Podcasts about aphrochic

Arriving in Philadelphia after deejaying in her native New York and Washington D.C., where she was known for a time as “Ebony Moonbeams,” Dyana Williams established the popular radio show “Love on the Menu” for radio station WDAS and later Soulful Sundays for Classix 107.9. The latter show lasting for 12 years before signing off for the last time in 2020. Even with her luminous on-air career, Dyana's contributions behind the scenes have been even more impactful. Formerly married to music producer Kenny Gamble (Gamble & Huff), Williams has long been associated with the “Sound of Philadelphia” (Patti LaBelle, McFadden & Whitehead, Teddy Pendergrass, etc.) and has produced documentaries, founded and led organizations and mentored countless emerging artists, a passion that she continues to pursue. But perhaps her most lasting gift to us is her role in the founding of Black Music Month. Its initial recognition in 1979 was the beginning of a process that Dyana would shepherd until it was written into law by congress and proclaimed first by President Clinton in 2000 and again by Presidents Obama and Biden. Read more about Dyana in Issue No. 7 of AphroChic magazine.

Thavius Beck's story started in Minneapolis and led him to California, into the Golden age of Los Angeles' underground Hip-Hop culture through legendary venues like The Good Life, Project Blowed and Low End Theory. Emerging as a respected producer, emcee and electronic music performer, Thavius continued to walk the road laid out for him by his creativity, following it to Brooklyn and a new role as a teacher, now professor at the prestigious Berklee NYC campus. In honor of the release of his latest album, Untitled: Volume 1, we spoke with Thavius about his journey through music, the similarities between electronic composition and time travel, and the beauties of creating when there's nothing left to prove.Read more about Thavius Beck in Issue No. 14 of AphroChic magazine. 

Candice Luter is an Iowa-based furniture designer and artist, creating furnishings and accessories for the home that are a perfect balance of beauty and functionality. The latest artist to join the AphroChic Art Shop, Candice is using design as something transformative for herself, while also creating a safe space for women in the furniture design world to work together, build together, and create new lives together. For Domestic Violence Awareness Month we are proud to bring you a conversation that is authentic, real and open about surviving an abusive relationship and discovering one's voice through art and design. Read more about Candice Luter in Issue No. 13 of AphroChic magazine. And explore her collection in the AphroChic Art Shop. 

We're revisiting our summer of 2020 conversation with one of New York's most prominent chefs, JJ Johnson, that was held on Instagram Live. We discussed the James Beard Award winning chef's heroic work feeding those in need during lockdown and his focus on developing a creative ecosystem that supports Black farmers, restaurants and consumers. 

Spanish fine art photographer Fares Micue's surreal photographs literally transport the viewer to new worlds. Over the past year, AphroChic has worked on a an exclusive collection with Fares. Created in the Canary Islands as well as featuring images from her latest trip to Korea, we speak with the photographer about the new pieces and the inspiration behind each of them. Read more about our collaboration and the inspiration behind Fares' work in Issue No. 12 of AphroChic magazine. 

Christa Barfield is the founder of FarmerJawn. The agricultural center in the Philadelphia region is focused on regenerative farming practices and reclaiming the legacy of Black farming. Christa shares her incredible story with us - leaving her job in health care administration and embracing a new perspective that quickly connected her to the social issues that surround Black and Brown communities around the perceptions, prices, and quality of the food available to us. With the mission of creating, educating and feeding the community through farming, FarmerJawn continues to grow, overseeing 600 acres of land in a Philadelphia suburb, and developing corner stores in the city that will offer healthy, organic foods. Christa Barfield is featured in Issue No. 12 of AphroChic magazine in the story, FarmerJawn Philly. 

Treci Smith is an interior stylist and mother of four who has a love of all things vintage and styling interiors to tell a story. Her deep dives into estate sales, thrift stores and even her clients' own living rooms allow her to showcase rooms in a way that honors the past, while keeping an eye focused on the future. “I'm always interested in the areas in the house where people congregate. I like creating and celebrating warm spaces that encourage conversations,” she says. On this episode of Not a Parenting Podcast, Treci discusses life as a mom and wife, how her family survived the pandemic together, interior styling, and the community she has built with other Black San Diegans. Listen to her episode now and check out her Q&A below: What makes San Diego such a special place to raise kids for you? Our family, friends and community have helped us build a wonderful life for our kids. Additionally, the climate and environment has allowed us to enjoy a natural lifestyle which is important to me and my family. Another added benefit is that San Diego is culturally rich. For instance, enjoying the beauty of Balboa Park while walking across the international border to Mexico. I love how we have gone from Julian (to grab an apple pie) to watching the sunset on Coronado beach. As a result, my kids are very open minded and they approach life with curiosity. After each one of our kids' high school graduations, we chose a different country to visit for our family vacation. What are the greatest joys and challenges of balancing family and a career? For me, the biggest challenge I have faced in balancing career and family is prioritizing my own time and professional needs. On the flip side of that, seeing my family enjoy their own personal success is incredibly rewarding and satisfying, but the truth is there's never an equal balance. I'm a wife and mother first and a business owner second. The identities are not mutually exclusive, but having the discipline to be present, that's always a challenge. What part of your job makes you feel the most fulfilled or alive? I love the hunt. Sourcing my finds in random estate sales and thrift stores is thrilling and provides the inspiration for my designs and projects. Sustainability is a big part of who I am. It's how I live—from my vintage clothing, to how I style for clients, my store, my short term rental and even my own home. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get the look/quality that you're trying to achieve for your space. Anything else you would love for our audience to know about you? I was honored to have my home and family featured in the book APHROCHIC, a book that celebrates the legacy of the Black family home. Being able to see potential in pieces that most people would overlook is like my superpower.  

Haitian-born, New York sculptor Jessica Jean-Baptiste, sits down with us to discuss her practice, her evolution as an artist and her exclusive collection for the AphroChic Art Shop. In the tradition of artists such as Edmonia Lewis, Elizabeth Catlett and Augusta Savage, Baptiste's latest works, The Keisha and Jamal Busts are a celebration of the beauty of Black life and Black bodies. These new works present a Black man without conflict, and a Black woman at peace. Simple images, yet revolutionary pieces by Baptiste, in their rejection of the story of Black America that is commonly told. Jessica Jean-Baptiste is featured in Issue No. 11 of AphroChic magazine in the story, The Question is In The Answer. 

If you're a fan of reality cooking shows, chances are you know who Rock Harper is. In 2007 he exploded onto the the public stage as the season 3 winner of Gordon Ramsay's popular Hell's Kitchen competition. Since then Rock's career has flourished, culminating in the opening of Queen Mother's. But where many of the giants in the chicken game lean on plantation owners and mammy figures to symbolize their brands, Rock's inspiration is altogether different. Listen to our interview with the man who is changing the chicken sandwich game.  Rock Harper is featured in Issue No. 10 of AphroChic magazine in the story, Queen Mother's. 

We sit down with Lara Downes, who's star currently shines in the world of classical music as one of its most innovative figures and most energetic activists. Lara shares the inspiration behind her latest work, Reflections: Scott Joplin Reconsidered, a modern reflection on Joplin's musical legacy. Along the way we explore her own musical journey, the importance of cultural memory and how the music of Scott Joplin continues to speak to us all. Lara Downes is featured in Issue no. 10 of AphroChic magazine in the story, History in Sound: A Conversation with Lara Downes. 

It's a very special episode this week as we welcome Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason, the brainchild of the husband and wife team behind AphroChic. Their latest release, AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home, is a gorgeous and impactful book that showcases the stories of numerous homes and the in-depth conversations with the residents that celebrate their unique family story. Jeanine and Bryan talk about the inspiration behind the book and how the story of home begins way before we enter the home we're in now. They talk about the decision to create a design book that is also a history book, and the intention of storytelling in a way that is educational, expansive, and entertaining. What You'll Hear on This Episode: Jeanine and Bryan talk about their journey into Aphrochic and their “why” behind the book. The families selected were some designers, but also teachers, chef, writers, and just people with aesthetic and authentic taste. Aphrochic shows that design is so much more than just choosing color and a palette. It's about creating a feeling and sharing your story. The feeling of safety, freedom, and visibility is extremely important in many Black family homes. Jeanine and Bryan talk about their own upbringings and how the feeling of a space impacted them to their adult lives. Jeanine and Bryan talk about working together to write the book even through health challenges. The stories in Aphrochic tell stories of both economic perspectives between Black and white homes and also feature beautiful portraits of resilience and joy. What's a “womb room?” A bit about what's next for Jeanine and Bryan, including their magazine Aphrochic Magazine and a line of products. Mentioned in This Episode: AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home

For too long, the Black family home has been left out of the story of America—a missing character. Authors Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason felt it was time to write that story. The result is a book that celebrates the beauty, culture and creativity that's always been present, but too often ignored. In this episode we learn: - home is more than a place to live for Black families who have been denied for hundreds of years - the connections we all make to home are deeply powerful - despite imaginary divisions, we all need the same things - for too many Black homeowners, there are still a variety of overt and hidden roadblocks to owning a home - race covenants were a direct path to excluding Black families from home ownership - the Fair Housing Act was enacted in 1968 - today, fewer Blacks own homes than their parents' generation did It's time to take control of your business. Become a member of Business of Design®, today: https://businessofdesign.com/?ref=2&campaign=podcast

Maiysha sits down with the husband and wife duo that is taking over interior designing, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason. The couple talks about their new book "AphroChic", their time working with HGTV, telling Black stories through the Black home, being Black in a space that you don't see many Black people in, the founding of decorative brand "AphroChic" and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the summer of 2020, AphroChic spoke with Janelle Jones on Instagram Live about Black Women's Equal Pay Day, economics, and racial inequality. Janelle is the first African American woman to serve as chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor and is currently the chief economist for Service Employees International Union. Here we present the edited conversation from two years ago in honor of Black Women's Equal Pay Day 2022, which takes place this year on September 21st. Black women are paid 58 cents for every dollar paid to white men and this day symbolically denotes how far into the year Black women must work to be paid what men were paid the previous year.  Janelle's article, "We Are The Economy: Building from the Ashes of COVID-19" is featured in Issue No. 4 of AphroChic Magazine. 

In the summer of 2020 AphroChic chatted on Instagram Live with Chef Alexander Smalls about his latest book, Meals, Music & Muses and his diverse journey through the worlds of music, food and business. Here we present the edited conversation, where we talked about his journey, which started in rural South Carolina and took him around the world as a celebrated opera singer before bringing him to  New York as an equally renowned restaurateur. We talk with Alexander about his youth, his career on the stage and in the kitchen and the beautiful window that African American food traditions provide on our history, our culture and our diaspora. Pre-order AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home to explore more of Chef Alexander Smalls' story and his Harlem home.

A former policy attorney who co-founded the media and design brand, AphroChic. AphroChic is dedicated to celebrating creativity from across the African Diaspora. A graduate of Spelman College and American University Washington College of Law, she is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of AphroChic Magazine. She was the host of the HGTV web series, Sneak Peek with AphroChic and Jeanine and her husband Bryan Mason are the authors of REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul, published by Penguin Random House in 2013.

Tune in to get ideas for your holiday shopping. This list is complete and has something for everyone one on your list. Companies mentioned on this episode: Aphrochic  Don't Sleep Interiors Expedition Subsahara  Shop Candice Luter  Your Sustainable Home  Goodee         

Kia Weatherspoon has spent the last 15 years defying every design stereotype. The most damaging —interior design is a luxury reserved for a few. Her voice and design practice have shifted the narrative, making interior design a standard for all. Kia is a Design Equity Advocate, Educator, Speaker, and Founder of Determined by Design - Today, she shares her amazing story of how she discovered the power of place, but also the disheartening disparity in the standards and levels of empathy that have been traditionally used in design. Her leadership has created ripples, prompting housing developers in economically challenged communities to do better. In this episode, Kia helps us understand why it’s time we elevate our empathy, our standards, and our voice. Get ready for a powerful and passionate episode. Learn more about Kia Weatherspoon and Determined by Design: https://www.determinedbydesign.com/strengths Determined by Design: https://www.determinedbydesign.com/ Connect with Kia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianweatherspoon/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place

Originally started by academics Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason as a blog in 2007, over time Aphrochic has grown into a lifestyle and media brand including an interior design studio, product lines, a podcast and a magazine that celebrates black creatives in the home industry and beyond. On this episode of the podcast, they spoke with host Dennis Scully about how their growth has been organic—not easy, their new book project, and whether the national reckoning on race will lead to real change in the design industry. This episode is sponsored by Universal Furniture and Resource Furniture.  

We're sitting down with Ron Frazier, the founder of A Tribe Called Camp, discussing his outdoor lifestyle concept - a movement that encourages Black people to get outside, travel and camp.

Interdisciplinary artist Fabiola Jean-Louis weaves a narrative that blends past and future, fact and fantasy, afro-futurism and Black girl magic in her photographs and paper sculptures. We sit down with Fabiola to discuss her Re-Writing History series.

This is episode #5 where I am joined by furniture and product designer Dounia Tamri-Loeper.   ABOUT DOUNIA:  You are listening to episode number 5 of season 2. And joining me on the show is Dounia Tamri-Loeper. Dounia is the designer and founder of Dounia Home. A lighting company that is based in the US and Morocco. Dounia Home is on a mission to modernise Moroccan design reimagining the traditional techniques and craftsmanship into sophisticated collections that have sustainability at their heart.   We talk about: Taking decision to leave her job to start her own business Researching her idea and spending time in Morocco travelling the country and getting to know the different crafts from a a designer perspective Using her designer’s eye to modernise the old styles Leveraging trade shows to build her brand name, awareness and credibility The importance of knowing her audience and getting in front of them Managing a business between the US and Morocco, and why a process is key Producing in Morocco and working with artisan groups How government support has helped develop and grow her business Designing for sustainability and not trends Finding and attracting collaborations  Looking to the future of design Being bold and not being afraid to reach out for opportunities  What being in business has taught her about herself     Links and resources mentioned in this episode Maison de l’artisan - http://www.maisonartisan.ma Elle Decor - https://www.elledecor.com House Beautiful - https://www.housebeautiful.com Handmade Contemporary Fair (HmC) - http://www.artlogic.co.za/fairs Aphrochic - https://www.aphrochic.com     Where you can go to find out more about Dounia and Dounia Home: https://www.douniahome.com   @douniahome - https://www.instagram.com/douniahome/     Get the full show notes at: www.atelier55design.com/podcast    Behind the Design is brought to you by atelier 55 Continue the conversation, follow atelier 55 on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atelierfiftyfive/   Instagram: @atelier55design Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/atelier55design/

AphroChic presents One Story Up, a celebration of the culture of the African Diaspora and the stories that create it. This month we sit down with Nikia Phoenix to discuss modeling, activism, and the journey to self-love.

Hello listeners, and welcome back to Tech Forward! This week, we're featuring my conversation with Angela Belt, Senior 3D Visual Stylist at Wayfair, from last September. Having graduated from Howard University with a degree in Fine Arts, Angela has over ten years of interior design experience including extensive experience styling for print, online publications, and video.  With a keen eye for what is on trend and a passion for interior design, she has styled shoots for ElleDecor, HGTV, AphroChic, and Maison et Objet in Paris. We discussed her transition into the world of tech through her role at Wayfair, and the initiatives she has championed to support the company’s diversity recruiting efforts. Though she initially saw herself forging a career in politics, Angela took a hard pivot into the world of art and design during her sophomore year of college. After graduation, she took a position with the furniture company Room and Board, which essentially served as a ten-year crash course on not only floor planning and drafting, but also everything required in terms of building codes and permits, and how to design a room with an eye for profit margins. Angela also spent 8 of those 10 years freelancing at her sister’s company, Aphrochic, where she became the creative director and interior stylist. During that time, she worked on REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul, released by Penguin Random House in 2013. Voted a top tech company by the online community Built in Boston, Wayfair is, in Angela’s words, “on the cutting edge of where things are going” in the world of interior design and home furnishings. Angela works with a team of 3D artists and stylists who use models and talented graphic designers to enhance the photo studio process. These models give the stylists much more creative freedom than a traditional 2D photoshoot, which can be expensive and time consuming. While Angela says entering the tech sector has required her to “learn an entirely new language… I have the background knowledge to know what makes sense in an image, aside from just looking good.” There are cultural differences as well: interior design is a sphere that values the longevity of a career, and expects people to cultivate their skills over a longer time period, whereas tech jobs focus more on the skills people learn in school and apply right away. Within 3 months of joining the company, Angela had the opportunity to champion diversity initiatives for Wayfair, when she was asked to recruit at her alma mater. “It was exciting to me to know that Wayfair wanted talent from a historically black college [...] It’s part of a larger push, not just a one time thing.” Internally, Angela is an active member of a group for African American employees to network and build a community. She stresses the importance of having members of underrepresented groups in leadership roles: “It meant a lot to me at Room and Board that I had an African American mentor, and two African American bosses. Seeing those people advance to leadership positions let me know I had a place in the company.” If you’d like to get in touch with Angela you can find her on Instagram, or see examples of her work on her website. Angela, thank you so much for coming onto the show and sharing your story. Thank you also to all of my listeners for tuning in, sharing the show, and leaving reviews. See you next week! Connect with us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Hello listeners, and welcome back to Tech Forward! My guest this week is Angela Belt, Senior 3D Visual Stylist at Wayfair. Having graduated from Howard University with a degree in Fine Arts, Angela has over ten years of interior design experience including extensive experience styling for print, online publications, and video.  With a keen eye for what is on trend and a passion for interior design, she has styled shoots for ElleDecor, HGTV, AphroChic, and Maison et Objet in Paris. We discussed her transition into the world of tech through her role at Wayfair, and the initiatives she has championed to support the company’s diversity recruiting efforts. Though she initially saw herself forging a career in politics, Angela took a hard pivot into the world of art and design during her sophomore year of college. After graduation, she took a position with the furniture company Room and Board, which essentially served as a ten-year crash course on not only floor planning and drafting, but also everything required in terms of building codes and permits, and how to design a room with an eye for profit margins. Angela also spent 8 of those 10 years freelancing at her sister’s company, Aphrochic, where she became the creative director and interior stylist. During that time, she worked on REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul, released by Penguin Random House in 2013. Voted a top tech company by the online community Built in Boston, Wayfair is, in Angela’s words, “on the cutting edge of where things are going” in the world of interior design and home furnishings. Angela works with a team of 3D artists and stylists who use models and talented graphic designers to enhance the photo studio process. These models give the stylists much more creative freedom than a traditional 2D photoshoot, which can be expensive and time consuming. While Angela says entering the tech sector has required her to “learn an entirely new language… I have the background knowledge to know what makes sense in an image, aside from just looking good.” There are cultural differences as well: interior design is a sphere that values the longevity of a career, and expects people to cultivate their skills over a longer time period, whereas tech jobs focus more on the skills people learn in school and apply right away. Within 3 months of joining the company, Angela had the opportunity to champion diversity initiatives for Wayfair, when she was asked to recruit at her alma mater. “It was exciting to me to know that Wayfair wanted talent from a historically black college [...] It’s part of a larger push, not just a one time thing.” Internally, Angela is an active member of a group for African American employees to network and build a community. She stresses the importance of having members of underrepresented groups in leadership roles: “It meant a lot to me at Room and Board that I had an African American mentor, and two African American bosses. Seeing those people advance to leadership positions let me know I had a place in the company.” If you’d like to get in touch with Angela you can find her on Instagram, or see examples of her work on her website. Angela, thank you so much for coming onto the show and sharing your story. Thank you also to all of my listeners for tuning in, sharing the show, and leaving reviews. See you next week! Connect with us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

200th Episode - Design Bloggers Conference Today in The Lounge, Nick celebrates his 200th episode at The Design Bloggers Conference, an integral reason for how The Chaise Lounge has gotten to where it is today. Special shout out to Design Manager, one of the first sponsors of the show, Benjamin Moore who has been with the show from the beginning, and Porcelanosa. Nick chats with designer and fellow podcaster, Rachel Moriarity, Jeanine and Brian from Aprhochic, Tina Nicole co-founder of Nathan Anthony, the ladies of Four Friends Designs, award-winning fabric designer Mally Skok and finally concludes with Caroline Hipple of Norwalk Furniture and Aviva Stanoff. Stay tuned to the end of the show for the latest Chaise Lounge Updates and JLF Contest Announcement! Rachel Moriarty Rachel Moriarty is attending The Design Bloggers Conference for the second time. This year she is attending as both a designer and a podcaster. She is now in the second year of her Podcast, Design + Style, which she produces twice a week with co-host Dixie, and as always, is traveling with her co-host, Flat Dixie. For Rachel, the experience at the DBC is different each time. This year she is interested in affiliate marketing and connecting with brands in the networking lounge. To connect with Rachel visit her website and her podcast. Jeanine and Brian from Aphrochic Aphrochic is an Interior Design firm specializing in commercial, residential, branding, and product design. They are the first black company to have their own line of paint, are authors and also have a show on HGTV House Hunter's page, Sneak Peak with Aphrochic. Their company started with an idea of modern design and culture within the home decor space. Although not designers by training, Jeanne is an attorney and Brian is an academic, they started a blog writing about design with a highlight on diversity. What started as a hobby eventually became their profession. Soon they discovered a product gap in the market where they didn't see products geared towards people of color. This led them to their first book deal. For Aphrochic design is an ethnographic study into who a person is. Brands now come to them because they like their aesthetic and their focus on the intersection between modern design and global culture. To learn more, follow Aprochic on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit their website. Tina Nicole Tina Nicole is the co-founder of Nathan Anthony, a furniture company with LA origins, known for their custom furniture pieces and colorful tone. The company started in 2005 when her husband, a local mattress, and sofa manufacturer who owned his own factory, asked her to come in and pick fabrics. Naming the business after their son, they did a few local trade shows and then the business took off. They now showcase their products at High Point Market and Design Bloggers Conference. This is their first year attending and showcasing at the Conference. To learn more visit their website or follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Four Friends Designs Elizabeth, Meg, Renee and Sheila, the owners of Four Friends Design all went to school together at the New York School of Design. After school, the four friends moved away from New York and worked at top design firms across the country. Although they have been on their own for 10 years they continued to stay in touch, utilizing each other as design resources. About two years ago they had the idea to harness the power of their collective minds and various design styles and resources into one business. They started a blog called Four Friends Design which they manage in addition to their full-time job, each taking turns writing posts. The goal of the interiors and lifestyle focused blog is to tell the real truth, from four different perspectives from designers spanning four distinct regions of the United States. To learn more, visit their website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Leslie Price Leslie Price had a life-changing moment after he...

200th Episode - Design Bloggers Conference Today in The Lounge, Nick celebrates his 200th episode at The Design Bloggers Conference, an integral reason for how The Chaise Lounge has gotten to where it is today. Special shout out to Design Manager, one of the first sponsors of the show, Benjamin Moore who has been with the show from the beginning, and Porcelanosa. Nick chats with designer and fellow podcaster, Rachel Moriarity, Jeanine and Brian from Aprhochic, Tina Nicole co-founder of Nathan Anthony, the ladies of Four Friends Designs, award-winning fabric designer Mally Skok and finally concludes with Caroline Hipple of Norwalk Furniture and Aviva Stanoff. Stay tuned to the end of the show for the latest Chaise Lounge Updates and JLF Contest Announcement! Rachel Moriarty Rachel Moriarty is attending The Design Bloggers Conference for the second time. This year she is attending as both a designer and a podcaster. She is now in the second year of her Podcast, Design + Style, which she produces twice a week with co-host Dixie, and as always, is traveling with her co-host, Flat Dixie. For Rachel, the experience at the DBC is different each time. This year she is interested in affiliate marketing and connecting with brands in the networking lounge. To connect with Rachel visit her website and her podcast. Jeanine and Brian from Aphrochic Aphrochic is an Interior Design firm specializing in commercial, residential, branding, and product design. They are the first black company to have their own line of paint, are authors and also have a show on HGTV House Hunter's page, Sneak Peak with Aphrochic. Their company started with an idea of modern design and culture within the home decor space. Although not designers by training, Jeanne is an attorney and Brian is an academic, they started a blog writing about design with a highlight on diversity. What started as a hobby eventually became their profession. Soon they discovered a product gap in the market where they didn't see products geared towards people of color. This led them to their first book deal. For Aphrochic design is an ethnographic study into who a person is. Brands now come to them because they like their aesthetic and their focus on the intersection between modern design and global culture. To learn more, follow Aprochic on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit their website. Tina Nicole Tina Nicole is the co-founder of Nathan Anthony, a furniture company with LA origins, known for their custom furniture pieces and colorful tone. The company started in 2005 when her husband, a local mattress, and sofa manufacturer who owned his own factory, asked her to come in and pick fabrics. Naming the business after their son, they did a few local trade shows and then the business took off. They now showcase their products at High Point Market and Design Bloggers Conference. This is their first year attending and showcasing at the Conference. To learn more visit their website or follow them on Instagram and Twitter. Four Friends Designs Elizabeth, Meg, Renee and Sheila, the owners of Four Friends Design all went to school together at the New York School of Design. After school, the four friends moved away from New York and worked at top design firms across the country. Although they have been on their own for 10 years they continued to stay in touch, utilizing each other as design resources. About two years ago they had the idea to harness the power of their collective minds and various design styles and resources into one business. They started a blog called Four Friends Design which they manage in addition to their full-time job, each taking turns writing posts. The goal of the interiors and lifestyle focused blog is to tell the real truth, from four different perspectives from designers spanning four distinct regions of the United States. To learn more, visit their website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Leslie Price Leslie Price had a life-changing moment after he...

Charlie introduces you to a husband and wife team who are changing the game of interior design! Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays have built a home décor empire, AphroChic, which was born out of the lack of accessories and furniture that reflected their culture. The commercial interior design firm focuses on blending modern décor with […]

Charlie introduces you to a husband and wife team who are changing the game of interior design! Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays have built a home décor empire, AphroChic, which was born out of the lack of accessories and furniture that reflected their culture. The commercial interior design firm focuses on blending modern décor with […]

Charlie introduces you to a husband and wife team who are changing the game of interior design! Bryan Mason and Jeanine Hays have built a home décor empire, AphroChic, which was born out of the lack of accessories and furniture that reflected their culture. The commercial interior design firm focuses on blending modern décor with […]

This week on Protégé Podcast we continue our series on Marriage and Careers! Jeanine Hays, a social justice advocate, and Bryan Mason, a budding theologian, never thought they'd be in the careers they're in now. Yet, here they are: the owners of Aphrochic, a highly successful home decor company which has been featured on HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, Elle Decor, and Good Morning America. Jeanine and Bryan discuss what it means to be "all in" in marriage and business, and how the clues to their major career shifts were always right in front of them.

We're tackling the much under-talked about design dilemma: How do you design for litter boxes and diaper pails?  So we're asking the question: When it comes to litter boxes and diaper pails, where do you put the poop without compromising design? HGTV designer Genevieve Gorder is sharing her perspective on the unglamorous quandary. Genevieve designs for her new series Genevieve's Renovation. You can also catch her on Dear Genevieve, HGTV Star, A Hero's Welcome Home, and hosting HGTV's White House Christmas Specials. Off air, Genevieve designs for a diverse group of clients and companies ranging from her collection at Capel Rugs, ships with Royal Caribbean, hotels, restaurants, private clients, and her new lifestyle web series A Well Designed Life on ulive.com. Married designers and founders of AphroChic, Jeanine Hays & Bryan Mason, are experts at design that embraces culture and the unique admixture of the traditional and the contemporary that helps to define us all. Jeanine and Bryan have been featured on Good Morning America, and in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, Elle Decor, EBONY and more. Dinah Wulf is the creator of DIYInspired.com, mom to a 3-year-old daughter, and loves to repurpose and decorate. She's contributed to magazines, named one of Mashable's Moms Full of Inspiring Advice, and partnered with some fabulous brands including Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts, Home Depot and 3M DIY. She's also a part of Martha's Circle, a network of DIY blogs chosen by Martha Stewart's Editors.

We're tackling the much under-talked about design dilemma: How do you design for litter boxes and diaper pails?  So we're asking the question: When it comes to litter boxes and diaper pails, where do you put the poop without compromising design? HGTV designer Genevieve Gorder is sharing her perspective on the unglamorous quandary. Genevieve designs for her new series Genevieve's Renovation. You can also catch her on Dear Genevieve, HGTV Star, A Hero's Welcome Home, and hosting HGTV's White House Christmas Specials. Off air, Genevieve designs for a diverse group of clients and companies ranging from her collection at Capel Rugs, ships with Royal Caribbean, hotels, restaurants, private clients, and her new lifestyle web series A Well Designed Life on ulive.com. Married designers and founders of AphroChic, Jeanine Hays & Bryan Mason, are experts at design that embraces culture and the unique admixture of the traditional and the contemporary that helps to define us all. Jeanine and Bryan have been featured on Good Morning America, and in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, Elle Decor, EBONY and more. Dinah Wulf is the creator of DIYInspired.com, mom to a 3-year-old daughter, and loves to repurpose and decorate. She's contributed to magazines, named one of Mashable's Moms Full of Inspiring Advice, and partnered with some fabulous brands including Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts, Home Depot and 3M DIY. She's also a part of Martha's Circle, a network of DIY blogs chosen by Martha Stewart's Editors.

We're breaking down the hot design trend of global decor with experts, Taniya Nayak and creators of AphroChic, to find out how we can create global style in our homes. On this episode of MyFixitUpLife.Our trek starts with HGTV and Food Network designer Taniya Nayak. From House Hunters on Vacation to Restaurant: Impossible to the Billion Dollar Block, Taniya Nayak is never at rest unless she is on the move. Known for her sunny smile and sharp eye, Taniya Nayak's knack for bringing rich textures and unexpected finishes together with practical, real-life functionality has made her a go-to expert. She is currently a part of the HGTV series 'House Hunters on Vacation' and as a featured designer on Food Network's 'Restaurant: Impossible.' And we change planes and go ship-to-shore and more with AphroChic's ever-eclectic Jeanine Hays and husband Bryan Mason. Taking her inspiration from the world over, Jeanine sends us postcards from the edge of design. Offering home decor products inspired by cultures around the globe, AphroChic sets out to prove that ethnic heritage and culture can go hand in hand with the luxurious and the modern. To embody their personal vision of a new kind of design the two coined the phrase, “Modern.Soulful.Style.” – design that embraces culture and the unique admixture of the traditional and the contemporary that helps to define us all. Jeanine and Bryan are the authors of REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul. Our passports are stamped. It's time to fly. We're going global to bring you the biggest, brightest and best designs that are trending around the world.

We're breaking down the hot design trend of global decor with experts, Taniya Nayak and creators of AphroChic, to find out how we can create global style in our homes. On this episode of MyFixitUpLife.Our trek starts with HGTV and Food Network designer Taniya Nayak. From House Hunters on Vacation to Restaurant: Impossible to the Billion Dollar Block, Taniya Nayak is never at rest unless she is on the move. Known for her sunny smile and sharp eye, Taniya Nayak's knack for bringing rich textures and unexpected finishes together with practical, real-life functionality has made her a go-to expert. She is currently a part of the HGTV series 'House Hunters on Vacation' and as a featured designer on Food Network's 'Restaurant: Impossible.' And we change planes and go ship-to-shore and more with AphroChic's ever-eclectic Jeanine Hays and husband Bryan Mason. Taking her inspiration from the world over, Jeanine sends us postcards from the edge of design. Offering home decor products inspired by cultures around the globe, AphroChic sets out to prove that ethnic heritage and culture can go hand in hand with the luxurious and the modern. To embody their personal vision of a new kind of design the two coined the phrase, “Modern.Soulful.Style.” – design that embraces culture and the unique admixture of the traditional and the contemporary that helps to define us all. Jeanine and Bryan are the authors of REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul. Our passports are stamped. It's time to fly. We're going global to bring you the biggest, brightest and best designs that are trending around the world.

We're giving you a break from your DIY frustrations with soulful style that centers, calms, and inspires our home. Mark & Theresa take a much-needed stylish chic break with HGTV bloggerJeanine Hays of AphroChic. She's dishing on her favorite Fall decor ideas and getting us prepped and pampered for Thanksgiving. Mark takes the first swing of the season with his favorite ax and heats up our yard with our freshly relocated wood stove in the garden. And they're talking autumn decorating around their home that's easy, inexpensive, and kid-friendly. Tune into this episode Wednesday, October 10th at 8pmET on BlogTalkRadio. Ask Mark & Theresa questions, or share comments, during the show on Twitter.

We're giving you a break from your DIY frustrations with soulful style that centers, calms, and inspires our home. Mark & Theresa take a much-needed stylish chic break with HGTV bloggerJeanine Hays of AphroChic. She's dishing on her favorite Fall decor ideas and getting us prepped and pampered for Thanksgiving. Mark takes the first swing of the season with his favorite ax and heats up our yard with our freshly relocated wood stove in the garden. And they're talking autumn decorating around their home that's easy, inexpensive, and kid-friendly. Tune into this episode Wednesday, October 10th at 8pmET on BlogTalkRadio. Ask Mark & Theresa questions, or share comments, during the show on Twitter.

Mark & Theresa are inside the Ultimate Tool Playground at the Craftsman Experience in downtown Chicago, where it's all about real tools, real wood, and real fun. Theresa is sharing her admiration for Jeanine Hays from Aprochic's Juju hat decorations, her fascination with the ‘cookie inside a cookie,' and the tips they shared on remodeling with your spouse for AOL's DIY Life. Mark talks about Knex interlocking posts, turnstyles, and gears that can be used to make ferris wheels, motorcycles and more. Ryan Ostrum stops in to give us an insider's look at the Craftsman Experience where Mark and Theresa are building a pressure treated Southern pine playset for the Chicago Boys & Girls Club. And they've invited the fabulous Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producer Diane Korman over to play. If you have a question about home improvement, email info@MyFixitUpLife.com

Mark & Theresa are inside the Ultimate Tool Playground at the Craftsman Experience in downtown Chicago, where it's all about real tools, real wood, and real fun. Theresa is sharing her admiration for Jeanine Hays from Aprochic's Juju hat decorations, her fascination with the ‘cookie inside a cookie,' and the tips they shared on remodeling with your spouse for AOL's DIY Life. Mark talks about Knex interlocking posts, turnstyles, and gears that can be used to make ferris wheels, motorcycles and more. Ryan Ostrum stops in to give us an insider's look at the Craftsman Experience where Mark and Theresa are building a pressure treated Southern pine playset for the Chicago Boys & Girls Club. And they've invited the fabulous Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producer Diane Korman over to play. If you have a question about home improvement, email info@MyFixitUpLife.com