Welcome to the Hospitality Coach podcast, where I have the privilege of engaging in captivating conversations with Hospitality Giants, uncovering their unique experiences, challenges, and invaluable insights. This podcast is a treasure trove of wisdom, featuring an array of guests from various sectors of the hospitality industry. From seasoned hotel managers to accomplished food and beverage experts, event planners, and beyond, we bring you a diverse range of voices, each with their own rema ...
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Welcome to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of mindful practices and holistic principles in creating spaces that nurture and inspire. Whether you’re a homeowner, wellness enthusiast, or industry professional, this podcast is your go-to resource for integrating holistic design into your environments. Join me, Rachel Larraine Crawford, an experienced holistic interior designer with over 20 years experience, as we dive into the world of sustainable ...
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166: Transforming Design: Coaching, Community, and Upcoming Events
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In this episode, the host shares updates and changes happening with Design Coven, a community for holistic interior designers. They discuss the Design Coven community, the podcast, and upcoming events. They introduce Design Coach Collective, a new offering that focuses on coaching and teaching interior design practices. The host, along with two oth…
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165: Embracing a Four-Day Work Week: Prioritizing Health and Well-being
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In this solo episode, Rachel discusses the transition to a four-day work week and the reasons behind it. The focus is on prioritizing health, well-being, and creativity. The episode explores the benefits of the new work week, such as promoting rest, personal activities, and mental and physical health. The shift aligns with the firm's holistic value…
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164: Revamping Services and Mentorship: What's Next for Rachel's Interior Business and the Design Coven
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Rachel provides an update on her interior design business and shares her plans for the future. She discusses her exploration of human design and how it has influenced her approach as a business owner. Rachel also mentions the changes she is making to Design Coven, including offering one-on-one mentorship. She introduces her new interns and talks ab…
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163: Content Planning Made Easy: 5 Themes for a Week of Posts
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Welcome to Episode 163 of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the world of social media content planning with a focus on theming out your week. If you've ever struggled with what to post or felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping your social media fresh and engaging, this episode is for you. We'll be sharing fiv…
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162 - The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval
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Episode 162: The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval Welcome to Episode 162 of our podcast! In this special group coaching session, we delve into "The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval." In this episode, we cover: Structuring Your Proposal: Learn the key compo…
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161: How Florals Elevate Your Designs with Michael O’Neil of Designs by Nourish
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Florals add so much to any room, especially when used intentionally to reflect the themes and branding of a space. To really take your designs to the next level, you can partner with a floral designer to help you translate your big vision as a designer into a work of living art! Michael O’Neil of Designs by Nourish explains why and how designers ca…
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160: May Events You Will NOT Want to Miss - Virtual & IRL
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In this episode, we're gearing up for an exciting month ahead in the Design Coven community! Join us as we highlight a variety of virtual and in-person events scheduled for May. From workshops to networking opportunities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Tune in to discover how you can get involved and elevate your design journey with our v…
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Many artists and designers struggle with how to do what they love and make a living at it. For those of you who want to start your own businesses, this month’s Artist Spotlight with Interdisciplinary Artist & Designer Parker Heath will inspire you to get going today! Parker shares the fascinating story of how he discovered his passion for art and h…
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158: Vacation & Short-Term Rental Design with Paula Oblen
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In this episode, we’re diving into the world of vacation and short-term rental design with interior designer Paula Oblen. Once Paula discovered her passion for this niche, she was hooked. She shares the unique story behind her career and business, why she loves examining the convergence between hotel and home, and the importance of identity and bra…
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157: Holistic Health and Wellness with Dr. Natasha Macleay of Tulsi Wellness Center
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I’m excited to welcome our first doctor to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Dr. Natasha of Tulsi Wellness Center. Dr. Natasha practices Holistic Health, and as Holistic Interior Designers, it’s important for us to make our overall health and wellness a priority, while also considering how our designs contribute to the holistic health of our cl…
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156: Behind the Scenes: April Events & My Hiring Process
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I’m kicking off April with a preview of all the exciting Design Coven events coming up this month, for both Free and Pro Members. And as I am in the process of hiring a paid intern for my design business, Tiger Veil, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my hiring process. If you’re in the process of building a staff or just thinking about hir…
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155: Collaborating to Build a Design Business with Liminal Home
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I’m excited to welcome two Design Coven members, Cassie and Angelica, to the podcast to share the story behind their holistic interior design business. Cassie and Angelica met in the Design Coven and discovered they had a unique connection, which led to them building a business together. They talk about how they work and fit so well together, how t…
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154: 7 Reasons I’m Starting a New Podcast
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This week I’m sharing an update on where I’m at with this podcast and my business, and I’m introducing my NEW podcast, The Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast. I outline seven reasons why I decided to start this new project, and I’m hoping it inspires you to find a targeted way to connect with your ideal clients. With us entering the second quarter…
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153: 3 Big Reasons AI Images Will NOT Impress Clients
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As AI becomes more and more popular, I want to address when interior designers should avoid working with it. I believe that AI can have many great uses, and I’ve talked about that in previous episodes, but when it comes to your design images—especially the ones in your portfolio—I think it does more harm than good. In this episode, I cover three sp…
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152: Embracing Pisces Season: A Dreamy March with the Design Coven
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We have a lot of great events coming up this March in the Design Coven, and in this episode, I’m giving you a preview of each of them. This month, we are embracing the energy of Pisces season by diving deeper into our dreams, exploring how they can empower us in life and business. For our Design Coven virtual events this month, we begin on March 11…
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151: Don’t Make These 7 Interior Designer Website Mistakes with Masha Koyen of Content Vertical
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This week we’re diving into the writing and messaging on your website with Masha Koyen, a copywriter who works specifically with interior designers. She walks us through the 7 most common mistakes she sees interior designers make on their websites and tells us how we can correct them. Masha also gives us a preview of what she’ll be covering in her …
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150: Embracing Heart-Centered Design: A February to Remember
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In this week’s episode, I’m giving an overview of the Design Coven’s theme for the month of February: Heart-Centered Design. I explain what it means to design from the heart and how all of our events this month will support us in reconnecting to our heart space. Together we’ll explore how we can connect with our clients’ heart centers as well, usin…
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149: Don’t Miss Out: 8 Reasons You’ll Regret Not Being at Art Meets Design Mixer in Collaboration with the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024
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The World Design Capital has named San Diego Tijuana the design capital for 2024—the first bi-national designation in the organization’s history! And I’m excited to share that the Design Coven has collaborated with Sparks Gallery, ASID San Diego, and the World Design Capital to create a whole weekend of Holistic Design events, February 9 to 11, 202…
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148: Behind the Scenes with the Design Coven: Group Coaching Session Sneak Peek
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This week, I’m inviting you behind the scenes for a sneak peek at a Design Coven Group Coaching session, usually available only to our Design Coven Pro members! This is a preview of our January workshop and group session, which centered on pricing. After I shared exactly how I establish my flat rate prices, the designers asked questions, and we wor…
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147: Elevating My Business, 7 Reasons Why I Ditched Hourly Billing
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A lot of new interior designers ask me how they should price their services, specifically whether they should bill hourly or do a flat rate. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with different pricing structures and how I ultimately came to the decision to ditch hourly billing. I’ve been doing a flat rate since 2022, and I’ve found that this …
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146: New Moon Manifestations - Capricorn & The Lioness Unleashed
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Harness the power of this month’s new moon with this special replay of our January New Moon gathering in the Design Coven. Together, we tap into the energy of the New Moon in Capricorn and our Tarot card of the year, Strength. Move through a meditation with us to connect to the strength of the Lioness, and set your intentions for the year ahead. Th…
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145: Rituals of Radiance: Navigating My Day with Intention, A Peek into My Holistic Daily Practices
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In this episode, I’m sharing how I personally weave rituals into my everyday life. I give you a sneak peek into a typical day for me, bringing you through my morning ritual, my workday ritual, and my evening ritual. I also talk about my new client ritual and my new moon ritual. All of these help me stay grounded so I can move through my days with a…
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144: Design Magic: Rituals for Business Success
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This week we’re exploring how you can incorporate rituals into your design business. I explain what rituals are in a business context, why practicing them can be so powerful and transformative, and I offer you a few different types that can be done at various points of your design projects. If you want to explore rituals in your business further, j…
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143: 8 Ways I’m Leveling Up My Holistic Design Business
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In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes in my business with 8 ways I’m planning to level up in 2024. Some of these are practices that I’m building upon from previous years and some are newer introductions to my business. I’m sharing these with you so you can also use them in your design business, and perhaps you’ll even be inspired to cre…
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142: 2024 Vision: The Evolution of Our Podcast and the Design Coven
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In our first episode of 2024, I’m sharing what’s ahead for the podcast and the Design Coven. I’m excited for these changes which include going back to two podcasts a week, releasing new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m also making the Design Coven more accessible to members around the globe by making our official events and meetings virtual.…
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141: Upcoming Designer Networking Opportunities with Cosentino
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As we head into a new year, you might be looking for opportunities to uplevel your business, and one great way to do that is to attend networking events that will help you connect with other designers and vendors. I’m excited to share an event with Cosentino coming up in February, and Cosentino’s Regional General Manager Scott Newhan and Account Ma…
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140: 7 Steps You Can Do Right Now to Launch Your Interior Design Journey
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One of the most popular questions I am asked by new designers is how to get started right now in the industry. Today I am outlining seven steps you can take that don’t require you to wait until you have a certain amount of experience or a degree, and most don’t cost anything. You can truly take any of these steps right now! And if you have already …
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139: Design Logistics Unveiled: Freight, Shipping, & the White Glove Experience
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In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving into some important design logistics and breaking down the differences between freight, shipping, curbside, and the white glove experience. Knowing your options and how to explain them to the client often separates new designers from experienced ones. So if you’re new to the industry, learning about this now …
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138: Invisible No More: Empowering Interior Designers to Take Credit for Their Work
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This week’s solo episode is inspired by a question from one of our live audience members in Episode 137, and it points to a challenge we all face as interior designers, regardless of how long we’ve been in the industry: taking credit for our work. We likely will all find a time when we pour a lot of heart and work into a project that we’re proud of…
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137: How to Publish Your Work & Get Noticed
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I’m excited to share with you the first episode we’ve recorded with a LIVE audience! I moderated a panel all about publishing for an ASID chapter meeting held at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Encinitas. We covered the key components of getting your work published, including hiring photographers, building your social media, and pitchin…
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136: Do You Need an Interior Design Degree?
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This week is a special replay of a past episode, episode 35, Do You Need an Interior Design Degree? This question is consistently among the ones I am most frequently asked, and so now, about 100 episodes later, I want to make sure we address this important topic again. There isn’t a simple yes or no answer that applies to everyone, so in this episo…
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135: Networking Newbies: Top 5 Mistakes New Interior Designers Make
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This week, I’m taking on a suggested topic from a podcast listener, a new interior design firm that wants to learn more about networking. I believe networking can be a gamechanger in the interior design industry, so learning how to make meaningful connections from the start is really important. But when you’re new, there’s a few common mistakes you…
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134: Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Sophia Ruan Gushée of Ruan Living
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This week I’m talking with nontoxic lifestyle expert and author Sophia Ruan Gushée about the common toxins that show up in our homes. As holistic interior designers, this is an important topic we’re becoming increasingly aware of and needing to share with our clients, who often look to us for information and resources. Educating ourselves on the mo…
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133: Creating Space for Local Artists with Sonya Sparks of Sparks Gallery
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Following our Artist Spotlight with artist Stefanie Bales, I’m talking to Sonya Sparks, the owner and Chief Curator of Sparks Gallery, where Stefanie is currently showing her work. I love going to events at Sonya’s gallery, so it was great to sit down with her and hear the full story behind the creation of it and her vision for it. Sonya tells us h…
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In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I’m excited to introduce you to local San Diego artist Stefanie Bales. Stefanie’s unique journey as an artist highlights just how valuable it is to be in touch with and follow your intuition. Stefanie has trusted her own instincts and ability to manifest, and the stories she shares in this episode show just how mag…
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131: Behind-the-Scenes Design Series - Bivouac 2.0
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This week I welcome my friend Lara Worm of Bivouac Ciderworks to the podcast for a conversation about community and design. Lara and I are currently collaborating on the design of “Bivouac 2.0,” or Bivouac Adventure Lodge, a beautiful gathering space for cider tasting–and much more–in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. This episode (and futu…
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Irène Fenart, an incredibly dedicated and patient pre-opening enthusiast who loves what she does and is committed to making a positive difference in both hospitality and the world ON: setting healthy boundaries ...
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Irène Fenart is not just an amazing mom, but a total pre-opening enthusiast who absolutely loves what she does. Irène's track record of successful pre-openings is seriously impressive, and there's a ton we can learn from her experiences. My chat with Irène is a deep dive into some big topics - we're talking motherhood, employee rights, gender polic…
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130: ASID Career Day Recap: Top Questions & Insights for Your Interior Design Journey
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I recently had the opportunity to participate in ASID Career Day, where interior design students from all over San Diego County gathered to ask questions as they prepare to build their careers in the industry. I enjoyed meeting all of these up-and-coming designers and sharing with them what I’ve learned. In this episode, I’m answering the top quest…
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129: Rachel on the Sacred Blueprint Interview Series with Aisha Rose Melodie Hassan
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In this episode, I’m sharing the recording of an interview I did with Aisha Rose Melodie Hassan as part of her Sacred Blueprint Interview Series in early September. I share my personal journey with design, specifically how I integrated more aspects of myself and my spiritual practices into my interior design business. We also look at a few specific…
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Nina Manzoni, an impeccable and brilliant Global Training Manager of LPM ON: training the new millennials, importance of good mentorship, her take on gender equality in the dynamic hospitality industry ...
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I have the privilege of hosting Nina Manzoni, an extraordinary figure in the hospitality industry. She's not only a source of inspiration for many, including myself, but also a guiding light in various aspects of this dynamic field. From mentorship to shaping the next generation, and even mastering the art of balancing family life while being a pow…
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128: Artist Spotlight: Natasha Patel of Napa Gogo Art
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In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I’m introducing you to Natasha Patel of Napa Gogo Art. Natasha is a self-taught artist whose specialty is creating beautiful mixed media fluid abstracts. She shares her journey to art, which included a courageous leap away from the corporate world to become a full-time artist just a couple years ago. We discuss her…
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127: From Solopreneur to Visionary Leader: How I’m Building My Dream Design Team
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In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I’m moving from being a solopreneur, managing all aspects of my business on my own, to building my dream design team. For anyone who is coming to a crossroads point in their business, wondering if it is time to hire, this episode will help you assess when you’re ready to hire, which positions to hire for, how t…
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The incredible journey of Brock Zevan, a man who transitioned from being a school principal to navigating the world of restaurants and bars, ultimately emerging as a successful real estate owner and Life ...
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Today, we have the incredible journey of Brock Zevan, a man who transitioned from being a school principal to navigating the world of restaurants and bars, ultimately emerging as a successful real estate owner. Join us as Brock candidly shares his path of overcoming addiction, highlighting the challenges he faced while rebuilding his life from the …
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126: Trād Talks: Sustainability, Creativity, and the Power of Responsible Resourcing
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This week I welcome Jessica Phelps, the founder of Trād Furnishings, to the podcast to talk about sustainability, creativity, and responsible resourcing. Through Trād Furnishings, Jessica offers a great, sustainable solution to a problem most designers have at some point: leftover, unused materials from a job. Sometimes we order too much of somethi…
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125: Building Your Own Interior Design Business with Sasha Pusey
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This week, I have Design Coven Member Sasha on the podcast to talk about her experience in the interior design industry and how she recently built her own business. A lot of designers ask me about starting their own businesses, which is amazing, but I find most aren’t aware of all the work that goes on behind the scenes (often spanning several year…
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DJ Marios, an enigmatic and charming artist with a heart of gold ON: DJ lifestyle, Dubai vibrant night life and how a simple lifestyle for a busy DJ is essential.
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With his spontaneity and undeniable charm, he's an artist who truly shines, and his heart of gold only adds to his allure. In today's episode, we're diving into the captivating realm of DJ lifestyle, uncovering the electrifying nightlife scene in Dubai, and delving into the intriguing topic of how a seemingly simple lifestyle is an essential corner…
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124: Breathing New Life into Fallen Trees with San Diego Urban Timber
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This special replay of Episode 30, Breathing New Life into Fallen Trees, features my friends Dan and Jessica of San Diego Urban Timber. I want to share this episode with you again as a reminder of the many amazing partners that we can work with locally that support our mission as holistic interior designers and that also bring something truly uniqu…
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123: Exploring Inspiration & Vision with Paul Basile
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This special replay episode features designer and artist Paul Basile, who joined us for our Inspiration series during San Diego Design Week in 2022 (Episode 53). In this conversation, we dive into inspiration and vision. Paul shares how his journey with design began, what led him to create BASILE Studio, and how his work has evolved over the years.…
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Julian Salazar, an extroverted psychologist turned hospitality expert shedding light ON: The Cultural Roles Men and Women Play in the Hospitality Industry, Exploring Masculine and Feminine Energies, and ...
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather around as we proudly present Julian Salazar, a dynamic individual who has seamlessly transitioned from being an outgoing psychologist to a seasoned authority in the realm of hospitality. Join us for an engaging discourse on a captivating topic: "Unveiling Cultural Dynamics in the Hospitality Sector: Exploring Gender Rol…
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I’m excited to share another local artist with you this month, Joanna Cutri. She is a visual artist and her work includes painting, drawing, and sculpture. She describes how her love for art developed and how her work has evolved, especially since the pandemic. We also talk about her experience working with interior designers and why she loves this…
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