A Train On Track

The FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE podcast is about exploring the idea of being in the public eye/surveillance. These days everyone is so locked in to their phones. I feel as though so many people have come to value their parasocial relationships more than real human ones. Everyone is a metric or is trying be someone they think they should be. We all yearn for connection. I know I do. Many of us look for it in our screens. Often feeling like if you don't document your life, or aren’t watching it on a screen. Did it really happen?This is about exploring my need for connection. Speaking with artists (or to myself) about topics I believe everyone should be talking about: art, fashion, mortality and politics. I want to have creative humans that inspire me, to talk about their thoughts on how they use art as a form of therapy. To speak to activists about what ways we as humans can contribute and create real change. Learn how we can use our platform, no matter the size. To inspire people to live their lives authentically.

In this first episode of the podcast since 2021. I wanted to bring it back in a very candid, informal way. I'm sitting in my favourite spot and talking about peace and purpose. In mid-March, I took a trip to Sayulita, Mexico. I took the trip to get a break from the monotony of my everyday life. I got so into the routine of going to work, cooking, sleeping and doing it all over again. I needed a nervous system reset. The trip did exactly that and reminded me of my humanity. Showed me my worth regardless of my career path, job title, or social class. In this episode, I go over everything I learned and how through finding purpose in my everyday life, I am also trying to make sure I respect my peace.

I am currently at the point in my life where it is either further education or time to face "real life". It is a scary time and I for one, am constantly on the break of an existential crisis. The crazy part is when I was going into university and heard all of these people having these dilemmas. I always thought to myself "I could never, that won't be me." But here's the tea, I studied communications, but want to work in Fashion... so though not impossible. I need to consider my options and paths to get to where I want to be. This is where Zainab comes in, she is about to graduate from a graduate diploma program from Parsons School of Design in New York. In this episode, we talk: what it's like going to parsons, what it's been like experience this world-renowned school from home, and what the future looks like for us fashion folk.

Finding a job is really hard. Besides all the existential concern and doubt as to if you are doing the right thing. Actually going out, getting experience in the industry is hard. IT IS. There are only so many times you can apply, get shot down and feel good about it. In this episode, listen in as Kendrick talks to Nikola Baraky, the Canadian PR & Showroom Manager of a large international fashion brand. She shares her unconventional journey getting into the industry, her thoughts on interning, and discusses peoples association with age and success. 

This one is crazy! We've been away for a while, but this is for good reason! This year Kendrick wants to take this podcast in a more interview, career advice direction. Providing YOU with the listeners with advice on how to work your way up in the fashion and lifestyle industries, or any industry for that matter.  In this episode, we have Christine Faulhaber, the CEO and Principal of Faulhaber Communications. One of Canadas largest lifestyle PR Agencies. Listen in as we discuss her journey to getting to where she is today (celebrating 20 years in business), her past, the future and her advice on getting into the industry and making a name for yourself. I can confidently say I've learned no much in these 40 minutes, and hope you will too! Check out Faulhaber: @faulhabercomm www.faulhabercommunications.com

This episode honestly... is alotttt. Not only is it longer than what you can usually expect from Kendrick. This week we dive into spirituality and how his guest Camille Tobias has found peace and support through exploring spirituality. Asking questions and letting the universe guide and provide that extra sense of validation in our lives. Listen to them talk about working in retail, first impressions, life experiences that have led them to seeking answers from and about "unknown". Kendrick goes off on a little rant about respect, but most importantly there is a little game in this week's episode that we think everyone should play! Tune in!

We all know that the film industry to this day is still not exactly inclusive. Of course, we can look to our BIPOC icons and role models in the industry. But the fact that they had to work twice as hard to get in, is unfortunate. Recently Netflix introduced a new show titled "Bling Empire", following the takedown of the film Crazy Rich Asians. it features the wealthy Asian community in Los Angeles. This week Kendrick is talking to friend and actress Vineciah McFarlane about trying to make it as a black woman in the Toronto Film Industry. Discussing hair, highschool musical, and how to get your start.

This episode is one of Kendrick's favourites!!! In this episode, you will hear a lot about identity and where it comes from. For those of you that know Kendrick, you will know that he is a Homosexual Male. He and his guest Calvin Campos, a queer transmasculine nonbinary person. Discuss growing up and coming to terms with who they were and what that meant in terms of how they dressed. Fashion plays a role in everyone's life no matter how small or large. Diving into topics surrounding being an Asian queer, growing up in a world dominated by Cis White Men. This episode is also interesting because this is where you will hear about Kendrick's coming out story.

Fashion Week, FASHION WEEKKKKKK. I think everyone has some sort of obsession with fashion week. If not the fashion and the shows, the photographers, the Instagram-worthy looks, maybe it's just because you meet some interesting people. In this episode, Kendrick talks with close friends Zaire Davis and Maya Marcus about their first time attending fashion week in September 2018. You'll hear stories of how they first met in London while he was living and working in the UK, and about what it is was like to reconnect at Fashion Week!

We saw this Youtube video where the women making the video was detailing that people were going to unfollow you if these opinions were shared. Though we feel as though that was a very interesting thing to say in the title of a video. It was there and is related to what is being discussed today. In this episode. Listen in as, Kendrick Tran and Maya Marcus unpopular opinions. Starting off strong with thoughts on Beyonce, and moving to more subtle topics such as their thoughts on thrifting and it's relation to the environment.

WOWOWW 2020 has been a year and a half. In this episode, Kendrick goes on a walk. Monumental if he says so himself. in this episode as the intro to what will hopefully be an awesome year for everyone. He gives a in-depth look into his love life or more specifically lack there of. Take a listen and see what his past experiences have been like. From NO RUGRATS, to people that were not so movie like, what his "TYPE" is and hear him discuss his thoughts on the holidays and new years resolutions. 

Happy Holidays! This is the second of two episodes. In last week's episode, Kendrick was with Simran Singh once again, talking about our relationships with material possessions. This week, we hear the other half of their conversation. A conversation that was too good to end. In this episode, they discuss spirituality and their relationships with "g-d". Both of them in agreement that everything happens for a reason. Like you listening to this podcast...

Simran is one of our favourite guests thus far! They’ve known each other going on about two years now. In the first part of this two part episode. They talk about Christmas, music, giving, and their relationships with material possessions. Tune in as this episode is just the beginning, there is some juice to come.

Life is a mess in 2020. Kendrick knows all about that, ask his journal... titled "Personal and Global Pandemic". Fret not, as Kendrick is here with Priya Rajkumar (@priyarajkumar) talking about all things life and career. Obviously, you listening to this podcast (THANK YOU FOR THAT) will not solve all of your problems. But one thing you can guarantee if you can feel a lot better about yourself! Listen in as they discuss their love for branding and how they plan to make a career out of it, Kendrick be confused about what he wants within the fashion industry. Most important weigh in on their discussion about whether or not completing your MASTERS is worth it. 

Creativity has been hard this year. In this episode join Kendrick (the most creative person EVER :)) and Connor MacAskill (@connormac_og) as they discuss all things creative. Despite having experienced a lot of creative blocks, these two share their experiences in the industry. Connor having worked a lot in Graphic Design and Film, and Kendrick having worked in Photography and Fashion. They discuss what it's like trying to work as a freelancer and embracing hippie culture when in need of self-reflection. Having worked on a couple of projects together, they vibe about what work they have done and what they are doing to make a name for themselves.

We've all had our fair share of messy relationships, be that friendships, a significant other, or your relationship with you family. In this episode Kendrick is joined by two of his closest friends Maya Marcus (@maya.marcus) and Francisco Torres (@mr.franciscotorres) to talk relationships. The three of them also work together on a podcast called FKM.  Listen in as this is one of the most hectic episodes yet, covering family, dating, and what its like being in a long-term relationship. RIP Kendrick and his single ass...

Back once again! This week join Kendrick on this journey of an episode. Today he is joined once again with Megan Roopnarine (@megan.roopnarine), the reasoning behind this episode is crazy. The reason they have joined voices once again is that they literally ran into each other at an interview. Off all places to be at 10 o'clock at night. They were are the same place at the same time. This episode discusses Interviews, Indigos-friendly environment, finding jobs in this challenging time, and finally getting very vulnerable with the FINAL QUESTION. 

Hello People of the Internet, It's me again... this time I'm talking to you naked, in my bathtub. Life has been rough lately. It almost feels weird to be talking about my life when there are much worse things going on, on a global scale. That being said this episode is a lot more personal than the others. In this episode, we talk about how I was recently let go from my job, stood up, and well... am in need of a vacation.  Hear me give advice that I am probably in no position to give, about job security and getting what you want.

I'll let you know right now... I have never been backpacking. I do want to someday, but also the idea of carrying everything I own on my back is a lot for me. None the less, here we are talking to a good friend of mine. Francisco Torres our group's resident hipster and travel aficionado. Though he hasn't been too far and too wide just yet. In this episode we talk about his experience backpacking, the people he's met, where he's been, and share tips for people that want to travel more often. We also talk about how he is going about starting his freelance career in this crazy time that we are in!

My goal in life is to inspire others and the only way I know I want to do that for sure. Is by becoming a serial entrepreneur. In this episode we are with an old high school friend of mine that just started her own business! We talk religion, going to school together and who were were back then, and of course talk business. Discussing what it’s like to start a creative business in 2020.

You might think the title is clickbait, but it's technically not... In this episode, we are with my oldest childhood friend Greedy Bang! We've known each other for basically the most of our lives and we have seen each other grow sooooo much throughout the years. We talk about who we were as kids, the first time we went to each other's houses, being ASIAN of course, her engagement, and what we want for our weddings. This one is honestly jam-packed, thus why this one is longer than usual. But it sure is worth it!

Hello, People of the internet, It's me back once again. Today I am joined by one of my good friends Megan Roopnarine, whom I have known since high school. YIKES. The yikes is indeed needed, because in this episode we reflect on our past, how we met and what life is like for us now. We talk about high school, gossip, how life changes so much from high school, and about love and responsibility. Basically, we tell you about we went from children to adults...

You don’t talk to yourself? That’s odd... I’m only joking. In this episode I’m taking to myself. Well, realistically I’m talking to my mic and to you guys. But I felt that I needed to do an episode by myself since they’ve all had guests so far. I talk about my trip to London, my friends and catch up on my life bts.

So you've never had a concussion? Are you wondering how this has anything to do with fashion? Well, I guess you will have to listen and find out... Jk Jk, in this episode we are with Maya Marcus an up and coming model and close friend of mine. We talk about her having her first concussion, schooling during the pandemic, and well life and fashion. Be ready for the ride, when we are together, we are all over the place!

I think we all know that the way we were raised affects us and who we are to this day. That same idea, applies to fashion as well, of course, I have no way of actually proving that. I'm no scientist or analyst. In this episode my friend Simran and I talk about our personal experiences with fashion, growing up with immigrant parents, life, and how fashion plays a part in our current lives! Though there is no way to actually prove that your parents affect how you dress coming into your adult life. We share our personal thoughts and experiences on the subject and much more.

This episode... My very first episode everrrrr, well not including my trailer.  We meet with one of my closest friends Dana Yawney and talk about all sorts of stuff. You'll hear about how we met, what we do, our lives and how they came together. Most importantly you will hear us talk about boys to men, discussing finding passion and finding distractions for those passions when they go arrey.