Leila Antakly picks and interviews “creative influencers” with unique tastes and perceptions of the world for those that are searching for inspiration, gift ideas, art, music and events around the world. ” A blank slate I get to curate and share”.
Ninu Nina is an online destination for the latest in what’s going on and who’s doing what and a platform for new talent. Leila began her career producing photo shoots at Vogue Italia in New York, working with the world’s top photographers, stylists and designers and later got involved in independent film and event production. She holds a Master’s in Fashion Management from Bocconi University and is involved in fundraising efforts for Casita de Belen an orphanage in Cali, Colombia and Aziza’s Place in Cambodia.
photo by Sam Bassett shot during Production of ”Colombia”
What does the word Ninu Nina mean?
My sister Manuela came up with it since it sounds similar to Niño Niña in Spanish, and it reminds me of a show most of you probably have never heard of that I grew up watching and loved called Mork and Mindy ! It sounds silly when people say it, and it makes me laugh, so I thought it was perfect for the title.
Why did you start Ninu Nina?
I realize that I have a lot of interesting friends and contacts doing amazing things in many industries and I love connecting them together, so I thought it would be a great way of exposing who they are and what it is they do, but to a wider audience.
I am really fortunate that I get to travel as much as I do, so I like to share all the places and people that inspire me along the way. What I am most passionate about however, is my work with small ngo’s around the world and helping them raise awareness. I think its really easy to make an impact and help the lives of vulnerable children everywhere, the information is just difficult to access, so if anyone is interested in any of these projects please contact me!
I love blogging and interviewing interesting people who do really cool things. Simple as that. I love being a resource of information and sharing that with such an interesting niche audience.
