KodaCast

Cars can be trophies. They can be investments. They can be status symbols.
But what if they’re also a responsibility?
In this episode, we sit down with Lucas Scarfone to explore how car culture looks different when you lead with intention. From his experiences with Drive for Smiles, to mentorship and comparison culture. This conversation reframes what ownership can really mean.
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Produced & edited by:   / kodacast

This conversation talks about Danny and WIllson’s journey into the car world. We talk about their lives before cars, and how a mix of burnout and taking risks ultimately led them to Kodawari Collective.
From buying a manual Miata with absolutely no experience driving a manual car, to travelling the world and visiting SEMA.
This conversation truly leans into what it means to take a risk, and follow your passion.
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Produced & edited by:   / kodacast

This conversation takes us on Matt’s journey into building Morning Meets, from his early relationship with cars, to the leap of faith it took to commit to this path, and the responsibility that came with it.

We talk through how Morning Meets evolved from an idea into a real community: the decisions that filtered for the right people, the risks that didn’t make sense on paper, and the quiet pressure of realizing that something born from passion had turned into something others trusted.

Along the way, the conversation naturally weaves into Kodawari Collective’s own journey, how our paths crossed, why the collaboration between our communities worked so seamlessly, and how shared values around intention, growth, and care became the foundation for everything we’ve built together.

This conversation is a reflection on what it actually takes to build something meaningful — and the growth, discomfort, gratitude, and fun you have along the way.

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Follow Kodawari Collective on Instagram:    / kodawaricollective 
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Follow Matt on Instagram:   / matt.collyer 
Follow MorningMeets on Instagram:   / morningmeets 
https://www.morningmeets.ca/

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Outro Music: Chillpeach - Purple
Produced & edited by:   / kodacast

Kodawari Collectective welcomes the Hashiriya Ladies, an Ontario-based organization fostering a positive environment for women in motorsports.  In this podcast as Emma and Tiffany share their journeys into automotive passion and the story behind Hashiriya Ladies. We discuss our collaborative aim with hosting a show and shine,  in hopes of building community and inspiring more women to step into the automotive world. Enjoy guys!
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We’ve been having a lot more reunions on the show and this one was definitely long overdue. The last time we had Jay Hoang on the podcast he was in the beginning stages of JToons and we were at the beginning stages of the podcast. Now after 2 colouring books, 500+ car commissions and a recent apparel drop, he found time to sit down with us again and talk about his newest passion project. 

Check out this podcast on YouTube: HERE 
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Website and merch store: https://www.kodawaricollective.com/
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Music: Jobii - Pizzazz
Produced & edited by: @koda_sound