It’s Called Taste is creative food for the brain - and we want to feed you. If you want one month of a free membership to ICT, all you have to do is share this post on your IG story, slack, or LinkedIn and reply to this email ([email protected]) with a screenshot. That’s it! Listen to the full episode on the It’s Called Taste Substack. https://itscalledtastepod.substack.com/ Asia speaks with talent agent Michael Rotimi about his journey from being a mailman to founding his own talent agency. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of navigating the fashion industry, the importance of scouting talent, and the nuances of client relationships. Show Links Substack Spotify Youtube Apple Podcasts Fragrances Mentioned Santal Austral by Matiere Premier Cedrat Boise by Mancera get 10% off at Twisted Lily with code ASIA10 Ani by Nishane Things Mentioned Models.com Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene Michael’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaelrotimi/ Off.Shore Agency Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/offshoreagency/ Off.Shore Agency - https://off-shore.agency/ Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Charlotte Morse (https://www.instagram.com/charlottemorse_/) was the first employee hired by the beauty and wellness brand Jolie and shares what it takes to grow a product business from day one. Listen to the full episode on the It’s Called Taste Substack. Show Links Substack Spotify Youtube Apple Podcasts Fragrances Mentioned Essential Parfums Fig Infusion use code ASIA10 for 10% off your order Ex Nihilo Iris Porcelana Santal Blanc by Van Cleef and Arpels Things Mentioned Offhours Soft Services Gossamer Brightland Olive Oil Algae Cooking Club Brooklyn Grange July The Windmill Charlotte’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charlottemorse_/ Jolie Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jolieskinco/ Jolie - https://jolieskinco.com/?variant=41313550925981 Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

This weeks episode is completely free to give you a taste of what we chat about in the second half of our episodes. We compiled four of our favorite dream project brainstorms from past It’s Called Taste Guests - Emma Chozick, Steve John Irby, Jalil Johnson, and Remy Solomon. Enjoying the show? Please subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (wherever you listen). Full episodes are available via subscription on our Substack. Show Links Substack Spotify Youtube Apple Podcasts Episodes Emma Chozick Episode Steve John Irby Episode Jalil Johnson Episode Remy Solomon Episode / Bonus Episode Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Listen to the full episode on the It’s Called Taste Substack. https://itscalledtastepod.substack.com/ Asia and Maria Vogel (https://www.instagram.com/mariarosevogel/⁠), founder of Rococo Art Advisory, discusses her role as an art advisor and her philosophy of bringing warmth and genuine connections to the art world. Show Links Subscribe to substack here It's Called Taste Spotify It's Called Taste Youtube Its' Called Taste Apple Podcasts Things Mentioned The Price of Everything Trailer Michaela Yearwood Dan Oscar Yi Hou Isy Wood The Court Series Fragrances Mentioned Unknown Pleasures by Krosene One Umbrella for Two by Floraiku Musk Therapy by Initio Parfums Prives Maria’s Links Maria’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mariarosevogel/ Rococo Website- https://www.rococoartadvisory.com/ Rococo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rococoartadvisory/ Rococo Substack - https://substack.com/@rococoartadvisory Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Listen to the full episode with a Substack subscription. Photographer Justin Sisson and Asia discuss the importance of specialization in the creative industry, the value of educating clients about the work, and a framework for setting freelance rates. Show Links Subscribe to substack here - ⁠https://itscalledtastepod.substack.com/⁠ Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/49QnBFv5dKuc7vZ3ztBjci?si=992e880077f74398⁠ Youtube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@asia__grant⁠ Apple Podcasts - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-called-taste/id1753320175 Things mentioned TWA - https://www.instagram.com/twahotel/ Spy Party - https://store.steampowered.com/app/329070/SpyParty/ Collina Strada - https://www.instagram.com/collinastrada/ Jamaal’s ICT Episode - https://substack.com/home/post/p-146892723?r=40ueh5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Photo Editor Source - https://aphotoeditor.com/category/pricing-negotiating/ Fragrance Mentioned Alba di Seoul by Santa Maria Novella Papyrus Moleculaire by Maison Crivelli Justin’s Links Justin’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justin_sisson/ Justin’s Website - https://www.justinsisson.com/ Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Listen to the full episode with a Substack subscription. Asia speaks with Jose and Jessica Vega, a couple in the watch and jewelry industry. Jose is a watchmaker and Jessica is a diamond dealer that have both been in the industry for 10+ years. Show Links Subscribe to substack here - https://itscalledtastepod.substack.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/49QnBFv5dKuc7vZ3ztBjci?si=992e880077f74398 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@asia__grant Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-called-taste/id1753320175 Fragrances Mentioned Gris Charnel by BDK Papyrus Molecular by Mason Crevelli Aqua De Colonia Lana by Santa Maria Novella Jess & Jose’s Links Jose’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prosway/ Jess’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stillnessvega/ Here's How Often to Service Your Watch + Why Not to Wear Your Watch in the Shower - https://youtu.be/ffhbipBHjDo?si=0E8Em4d239psM7M_ Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Subscribe to the It’s Called Taste Substack to listen to the full episode. Fashion darling Jalil Johnson (https://www.instagram.com/jalil_johnson_/) and Asia discuss exploring culture through fashion, sophisticated insult delivery, and how to have fun when getting dressed. And yes, of course perfumes. Show Links Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/49QnBFv5dKuc7vZ3ztBjci?si=992e880077f74398 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@asia__grant Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-called-taste/id1753320175 Reference Links Vogue Article - https://www.vogue.com/article/jalil-johnson-outfit-inspiration-saks Bernard James - https://bernardjames.com Renato Cipullo - https://renatocipullo.com/ Paola Sighinolfi for At Present - https://atpresent.com/collections/paola-sighinolfi Dont’ Let Disco - https://www.dontletdisco.com/ Fragrances Mentioned The Harmonist Royal Earth Regime de Fleur Tears Maison Crevelli Oud Maracuja Jalil’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jalil_johnson_/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@j.j.andre Substack - https://consideryourselfcultured.substack.com/?sd=pf Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

This episode is brought to you by Are.na, a platform for assembling new worlds from the scraps of the old. Episode 9: Charles Broskoski (are.na/charles-broskoski), co-founder and CEO of Are.na, and Asia Grant discuss their favorite businesses and the qualities they admire in them. Links Are.na - https://www.are.na/ Stardew Valley Founder Story - https://www.gq.com/story/stardew-valley-eric-barone-profile Yowie Hotel + Shop - https://www.shopyowie.com/ USB Club - https://usb.club/ Are.na Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/aredotna/ Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠- https://substack.com/@asiagrant1 Episode 8: Writer and brand consultant Emma Apple Chozick (https://www.instagram.com/emcho41) shares how brand partnerships are executed and where she goes to find trustworthy recommendations online. We also brainstorm what her dream brand partnership would be and how we’d bring it to life. Unlimited budget, of course. Scents Mentioned- Zero by Comme De Garcon Loewe 7 Macaque by Zoologist Links ThingTesting - https://thingtesting.com/ Alessi - https://us.alessi.com/ Laura Reilly’s Magasin - https://www.magasin.ltd/ Eye Witness Beauty - https://www.instagram.com/eyewitnessbeauty/reels/ Ash Hotels - https://ash.world/ Everything I know about love - https://amzn.to/3yk4oEi Emma’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emcho41 TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@gr8collab Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant

Full episode on Substack:⁠ https://substack.com/@asiagrant1 Episode 7: Director and Filmmaker Jamaal Parham explains the process of bringing a commercial to life, the importance of collaboration, and how to understand the client's vision while maintaining his own creative artistry. Interested in hearing the full episode? Subscribe to the It’s Called Taste Newsletter - https://itscalledtastepod.substack.com/ Jamaal's Links https://www.instagram.com/jamaalparham/ https://www.jamsandbash.com/ Asia’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/asia__grant/ TT- https://www.tiktok.com/@asia__grant