A Place To Talk
A Place To Talk
De La Espada
This is Luis De Oliveira founder of De La Espada and host of ‘A Place To Talk’, a series of conversations that take us to new places. Starting out with no formal hidden agenda, we talk to our guest and engage our listeners, by going with the flow we walk in digressions and new turns. We’ve reached out to wide range of people representing different points of view within the design world. As an industry, we are often seen as self-referencial rather than inclusive. In this moment in time, defined by the broad sharing of ideas through new channels, we saw the opportunity to create honest dialogs. We aim for nothing more than a breath of fresh air, some humour and hopefully some good ideas to enrich the conversations. So sit down, and let us take you to new places.
Ep.15 - David Harry Stewart
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets David Harry Stewart who travelled from LA to meet us in the neighbourhood of Santos in Lisbon.  He founded media company AGEIST addressing the modern 50+ lifestyle.  David shared anecdotes of how society overlooks this group of people.
Oct 31, 2019
44 min
Ep.14 - Manuel Aires Mateus
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Portuguese architect Manuel Aires Mateus, in his atelier in the Principe Real neighbourhood of Lisbon. They talk about how he never breaks with tradition without falling into imitation.
Oct 24, 2019
51 min
Ep.13 - Joana Astolfi
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Joana Astolfi who is an artist, architect and designer, in the Marvila neighbourhood - Lisbon. They look at Joana’s childhood and early professional experience as she sought her unique creative voice.
Oct 16, 2019
40 min
Ep.12 - Fredrik Carlström
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada goes to Alma, a members club in the Östermalm neighborhood of Stockholm, to meet Fredrik Carlström, its co-founder and creative director.  We looked at how hard work and taking risks paid off, followed by how his experience in the film industry led him to other ventures.
May 31, 2019
46 min
Ep.11 - Karin Wickberg
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Karin Wickberg, Chief Marketing Officer at Kasthall, a long established rug manufacturer.  She brought up the struggle for brands to stay relevant today, and how marketing should never rest on its laurels.
May 24, 2019
33 min
Ep.10 - Annica Eklund
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Annica Eklund, Chief Creative Officer of Swedish brand Bolon, in the Miss Clara hotel in Norrmalm - Stockholm. They  look at how Annica and her sister Marie reinvented a struggling family business and made vinyl flooring relevant and exciting.
May 17, 2019
49 min
Ep.09 - Hanna Nova
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Hanna Nova Beatrice, editor in chief of Residence Magazine, in the Berns Hotel in Norrmalm - Stockholm. They  look at the changes affecting the world of publishing, and the issues that surround the tide of new products flooding the market.
May 10, 2019
36 min
Ep.08 - Fredrik Sweger
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Fredrik Sweger, a successful commercial photographer, in his studio in Vasastan - Stockholm. They discuss how focusing on the niche of interior photography has helped further his career.
May 3, 2019
29 min
Ep.07 - Magnus Wästberg
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Magnus Wästberg, founder of Swedish lighting company Wästberg. They discuss how keeping the balance between the technical aspect and the emotional, aesthetical values of lighting is at the core of the business.
Apr 26, 2019
39 min
Ep.06 - Morgwn Rimel
In today’s episode Luis De Oliveira, founder of De La Espada, meets Morgwn Rimel, former Director of the ‘School of Life’. They discuss ways to better live our lives  and how emotional intelligence is in short supply.
Dec 31, 2018
40 min
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