A Train Off Track
A Train Off Track
Kendrick Tran
Sometimes you get off track, you forget where you're going. That's ok! Follow Kendrick Tran also known as "A Train on Track" on this 'off-road' journey of sorts. A Train OFF Track is about sharing thoughts and conversations as Kendrick is on the path of building his career. Brace yourselves, because every Sunday. Kendrick is going to be here, saying it with his chest. Speaking with guests and exploring how to make it in the creative and fashion industries!
Attending Parsons and further education with Zainab Mushtaq
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.
Mar 31, 2021
44 min
How to Get a Job in PR & Marketing with PR Manager Nikola Baraky
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. 
Mar 14, 2021
47 min
Building a Media Empire with Christine Faulhaber
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
Feb 28, 2021
45 min
Spirituality and the Unknown with Camille Tobias
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!
Feb 9, 2021
1 hr 22 min
Being Black in the Film Industry with Vineciah McFarlane
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.
Jan 31, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Identity & Fashion in the LGBTQ2SIA+ community with Cal Campos
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.
Jan 21, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Thoughts on New York Fashion Week with Zaire Davis & Maya Marcus
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!
Jan 14, 2021
1 hr 15 min
Unpopular Opinions w Maya Marcus
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.
Jan 7, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Happy New Year! Let’s talk love during the holidays...
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. 
Dec 31, 2020
58 min
Talking spirituality with Simran Singh Pt. 2
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...
Dec 25, 2020
55 min
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