A Penny For Your Thoughts

Maria is joined by Zipeng Zhu, designer, art director, illustrator and animator, to speak about design and creativity. He is now the founder of his own creative design studio Dazzle where he wants to literally make every day a razzle-dazzle musical. Zipeng Zhu: https://www.instagram.com/zzdesign/ Zipeng Zhu: http://zz-is.it/ Dazzle: https://www.dazzle.studio/ eCommerce: https://dazzle.supply/ Casetify: https://www.casetify.com/collections/stopasianhate Times Square: https://www.printmag.com/post/zipeng-zhu-has-a-psa-for-us-all-hate-has-no-place-here Feedback to the host, Maria: https://www.instagram.com/mariaalonso2705/

Maria is joined by Bjork and her sister in law, Kashmala, to speak about the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan. Bjork, an Atheist, and Kashmala, Muslim, both share what Ramadan means to them, what the day to day in this holy month looks like and we speak about how non-Muslims can still get informed and involved in this festivity.

Joining Maria we have Karina Alvarez, who through a light-hearted chat gives us a feel of what the life of a professional ballet dancer is like. Karina is originally from Medellin, Colombia, and after graduating from high school she moved to New York City, where she now lives, on a full merit scholarship to study at the Joffrey Ballet School in their four-year Ballet Trainee Program. Karina Alvarez: https://karinaalvarez.com/ Feedback to the host, Maria: https://www.instagram.com/mariaalonso2705/

Today we speak about the classic car industry with automotive passionate, Killian O'Neill. Join us in an insightful chat about classic cars, technicalities & emotions. Killian shares with us the journey of restoring his grandad's Ford Fiesta XR2 of 1982, followed by some expert tips on how to spot a treasure when it's still covered in dust. Ford Fiesta XR2 Youtube series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaVQyAV_8gzfFuqyU02ixk6iN6HuOetUw  Killian O’Neill: https://www.instagram.com/mr.killianoneill/ Feedback for the host, Maria: www.instagram.com/mariaalonso2705 

Lucia Sanchez joins Maria to speak about what it really takes to become a digital nomad and describe this lifestyle so many people feel attracted to. Lucia is the CEO of Digital Gastronomic, a digital marketing agency specialized in restaurants, and has travelled the world working from her laptop. Digital Gastronomic: www.digitalgastronomic.com Lucia Sanchez: www.linkedin.com/in/luciasanchezpozo Feedback for the host, Maria: @mariaalonso2705

Maria shares background information about herself, tells the story that inspired her to jump behind the microphone for the first time and gives an introduction on what to expect of this podcast. Follow Maria on Instagram @mariaalonso2705 to give her feedback, suggestions and discover more about her.