Kiosk N1C Stories

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 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.

Emma and Eve, co-founders of Open Art Spaces, discuss their platform designed to bridge the gap between art creation and sales. They met through an illustration class and have since grown their market from six stalls to 26. Their events foster a supportive community, with notable moments like first sales and repeat buyers. They plan to expand to North and East London and are preparing for a takeover at Lower Stable Street on July 10th and 13th. They also offer a newsletter subscription for practical tips and advice for emerging artists.

For this episode we were joined by Josie Tucker.Josie is a Creative Director & Designer. Josie is also Ex Founder @adapt_____ and @brainchildfest and if that wasn’t enough she also runs Skin - which are beautiful hand painted garments. We spoke about all of the above & Josie’s Skin event at Kiosk N1C.This was a great chat, we hope you enjoy this episode with the super talented Josie Tucker.

Ever traded Michelin stars for market stalls? Liv did! She went from the crazy kitchens of 11 Madison Park to slinging seriously good baked goods (think baklava and killer quiche!) at her own place, Liv's Baked Goodies. We chat about her wild ride, the joys of customer feedback, and the solo hustle. Plus, her best advice? Just believe in your baking dreams!

For this episode we were joined by Ocean who runs Banzai Kitchen. Banzai Kitchen is a Mother and Daughter business, serving up tasty authentic Japanese Karaage with a twist, drawing influence from their Japanese/ Jamaican heritage. We chat about how they created their dishes, where they sell their delicious food & lessons learnt along the way.

ELLIKER’s tag line is ‘Getting Into Nature’ and that’s exactly what they encourage people to do, through their sustainable products and wonderful community of nature lovers. Robert, the creative Director of ELLIKER, discusses the brand's origins, products, and future plans. ELLIKER's Spring-Summer 2025 collection features recycled nylon and polyester materials, with items like a tech jacket, trousers, and a backpack. The brand aims to promote nature engagement through events and educational activities, such as plant identification and outdoor cooking.We chat about the story of ELLIKER so far, the exciting event they’ve got coming up at Kiosk N1C and future plans.