Nathan Quinn, By Design Entertainment International
What if your life’s work could become a living act of beauty, purpose, and transformation?
In this inspiring conversation, Nathan Quinn shares his journey from the international fashion runways of Adidas, Armani, Versace, and GQ Live to building By Design Entertainment International, a creative powerhouse producing emotionally charged experiences that fuse music, art, and social impact.
A creative visionary and cultural catalyst, Nathan opens up about fin...
Nathan Quinn, By Design Entertainment International
What if your life’s work could become a living act of beauty, purpose, and transformation?
In this inspiring conversation, Nathan Quinn shares his journey from the international fashion runways of Adidas, Armani, Versace, and GQ Live to building By Design Entertainment International, a creative powerhouse producing emotionally charged experiences that fuse music, art, and social impact.
A creative visionary and cultural catalyst, Nathan opens up about finding purpose through service, self-expression, and the courage to stay authentic in every space, from luxury events to activism with the Arizona Community Foundation, Gill Foundation, Equal Justice Initiative, and The Williams Institute.
This episode explores how joy, identity, and purpose can shape a more connected and inclusive world.
He is also the director and producer of Fashion Lab Sedona, a sustainable fashion show and incubator on Nov 15, 2025.
Learn more at: https://fashionlabsedona.com
Timecodes
00:00 – What happens when everyone lives in their purpose: Nirvana on Earth
02:09 – Zenka Caro introduces Nathan Quinn
03:31 – “To uplift and assist others” — Nathan’s early mission in life
04:24 – Making parents laugh: childhood roots of connection and creativity
07:09 – Moving from Europe to America and learning to stand out
08:58 – Mom’s wisdom: “You’re not here to win a popularity contest”
09:49 – Discovering purpose through art, music, and leadership
13:00 – Building early businesses, dance troupes, and creative tribes
15:19 – Breaking barriers in culture, sexuality, and business
17:13 – Volunteering during the AIDS crisis and finding purpose through service
18:35 – Lessons from living across Europe and Africa
19:32 – Why people struggle to find purpose
22:47 – The cost of defining success through society instead of self
25:23 – Rediscovering ancient wisdom and balance between masculine and feminine
27:04 – Turning struggles into spiritual tests
29:38 – Practical exercises for discovering your true self
33:57 – How to know when you’ve found purpose
35:39 – The feedback loop of joy, impact, and alignment
38:37 – Inspiring others through representation and example
39:51 – Returning to the vision of Nirvana — a collective purpose
41:28 – Living in joy as the highest form of purpose
43:21 – Reflections on mortality and doing your best every day
Follow Nathan's work: https://www.instagram.com/djnathanquinn
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