Dara Segbefia is the founder of The Zen Experience. A Los Angeles-based interior design firm focused on enhancing mental health, building community, and increasing overall well-being for teachers and staff. In our interview, we discuss some hurdles she has had to overcome to prove that investing in school design helps teachers' retention rates. Sho…

Beth Taubner has been a Transformational Brand Strategist and Creative Director for over twenty years. In our interview, we discussed how she transitioned from working with big-name companies to focusing on brand strategy with creative entrepreneurs. As well as her approach at Mercurylab to help small businesses have a holistic approach to their br…

Mandy Cheng has been on Architectural Digest's AD 100 list for the past three years. She has transitioned her set design experience into a career as one of the most sought-after interior designers in Los Angeles. We discuss what it's like to be a woman of color in interior design and what it's like to design for celebrity clientele. Listen and then…

Jordan and Barry, aka the Brownstone Boys, are interior designers, authors, DIY-ers, and Restorers in Brooklyn, NY. They share a passion for old homes and everything that comes with them: the details, the quirks, the character, and especially the parts that need lots of love. In this interview, we discuss their upcoming book, For The Love of Renova…

I am excited to kick off a new season of the Mood Board podcast with fashion stylist and closet designer, James Bianca. In this interview, we discuss prioritizing your closet earlier in the design process and how James wears multiple hats to run her business. We also dig into what advice she would share for other young Black women who want to join …

Interview with Rosemary Krieger, founder of The Modernism Show in Palm Springs. We discuss how the show started 24 years ago and has grown. The show focuses on world-class national and international exhibitors featuring vintage furniture and decorative and fine arts reflecting all design movements of the 20th century with a heavy emphasis on midcen…

A special back-to-back interview series about Modernism Week in Palms Springs, CA. I interviewed Lisa Vossler Smith, CEO of Modernism Week. We discussed what Modernism Week is all about celebrating and fostering an appreciation of midcentury architecture and design. We also discuss what new events are premiering this year, what’s new in sustainable…

In my interview with Luxury interior designer Emilie Munroe, we discuss the renovation process of restoring a 100-year-old building in San Francisco and she shares her journey into interior design. Emilie’s approach to design is all about creating fresh interiors that focus on collaboration, integrity, and custom detailing. A new episode airs every…

As we continue to inch closer and closer to the New Year, I wanted to share my interview with Prop & Interior Stylist Raina Kattelson. She has had her work featured in multiple fashion and interior design publications like Martha Stewart Living, Prada, Fenty, and Better Homes & Gardens just to list a few. She specializes in art direction, photo sty…

New Jersey-based interior designer Beth Diana Smith’s signature style is modern and eclectic with luxurious finishes and custom furnishings. In this episode, we dig into how Beth took a leap of faith left her job in finance, and followed her passion to become an interior designer. Shop the conversation at angelabelt.com. --- Support this podcast: h…

Artist and Interior designer Natalie Papier’s show Artfully Designed just aired season two a few weeks ago on Max. I thought this was the perfect time to get to know Natalie a little bit better so you can binge-watch a few episodes with friends and family during the Thanksgiving break. In this episode, we dig into Natalie’s career path from artist …

Completely self-taught, Hema's interior design career began in 2021 when one of her styling clients asked for help decorating their home. Because of her eye for design and ability to execute her creative vision, that first project snowballed into several more. Sagrada Studio now designs residential and commercial spaces around the country. We discu…

The interior design industry is moving towards photorealistic imagery that puts age-old processes like AutoCAD and SketchUp to shame. This week, I discuss with Fernando Duque why hiring a business like Duke Renders is a game-changer for your interior design business. To try out Duke Render’s services use this link and save 25% on your first design.…

Ati Williams is a part of the innovative design team with Mikel Welch, Jessica Banks, and Brooks Atwood of the Netflix show Hack My Home. As the general contractor, she focuses on out-of-the-box ideas to maximize people’s homes in unexpected ways. She owns Honeycomb Residential, which focuses on investment properties, construction, and real estate …

To kick off my fall season of The Mood Board podcast, I interviewed interior designer Gail Davis and podcast host of Design Perspectives. Gail has a wealth of knowledge in the interior design industry and, like myself, focuses on spotlighting designers of color on her show. She also recently renovated her kitchen, featured in House Beautiful magazi…

I interviewed decorative artist and surface designer Hadiya Williams this week on the show. She is the founder and creative director of Black Pepper Paperie Co.® , a studio built out of a passion for creating and sharing with others. Hadiya and I dig into how she got started in graphic design and expanded her interests into home decor over the year…

So this week, I brought on the show photographer and director, David Land, who has mastered the art of photographing interiors in the industry. I have had the pleasure of working with David Land on multiple projects, including my double feature in Better Homes & Gardens magazine. David and I discuss the changing landscape of photography due to soci…

I want to start your week with Danielle Woodhouse-Johnson, the Founder of The Oasis Alliance. I discovered the Oasis Alliance as a contributing editor at House Beautiful magazine when I had an opportunity to write a feature about the non-profit organization. Once I interviewed Danielle and her team, I knew I had to have her on the podcast for May t…

Happy Motivational Monday, and welcome back to season six of The Mood Board Podcast! I want to start your week with Jaime Derringer, aka The Orchestrator of Awesomeness. Jaime has created and worked with cutting-edge businesses in the design industry. We also discussed in our interview how she got started and what might happen to the creative indus…

I'm excited to kick off a new season of The Mood Board Podcast with the interior designer Lauren Makk aka the #HomeGirlNextDoor. In the interview, I discuss with Lauren how she originally got into interior design, and why she calls her mom the original Martha Stewart. Plus, we dig into what was it like to go on the Drew Barrymore show and host so m…

As we kick off the month of June, Father’s Day & Juneteenth are quickly approaching, I wanted to share my interview with Blair Paysinger, the Co-Founder of the shop, Post21. The online shop was created by a Blair and her mother who for years, wanted a comprehensive marketplace that focused on modern and design forward products from black-owned busi…

This week I'm talking with John McDonald, the Founder of BOXI by Semihandmade. BOXI designs beautiful, high-quality cabinets that ship straight to you, pre-assembled and fast. All of the cabinetry is made in the US, and it can be used for the kitchen, bedroom and beyond. In this conversation, I dig into John's roller coaster of a ride of how he sta…

It’s May and I am back with a fresh new batch of interviews!!! As interior design content creator and freelance writer, Albie specializes in connecting her decor-obsessed audience with beautiful pieces and functional design to transform their ordinary spaces into extraordinary dreamscapes. We will also dig into her upcoming design conference, The M…

For the last week of Women's History Month, I wanted to give a shout out to a woman who has always helped me grow in my career. This is also one of the top 5 most listened to epsiodes on the podcast, even after 2 years!!! Danielle is the Home Director for Apartment Therapy, which is a lifestyle blog and publishing company focused on home design and…

So excited to continue the good vibes for Women's History Month with my podcast interview with Anitra Terrell, founder of Reflektion Design. Anitra designs and sources African decor for culturally inspired people who love unique, colorful pieces that are reflektive of who they are. I want to talk about how has her business pivoted in the new normal…

Happy Women’s History Month!!! Nasozi Kakembo is the founder and creative force behind xN Studio. Her company name derives from her very own, which is a Ugandan name meaning something to look up to in praise of. It is this Ugandan heritage that inspired her to establish a brand that allows her to bring the beauties of her cultural heritage into hom…

On the last day of Black History Month, I wanted to connect with the Director of Brand Marketing at Society6, Stephanie Dixon. I am showcasing pieces from Society6's Discover Black Artists Collection throughout my entire home in my upcoming exclusive home tour with Better Homes & Gardens magazine. I have always been impressed with the marketing str…

Happy Valentine's Day! I feel like today's episode is all about self-love, and following your passion. Nicole Crowder Upholstery is a Black-owned furniture and upholstery studio creating commissioned, generational, one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture and home furnishings like meditation pillows, poufs and more. We are going to talk about Nicole's new…

I’m excited to be kicking off the second week of February with Diana Adams, the potter behind the brand Sample Haus. I have been a huge fan of Diana’s work for awhile, and I had the pleasure of showcasing some of her pieces in my upcoming home tour with Better Homes & Gardens. I wanted to dig in with her this week to find out how has she found a wa…

Happy Black History Month!!! I’m so excited to kick off Season 5 of The Mood Board podcast with interior designer Joy Williams, the Principal Designer of Joyful Designs Studio. On our interview this week, I wanted to talk with Joy about how has her interior design business been able to thrive in the new normal with manufacturing delays and travel i…

Cailini Coastal was founded by Meg Young, a former PR pro and lifelong design aficionado who sought to offer only the best quality pieces that you couldn’t find everywhere. Cailini Coastal specializes in the coastal finishing touches that make a room feel complete and turn a house into a home. On this Labor Day I want to learn from Meg how can we k…

This week I'm excited to be talking with the co-founder and CMO of Homethreads, Brad Bruckner. Homethreads delivers some of the most sought after furniture, rugs, window treatments, bedding and pillows in the online home decor marketplace. Thanks to years of experience from Brad and his partner Neil Marcus, they have cultivated a wide network of pa…

This week I’m back with my summer interview series all about home renovations. This is also the show's 50th EPISODE!!!!! So I am asking all listeners to DM me on instagram @_angelabelt their renovation whoas and one lucky listener will come on the show to get some design help---STAT! Ariel Okin is the Founder of her eponymous firm, Ariel Okin Inter…

This week I’m excited to be talking with Monique Valeris, the Senior Home Editor at Good Housekeeping magazine. Monique is a highly experienced writer and editor who has covered lifestyle topics ranging from beauty to home decorating. During our interview Monique and I talk about how to be successful in the interior design industry as a Black woman…

This July 4th weekend I will be talking with Whitney Jones, New Orleans' based interior designer and owner of the shop, Whitney J. Decor. I know Americans love celebrating July 4th, and we also love to shop, so this is the perfect opportunity to support a Black-owned business at the same time. This week we will also be playing the Interior design g…

I’m excited to come back this week with my first two person interview with interiors photographer & design blogger Keyanna Bowen, and interior designer of Mas Means More, Malcolm A. Simmons. I will be continuing this week with my spring/summer series digging into home reno stories and sharing the ups and downs of these design challenges during our …

This week I will be continuing my spring/summer interview series all about home renovations. I want to share a renovation story from 28 Black tastemaker David Quarles IV around his home gym that he designed during the pandemic. David will share with us all of the ups and downs of sourcing products during the new normal, and how he had to think outs…

This week my interview is going to be a little different because I am starting a spring/summer interview series all about home renovations. I am currently working on an exclusive home tour with Better Homes & Gardens magazine for 2022, and I want to share renovation stories from tastemakers like Dabito around renovation stories in rental properties…

I’m back with new episodes of The Mood Board podcast, and I’m excited to kick off our spring/summer season with Davina Ogilvie the founder of Wovn Home. Right now lots of people of doing home renovations due to downsizing, buying there first home, or they’re simply tired of looking at the same old things day in and day out being hunkered down at ho…

This week I wanted to share my interview I did last year with celebrity interior designer and 28 Black Tastemaker Mikel Welch. In this humorous interview you will learn from Mikel it doens't matter where you started, it's just important to focus on where you want to be. Mikel Welch runs a New York based interior design business, Mikel Welch Designs…

I’m so excited this week to share my interview with 28 Black Tastemaker Demetrius Robinson class of 2021. Demetrius is the Founder and Creative Director of AT HOME WITH SAVVY. He is an interior designer, photographer, avid baker + home cook, tastemaker and visual story teller. This week I wanted to get his take on being a Black man in the interior …

I don’t know about you, but I am itching to bring in some new home decor looks for my house since spring is just around the corner. One of the brands that I have been really interested in lately due to their geometric patterns and soothing color palette is MINNA. Sara Berks is the founder and creative director of MINNA, an ethically made home goods…

As we enter the second quarter of 2021, many of you interior designers may be asking yourself, “How can I grow my business?” Well hiring Natalie Norcoss and her PR firm, A Design Parternship may be your solution. As a former interior designer turned CEO of a PR firm that targets interior designers and lifestyle brands, Natalie knows how to turn tho…

This week I'm kicking it off with 28 Black Tastemaker Janelle Hughes, co-owner of KJ Design & Mortar Styling in Baltimore, MD. During this interview we talk about the importance of building community for Black interior designers and creatives through social media platforms and membership organizations. Plus, I want to talk to Janelle about outdoor …

This week I'm catching up with the Principal designer/owner Quintece Hill-Mattauszek of Studio Q Designs based in Alexandria, Virginia. This interview is a part of the series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? I want to learn more about Design Collective DC (DCDC) which Quintece is a founding member; as well as what were thoughts on the latest i…

As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, I'm excited to talk with VP of Brand at Jenni Kayne, Sam Moore. Jenni Kayne is the laid-back, luxe lifestyle brand rooted in California minimalism that boasts cult status among celebrities like Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lawrence, and Hailey Baldwin. Sam and I talk about Jenni Kayne's approach to more …

Jacqueline Carmichael, ASID, CKD, NCIDQ, an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Interior Design at Howard University. Inspires students to be social change agents designing equity, restoring marginalized communities impacted by systemic racism while exploring traditional canons of architecture and design. In this podcast interview Profes…

Happy Black History Month!!! I am so excited this month to be having this interview with Jean Brownhill, who is literally making Black history as we speak with her company Sweeten. I have been looking forward to this interview for awhile because I wanted to learn how Jean got into the contractor's business as an architect; and how was she able to s…

As CEO of SOMERSELLE, Anderson has utilized his decade of interior design experience to come up with a new way to approach the showroom. His e-commerce site Sommerselle is the modern showroom, which caters to interior designers by offering wallcoverings, textiles, and more. Check out the mood board that Anderson designed at angelabelt.com, and get …

Angela Belt is the principle designer of Angela Belt Art and Style LLC, she is also an interior stylist and the host of the Moodboard Podcast. She is the interior stylist for the book, REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul, released by Penguin Random House in 2013. She has been featured in publications both nationally and internaltionaly…