Athena Calderone on Aspiration | Traveling Through

Athena Calderone on Aspiration | Traveling Through

From Not Lost by iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries

June 4, 2026 · 55 min · Season 2

About this episode

Athena Calderone joins David Prior to discuss her journey and the inspirations she found in various places.

Where have you been, what did you find, and who did it make you? On the new podcast Traveling Through, host David Prior, travel writer and founder of immersive travel company PRIOR, invites culture makers like Jenna Lyons, David Remnick, Deborah Needleman, and Athena Calderone to unpack the places, objects, and experiences that have changed their perspective, influenced their work, or marked a turning point in their lives. Because the best stories aren't about the destination; they're about curiosity. Self-taught designer, cook, and creative force Athena Calderone — dubbed "the modern girl's Martha Stewart” by T magazine — joins David to trace the restless curiosity that took her from Long Island to New York's nightlife scene, and on to Ibiza, Morocco, and Rome, always finding beauty and inspiration just beyond the obvious. Find Traveling Through on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts . New episodes release every other Thursday. Check out our Apple Maps Guides on Marrakech's Most Magical Riads here and Vienna’s Best Coffeehouses . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: David Prior

Guest: Athena Calderone

Topics covered

  • travel
  • curiosity
  • design
  • inspiration
  • culture

Keywords

  • Athena Calderone
  • David Prior
  • travel
  • inspiration
  • design
  • curiosity
  • culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: T magazine

Places: Long Island, New York, Ibiza, Morocco, Rome

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