Best Brooke Maher Podcasts (2024)

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Powerful NeoCon 2024 Takeaways 17:31

14d ago17:31

17:31

What did we learn during NeoCon 2024? In the final episode of this year’s NeoConversations series, SURROUND producer Hannah Viti turns the tables on this year’s host, inviting Rajagopal to share his top takeaways from NeoCon—and what they mean for the future of interior design. You'll also hear from Gia Kieu, the winner of SnapCab's Be You Pod Desi…

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Changing the World Through Abolition: Manju Rajendran of Durham Beyond Policing 38:39

14d ago38:39

38:39

Host Max Rameau talks with Manju Rajendran of Durham Beyond Policing. Together, they discuss the landscape of organizing in North Carolina, abolition, healing justice, and the work of building and maintaining community. Manju Rajendran is a facilitator, trainer, conflict transformation practitioner, and organizer with 27 years of local, state, regi…

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The Power of Diverse Perspectives 34:58

16d ago34:58

34:58

How can we create a better future through inclusive design? In his episode of NeoConversations, host, and editor-in-chief of METROPOLIS Avi Rajagopal sits down with design powerhouses and speakers at this year’s NeoCon—Cheryl Durst, executive vice president and CEO of IIDA, and Jason Pugh, principal design manager and global director of diversity e…

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The Power of Our Senses 28:30

18d ago28:30

28:30

How can we engage touch, smell, sound, and sight for more meaningful design? In this episode, host and editor-in-chief of METROPOLIS Avi Rajagopal sits down with Faraz Shah, senior manager of brand marketing and communications for Turf; Ella Hazard, managing director of Arktura Ventures; and Carolyn Noble, principal and director of design at Ames D…

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The Power of Storytelling 24:43

23d ago24:43

24:43

The former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis knows a thing or two about narratives and design. In the kick-off episode of this year’s NeoConversations series, host and editor-in-chief of METROPOLIS, Avi Rajagopal, sits down with Weis, one of this year’s NeoCon keynote speakers, to discuss the power of storytelling in interiors. Curren…

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Stop Cop City! Kamau Franklin of Community Movement Builders 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

Host Max Rameau talks with Kamau Franklin of Community Movement Builders, Inc and Black Power Media. Together, they discuss the movement to Stop Cop City, its national relevance, and the strategy behind the movement. They also discuss creating accessible political media, and what Kamau's learned from his time in Palestine. Kamau Franklin is the fou…

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A World Without Police: Geo Maher, Andrew Hairston, & Tafari Melisizwe 1:22:14

7M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

DSC Communications Coordinator Tafari Melisizwe and Coordinating Committee Member Andrew Hairston of Texas Appleseed join organizer, writer, and radical political theorist Geo Maher for a robust conversation on policing and social justice movements. The episode begins with Geo laying out the ideas of his book A World Without Police, and then contin…

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Governing Power: Movement Strategies in the US and the Global South: With Elianne Farhat, Faduma Fido, Tarson Núñez, & Kesi Foster 1:08:08

8M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Today on the show: a special panel discussion featuring leaders who are utilizing co-governance strategies in organizing. Hear from Elianne Farhat of TakeAction Minnesota, Faduma Fido of People’s Economy Lab, and Tarson Núñez, member of the Governance Board of People Powered. The discussion is moderated by Kesi Foster, Co-Executive Director of Part…

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Cooperatives Challenging Capitalism: Tamara Prosper and Tamah Yisrael of Cooperation New Orleans 51:41

9M ago51:41

51:41

Host Max Rameau talks with leaders of the Cooperation New Orleans Loan Fund: Tamah Yisrael, the Education and outreach coordinator, and Tamara Prosper, the Loan Steward. Together, they discuss unions, capitalism, and organizing for cooperative economics in the deep south. BIOS Tamara Prosper is the Loan Steward at Cooperation New Orleans. She is an…

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Our Struggle is to Indigenize: Judith Le Blanc of Native Organizers Alliance 55:11

10M ago55:11

55:11

Host Max Rameau talks with Judith Le Blanc of the Native Organizers Alliance. Together, they discuss organizing in Native nations, protecting sacred spaces, lessons from Standing Rock, and celebrating victories. Judith LeBlanc is a member of the Caddo Tribe who has an endless appetite for fry bread, an inter-tribal culinary delight! As the executiv…

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Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools: With Janice Harper, Kameisha Smith, Katie Coates & Tafari Melisizwe 1:01:07

11M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

On this episode, Mississippi organizers discuss their work to end state sanctioned violence in schools. We explore the statistics behind the fight to end corporal punishment in Mississippi and the other 18 states where it is still legal, and how Mississippi organizers have made progress in this crucial fight for change. This a fight for human right…

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Live from NeoCon 2023 17:39

1y ago17:39

17:39

Amy Devers guides listeners through audio collected at the fantastic NeoCon Podcast Studio, powered by SURROUND and sponsored by SnapCab. From First NeoCon-ers and IIDA CEO Cheryl Durst to ThinkLab Trendspotters and moss walls—this episode is jampacked with NeoCon gems. NeoConversations is part of the SURROUND Podcast Network. Check out other amazi…

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Co-Governing Toward Multiracial Democracy: With Brooke Floyd, Rosie Grant, Shaw San Liu and Ben Palmquist 1:18:32

1y ago1:18:32

1:18:32

On this episode, leaders from Black and immigrant community organizations discuss their work and draw out lessons and challenges for communities and local governments interested in working together to advance racial and economic justice. They discuss their fights for safe water infrastructure, stopping wage theft, combating police violence, and bui…

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Our 5 Bold Predictions for NeoCon 2023 9:17

1y ago9:17

9:17

The bets are in! In this episode, host Amy Devers delivers the top five big predictions we heard from across the design industry for this year’s NeoCon. Do the predictions in this episode match yours? Let us know in person at the NeoCon Podcast Studio powered by SURROUND and sponsored by SnapCab. Register for NeoCon, find the full list of programmi…

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Global Solidarity Against Fascism: Aisha Ahmed of the Palestinian Youth Movement 37:31

1y ago37:31

37:31

On this episode, we talk with Aisha Ahmed, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement and the International League of People’s Struggle. Together, we look at the current resistance in Palestine, fighting against fascism, Black-Palestinian solidarity, and strategies for liberation. Aisha Ahmed is an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movemen…

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Navigating NeoCon: Keynotes, Presentations and CEUs - Oh, My! 31:25

1y ago31:25

31:25

Keynotes, Presentations, and CEUs - all on today's episode of NeoConversations. Amy Devers chats with Joseph Cephas, SVP, Novita, about his experience at NeoCon and the panel he's moderating, before breaking down all the keynotes and presentations this year's NeoCon has to offer. After that Amy meets with Meredith Campbell, Host of The Learning Obj…

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A Practical Guide to NeoCon 21:14

1y ago21:14

21:14

Amy Devers welcomes NeoCon veteran AJ Paron, host of Once Upon A Project, to sift through the best onsite strategies and practical tips for surviving NeoCon—hint bring comfortable shoes. Then a lesson in NeoCon history and some insider intel about THE MART from Lindsey Martin, Director of NeoCon marketing. NeoConversations is part of the SURROUND p…

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The People Must Decide! Rukia Lumumba from the People's Advocacy Institute, Jackson, Mississippi 48:09

1y ago48:09

48:09

On this episode, we talk with Rukia Lumumba from the People’s Assembly, Jackson, Mississippi. Together, we discuss the state of Mississippi’s attempts to disenfranchise Black political power, and the revolutionary organizing happening now in response. Rukia Lumumba was named a "New Activist" by Essence magazine and an "Emerging Leader" by the Congr…

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Housing is a Human Right! With Sofia Lopez, Tomás Rivera, & James DeFilippis 52:56

1+ y ago52:56

52:56

On this episode, hear from a recent panel discussion featuring Sofia Lopez, Tomás Rivera, James DeFilippis, & Kesi Foster. Together, they discuss strategies to wrest control of housing from the real estate industry. Sofia Lopez is Deputy Campaign Director of Housing for the Action Center on Race and the Economy. Tomás Rivera is Executive Director o…

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Food and Capitalism, with Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Raj Patel, Rafaela Rodriguez, & Kesi Foster 55:25

1+ y ago55:25

55:25

On this episode we present a panel discussion featuring Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Raj Patel, Rafaela Rodriguez, & Kesi Foster. Together, they discuss how what we eat connects to labor rights, health, culture, and more. Jessica Gordon Nembhard is professor of Community Justice and Social Economic Development in the Department of Africana Studies at J…

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Capitalism Ruins Everything Around Me with Njera Keith and Kristina Brown of 400+1 1:19:22

2y ago1:19:22

1:19:22

On this episode, we talk with Njera Keith and Kristina Brown, the co-founders and Ministers of Cohesion of 400+1, a Black cooperative federation based in Texas. Together, we discuss reproductive justice, creating and holding Black space, revolutionary organizing, vanguardism, and gender politics in social movements. Njera Keith is a Diaspora orient…

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Hurricane Katrina, Education Justice, and Finding your Sanctuary, with Ruth Idakula of Dignity in Schools Campaign 57:24

2y ago57:24

57:24

Seventeen years after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, join us in exploring the legacy of Katrina and education justice. In conversation with host Max Rameau is Ruth Idakula, Program Director of Dignity in Schools Campaign. Ruth discusses the principles of restorative justice, New Orleans schools after Hurricane Katrina, how to sustain yoursel…

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Art and Abolition With Bryonn Bain, Author of Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape 1:10:58

2y ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Join us in exploring art and abolition, with host Max Rameau and artist, professor, writer, and prison abolitionist Bryonn Bain. Bryonn talks with Max about his new book Rebel Speak: A Justice Movement Mixtape, and the multimedia production of his play Lyrics from Lockdown, playing at the Apollo Theatre on August 29th. They also discuss the Prison …

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Where Food Justice Meets Black Liberation, With Savi Horne and Fred Carter 58:24

2y ago58:24

58:24

On this episode, we discuss the intersection where food justice meets Black liberation. Joining host Max Rameau are Mama Savi Horne and Baba Fred Carter, two organizers who are also on the board of the National Black Food & Justice Alliance. Baba Fred Carter works with Black Oaks Center for Sustainable Renewable Living, a 40 acre off-grid eco campu…

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Solidarity With Haiti! With Mamyrah Prosper of Community Movement Builders - Part Two 1:07:21

3y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

On this episode, part two of a two part interview, Mamyrah Prosper discusses the aftermath of the assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, as well as grassroots responses. This interview was recorded just days before the recent earthquake added to the turmoil in Haiti. Mamyrah Prosper is International Coordinator for Community Movement Bui…

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What is Happening in Haiti? With Mamyrah Prosper of Community Movement Builders - Part One 34:55

3y ago34:55

34:55

On this episode, part one of a two part interview, Mamyrah Prosper discusses her personal history as the daughter of a political prisoner in Haiti through her movement activism and work as a scholar, as well as recent Haitian political history, from the Duvaliers through Jovenel Moïse. Stay tuned for part two, as we discuss the assassination of Moï…

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Liberating Housing: With Cole Williams of Greater New Orleans Citizen's Relief Team 38:56

3y ago38:56

38:56

Cole WIlliams of the Greater New Orleans Citizen's Relief Team talks with host Max Rameau about liberating homes owned by the city of New Orleans, renovating them, and moving in unhoused people. Described as having “the heart of Bob Marley, soul of Sam Cooke and grit of Etta James”, New Orleans-based Cole Williams and The Cole Williams Band (CWB)…

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Police Free Schools: With M. Adams of Freedom Inc in Madison, Wisconsin 42:56

3+ y ago42:56

42:56

M. Adams, Co-Executive Director of Freedom, Inc, talks with host Max Rameau about Black-Asian solidarity, lessons from multiracial organizing in a mostly white Midwest city, and their recent victory in removing police from schools in Madison, Wisconsin. M. Adams is a community organizer and co-executive director of Freedom Inc. Born and raised in M…

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Free The Land: Sterling Johnson and Jenn Bennetch, Philadelphia Housing Action 45:32

3+ y ago45:32

45:32

Philadelphia Housing Action used direct action to force the city of Philadelphia to relinquish over 60 vacant homes for a community land trust for housing for the homeless. Sterling Johnson and Jenn Bennetch, two organizers with Philadelphia Housing Action, join host Max Rameau to discuss their victories and setbacks in their work to take over vaca…

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Community Solutions in a Time of Crisis: Webinar Conversation featuring Scot Nakagawa, Sunni Patterson, Letha Muhammad, Crystal Hayling, and Adriana Foster 47:30

4y ago47:30

47:30

This episode, adapted from a recent webinar hosted by Partners for Dignity & Rights, is an important conversation on community solutions to the interconnected crises we are facing in this political moment. Liz Sullivan-Yuknis of Partners for Dignity & Rights facilitated a conversation with frontline organizations, including: Scot Nakagawa, ChangeLa…

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Bonus Episode! Essential Workers: Conversations from the Frontlines 1:07:45

4y ago1:07:45

1:07:45

On this special bonus episode of The Next World, we feature highlights from a recent conversation with organizations of essential workers and impacted communities. Cathy Albisa of Partners for Dignity & Rights facilitated a conversation on how we can not just save lives, but also expand human rights and make us all safer in the future. Speakers on …

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Housing Now! Carroll Fife & Dominique Walker of Moms4Housing and poet Sha'Condria "iCon" Sibley 45:03

4y ago45:03

45:03

On this episode of The Next World, we focus on the organization Moms 4 Housing. Our guests are two members of the organization, Carroll Fife, Director of the Oakland chapter of Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment and current candidate for Oakland's District 3 City Council seat, and housing activist Dominique Walker, who participated …

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Just Transition and Viral Superhighways: Michelle Mascarenhas-Swan & Mateo Nube of Movement Generation Justice & Ecology Project 1:09:17

4y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

This month: We are excited to welcome Michelle Mascarenhas-Swan and Mateo Nube of Movement Generation Justice & Ecology Project. Movement Generation inspires and engages in transformative action towards the liberation and restoration of land, labor, and culture. Michelle and Mateo joined host Max Rameau to discuss viral superhighways, land & capita…

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Free Them All: Organizing in Prisons with Laketa Smith of Voice Of The Experienced 31:15

4y ago31:15

31:15

In this special bonus episode, Laketa Smith of Voice Of The Experienced (VOTE) in Louisiana joins host Max Rameau to discuss environmental justice, prisons, and prison reform versus prison abolition. Laketa Smith is a proud dual member of Voice Of The Experienced in their New Orleans & Baton Rouge Chapters, Executive Director of A Bella LaFemme Soc…

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COVID-19: A Human Rights Response with Cathy Albisa & Ben Palmquist 1:04:32

4+ y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

This month: Cathy Albisa, co-founder and executive director of Partners for Dignity & Rights, and Ben Palmquist, Program Director for Health Care and Economic Democracy at Partners for Dignity & Rights. Cathy and Ben join host Max Rameau to discuss a human rights response to COVID-19, focusing on housing, healthcare, dignity in schools, and workers…

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Guest Episode! The Next System Podcast 54:55

4+ y ago54:55

54:55

This month we are excited to host a podcast from our friends at The Next System Podcast, published by The Next System Project. This episode features the podcast's host, Adam Simpson, discussing a wide range of policy proposals with his colleagues that aim to transform the economy, from public ownership of banks to a national housing guarantee and b…

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Diana Nucera and Jenny Lee on Technology, Catastrophe Bonds, and Surviving Apocalypse 38:56

5y ago38:56

38:56

Surviving the Apocalypse (But Not How You Might Think). Artist, educator and organizer Diana Nucera and Allied Media Projects executive director Jenny Lee join host Puck Lo to discuss technology, organizing, catastrophe bonds, and how to survive times of crisis and apocalypse. Diana Nucera, aka Mother Cyborg, is an artist, educator, and community o…

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Designing Branded Spaces 55:18

5y ago55:18

55:18

What does it take to effectively design brand character into a space? How can brand values and purpose be communicated through materiality, visual language, ambiance and experience? What’s in the tool kit needed to implement a design program company-wide? In this episode, Amy Devers talks to Renee Hytry Derrington, International Design Lead for For…

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Amina Massey and Wendi Cooper on LGBT Rights, Culture, Policing, and Louisiana's "Crime Against Nature" Law 33:16

5y ago33:16

33:16

This month, Amina Massey joins host Puck Lo and guest Wendi Cooper for a conversation on on LGBT Rights, Police, and Louisiana's "Crime Against Nature" Law. Amina Massey is a medical sociologist, health educator, researcher, interviewer, photographer, writer, musician and artist. Her work as a medical sociologist looks at social determinants of hea…

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Kristina Kay Robinson and Ashana Bigard on Education Reform, the School to Prison Pipeline, and Home 44:08

5y ago44:08

44:08

Once a month, we explore and celebrate the work of poor people's movements, especially in the U.S. We highlight systemic organizing led by women, LGBT folks, and people of color, pushing forward new models for change. You can read more about these issues on the website of the National Economic and Social Rights Initiative, nesri.org This month, Kri…

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The Evolution of Tile Surfacing 37:30

5y ago37:30

37:30

Trusty and timeless tile is making its way into exciting new territory with large format panels, countertop slabs and high-resolution digital printing. The design opportunities are almost limitless. In this episode, Amy Devers talks to Laura Muller, CEO of Four Point Build Inc., Frank Douglas, VP of Business Development for Crossville, and Noah Chi…

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Max Rameau and Rob Robinson on Community Control of Police, Land, and Resources 50:55

5y ago50:55

50:55

Once a month, we explore and celebrate the work of poor people's movements, especially in the U.S. We highlight systemic organizing led by women, LGBT folks, and people of color, pushing forward new models for change. This month, co-host Max Rameau joins host Puck Lo and guest Rob Robinson for a conversation on community control of police, land and…

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Powering Flexible Workplaces 43:11

5y ago43:11

43:11

In this episode we are taking on the challenge of designing flexible workplaces - specifically, designing in power and data distribution solutions that can keep up with the speed of evolving technology, business transitions, budget demands and the ever-changing need for adaptable power configurations - frequently in pre-existing buildings. What are…

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Design and the Circular Economy 35:05

5y ago35:05

35:05

In this episode of NeoConversations, we are asking: What is the circular economy and what role do architects and designers play in it? How can we design truly sustainable spaces and specify materials in which the entire lifecycle has been considered, including eventual reuse? What are the implications, misconceptions and benefits associated with ma…

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Details Make the Difference 40:30

5y ago40:30

40:30

Details can impact us on every level—they can add an extra element of, structure, protection or aesthetics, while also being on trend. In this episode, Amy Devers talks to Dana Madden, Architectural Product Manager at Tamlyn, and Wayne Braun, Principal at PDR about architectural trim and how it can be used to enhance spaces by adding sophistication…

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Sarah Lazare and Zakiya Sankara-Jabar on Reparations, the Green New Deal, and the School to Prison Pipeline 41:48

5y ago41:48

41:48

Co-hosts Puck Lo and journalist Sarah Lazare in conversation about reparations, the Green New Deal, capitalism, and an exploration of the fight against the school to prison pipeline with guest Zakiya Sankara-Jabar of Dignity in Schools Campaign. See more info at https://nesri.org, https://inthesetimes.com, and http://dignityinschools.org. Support t…

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Lewis Wallace and Oscar Otzoy on Healthcare, Transgender rights, and Holding Corporations Accountable 44:48

5+ y ago44:48

44:48

Puck Lo welcomes journalist Lewis Wallace as a co-host. They talk journalism, Palestine, healthcare, and trans rights. Then they are joined by organizer Oscar Otzoy of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, who discusses his work holding corporations accountable. Support the Show.By NESRI, Partners for Dignity and Rights, Puck Lo, Lewis Wallace, Oscar Otzoy

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Designing a Healthy, Sustainable HQ 42:14

6y ago42:14

42:14

What are the challenges and opportunities involved in bringing teams from disparate offices together into a unified headquarters? If that HQ doesn’t exist yet, what is involved in the design and construction of that project so that it emcompasses the brand’s DNA, supports company culture and sends a strong message to the world about the company’s m…

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NeoCon Turns 50! 20:37

6y ago20:37

20:37

NeoCon the commercial design industry’s annual launch pad for innovation, is turning 50! Amy Devers talks to Byron Morton, NeoCon’s VP of Leasing, about how every year 50,000 design professionals flood The Mart in Chicago to take part in the innovations, ideas and introductions that have a direct impact on shaping the built environment. Byron share…

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Coming Soon: NeoConversations 1:29

6y ago1:29

1:29

NeoCon is the commercial design industry’s launch pad for innovation—offering ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future. Host Amy Devers talks to interesting thinkers, players, movers & shakers in the contract furniture industry about topics like wellness in the workplace, collaboration, innovative space des…

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