Best Designedby Podcasts (2024)

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SPECIAL EP 001.2 // FREE THE CITY 32:12

8d ago32:12

32:12

Mildly influenced by the ULI ASP report discussed in the previous episode, co-host Jayvn created Loutopia's very first workshop that the pod was also part of: The Free City Collab. In this episode, we talk about our fun and mildly-hectic experiences of the day, Hogwarts houses are discussed, maturing our societal culture, and poorly-placed pairs of…

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SPECIAL EP 001 // Know The City 18:54

22d ago18:54

18:54

Season 1 of DesignedBy: may be done, but the work sure aint! Recently, a report was released by a panel of international real estate, placemaking, and urban planning experts that recommends how St. Louis can improve the heart of our downtown district. Here are 10 general takeaways that this report emphasizes: Transformation into a Central Social Di…

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1.11 // To Plan Your City 45:59

1M ago45:59

45:59

Ever wonder how you can get your neighborhood trash can painted? Have you ever thought about who's planning out your neighborhood or city? This time around, we're talking about these things and more with Catherine Hamacher of PGAV Planners. We all love St. Louis on this show so, while we talk about the specifics of her career path, we spend a lot o…

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1.10 // FREE THE GAME 32:18

1M ago32:18

32:18

-- Part 2 of Episode 9-- The US is great at a lot of sports but somehow we just don't seem to consistently do well in Soccer (football). Why is that? This is a question we explore with our friends Travis Winn & Daniel Flynn, creators of an initiative called "Free the Game". Their mission is to liberate the game of soccer from a system in which it c…

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1.09 // The Art of Street Soccer 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

The US is great at a lot of sports but somehow we just don't seem to consistently do well in Soccer (football). Why is that? This is a question we explore with our friends Travis Winn & Daniel Flynn, creators of an initiative called "Free the Game". Their mission is to liberate the game of soccer from a system in which it costs way too much money t…

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1.08 // Doing It Yourself 34:23

2M ago34:23

34:23

Whether it's the gatekeepers, lack of support, or otherwise, STL can be tough nut to crack if you wanna bring something new to life. So Brock Seals said f**** it, let's just do it ourselves. As a multi-faceted artist, Brock blurs the line between music, painter, and designer. From large collaborations to community building (Art Mimosas and Pancakes…

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1.07 // A.I + Creatives @ Sasha's 40:04

2M ago40:04

40:04

Hot take: AI can be your best friend and your best tool. From having it fully integrated into your daily routine to only using it for specific tasks/occasions, we can't deny that AI is here to stay. The question is, how use it without letting it take over our jobs? We end our series of Sasha's Sessions with a chat about how fast AI has grown and wh…

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1.06 // The Work-Life-Passion Balance @ Sasha's 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

Sam Smugala is a powerhouse leader in St. Louis who's always busy and always kicking ass. Sometimes she balances her work, her life, and her side hustles/passions perfectly and sometimes she's still trying to figure it out like the rest of us. TLDR: We're all (not so) secretly still working on it, but we still get shit done. Send us a Text Message.…

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1.05 // Everything, Everywhere, All at Sasha's 37:54

3M ago37:54

37:54

If you're an OG fan, you'll remember one of our first interviews was with Samantha Smugala, talking about Creative Mornings. Since that release, we've stayed friends with Sam and have worked with her professionally so many times -- from Loutopia to Design Week, she's been involved in everything. Fast forward 4 years and she's now the Executive Dire…

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1.04 // SXSTLDW 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

It only took Jayvn going to SXSW to realize that St. Louis isn't just an arts town to us locals -- lots of other folks agree! From SXSW in Austin, TX to St. Louis Design Week, we're here to remind y'all what we're capable of 😎 Send us a Text Message.By DesignedBy:

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1.03 // The Spirit of STL 20:08

3M ago20:08

20:08

In this new episode, Jayvn and Anna have "the talk"…about STL 👀 Send us a Text Message.By DesignedBy:

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1.02 // So You Think You're An Introverted Leader In STL 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

Being an introvert and a leader are not mutually exclusive. Anna shares her honest experience of being a quiet kid and eventually leading AIGA and Design Week and what happened in between. Plot twist: once an introvert, always an introvert. Send us a Text Message.By DesignedBy:

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1.01 // Loutopia Over Anxiety 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

Loutopia has become a movement in St. Louis, but it didn't just happen overnight -- let's get all the details from the fun and exciting to the scary and overwhelming from Jayvn, founder of Loutopia and one of our co-hosts. Send us a Text Message.By DesignedBy:

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We're Back...ish 7:06

4M ago7:06

7:06

We're back again as a slightly revised version of STL by Design, where we focus more on the process and the journey to how we get to where we are as creatives and community builders. Tune in for new episodes launching soon! Send us a Text Message.By DesignedBy:

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Ep.19 | Every Christian's New God 33:13

2y ago33:13

33:13

A real , uncut conversation about the new god that Christians have found themselves bowing down to without even really knowing it. A slow and spiritually fatal death at the hands of this new deity we have pledged our allegiance. Keep an open Mind... Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast Want to show love of …

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Ep. 18 | Dear God, I'm Frustrated... 21:10

2+ y ago21:10

21:10

This weeks episode is more of raw and uncut conversation about how there are times where we just don't understand why God may not be answering our prayer and coming to our rescue. The motivation behind today's topic is not rooted in irreverence or disrespect for our Omnipotent Creator but rather a vulnerable look at our human frailty. God is in con…

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Ep. 17 | Stop Trying to Be God's Gatekeeper 22:10

2+ y ago22:10

22:10

In this weeks episode, we discuss the tendency by Christians to act as God's gatekeeper of how people should worship , apply Bible stories and even de-Christianize people based our their personal convictions or lack thereof. Especially in the growing age of TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, these critical and often destructive voices are getting lou…

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Ep. 16| Domestic Violence 20:04

3y ago20:04

20:04

A Sobering conversation around the presence of domestic violence within congregations and how the church ought to respond and rehabilitate those who have suffered trauma. They are in need of an escape - a city of refuge - are we able to provide them the help they need? Lets talk... Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_…

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Ep.15 | Mental Health Matters 24:56

3y ago24:56

24:56

In today's episode We have a vulnerable conversation around Mental Health , a brief conversation around Domestic violence & where the church plays a part in the being a refuge to those who are fighting the most powerful battle -- the battle of the mind. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https:/…

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Ep. 14 - Finding Your Niche Within the Body of Christ 23:27

3y ago23:27

23:27

How often do you ask yourself - " What is my purpose within the Church" or " What is my calling". We even get discouraged because we feel if we aren't a preacher, Sunday school teachers, or evangelist, That we can't be a powerhouse for God. In today's episode, we discuss how to discover your calling or Niche within the body of Christ. Also examples…

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Ep. 13 - Spiritual Suicide 19:50

3y ago19:50

19:50

In today's Episode, we have a vulnerable conversation about Suicide- Physically, Mentally and even Spiritually. What can the Church do about it? Actually provide real help and comfort or band-aid quick fixes? Join The Conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwilling Clo…

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Ep 12 - The Good Ole' Days 15:53

3y ago15:53

15:53

The 80's were the golden age of childhood -- Only 90's kids will remember -- How often we love to look back to the great times of the past and say Man I wish we could go back to those days- everything was so simple” What if that line of thinking could cause you to miss out on what God is trying to bless you with right now? Join the conversation: Em…

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Ep. 11 - When God Says No... 22:12

3y ago22:12

22:12

How many times have you prayed and felt it never was heard? Didn't it feel like God was rejecting you? Felt like God didn't care about "that which concerneth me" Maybe is because He as something else in the works. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwillin…

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Ep. 10 - Prayer 26:12

3y ago26:12

26:12

Why should I Pray when God already knows what I am going to Say? If God's will is to be done, why do I need to pray? In today's episode, we seek to find the difference between praying to God and having conversation with The Creator Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpre…

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Ep. 9 - Duties of a Christian Pt.2 19:37

3y ago19:37

19:37

Part 2 of the series on some of the most important "duties" of a Christian that can change the view of your walk from meeting your daily quota of Reading a praying to having communion with the Creator and relationship with the Redeemer. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wo…

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Ep. 8 - Duties of the Christian Pt 1. 23:54

3y ago23:54

23:54

What does it mean to be Christian? What are staples of what a Christian does? How do we stay saved? We discuss in today's episode some of the most important "duties" of a Christian that can change the view of your walk from meeting your daily quota of Reading a praying to having communion with the Creator and relationship with the Redeemer. Join th…

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Kairos Academies: Part Two 26:52

3y ago26:52

26:52

In this episode, we talked to Gavin Schiffres and Jack Krewson of Kairos Academies about education, education reform, and the importance of how we learn. Kairos Academies is a free, public charter school serving 6th-12th in St. Louis. They are rethinking education for the 21st century, personalizing learning, empowering student self direction, and …

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Ep. 7 - Notice Anything Different? 20:25

3y ago20:25

20:25

Can Any Tell That You are A Christian? Have you really been Changed? In Today's Episode we discuss the difference between "playing Christian" & being Renewed 2 Corinthians 5:17 Join the Conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwilling Clothing Co. :https://www.redbubble…

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Ep. 6 - For Such a Time as This 26:13

3y ago26:13

26:13

Do you feel that your circumstances have become more than you bargained for. Does if feel like Life isn't making a lot of sense? What if God is preparing you for something a lot bigger that you could ever imagined Join the conversation: Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.com/ Lordwillin…

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Kairos Academies: Part One 21:27

3y ago21:27

21:27

In this episode, we talked to Gavin Schiffres and Jack Krewson of Kairos Academies about education, education reform, and the importance of how we learn. Kairos Academies is a free, public charter school serving 6th-12th in St. Louis. They are rethinking education for the 21st century, personalizing learning, empowering student self direction, and …

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Ep. 5 - Elders of Excommunication 28:59

3y ago28:59

28:59

This week we shine a spotlight on the wolves in sheep clothing. Sheeps with Fangs Those how claim Christ but fail to live it. They stand on the way of progress, but they know how to dress the part/ They hold onto the standard with clenched fist yet God isn't in their heart. These are the enemies of the cross. Join the conversation: Email: morpodcas…

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Ep. 4 - Why I Don't Have a Positive Attitude! 29:49

3y ago29:49

29:49

Why having a positive attitude doesn't work - its obsolete , its not enough. Is the glass half full / empty? Depends how Thirsty you are.... Join the Conversation: Questions? Comment? Concerns? Suggestions of what we should talk about next? Email Us; Email: morpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @the_mor_podcast MOR Blog: https://themorpodcast.wordpress.c…

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Ep. 3 - I Don't Have Enough Time! 26:51

3y ago26:51

26:51

In Today's Episode we dive into the phrase, " I don't have enough time!" We all use it more often than we don't but how does that correlate to our spiritual lives? Why Don't Have enough Time? What are we doing with our time? Join the Conversation: Email us your favorite quotes about Time to be entered in a drawing for your own copy of " The One Thi…

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Ep. 2 - Imagine Heaven... 26:53

3y ago26:53

26:53

In today's episode, we pull back the curtain on this supernatural idea of Heaven What will it be like? Who will be there? What had Christ been doing all this time since he left earth? Book Recommendation: Amplified Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Amplified-Side-Side-Hardcover-Letter/dp/0310443296 Questions? Comment? Concerns? Suggestions of what we s…

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Ep. 1 - CEO of Support You, Inc 23:32

3y ago23:32

23:32

Welcome to the 1st Episode of the Ministers of Reconciliation Podcast! In Today's Episode - we discuss the importance of having a rooted support system - Sure "One Man in God is a Majority" but throughout the scriptures we find we were created to be in community. We need each other more than ever, it is not the time to be lazy in our calling to sup…

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4theVille: Part Three 12:35

3+ y ago12:35

12:35

*Note: We had some technical difficulties when recording this episode. We did our best, but apologize for any audio issues you might encounter* In this episode, we talked with Aaron Williams and Julia Allen, two co-founders of 4theVille. 4theVille is a community-based tourism and arts organization created by multi-generational Ville residents and v…

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4theVille: Part Two 29:45

3+ y ago29:45

29:45

*Note: We had some technical difficulties when recording this episode. We did our best, but apologize for any audio issues you might encounter* In this episode, we talked with Aaron Williams and Julia Allen, two co-founders of 4theVille. 4theVille is a community-based tourism and arts organization created by multi-generational Ville residents and v…

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4theVille: Part One 21:00

3+ y ago21:00

21:00

*Note: We had some technical difficulties when recording this episode. We did our best, but apologize for any audio issues you might encounter* In this episode, we talked with Aaron Williams and Julia Allen, two co-founders of 4theVille. 4theVille is a community-based tourism and arts organization created by multi-generational Ville residents and v…

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Faces Not Forgotten: Part Two 24:55

3+ y ago24:55

24:55

This week, Dee and Jayvn talked to Christine Ilewski, founder and executive director at Faces Not Forgotten. Don't forget to listen to part one! Faces Not Forgotten was formed in 2010 to serve the dual mission of giving comfort to families who have lost a child (age 20 and under) to gun violence and to raise awareness of this devastating loss to ou…

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Faces Not Forgotten: Part One 33:49

3+ y ago33:49

33:49

This week, Dee and Jayvn talked to Christine Ilewski, founder and executive director at Faces Not Forgotten. Tune into part two tomorrow! Faces Not Forgotten was formed in 2010 to serve the dual mission of giving comfort to families who have lost a child (age 20 and under) to gun violence and to raise awareness of this devastating loss to our socie…

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New Year, New Co-Host: Dee Drenning 58:45

3+ y ago58:45

58:45

After a little bit of a hiatus, we're back! This week we talked with Dee Drenning, who's not only an awesome human being, but also our new co-host. In this episode, we get to know Dee, do a refresher on what this podcast is all about and why we love what we do, and talk briefly about what Jayvn and Anna have been up to since the last episode releas…

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Michael Pagano with Continuity 39:45

4y ago39:45

39:45

This week, we spoke with the new executive director of Continuity, a local nonprofit that addresses the disparities and lack of equity in the film and media production industry. We talk about why Continuity is such an important program in St. Louis, how COVID-19 has affected their curriculum and what they've done to pivot, and how media has changed…

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Painted Black STL 46:13

4y ago46:13

46:13

In this episode, we talked with the duo that created the few-week-old initiative called Painted Black STL , Jayvn Solomon & Tyson Baker. That's right-- One of the STL by Design co-hosts is both the interviewer and interviewee this time! Painted Black STL began as an initiative to support & boost black artists and their voices by paying them to pain…

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Quinton Ward of St. Louis Metro Market 26:04

4y ago26:04

26:04

In this episode, we talk with the new Executive Director of the St. Louis Metro Market, Quinton Ward. The St. Louis MetroMarket is a non-profit mobile farmers’ market that is restoring access to healthy, affordable food to St. Louis City food deserts. They have transformed a donated city bus into a grocery store on wheels to bridge physical, financ…

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Scott Gericke of UMSL 29:00

4+ y ago29:00

29:00

This week, we talked with Scott Gericke, who's one of the design school teachers at UMSL here in St. Louis. Scott has been a designer in St. Louis for many years, and also served as AIGA St. Louis President from 1994–1997. We talked about how education has changed because of COVID-19 for both students and teachers, and what UMSL's design program is…

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James McAnally of The Luminary 20:33

4+ y ago20:33

20:33

This week, we talked with James McAnally, founder of The Luminary. We discuss how it all started, and the journey that The Luminary has taken so far. We also talk about the new Emergency Artist Relief Fund (in partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation), and why it's important to not only support an artist's work, but also their day-to-day lives. …

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Andy Wise of Paradowski Creative 23:28

4+ y ago23:28

23:28

This week we talked with Andy Wise of Paradowski Creative. Paradowski Creative has been taking on a variety of different projects aimed at helping those in the creative community who are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Efforts include an online poster gallery and show called APART, a collaboration with previous guest MADE STL on making face…

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Lee Broughton of STLMade 1:00:52

4+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

This week we talked with Lee Broughton, one of the minds behind the STLMade movement. STLMade is a movement within the St. Louis area that shines a light on the amazing things our innovative, tenacious, big-hearted people are doing. It’s supported by a region-wide collaboration of residents, local leaders, institutions, businesses, and nonprofits h…

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Shreyas R. Krishnan 46:24

4+ y ago46:24

46:24

This week, we talked with designer, artist, and educator Shreyas R. Krishnan, who started Bad Drawing Club and currently teaches at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts. We discuss a lot of things, ranging from the need for Bad Drawing Club, the culture shock of moving to St. Louis, and being an artist. Enjoy a rambling episode of distracte…

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