Clueless In Seattle

Step inside Psychedelic Lens and you'll find a vibrant, colorful world built entirely by one person. This episode on Clueless in Seattle, we are in conversation with Erin Fox, founder of Psychedelic Lens, to talk about her journey from self-taught artist to running a sustainable stationery shop in the heart of Seattle. We talk sustainability, community, and creative courage and how her deep love for Cascadia and science illustration shaped an art practice that is as educational as it is beautiful. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if you can build something real without compromising on what matters most.Featuring:Erin Fox, Founder & Artist — Psychedelic LensVisit & Support:psychedeliclens.storeInstagram: @psychedelic_lens_art

What does it take to prepare the next generation for a world that keeps changing? Vineet Taneja and the team at Future Forward Labs have been working on that answer. We talk about the origin of Future Forward Labs, the gaps he found in college counseling, how AI is reshaping education, and what building a sustainable business in a very crowded market actually looks like, from managing student expectations to scaling nationwide. Vineet is rethinking the roadmap for the next generation — and we're taking notes.Featuring:Vineet Taneja, Co-Founder — Future Forward LabsVisit & Support:futureforward.appInstagram: @futureforwardlabshq

In this episode, we step inside Partners in Print, a letterpress studio and nonprofit based in Seattle, to learn how an almost-forgotten craft became a vehicle for community, creativity, and resilience.We talk with co-founder Jenny Wilkson about starting a letterpress program in her twenties, losing a physical space during the pandemic, and rebuilding Partners in Print around a simple but difficult question: are we about the machines, or the voices they can amplify?Along the way, we learn what letterpress actually is, why it’s experiencing a revival, and how slow, physical making can still carry meaning in a fast, digital world.📝 SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we explore:What letterpress printing is, and how it once shaped entire culturesHow Partners in Print grew from a teaching program into a nonprofitLosing a physical space during the pandemic and moving online“Message over medium” and what that really means in practiceThe power of craft, intention, and slow workBecoming a nonprofit and opening access to more voicesResponsibility, accountability, and amplifying community storiesBuilding leadership through delegation and shared ownershipThe Resident Printer and Artist in Residence programsFeaturing:Jenny Wilkson, Executive Director of Partners in Print Erin Shigaki, Artist ActivistVisit & support:Partners in Print — Seattle, WA Learn more, take a class, or support their work

In this illuminating episode, hosts Akshara and Priyanshi sit down with Sripriya Giridharan, co-founder of Prana Kitchens, to unlock the clue into holistic living.Hear the inspiring story of Prana Kitchens' business journey, which is built on deep relationships with farmers and a commitment to sustainability and heritage.Sripriya reveals how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda transforms how we make good choices part of our lifestyle. Learn about the profound impact of food on your health, from optimizing digestion to cultivating overall well-being.🔗 Connect with Prana KitchensWebsite: pranakitchens.comInstagram: @pranakitchens

This week on Clueless in Seattle, hosts Akshara and Priyanshi sit down with Sudeepa Prakash, founder of The Bangalore Kitchen, to explore her journey from tech to culinary entrepreneurship — and how passion can become purpose.Featuring:Sudeepa Prakash, Founder, The Bangalore Kitchen⁠@sudeepap⁠Visit & Support:@tbk.seattle at the Ballard Farmer's Market!Follow us @cluelessinseattlepod!