Inspiring Living with Mark Candelaria

On this episode, Mark talks with Jon Summer, Founder of Garaza Design, and former founder of Cyber Group. After 20 years at Cyber Group, Jon retired to spend more time with family and on his hobbies, which eventually led him to jump back into business by founding a passion project designing cool, customized car garages. They talk about running a business, design, garages, playing music together, travel and why the garage is commonly the forgotten space in luxury homes, but how and why that is changing. Garaza Design has a state-of-the-art showroom in North Scottsdale, where we recently co-hosted a fun happy hour for our clients! Their services include Steel Cabinets, Garage Design/Renderings, Wall Paneling/slat walls, Lifts, Mezzanines, Lighting, Flooring Options, Car Photography. For photos and more on this episode and all of our past 3 Seasons of Inspiring Living, visit our Podcast Page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast www.garazadesign.com@garazadesignaz

Our inspiring guest today is Top Doctor, Lexi Hill, an MD licensed in over 20 states specializing in obstetrics, gynecology and pregnancy. She practices telemedicine full-time, offering concierge consultations and assisting underserved communities. She is extensively involved with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine as she is a passionate advocate for maternal health care. She has also spent time as an assistant professor and is published in numerous medical journals and textbooks and hosts her own podcast! Mark and Dr. Lexi have some enlightening conversations about health & wellness, nutrition, pregnancy and modern-day medicine. Learn more at www.drlexihill.comFor photos and more on this podcast episode and all our past episodes, visit www.candelariadesign.com

In this episode Mark gets together with a handful of our past Willamette Valley Lifestyle Tour guests to relive the memories and continue the friendships that were made on this fabulous 5-night trip last August. This is our only tour we do within the country and it is an easy getaway that only takes a few hours to get to, but feels like you are miles away. We take guests to the heart of the Willamette Wine Valley in Central Oregon to explore one of Wine Enthusiast's Wine Regions of the Year that is truly a hidden gem. This year we are taking 14 guests from June 12-17 - spots are still available! Everyday we visit incredible local wineries, tour some of the vineyards and an olive oil mill, learn about the process and of course enjoy food and wine pairings! Every evening we enjoy a multi-course dinner of local, often farm-to-table cuisine and meet the owners and chef. In between eating and drinking, we have leisurely mornings and nights at the lovely Setting Inn. You will wake up to views of the vineyards and lavender fields, and will have the opportunity to take a guided hike amongst 100-year old trees, visit the local boutiques or farmers market, and relax by the Inn's fire pit with a drink and cigar. While there is a daily itinerary of wine tastings and dinners, each day is also relaxing and full of beautiful scenery, fresh air and cool temperatures. There are still a few rooms remaining, so we'd love to have you join us! Visit candelariadesign.com/oregon-wine-tour for more info. Also, join us this weekend at the inaugural Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week at Westworld in Scottsdale March 20-23. Mark will enjoying the art and daily panels and fashion shows each day and will even be the emcee at the VIP Opening Night event Thursday, March 20! Tickets available at the link above. https://scottsdaleartweek.com/

Our joint podcast episode with Renee Dee's Iconic Hour features Scottsdale Art Week founder and owner of Brennen Fine Art ,Trey Brennen and strategic partner, Architect Mark Candelaria. These two share why you don't want to miss this first-ever Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, a four-day art fair showcasing over 100 national and global art galleries and cultural displays. A Fair of Art and Design curated for sophisticated contemporary lifestyles, this event brings together a dynamic combination of Contemporary Art and Design, the work of living Indigenous artists, and historical American art that speaks to the area's heritage as the western outpost of America's preeminent architect, Frank Lloyd Wright and the home to the wealth of the west.The event runs from Thursday March 20 - Sunday March 23 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Thursday night is the Opening Vernissage from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Mark Candelaria will be the Emcee of this special kickoff evening and entry will include champagne, light bites, musical entertainment by Award Winning Opera Singer James Valenti, an indigenous-themed fashion show by Phoenix Fashion Week and a spectacular collection of art. Our firm is a proud sponsor of this first ever arts event, and Mark is a founding member of the planning committee and board. We personally invite you to purchase a ticket to join us at this exciting new international art fair right in our backyard!  https://scottsdaleartweek.com/ 

In today's podcast episode Isabel & I have a very personal conversation with the founders of Paradise Valley Senior Retreat, the assisted living home where Isabel's dad is a resident. Anka has a very special life story, and it reflects in her dedication and care.  Paradise Valley Senior Retreat offers long term care in Arizona for elderly, providing the utmost of quality eldercare services to our senior residents. Founders Florin and Anka Ile both have combined over a decade of experience in the Assisted Living Industry, specifically at a Directed Level of 24-hour care. http://www.pvseniorretreat.com/ https://scottsdaleartweek.com/ For photos and more info about Anka and Paradise Valley Senior Retreat, visit our website's podcast page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Today's episode that takes us into the New Year and discusses all things leadership, communication skills and personal development, as Mark chats with Executive trainer, Strategic Advisor, Professor of Communication and published author, Ryan J. Warriner. Ryan always had a curiosity for how people learned and made decisions so he began his career as a teacher, later advanced to a professor of communication and recently received his Doctorate in Education. Throughout all this, Ryan always had a passion for helping people achieve their goals, and naturally transitioned from teaching young adults just starting their career path, to teaching high level executives. So today, Ryan splits his time between teaching in Toronto, Canada and coaching in person and online across Canada and the US. He specializes in helping organizations, teams, and individuals to overcome challenges and maximize success through innovative professional development, performance and communication strategies. In this episode Ryan shares his personal story, how he gained the expertise to coach high-level executives and some of his lessons and tools people can implement in their daily routines to be better leaders and communicators. He later discusses the different service packages he offers for executive leadership, some of the most common themes he's seen as far as initial challenges and which ones are most effective for each individual or type of business. He also has multiple books published, two textbooks and one self-development book available on Amazon. The Effective Presenter – Business skills/self-help – Anyone can become an effective communicator, it is not a talent, it's a skill.Signals 1: Effective Listening, Speaking, and Note-Taking (University level textbook) Signals 2: Advanced Listening and Speaking Skills (University level textbook)www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjwarriner/  https://ryanjwarriner.com/ To view photos and all of our past podcast episodes, visit our website's podcast page: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Our guest today is Pablo Moncayo, Project Manager here at Candelaria Design since 2018 and our current year's MVP as voted by the entire Candelaria Design staff. Each year our team nominates and votes for our Most Valuable Player – someone who embodies teamwork, leadership, a willingness to learn and go the extra mile. We talk about what this means to Pablo, how his childhood lead him to architecture, his projects past and present, how he has seen the architectural landscape change here in Phoenix and his goals for the future.  Pablo moved here from Chihuahua, Mexico 24 years ago and holds a master's degree at Taliesin-The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, now known as The School of Architecture, and later earned his master's degree in Architecture there.  He has since remained a board member at The School of Architecture. He shares with us his passions, his sources of design inspiration, favorite travel destinations, and his inspiring personal story!

Our guest today is Keith Galbut, Founder and President of ADVOCATE – Residential Construction Advisors. Keith and Mark have known each other for a number of years and recently worked together on a very contemporary-style new build for a family in Paradise Valley and we have several other projects in the works! Keith's background is in business and law where he worked on hundreds of residential real estate disputes before turning that experience into a unique career as a Residential Construction Advisor. Their team offers extensive experience in all aspects of residential construction and renovation, and project management, so we can help you select the best-qualified team, clearly communicate your goals, interpret vendors' perspectives, ensure appropriate payments and lien waivers, and manage your project every step of the way. Keith currently serves as a Trustee on the Scottsdale Arts Board of Trustees, a Member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, and on the National Small Business Association Leadership Council. 

Our guest on this episode is Kaitlyn Wolfe, incredible designer, general contractor and founder of Iconic by Kaitlyn Wolfe, an interior design firm with construction services based here in Scottsdale, AZ. Kaitlyn founded the company in 2016, and influences all the design and the practical construction components, planning every detail to ensure each project reflects her clients' unique personal styles. Her passion for travel and nature, combined with extensive experience in interior design and high-quality construction, enables her to design inspiring and artistic spaces. Kaitlyn holds a general contracting license and has earned numerous awards in the design and construction industry and recently launched her own product line, Ground Floor. In this episode, we of course talk about the design process, but then we talk about travel (she grew up in London and has visited every US national park), business and entrepreneurship (she has an MBA) and other topics which you will find intriguing. She is definitely dynamic and an inspiring go getter! Website: https://iconicbykaitlynwolfe.com Instagram: @kaitlynwolfe__ and @iconicbykaitlynwolfePinterest: www.pinterest.com/iconicbykaitlynwolfe/_created/ For photos and more on this episode and all our past episodes are on our Candelaria Design Podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

Our guest today is Nick Hogan, Co-Owner and CEO of Flagship Restaurant Group, the team behind the popular new, award-winning restaurant Pyro in Arcadia, next to the Global Ambassador. In addition to Pyro, they have 16 other restaurant concepts spanning across Arizona to Chicago to Nashville! This team has defied the odds of successfully creating and managing multiple restaurant concepts simultaneously and talks about all the risks and luck in this journey. In this episode we'll hear about how this restaurant group founded over 20 years ago in Omaha, NE got started with a team of four friends who are still the same group of owners. Since, they have grown to multiple cities and states and over 40 locations and become a success here in Arizona. Just like architecture, this career is a mix of creativity and mathematics and takes a great team and leadership.Nick will tell us about how Pyro came about and the design and menu creation. Also here in town, be sure to check out the beautifully designed Palma, Cham Pang Lanes and Ghost Donkey in downtown Phoenix and later this year two Blue Sushi Sake Grill locations are coming to Surprise and Tempe and a couple more in the works for 2026! For photos and more on this and all our past episodes visit https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Our guest on this episode is Cammie Beckert, founder and owner of Cameron Custom, one of the few female-owned and operated custom homebuilders in Arizona. Cammie grew up in the home building industry, as her grandparents are the founders of Camelot Homes. She also has an extensive background in media, market research and real estate, and worked at Camelot Homes before launching this new design & build division. Growing up here in the Phoenix area in the homebuilding industry, Cammie was perfectly positioned for the career she has created. Listen below to learn more about her trajectory, the industry and how Cameron Custom curates a plethora of local professionals and resources to design, build and decorate their clients' homes, as well as acting as an Owner's Rep through the process. For photos and more about this podcast episode and all of our episodes, visit our Podcast Page:  https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcastPress Page: www.candelariadesign.com/press Audio Book 10x-is-easier-than-2x: books.apple.com/us/audiobook/10x-is-easier-than-2x-unabridged

This episode is a re-visit of a past episode with  Chef Cory Oppold, who was just awarded "Top Chef" and his new restaurant Course was awarded "Emerging Restaurant of the Year" by The Arizona Restaurant Association.  Cory was a former winner of Food Network's Chopped, and new owner of Course, a fine dining restaurant in Scottsdale. At Course, “Chef Cory Oppold and his culinary team take you on a food exploration through an explosion of both your taste and visual senses, using seasonality of products and a progression of flavor.”Cory's prior positions include teaching at the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Executive Chef at Tarbell's restaurant in Phoenix and Executive Chef at Atlas Bistro. His childhood was spent on an dairy farm in a small town in Illinois. It wasn't until he came to Arizona to study architecture that Cory first encountered fine dining and the experience led him to enroll at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute where he graduated with honors in 2002.Today, Corey was able to transition his upscale catering and event dining company Course into a full-service restaurant in early 2023. Cory's innovative spirit makes his dishes not only creative delights, but also accessible in many different dining experiences. “I believe a menu is everything a chef wants to say at that time and moment and it's hard for us to tell our story with one dish. That is why every guest gets multiple courses while experiencing my cuisine,” says Chef Cory. We also had the privilege of having Corey join us in the Candelaria Kitchen for a cooking class a few years back! In the video on our website & YouTube, he walks us through making pan seared scallops with cornbread pudding, zucchini, fennel soubise, and tomato coulis. For photos and more on this episode & cooking class, and all our past episodes, visit: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

Our guests today are two huge difference makers in housing for Greater Phoenix, Arizona residents: Jason Barlow, CEO & President of Central AZ's Habitat for Humanity and KTAR's Rosie on the House Arizona's most trusted source of home-improvement advice and know-how. I have known Rosie Romero for nearly 40 years now and his show has been a weekly fixture on KTAR radio since the 1988. Rosie doles out easy-to-understand, common-sense advice to do-it-yourselfers about all kinds of projects around the home. I have had the pleasure of working with and cooking with Jason Barlow as a Habitat for Humanity Board member for a number of years. Habitat for Humanity has built over 1,200 homes, completed more than 3,800 repairs, and improved living conditions for more than 5,000 Arizona families since 1985. Today's episode covers all things building and housing related. Rosie tells us about the huge KBIS industry show in Las Vegas  he just returned from and we discuss new products, processes and industry and housing trends he learned about at the show. We talk about some Habitat past projects we have each been involved with, such as the first ever 3D printed house we designed for a family and a new project with Habitat called the Rosie Habitat Build Challenge. Jason shares with us their new Construction Training Program for people wanting to learn those valuable skills and invites listeners to attend their  semi-annual event March 23 Blueprints and Blue Jeans.  We will be auctioning off an authentic Cajun dinner prepared and hosted by Rosie & Mark! For photos and more information about this episode and all of our past 100+ podcast episodes, visit candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

There are everyday homes and then there are homes with a little something EXTRA. We are thrilled to announce we have a new series launching on The Design Network this month, Extravagant Spaces. In our latest podcast episode Mark gets together to chat with Designer and Extravagant Spaces Host, Kelli Ellis, and Founder/CEO of The Design Network, Jason Harris. We talk all about our new series collaboration, the featured homes, Jason's new home in North Carolina designed by Candelaria Design,  filming, and more. Be sure to give this episode a listen to learn even more about the making of this incredible new series! In the series, premiering Saturday, Jan 20 at 6pmAZ/7pm Central, designer Kelli Ellis takes you behind the scenes into some seriously extra-vagant spaces with Architect Mark Candelaria. From indoor shooting galleries to bespoke bowling alleys, putting greens to personal spas, these spaces must be seen to be believed. ⁠⁠This new 6-episode series features all Candelaria Design homes and will be available to stream on your smart TV or on their YouTube channel 24/7! Watch here:https://www.tdn.tv/https://www.youtube.com/@TheDesignNetworkhttps://pluto.tv/en/live-tv/5f4ff8c8bcf3d600078af3ebFor photos and more about this podcast episode and all of our episodes, visit our Podcast Page:  https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

Mark & Isabel kick-off the episode by sharing highlights from their holiday trip to Lisbon & Fatima Portugal, Lourdes, and San Sebastián, Spain - see and hear more about their trip on our Blog: https://www.candelariadesign.com/lifestyle-blog Next they share the exciting news that SIX of our Candelaria Design homes are featured in a brand new series on The Design Network called Extravagant Spaces!! The series debuts January 20th and will continue every Saturday for 6 weeks, catch it streaming for free on The Design Network  or on their YouTube page! Our guest on this episode is Brent Menke, head chef & owner of the Mick Brasserie, an award-winning  French Colonial Brasserie in North Scottsdale that I've now had the pleasure of dining at twice. Together we talk about his journey from a yacht deckhand to meeting his French wife, to becoming a chef, and then opening his restaurant during 2020 We talk about his curated food and wine tours to France, monthly themed wine pairing dinners, his favorite chefs and restaurants in town and much more!For photos and more about this episode and all of our past podcast episodes visit our Podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

This podcast episode features Otto Pappa, architect and founder of Ottocrete, specializing in rammed earth and concrete-based designs. Otto and Mark met while working on a very cool, modern house in Paradise Valley, that is now the recipient of  two design awards! Otto founded  Ottocrete with the desire to fuse timeless design with timeless construction, blurring the lines between sculpture, art, and architecture. Otto  hand-makes all his pieces and his work can be found worldwide, from California to Spain to Austria in both private spaces and commercial such as the Hermes store in Orange County. Follow Mark & Isabel's Holiday trip on his Instagram @mcandelariaarch and via the links below:Castilla Termal Monasterio De ValbuenaRestaurante Arzak Shrine of Fatima Bienvenue au Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Lourdes (France)  A LISBON VIEWPOINT Join us on one of our 2024 Inspiring Living Tours: Oaxaca, Mexico Cultural Tour May 2-8Willamette Valley Wine Tour August 8-13For photos and more about this podcast episode and all of our episodes, visit our Podcast Page:  https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

Our podcast episode this month features Kelly Stewart, head of Business Development + Marketing and Justin Worley, Owner & CEO of Oasis Luxury Smart Homes. Mark recently toured their showroom in N Scottsdale and was blown away by everything they showed him. With over 30 years of experience Oasis is your one-stop-shop for all things home technology in AZ and CA. From electrical; to design; to security; to system installation, automation and service- their team of experts are with you every step of the way. Both Kelly & Justin share so many great insights on home technology, business & marketing strategy, and life in general. Take a look at their website and listen to the podcast for the latest in luxury home technology! For photos and more on this episode and all our past podcast episodes, visit: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast To see the latest magazine features and other press/awards we have received, visit our Press Page: candelariadesign.com/press 

Our guests this month is Paradise Valley Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner and his wife Robyn Bien-Willner. Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner is a third-term Mayor, a native Arizonan, and spent his childhood in Paradise Valley and attended Scottsdale public schools (SUSD) through high school. After, he attended Claremont McKenna College and U of A on academic scholarships and graduated with the highest academic honors. Robyn was born in South Africa, but grew up in Irvine, CA and moved to NYC to pursue fashion, which is where the two met and married. We talk about how Jerry went from a high-stakes litigation lawyer in NYC to third-term, volunteer Mayor and why he finds civic work so rewarding and how you can find rewarding ways to be of service. Robyn contributes a monthly column for Stroll Paradise Valley Magazine profiling local businesses, interesting people and other news worthy topics within the community. We discuss the laws, permit process, short-term rentals, senior living options, home prices, and the future of PV!Phoenix-home-garden-2022-home-tour-11-18-2023For photos, articles and more on this episode and all of the other inspiring episodes, visit our podcast's website: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Today's guest is an amazing artist, photographer, father and friend, Werner Segarra. From photographing the mega-mansions of PV and Scottsdale, to the dirt floor casas of Mexico and Puerto Rico, Werner has an eye for capturing the spirit of a place. Werner had humble beginnings in Puerto Rico, and now shoots for a handful of top magazines and designers, including many of the homes featured in our design book, "Mark Candelaria Homes", and currently has his work on exhibit alongside Andy Warhol!  Werner's passion lies in landscape and "slice of life" photography and we begin the episode by talking about his upcoming event at Western Spirit Scottsdale Museum where he has 57 large-scale photographs on display now through February, 2024. His exhibit focuses on the culture and heart of the Northern Mexican Cowboy, a people who are born and die cowboys, and the beautiful, stark landscape around them. Werner shares the stories of his time down there visiting as a child and now as an adult and how much the area, the culture, and the process of ranching has changed and how his photos have helped preserve and showcase their unique way of life. Werner shares how his personal life and early career inspired his personal photography and style and how today he approaches each photography project in the moment, collaboratively with the subject/scenery/client. Mark and Werner conclude with talking about who and what inspires them, how they stay creative, where they like to travel, what it takes to be successful and what Werner has coming up next.For all the information about Werner's work, book, and upcoming exhibit, visit his website wernersegarra.com or on Instagram @wernersegarra

Our guest on this episode is Corinna Cooke, she is the founder of Glam Italia Tours and a best-selling author who is currently working on her 5th book! Originally from New Zealand, Corinna has lived in a variety of places around the world and currently resides in Phoenix, AZ. We talk all about travel and how researching cities and cool places turned from a hobby to a career for Corinna in the mid-2000s! We cover lots of topics as we chat about all the reasons we both love Italy so much and the best ways to tour/explore Italy on your own.  We cover some recent travel topics Corinna discussed in her monthly e-newsletter, how she gradually learned to speak Italian and how you can join one of her women-only Glam Italia Tours! We also talk about her guide book series, “Glam Italia!” which covers all sorts of helpful topics, tips, scenario situations & stress points, cultural points, and some of her top travel tips! She has so many wonderful stories, insights and lessons she shares, this is a must listen for anyone planning or considering a trip to Italy! Visit her website at corinnacooke.com And follow her adventures on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/corinnatravels/ 

This podcast features a conversation on the last day of our recent personal trip to Scotland we took May 30th - June 10th. Our group included Isabel and myself, our friends and past Candelaria Design Tour travelers, Anthony and Gicela Dulcich, and Isabel's mother, Alette Thompson who was celebrating her 75th birthday. As for why she chose Scotland for her birthday trip, during the pandemic Alette did a lot of research on their family and found that their ancestry was from Scotland. She traced back their ancestors as far as the 1300's, including Scottish royalty and the castles they lived in! Thus, these castles became our itinerary and we based ourselves in  Edinburgh, Scotland in a lovely AirBnB and from there we explored castles, distilleries, St. Andrews, and the countryside of Scotland including the Scottish Highlands.What a marvelous trip and this episode was recorded on our final day, so some wonderful reflective thoughts are shared from our journey. Enjoy~Links:Iconic Hour podcast episode featuring Mark Candelaria, Brent Kendle, and CP Drewett here.Modern Arcadia Home article here. Join us in Newport Beach July 23rd for a special book signing and wine tasting at Roger's Gardens, more info here. 

Our guests today are two incredible doctors, Dr. Dan Rubin, a naturopathic oncologist and Dr. Mia Darling a naturopathic specialist. They graciously took the time to talk with us today on this podcast, but have appeared on many podcasts prior, professional medical panels and even had their own talk series called “Ad hoc with a doc” which you can find on their website listenandcare.com.  The reason we are here today is because 6 years ago on this weekend Isabel was first diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer which later metastasized to her brain! Yet miraculously here we are with Isabel having a clean bill of health.  One of the most key components of her recovery and now part of her ongoing health maintenance program is her discovery of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, who she has been seeing for 6 years and now she has me going and I have been visiting them regularly for over two years now! We start by having the doctors share what naturopathic medicine is and what makes it different from traditional Western medicine. Then we learn about each doctor's extensive background and their areas of specialization. Next we get into Isabel's treatments, ozone therapy, Epstein Barr, and discuss general health, wellness and longevity tips.  This is an amazing podcast with two incredible naturopathic doctors and while we really just scratch the surface here, you can learn much more by visiting their website, their videos on Instagram and listening to the other podcasts and talks they've given.  For more on this & our other podcast episodes, visit our website's Podcast Page: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast For more info on our coffee table design/recipe book visit: candelariadesign.com/candelaria-design-book 

Tyler started at Candelaria Design in 2016, his first job in Arizona, after Googling some firms and submitting his resume. He moved out to AZ from upstate NY when he was 24, sight unseen, per his Aunt & Uncle's recommendation who lived out here. No architecture degree, just a drive to learn and work hard, and he's certainly proved successful at both! From a young age Tyler loved Legos and Lincoln Logs, then in high school he went to a trade school in the afternoons where he got into architecture. He went to architecture school for two years, then got a job for a structural engineer in NY, then moved to AZ shortly after.We talk about some of Tyler's first projects and current projects, how there's always more to learn everyday in this field, both technically and aesthetically, and how he's grown as a leader. We also dive into his life experiences, his hobbies beyond architecture and how driven he is to expand his potential, physically and mentally, try new things and give back to the community. Tyler is truly inspirational and we are so lucky to have him on our team! For more on Tyler & our other podcast episodes, visit our website's Podcast Page: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

I am always fascinated by art and in particular, the artists behind the art. In today's podcast we feature two very talented and prolific Scottsdale artists, first modern figurative  artist, Priscilla Nelson, and modern sculptor Ryan Schmidt. And to add even another perspective we also had Ryan Schmidt's wife, Janice,  join us and she gave us her take on living with an artist! We had a wonderful discussion about each of their respective work and passions and how they both deal with the stress of their work and craft and what continues to motivate and inspire them. We also talk about the Scottsdale art scene and everything that's happening to make Scottsdale one of the top art spots in the country! Give it a listen and to see photos of their incredible art and the artists themselves visit our episode's webpage: candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2023/4/4/artists 

On this episode, Mark & Isabel chat with Cindy Gombert, an award-winning branding executive, creative writer, designer and entrepreneur who has been creating compelling consumer brands for nearly 25 years. She is the principal/owner of Lunabrand Design Group located in Phoenix, a comprehensive brand development firm, which she explains all about in this episode. She specializes in consumer branding for restaurants and retail, including some unique clients like Isabel's Interior Design firm Earth and Images!   Her work has been recognized in over 40 international and national design annuals and has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine. Visit our website's Podcast Page to view more on this episode and all of our past podcast episodes! candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast Connect with Cindy:Email: azbrandgal@gmail.com Instagram:  @lunabrand LinkedIn: lunabranddesigngroup/

Our guest today is Robin Sewell, founder and CEO of Sewell Media Group and the creator, executive producer and host of Arizona Highways Television which showcases the people and places of Arizona,  reflecting the heart and soul of our communities. Robin began as a struggling actress/server, but soon discovered her love for broadcast journalism and started as an intern at Channel 10 in Phoenix! She explains how she moved up the ranks to become a news anchor in major markets such as Fort Meyers, Sacramento, Seattle and finally back to Phoenix with ABC in 1996.  After many years as an anchor, traveling all over the world covering news stories, including 9/11, Robin was ready for a change. Robin became the first to create a statewide syndicated show that's been on the air since 2004  and garnered more than 30 Emmy awards!!In this episode we hear all about Robin's time in news/television and how she created her own award-winning  media group and  first statewide syndicated television show. She also shares all the amazing things she has learned, places she has visited and people she has met through Arizona Highways and we talk about some of our favorite, less-known cities in Arizona. Robin clearly loves Arizona and is a big supporter of our local community and nonprofits and also shares her love for her family, travel and storytelling.  For photos and more on this podcast episode and all our others, visit our podcast page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast Learn more about our design and recipe book Mark Candelaria Homes and purchase here: candelariadesign.com/candelaria-design-bookVisit our Press Page: candelariadesign.com/press

Our first guest of 2023 is Julie Skrei, Director of Sales for the prestigious travel company Abercrombie & Kent where she has worked for over a decade. Julie is a highly regarded travel industry professional, with an extensive background in sales within the luxury hospitality market. Julie tells us how she got her start with Hilton Hotels, The Sanctuary and then helped open a billion dollar resort in Las Vegas, during which she was named the #1 revenue generator and later “Travel Agent Specialist of Arizona" for all Promus Hotels on the West Coast. Twelve years ago she started with Abercrombie & Kent, one of the most prestigious travel companies in the world and explains what makes them the best.  For those of you who want ideas and inspiration for creating an amazing adventure on your own, the Abercrombie & Kent website and social media channels are great free resources full of information. They are also happy to customize a trip for any group size and price point, and they have exclusive connections you can't find anywhere else.  In this episode Julie shares a bit of her life story, her broad range of sales and travel skills, and inside info on what it's like working in the hospitality and travel industry. With all her extensive travel, we of course ask her to tell us about her favorite trips, destinations and hotels and the value of good travel!  PS Our first design book is now out!!  Mark Candelaria Homes  features 12 standout homes over 232 beautiful large pages. Each project is unique and is accompanied by sketches, floor plans, personal anecdotes from those involved, and each is paired with a special recipe by Mark! Get your copy today on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, or at one of our upcoming book signing events: The Collector's House March 11 from 1-3pm and March 23 at a fun fundraising event with the Scottsdale Saguaros at The Agency from 5-8pm. 

Happy 2023! In this first podcast episode in the new year Mark and his oldest daughter Tiffany talk about their incredible Christmas and New Year spent in Europe! Mark treated his three daughters on an incredible holiday trip where they spent 4 nights in Paris (scouting for our CDA France Tour this September), 3 nights in Zurich, Switzerland (to go someplace none of them had ever been), 4 nights in Florence and 3 nights in Rome (because they love Italy)! The youngest daughter is 17 and off to college next year, so Mark figured this might be the last time all 4 of them could take the time to do a trip like this, especially given the last time they all took a trip together for the holidays was back in 2015! Mark and Tiffany share all the logistics that went into this trip, from expedited passports, to AirBnBs overseas, to trains strikes, to navigating the metro and other helpful tips when traveling to multiple cities abroad. Of course they will also recount all the fun stuff too, like the amazing restaurants, the Christmas Markets, the famous sights and the memories they made. Visit our website's Podcast Page to view photos from the trip and all of our past podcast episodes! https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Every year our company takes the time to nominate individuals our team for MVP of the year and then we each cast our vote for MVP, well this year there was a tie, we had both Team Director and Project Architect Rebecca Roe and our Director of Lasting Impressions, Janice Rantanen take the top votes for 2021's MVP, so they are each featured in their own podcast episode! Rebecca was born and raised in a small town in upstate New York in an old farmhouse on her family's dairy farm. She spent much of her youth playing with legos, building forts and creating and renovating with her dad, which spurred her passion for architecture. From an early age that passion never faded and she went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology. During college she traveled to Italy, an invaluable experience that sparked her interest in classic architecture. Following graduation Rebecca immediately found her home at a Syracuse firm specializing in historic architecture and preservation. She spent over ten years with that firm learning valuable skills and techniques. In the fall of 2016 Rebecca moved to Arizona to be near family. She began with Candelaria Design in November as a Job Captain and is still happily working away and has moved up the ranks to Team Director. They discuss leadership, architecture, different design styles, some of the current projects Rebecca's working on and what makes each one interesting and challenging. For photos and more info about this podcast episode and all of our previous episodes, visit our website's podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Every year our company takes the time to nominate individuals our team for MVP of the year and then we each cast our vote for MVP and they receive a weekend staycation package at the resort of their choosing. It's a great way, in addition to quarterly bonuses and our other incentives, to reward our staff for work well done. Well this year there was a tie, we had both Team Director and Project Architect Rebecca Roe and our Director of Lasting Impressions, Janice Rantanen take the top votes for 2021's MVP, so they are each featured in their own podcast episode! Janice has lived in the Valley since 1982 and joined Candelaria Design as Director of Lasting Impressions early 2019. She does an amazing job of catering to our valued clients and design team members, as well as upholding the Candelaria Design Lifestyle brand throughout the office, client dinners, meetings, site visits, events and is currently crafting our newest Candelaria Tour France! Prior to joining Candelaria Design she represented a semi-custom home builder in selling many of Scottsdale's finest communities. In addition to her real estate background she also owned one of Scottsdale's most beloved home and garden stores specializing in farm antiques and accoutrements sourced from Europe. Janice has always had an interest in architecture and interior design; she enjoys antiquing, cooking, gardening and traveling the US as well as abroad.For photos and more about Janice, visit our website's Podcast Page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcastAnd check out this past podcast from Iconic Hour where magazine Editor Renee Dee, Jamilyn Fournier founder of The Collector's House, Architect Mark Candelaria  and Janice Rantanen discuss "living beautifully". https://iconichour.libsyn.com/jamilyn-fournier-mark-candelaria-and-janice-rantanen-living-beautifully

Our guest today is Page Knudsen and her and her brothers are second-generation owners and operators of Knudsen Vineyards, in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. In this episode she shares the rich history of their vineyard and the region that has grown to receive worldwide recognition for outstanding Pinot Noir grapes. We were fortunate enough to meet Page last summer on a guided Pinot Wine Walking tour that Page herself led that day. She told us all about the vineyards and the area's history while walking us through the vineyards and sampling the wines along the way. We are so excited to include this wine walk & lunch on our first ever Willamette Valley Wine Tour this month with 16 of our friends and to have Page on our podcast today!Take a look at all the photos from the vineyard and the region here: candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/page-knudsen  http://www.knudsenvineyards.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/knudsen-vineyardsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knudsenvineyards/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knudsenvineyards/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDDDDU_DZWqh-9jSSjsiFAFor more podcast episodes, visit our Podcast Page Inspiring Living here: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Today, March 4th, Mark celebrates his 40th anniversary of his first day working as an architect and has two special podcast episodes! March 4, 1982 was my first day on the job in an architect's office - that office being the offices and studio of my mentor and good friend, George W. Christiansen! Some 2000+ homes later and over 20 tours, it's rewarding to look back and remember where this all started! I am SO grateful to all of my colleagues who helped me along the way, my clients who trusted in me and gave me the opportunity to create their dreams, and my family who put up with my endless efforts and hours in creating these homes and now our company, Candelaria Design! To celebrate and tell the story I have created two podcast episodes, the first episode is with the two people who were with me on that first day in 1982. These special guests are CCBG President and Architect, Brian Cassidy and Dianne Kleber who ran George's office and called and told me I had gotten the job!.Then we flash forward 40 years and the second episode is with my current partners at Candelaria Design, Evelyn Jung, Meredith Thomson, and our newest partner, Tim Mathewson! We look back at the nearly 23 years of Candelaria Design and then talk about what we see for the future of architecture and Candelaria Design! ⁠⁠These are two fascinating episodes full of wonderful memories and exciting plans we hope you won't miss!

Today, March 4th, Mark celebrates his 40th anniversary of his first day working as an architect and has two special podcast episodes! "March 4, 1982 was my first day on the job in an architect's office - that office being the offices and studio of my mentor and good friend, George W. Christiansen! Some 2000+ homes later and over 20 tours, it's rewarding to look back and remember where this all started! I am SO grateful to all of my colleagues who helped me along the way, my clients who trusted in me and gave me the opportunity to create their dreams, and my family who put up with my endless efforts and hours in creating these homes and now our company, Candelaria Design! To celebrate and tell the story I have created two podcast episodes, the first episode is with the two people who were with me on that first day in 1982. These special guests are CCBG President and Architect, Brian Cassidy and Dianne Kleber who ran George's office and called and told me I had gotten the job!.Then we flash forward 40 years and the second episode is with my current partners at Candelaria Design, Evelyn Jung, Meredith Thomson, and our newest partner, Tim Mathewson! We look back at the nearly 23 years of Candelaria Design and then talk about what we see for the future of architecture and Candelaria Design! ⁠⁠These are two fascinating episodes full of wonderful memories and exciting plans we hope you won't miss!

This episode features three very special Phoenix Home & Garden Master's of the Southwest, Walter Spitz, of Creative Designs in Lighting, Donna Vallone of Vallone Design, and Jeff Berghoff of Berghoff Design.  We all share how each of us got started in the design industry and then a revisit some of our earliest collaborations from the 1980's and 90s' to some of our current works underway some 30 years later. Many times referred to as "The Dream Team" this group has created 100's of homes including the historic El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley. In addition to talking about the past we look ahead to the future and the trends and new technologies that are changing the design industry. We also talk about the transition and our plans for the future of all of our firms. Jeff and Walter have been on prior Inspiring Living podcasts and you can listen to them below. Jeff and Walter have been on prior Inspiring Living podcasts and you can listen to them here:Jeff Berghoff: https://www.candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2020/3/23/jeff-berghoff?rq=berghWalter Spitz: https://www.candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2021/3/28/lighting-it-up-with-walter-spitz-of-creative-designs-in-lighting?rq=walter%20spitzJeff Berghoff's Phoenix Home and Garden Master of the Southwest feature: https://www.phgmag.com/phoenix-home-garden-masters-of-the-southwest/

In this episode my “rival” Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture and I spend a weekend together with our daughters during the Xavier Father-Daughter Ski Trip in Durango, CO. Despite what some might think, Erik and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and shared interests, so naturally we decided it would be fun and interesting for our listeners to hear us podcast together! We talk about architecture, being dads of teenage girls, the affects of the pandemic, Erik's office and community in LA, and we pick up on where Erik's chat with Renee Dee on her “Iconic Hour Podcast” left off. Listen to that podcast to learn more about Erik's personal and professional story here.For photos and more info on this episode and all of our other episodes, visit our website's podcast page: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

This episode features Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, President & CEO of Scottsdale Arts. I joined the Board for Scottsdale Arts about 6 months ago and that's when I first met Gerd and experienced his passion and vision for the arts firsthand. After getting to know him better through prepping for this podcast, I cannot wait to learn more about his fascinating life story, starting in Germany as a Classical guitarist touring the world at an early age. In his mid/late 30's tragedy forced him on another path where he built an academic career as professor of guitar studies at U of Louisiana. After that he launched two successful companies before starting a career in arts administration and eventually becoming the President & CEO of Scottsdale Arts as we know him today. Gerd will also tell us all about Scottsdale Arts and its various branches, the importance of the organization in the community, the challenges of the past pandemic years, the improvements and visions for the future of Scottsdale Arts and all the exciting performances, events, etc. coming up this year!Visit our Podcast Page to see renderings of the new Civic Center Performing Arts Center in downtown Scottsdale, as well as photos from all our past podcast guests and topics!candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Our featured guest on this episode is Laura Madden: artist, influencer, and sustainable fashion advocate specializing in abstract up-cycled art. Everything she creates has the purpose of creating “More Style. Less Waste”. Her passion for creating beautiful things and doing good for the environment led her to start ReFashioned Art  in 2019,  a certified Gold Level Green business.  Her advocacy for sustainable fashion as well as her repurposed art have been showcased in numerous galleries and magazines since! Laura serves on the boards of Remake, the Arizona Costume Institute, Fashion Group International and San Francisco Fashion Community Week!She is on a mission to demonstrate a mirroring of style and sustainability, which leads into everything I do. She has been making her own art her entire adult life and came from her not being able to find or afford the art or clothes she really wanted, so she started doing it herself! She points out there is no shortage of stuff and "trash", so the possibilities to repurpose all this stuff into something beautiful and "new" is endless! “I hope my art will bring beauty, positivity and a fashionable edge to your home and workspace.”For links and photos for this episode and others, visit our website's podcast page: candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2021/11/30/laura-madden 

Our guest today is Giangi Townsend, creator of Giangi's Kitchen, a top-rated food and recipe blog. Back in the 1980s, Giangi's desire as a working mom to provide healthy and delicious food for her family has since grown into a full-blown business featuring tons of recipes, an online shop, virtual cooking classes and her favorite cookbooks, including one of her own, Back to Basics – Cooking 101. Giangi's childhood was spent between Southern Italy in the Summer and Paris in the Winter with her French father and Italian mother, it's no wonder she ended up as a fabulous chef! We talk about the importance of food and gathering for dinner, what led her to become interested in cooking and blogging, her favorite recipes and cookbooks, and tips and tricks in the kitchen and in life! www.GiangisKitchen.comwww.GiangiTownsend.cominstagram.com/giangiskitchen/ For photos and more on Giangi and all our other podcast episodes, visit our Podcast Page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast

Today's guest is a fabulous chef from Italy my daughter Tiffany found while researching restaurants for our Candelaria Design Willamette Valley Wine Tour set for May of 2022. Chef Dario Pisoni is the Owner and Head Chef of the amazing restaurant Rosemarino Osteria Italiana in Newberg, Oregon. It has been rated one of the best restaurants in Oregon and the country just four years after opening in 2015 and I have had the pleasure of dining here now a couple times, including just last night where we enjoyed an incredible five course dinner and wine pairing with a sold out crowd of fellow diners. We have fun exchanging memories of Italy and their fabulous food and wine, Dario shares his life story in Italy, how he gained his love for cooking from his Italian Grandma, and how he and his wife ended up moving to this small town of Newberg. Dario shares what it's like running a restaurant, his favorite recipes, cookbooks, and places in Italy and other interesting topics. We are so excited to introduce our group of friends who are joining us on our May tour to our new friend Dario and his incredible restaurant and if you are ever in the area be sure to make a reservation at Rosemarino Osteria Italiana!https://www.osteriarosmarino.com/https://www.instagram.com/rosmarinonewberg/For photos and more on Dario and all our other podcast episodes visit our Podcast Page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcastCheck out all of our Candelaria Design Tours: www.candelariadesign.com/touritaly www.candelariadesign.com/sign-up-spain2020www.candelariadesign.com/mcminnville-or 

Today's inspiring episode features Contemporary Figurative Artist and fellow Scottsdale Arts Board Member, Priscilla Nelson. Together we talk about art, creativity, family, passion, motivation and upcoming art events. Priscilla's art career spans over 40 years and the majority of her work falls under two categories, Figurative, which explores the figure, clothing, and water to capture "a poignant mood and the hint of a story that can be interpreted in many ways".  In her more Contemporary paintings she takes a very organic approach with inspiration from reflections and movement. http://nelsonart.gallery/ For photos, links and more on this episode and all of our others, visit our Podcast Page: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast Join us at the Phoenix Home & Garden Fall Home Tour Nov 13, where I will be serving Paella at our featured VIP home: phoenix-home-garden-home-tour-tickets

For today's podcast episode we are recording from the Alfanso Marina Showroom in Greensboro, NC during the annual High Point Furniture Market. It was so much fun to see all these showrooms and mingle with others in the design field from all over the country! Our guest today is Jamilyn Fournier, Founder and Curator for The Collector's House, a beautiful design studio and store in Scottsdale, AZ. We discuss much more than design in this episode, we are going to dive deep into Jamilyn's life journey, her inner work, taking risks and starting an interiors business.Connect with Jamilyn: Website: www.shopthecollectorshouse.biz/ Instagram: instagram.com/thecollectorshouse/ Facebook: facebook.com/thecollectorshouseaz For photos, links and more on Matt Gottesman and our other podcast guests, visit our official Podcast Page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast Join us at the Phoenix Home & Garden Fall Home Tour Nov 13, where I will be serving Paella at our featured VIP home: phoenix-home-garden-home-tour-tickets

Our guest on today's podcast episode is the dynamic Dorie Morales, Publisher and CEO of Green Living Magazine. This monthly magazine has been around for 11 years now and is an eco-conscious lifestyle publication based in Phoenix that aims to educate, inspire and empower readers to make eco-conscious choices for a healthier lifestyle and planet. In this episode we talk about eco-conscious living, which is just taking a moment to be conscious about your actions. Today everything is so readily available, so we take for granted our earth's resources and indulge in consumerism and disposable items and just don't value all the time and effort that goes into making something or the unlimited fresh water streaming out of our faucets. Dorie shares her inspiring life story, how she ended up starting the Valley's first conscious magazine and keeps it afloat today, and I share the details on our 3D printed home we designed for Habitat for Humanity that's nearly complete! Check out our cover feature about the home on August's issue of Green Living Magazine here:  3d-printed-home-first-ever-in-united-states Lastly, join us on the Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine's Fall Home Tour - one of our PV Estates will be the special VIP Home and I will be there cooking and serving my tasty Paella! Don't miss it, get your tickets today:  phoenix-home-garden-home-tour-tickets-164532584389For more info and photos on this episode and all of our other episodes, visit our website's podcast page: https://www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

This week's podcast features a quick visit with my wife Isabel as we wish her a Happy 50th Birthday and talk about our trip to New Mexico and then we visit with our good friend in Umbria, Italy, Elizabeth Wholey who is the host of the Alta Bella Villas we stay in while in Umbria. Normally we would be just wrapping up our Candelaria Design Tour Italy but not this year so it was nice to visit with her on this podcast and find out how things are there in Italy during this whole Covid situation.  Check out her website and blog and her book is fantastic.https://www.altabella.comhttps://www.elizabethinumbria.com/bloghttps://www.elizabethinumbria.com/my_bookJoin us on our Candelaria Design 2022 Tour set for next September and enjoy some of our clips from past tours on our Instagram. Make sure to check out our feature in this month's iconic Magazine showcasing the Larry Fitzgerald Candelaria Design home in Paradise Valley. A special thank you to Renee Dee for the feature. https://iconiclife.com/paradise-valley-home-arizona-carinal-larry-fitzgerald/Have a great week everyone and stay tuned for more fun, informative and inspiring podcasts to come. 

We are back podcasting again after a summer break! Its been a busy summer especially with the resignation of my dear friend and former Candelaria Design Principal, Vivian Ayala. Our podcast addresses that along with everything happening now and over the course of the summer at Candelaria Design. It's a short one to get us all back into the flow!Next week we will have my good friend Elizabeth Wholey from Umbria Italy on the podcast and then Dorie Morales from Green Living Magazine. Check out our feature of the Candelaria Design home for future Hall of Famer NFL star, Larry Fitzgerald in this month's Iconic Magazine. Here is the link to that feature:https://iconiclife.com/paradise-valley-home-arizona-carinal-larry-fitzgerald/Thanks for the listen and please give us a review and subscribe and send us a direct message that you did so and we will enter you in our drawing for free round trip air fare for our May 2022 Candelaria Design Oregon Pinot Wine Tour. 

Our featured guest on this episode is Frank DeBlasi, Founder of The Baller Dream Foundation, a non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of children and young adults affected by cancer. In our Podcast's First Season Frank shared how his battle with cancer led him to create this incredible nonprofit to raise the spirits of kids with cancer through amazing personalized gifts, such as college funds, trips and once in a lifetime experiences. Since founding The Baller Dream Foundation in 2013, Frank has provided gifts of hope to 70 young cancer warriors or "ballers" and has grown the organization to seven states: AZ, NV, CA, AL, MS, NY, NJ! Listen to his first episode here: candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2020/2/24/with-frank-deblasiMark and Frank talk about the incredible fundraising event held last month at a private home in PV where Mark and his daughters cooked and served Paella to the nearly 200 guests in attendance. At the end of each event, in each of the seven states, Frank gives each "baller" their time in the spotlight to talk about themselves and their hobbies, wishes, etc. before they are surprised with one of their big wishes being granted!! The look on the children's faces and their parents when these wishes are granted is incredibly heartwarming and it's no wonder Frank has dedicated the past 9 years of his life to keep this foundation flourishing. . . even despite a year-long pandemic!To learn more about this great foundation and see photos of the AZ Baller Event last month and all our other podcast episodes, visit our Podcast Page: candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast  

Our guest today is Alex Trimper, co-owner and managing director of Isabella Garrucho Fine Art gallery located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Alex and Mark met just last year while working together on the design of football star Larry Fitzgerald’s Paradise Valley estate, currently featured on the cover of Luxe Magazine - view it here.  Alex was selected by Larry’s designer who is also based on the East Coast, to be an art broker and negotiator on behalf of Larry to decorate his walls in time for the Luxe Magazine photoshoot. In this episode we learn about how art buying and brokering works, running an art gallery, branding and marketing a business and Alex and his mother Isabella’s incredible life stories. For photos and more information on this episode and all our other podcast episodes, visit: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

This week's podcast episode features Mark's mother, Karin Candelaria as they spent Mother's Day together visiting, cooking, sharing stories, and recording this podcast episode! Karin shares the story of her dramatic childhood leaving everything behind to flee their home in East Prussia, Germany during WWII. The family then spent many years in hiding on farms in the Baltic Islands, then their journey continued to a refugee camp in Munich, then in Mannheim.  One day in her late teens, Karin met Don Candelaria, who was there with the Army, at the town's cultural center just a couple months before he had to return to America. The following year, when Karin was 18 she moved to Calgary, Canada and got a job as a nanny, which helped her learn English. All the while, her and Don are still writing letters. About two years later in 1959, Karin was persuaded by Don to take a Greyhound bus to Durango, CO for a visit while she was on summer with the family she worked for in Idaho. . . well the rest is history, listen in to hear what happened from there in her incredible life story! For photos of Karin & Don Candelaria and to see our other podcast episodes, visit our official Podcast Page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

Today’s guest is the man who inspired Mark to start this podcast back in 2019, Matt Gottesman! Matt is a 3rd generation entrepreneur, an international business strategist and a brand architect with focuses on luxury, lifestyle, health and wellness, cannabis, tech, fashion, arts, music and entertainment. He brings creators from around the world to the forefront by documenting and publishing visionaries and their brands via media outlets. “I feel blessed everyday to be doing this work. Put simply, I believe we all have genius talent and it’s up to us as individuals to express that to the rest of the world,” Matt says. Matt also hosts a weekly podcast, Hustle Sold Separately, that aims to motivate and inspire by documenting the world's creative genius, makers, doers, talented creators and peers who are embracing the journey, building their brands, growing their companies, and evolving as human beings. Matt is a well of information, resources and wisdom that he generously shares with anyone interested across his various platforms and on our podcast episode today. Be sure to view his sites linked below to see for yourself & listen to the podcast to hear these three discuss life, work, love, failure, hopes and dreams.  For photos, links and more on Matt Gottesman and our other podcast guests, visit our official Podcast Page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast 

This podcast episode is a profound one, as I speak with international Success Coach and Author, Aimee Teesdale. Aimee talks about why she was inspired to become a life/success coach and how she went about making her dream career and dream life living on the Spanish island of Ibiza a reality in her early 30's. Her work focuses on enabling purpose-driven business owners to get out of their own way of success to become the person they want to be and create the financial prosperity, freedom and fulfillment that their soul desires. We dive deep as she shares how to hone in on your calling, the profound power of love and forgiveness to transform ourselves, others and attract a life you love. And she explains her fundamental 5D Method™ for overcoming limited beliefs about ourselves and that dream life we want to live.  We have a wonderful discussion and you can learn more and follow her social media and podcast at the links below.  For photos, and more information on this episode and all our other podcast episodes, visit: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast Website: www.aimeecteesdale.com  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aimeecteesdale/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/next.level.success.coach/ Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-success

Welcome to Spring! Today’s Inspiring Living episode celebrates Spring perfectly as our guests include Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine Editor-In-Chief John Roark and Interior Designer and my lovely wife, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria.  We talk about the Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine Garden Tour coming up this Saturday, April 17. You can get your tickets by clicking the link below, you will not want to miss this as we have a fabulous Candelaria Design home with Gardens by Refined Gardens on the tour! We also discuss the fabulous feature we have in this month’s Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine showcasing a Candelaria Design ~ Earth and Images home that is one of our favorites, click here to view the article. Give our podcast a listen, give us a subscribe and review for a chance to win a custom Candelaria Design Pasta Machine! For more on this and other episodes, including photos and links, visit our website's Podcast Page: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast www.phgmag.com/phg-events 

This week's podcast episode features beloved Chef Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco, Panne Bianco and Tratto. This episode features his story from his early days in the Bronx to working his way to the West Coast and ultimately Phoenix where he quickly ascended the culinary ladder becoming a renowned chef not only known for his pizza making skills, which are now world renowned, but also for his culinary skills of bringing locally sourced ingredients to the table at his wonderful restaurant Tratto, which is one of Isabel and my favorites. Chris has a wonderful book called Bianco - Pizza, Pasta, and Other Food I Like  which is a staple in my kitchen for sure. Chris is definitely outspoken and is never afraid to say what is on his mind which is something we all love about him. He is honest, hard-working, passionate about his craft, a true artist, a thinker, and most definitely epitomizes Inspiring Living. I encourage you to enjoy this podcast and visit all of his dining venues as they all offer a unique experience and menu. For photos, links and more on Chris and out other podcast episodes, visit our Podcast page at: www.candelariadesign.com/inspiring-living-podcast