Kiosk N1C Stories

Today we’re diving into a unique cultural experience Pixels & Pierogies, brought to life in collaboration with the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival and Kiosk N1C. From 7–28 March, Pixels & Pierogis will transform Kiosk N1C into a vibrant celebration of Polish and Ukrainian cinema, art, food and community. This nearly month-long programme brings together free film screenings, immersive AI projects, cultural showcases, fashion and crafts, even haircuts by Ukrainian soldiers, as well as lively debates, tasty food and much more.In this conversation, we’ll unpack what makes Pixels & Pierogis such a unique fusion of Polish and Ukrainian culture and how the Kinoteka Film Festival is rethinking their audience engagement, offering a much broader mixture of events intersecting film, technology, food and community engagement into an unforgettable series of happenings you won't want to miss.

We’re kicking off 2026 with a story that proves it’s never too late to trade a "prescribed" career path for one that’s self-made and sugar-dusted. In our first episode of the year, we sit down with Varsha, the founder of The Snackist—one of London’s most exciting micro bakeries.Varsha didn't just change jobs; she changed worlds. She walked away from a degree in medicine to follow a flour-filled calling, and since then, she hasn't looked back. Based in the heart of London, The Snackist has become a staple for those in the know, specialising in artisanal cinnamon rolls and seasonal bakes that are as much a work of art as they are a treat.

In this episode, Luke Hemsley, the founder of Wednesday's Domaine, joins us. Wednesday's Domaine specialises in alcohol-free wine, a category experiencing unprecedented growth in popularity. The discussion dives into what inspired Hemsley to enter the alcohol-free wine space, common misconceptions people have about these beverages, and the valuable lessons he has learned along his entrepreneurial journey. Whether listeners are entirely sober or enjoy an occasional tipple, they will find this exploration of the no-and-low drinks sector engaging and highly insightful.

In this episode, we were joined by Sarah, the Founder and CEO of Citizens of Soil.Citizens of Soil produces award-winning extra virgin olive oils sourced from small-scale farmers who practice regenerative agriculture. Sarah and Maria dove into the story behind Citizens of Soil, exploring how the company has built meaningful relationships with the farmers they work with. It was such a pleasure chatting with Sarah and learning more about her brilliant company, Citizens of Soil. So, let’s jump into the conversation!

For this episode we were joined by Olly, the founder of Slowe LivingSLOWE Living® is a lifestyle and design company founded in London in 2019, designing and manufacturing made-to-order furniture in England. Olly & Maria discuss what sparked the idea to set up SLOWE, the story of SLOWE living so far, future plans and SLOWE’s pop up at Kiosk N1C in September.Let’s do it, this is the really brilliant chat with Olly from SLOWE living…

For this episode Maria is joined by Yasemin & Alia.Yasemin is a curl specialist celebrating SWANA which stands for South West Asian and North African - hair. Yasemin is also the director of - Talking Textures - an analogue photo series which is currently showcased on Lower Stable Street’s light boxes, here in Coal Drops Yard. Alia works at Shubbak Festival and has collaborated with Yasemin on the exhibition.They discuss Yasemin’s hairdressing journey, how she approached casting for the photos, and the amazing feedback from the photos so far. The exhibition is on until September 7th so make sure to come & check out the incredible photos before then.