer and model who's breaking boundaries and embracing a life filled with art, travel, and meaningful design concepts. Get ready for a dose of inspiration as we explore the power of art, the freedom of being a digital nomad, and the artful balance between design and modeling. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#22 The Healing Power of Creativity - Zeina Angel
January 26, 2024 12:24 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBEver wondered how creativity can be a powerful form of therapy? Join me in this episode of Distance to Destination, joined by the incredible Zeina Angel, UGC Creator, Pastry Chef, and Book Lover. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#21 Communication is an Art - Sevastianos (Kner) Ntzokas
December 12, 2023 12:43 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThis one's a game-changer! Ready, set, play! 🎮 Explore the story of Sevastianos Ntzokas, aka Kner Born artist, graphic design whiz, and master illustrator. Discover the intriguing connection between his roots in graffiti art and the flourishing career that followed in the realm of graphic design. We'll also delve into Kner's successful NFT collection, Pyramon, and its exciting evolution into a card game! 🃏 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellina...
EP#20 The Creative Career Blueprint - Julia Lea
December 06, 2023 08:40 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode, Julia Lea, the Creative Director with over 30 years of industry experience, unveils the secrets behind her Creative Career Blueprint. From conquering design challenges to the importance of "skilled daydreaming", she covers it all. It's not just a podcast, it's your guide to design excellence and business brilliance. Dive deep into the conversation about Julia's upcoming book, "The Creative Career Blueprint," and discover how she collaborates with top designers, Oscar winners...
EP#19 The Unfiltered Joe Rogan-Style Conversation - Thanos Chatzitsakos
September 18, 2023 05:59 - 3 hours - 198 MBHave you ever wondered what happens when you put two creative minds together for an unscripted, 3.5-hour podcast marathon? Well, wonder no more! 🤔💭 In this episode, we're diving deep into the uncharted waters of a Joe Rogan-style conversation with none other than the multi-talented Thanos Chatzitsakos – a photographer, videographer, and graphic designer extraordinaire! 📸🎥✨ 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#18 Clients from Hell - Dimitris Vakrinos
July 05, 2023 14:08 - 1 hour - 78 MBMagic Mind 🧙♂️🔮🧠 Go to: https://www.magicmind.com/distancetodestination Use the code "DISTANCE20" to get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days or a 20% off after that period. 🌶️🔥 Get ready to laugh, cringe, and learn from the wildest stories of "Clients from Hell" in this epic podcast episode! I sit down with the incredible Brand Designer & Strategic Partner, Dimitris Vakrinos aka Vakri, known for his work with Netflix, Disney Plus, and Amazon Prime. Prepare for a journe...
EP#17 Discover the Power of Mentoring - Jason Aiginitis
June 08, 2023 08:08 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBMagic Mind 🧙♂️🔮🧠 Go to: https://www.magicmind.com/distancetodestination Use the code "DISTANCE20" to get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days or a 20% off after that period. Unleash your creative genius with Jason Aiginitis, a Digital Marketing Expert and Mentor extraordinaire. In this podcast, we explore the transformative power of mentorship, invaluable marketing strategies for creatives, leadership best practices, and the shocking truth behind digital marketing scams. Ge...
EP#16 Website for Creatives Designers - Cars, Nomads and Joe Rogan - Rachel Zampino
October 18, 2022 20:19 - 1 hour - 73 MBToday's guest it's Rachel Zampino, she is a designer and WordPress developer, with a mission to empower designers to build their own websites. If you feel overwhelmed by the idea of building a website, this podcast is for you. Plus we are talking about Portfolios, Cars, Digital Nomads, Web3, NFTs, and the appearance of Rachel's work on The Joe Rogan Experience Episode #1548 ft. Roy Jones Jr...what? 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/...
EP#15 Creative Studio in Developing Countries, Business in Vietnam - Romain Rouquette, 8amStudio
September 30, 2022 12:28 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this podcast, I traveled to Hanoi Vietnam to meet with Romain the founder of 8amStudio. You may also know him as Romain Rou from the music industry since he has been working on production, mixing, and Dj sets lives with hundreds of people for the past 20 years. He has been working also as a graphic designer for 20 years and started his creative agency in Vietnam in 2013, counting more than 300 customers to this day. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://...
EP#14 Talent vs Training, How you Train to Become an Expert - Thanos Chatzitsakos
June 19, 2022 20:15 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThanos Chatzitsakos comes back for his second Podcast but this time he comes face to face with the wings of death with a twist...an actual twist, let's name it the hot wings roulette. Thanos is a Photographer, Designer, Youtuber and he is on the road to becoming a Sushi Master. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#13 13 yrs old NFT Artist - Speaker, Kids & Parents - Teresa Melvin
June 04, 2022 10:53 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB13th episode of the Podcast and coincidentally my very multitalented guest is only 13 yrs years old! Teresa Melvin is a successful artist, especially in the NFT world, she's an animator, storyteller, and speaker in events all over the USA and has been recognized by Gary Vee himself! 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#12 The Design Marketplace Are You Wasting Your Time - Dimitris Lazarou
November 20, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBMy guest today for the second time (with a spicy twist 🔥) is Dimi or Dimitris Lazarou a brand identity designer that runs a successful brand strategy and design business in London called Symbolon Branding. Today dive deep into the online design marketplaces while we eat the hottest wings in the world! 😊 Today's podcast is a tribute to the show Hot Ones from First We Feast, we have an interesting conversation with Dimitris Lazarou about the online design Marketplace, websites like Upwork,...
EP#11 How to Make Money with NFT Crypto Art, Business & Education - Melvin Thambi
July 21, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBToday's guest is Melvin Thambi, a creative entrepreneur, artist, and much more. You have probably heard about a thing called NFT this last year, we had an interesting conversation about the crypto art world and how to succeed in it. Online education and the difficulties of starting a creative career. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
10. How to Start an Online Education Business - Strokes & Shapes
April 01, 2021 11:16 - 55 minutes - 45.3 MBIn today's podcast, I have two guests for the first time Ali Pineda and Rowena Cañada aka Strokes & Shapes, an agency that creates websites & sales pages for online education businesses. We talk about their really interesting story, how to start an online education business, online courses & passive income, and why you should create an online course in 2021. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.christosellinas.com/podcast ___ ✅Free Course: https://www.strokesandshapes.com/course/online-cour...
EP#10 How to Start an Online Education Business - Strokes & Shapes
April 01, 2021 11:16 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBIn today's podcast, I have two guests for the first time Ali Pineda and Rowena Cañada aka Strokes & Shapes, an agency that creates websites & sales pages for online education businesses. We talk about their really interesting story, how to start an online education business, online courses & passive income, and why you should create an online course in 2021. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#9 How to Evolve as a Creative - Kostas Kollias BrandTree
March 13, 2021 23:19 - 56 minutes - 52 MBMy guest today is Kostas Kollias aka BrandTree he's a business designer, the founder of Brandtree Media, and the creator of The Forest Method. The Forest Method is a framework that empowers small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs to transform a fixed mindset into a mindset of growth, overcome the fear of sales, and master their influence. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
09. How to Evolve as a Creative - Kostas Kollias BrandTree
March 13, 2021 23:19 - 56 minutes - 46.6 MBMy guest today is Kostas Kollias aka BrandTree he's a business designer, the founder of Brandtree Media and the creator of The Forest Method. The Forest Method is a framework that empowers small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs to transform a fixed mindset into a mindset of growth, overcome the fear of sales, and master their influence. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.christosellinas.com/podcast ___ 🔗Connect with Kostas here: Website: https://theforestmethod.com/ email: k@thefor...
08. How to Title Yourself - Aneirin Jones
February 21, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBInteresting conversation in today's podcast with my friend Aneirin Jones. He's a seasoned branding expert, brand strategist, and designer, running his own branding agency. Are you wondering how to title and introduce yourself? We're talking about that and many more. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.christosellinas.com/podcast ___ 🔗Connect with Aneirin here: Website: https://aneirin.co.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneirinjones/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aneirindesigns/...
EP#8 How to Title Yourself - Aneirin Jones
February 21, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBInteresting conversation in today's podcast with my friend Aneirin Jones. He's a seasoned branding expert, brand strategist, and designer, running his own branding agency. Are you wondering how to title and introduce yourself? We're talking about that and many more. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
EP#7 How to turn your passion into a career - Panos Astor Koffas
January 05, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBPanos Astor Koffas one of the best portrait photographers. We are discussing how to turn your hobby into a business, about the importance of passion, how to face a job that you hate and fear. We have an extra challenge to face. We'll be eating hot wings along the way the hottest sauce in the world more the 2 million Scoville unit. This is a tribute to the Hot Ones show from First We Feast. We are both fans of the show, so we thought it will be interesting to recreate the challenge through th...
07. How to turn your passion into a career - Panos Astor Koffas
January 05, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBIn today's podcast with Panos Astor Koffas, one of the best portrait photographers in Greece. We are discussing how to turn your hobby into a business, about the importance of passion in our life, how to face a job that you hate and fear. Panos studied mechanical engineering, but at the age of 25, he discovered photography as a way to escape from my problems and concerns. It started as a hobby, became a passion, and now a full-time job. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.christosellinas.com/podcas...
EP#6 Intercultural Design & Branding - Florian Philippe
October 30, 2020 12:51 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn today's episode, we're talking mainly about Cultural Branding and Brand Strategy, if you are into those, you will definitely enjoy this episode, if you don't know what I'm talking about then stick around because this will be in mind changer. Florian is from France, he lived for many years in different countries in Asia and now lives in Los Angeles USA with his family. His goal is to educate businesses about branding and help Asian companies to bring their business to Europe and the USA! ...
06. Intercultural Design & Branding - Florian Philippe
October 30, 2020 12:51 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBI had every interesting conversation in today's podcast with my friend Florian Philippe. He is a Brand Strategist and CEO of 3ANGLES, applying design thinking to solve business challenges. He is originally from Europe, lived and worked for a lot of years in Asia, and now lives in the US. And this alone makes him the perfect person to talk to, when it comes to Cultural Design and Branding. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.christosellinas.com/podcast ___ 🔗Connect with Florian here: Website: ht...
05. Working From Home - Dimitris Vakrinos
April 07, 2020 23:09 - 57 minutes - 47 MBMy good friend Dimitris Vakrinos aka Vakri is my guest on today's podcast. He is a graphic designer, co-owner of Photo Contest the biggest photographic community in Greece. He used to work as a photographer but wants to take the path of Ui Ux design. And we are collaborating for the last two and a half years on a project for Netflix.😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.christosellinas.com/podcast ___ 🍿Netflix Project: https://bit.ly/3aSew61 🔗Connect with Vakri here: Website: http://vakri.gr Inst...
EP#5 Working From Home - Dimitris Vakrinos
April 07, 2020 23:09 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn these uncertain times, we see more and more people that are forced to work from home. If you are one of them or you are thinking to start working from home as a freelance designer, in today's episode you can find some tips and tricks to help you stay motivated and focussed. We have also talked about the quarantine/lockdown that is happening right now and will affect us as people, businesses and our clients. How to adapt and overcome the situation and stay positive going through this. 🙂 🎧...
EP#4 Understanding Design - Dimitris Lazarou
February 29, 2020 02:46 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIs gastronomy similar to design? Dimitris Lazarou rebrands to Symbolon and breaks down design to its core. In today's episode with Dimi aka Dimitris Lazarou. We had a very interesting conversation about symbols, science and how you can use them to create brands that will stand the test of time. What is Semiotics and why is it so important to Design. How is the process to bring semiotics in visual design. How is gastronomy similar to design. Molecular Branding. 🙂 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrise...
04. Understanding Design - Dimitris Lazarou
February 29, 2020 02:46 - 57 minutes - 46.8 MBMy guest today is Dimitris Lazarou, but you may know him as Dimi. He runs a successful brand strategy and design business in London, and this year he decided to re-brand his current business to Symbolon. 😊 🔗Podcast: https://www.christosellinas.com/podcast ___ 🔗Connect with Dimi here: Website: www.symbolonbranding.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/symbolonbranding Instagram: www.instagram.com/symbolonbranding 📘The book ''Nineteen Eighty-four'': https://amzn.to/2TmvmCE ___ In toda...
03. Achieve Your Goals - Noor Hanania
January 29, 2020 01:23 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBMy guest Noor Hanania is a filmmaker with an award-winning short film at only 19 years old and an upcoming second film. Her Youtube channel has grown fast over the last years. And apparently, she has a master-plan for achieving her goals. 😊 ___ 🔗Connect with Noor here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BarknoorZ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barknoorz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barknoor/ Portfolio: https://barknoor.onfabrik.com/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/BarknoorZ...
EP#3 Achieve Your Goals - Noor Hanania
January 29, 2020 01:23 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIf you want to hear Noor's master-plan for achieving your goals, here is the new episode of the podcast 😊 Noor Hanania is an Award-Winning Filmmaker. Her Youtube channel has grown fast over the last years. We discussed about film making, Youtube and how getting viral can sometimes hurt your channel. Also, how to get out the most from people that inspire you and how to reach your goals, even if those seem unrealistic at the time. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: ...
EP#2 Choose the Right Path - Antonis Margaronis
December 10, 2019 02:53 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBMy guest is an award-winning graphic designer. He works on branding, typography, illustrations and he can manage both print and web projects. It's Antonis Margaronis but you may know him from Instagram as the ''Ordinary Man''. 😊 In today's episode, we discussed about dilemmas that a lot of us face in our careers. Generalist or Specialist? Freelance, Full time or both? Art or Design? Having a Goal or Not? Art school or Self-taught? Are some of them. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/pod...
02. Choose the Right Path - Antonis Margaronis
December 10, 2019 02:53 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBMy guest is an award-winning graphic designer. He works on branding, typography, illustrations and he can manage both print and web projects. It's Antonis Margaronis but you may know him from Instagram as the ''Ordinary Man''. 😊 🔗Connect with Antonis here: Website: http://antonismargaronis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an_ordinary_man/ Behance: https://www.behance.net/Margaronis Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaronishttps://www.behance.net/thanoschatz __ In ...
EP#1 Moving Abroad - Thanos Chatzitsakos
November 11, 2019 02:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBToday I have the pleasure to be joined by Thanos Chatzitakos. His a Designer, Photographer, Youtuber and his in the road to becoming a Sushi Master. In this first podcast, we talked about moving abroad as he recently moved to London and his goal to make his passion a profession. 😊 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links
01. Moving Abroad - Thanos Chatzitsakos
November 03, 2019 21:26 - 47 minutes - 44 MBToday I have the pleasure to be joined by Thanos Chatzitakos. His a Designer, Photographer, Youtuber and his in the road to becoming a Sushi Master. In this first podcast, we talked about moving abroad as he recently moved to London and his goal to make his passion a profession. 😊 🔗Connect with Thanos here: Website: http://www.thanosphotos.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thanosphotos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanos_photos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thanos...
00. Hello - Chris Ellinas
November 03, 2019 21:09 - 2 minutes - 3.95 MBMaybe you're thinking here's another podcast. There's a lot of them out there but for the most part, when they have a guest is usually someone famous or successful. So, I wanted to give a voice to smaller creators, to share their stories, thoughts, and work. In a world that's usually cares more for people that are already at the top and not so much for those that are trying to get there. (‘’small’’ there's no small creators) I believe that conversation equals inspiration and I want to sit do...
EP#0 Hello - Chris Ellinas
November 03, 2019 21:09 - 2 minutes - 3.95 MBMaybe you're thinking here's another podcast. There's a lot of them out there but for the most part, when they have a guest is usually someone famous or successful. So, I wanted to give a voice to smaller creators, to share their stories, thoughts, and work. I want to sit down with creators to talk about their process to get to their dreams and what struggles they are facing. 🎧Podcast: https://www.chrisellinas.com/podcast 🔗All my links: https://www.chrisellinas.com/links