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In the late 1990s Glenn Lawson and Grant Fenning made a reputation for themselves as canny vintage pickers. Over time, their own furniture designs came to the forefront, and the two became a trusted resource for top Los Angeles designers. Now Lawson Fenning is opening up an outpost in New York and collaborating with DWR and CB2. On this episode of the podcast, Lawson and Fenning speak with host Dennis Scully about purposefully staying a little under the radar, why they only had to show at ICFF once, and their strategy for dealing with copycats and dupes. This episode is sponsored by Ernesta and CryptonLINKSLawson-FenningDennis ScullyBusiness of Home
Episode 98 - Coaching Actors for Success In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews actor and coach John Goad. They discuss challenges for actors within the industry. John emphasizes the importance of praying for guidance, getting proper training, and creating content to develop one's skills. They touch upon various aspects of the acting journey, including the necessity of investing time and money, understanding one's unique path, and the significant roles of perseverance and passion. John also explains his distinctive approach to teaching acting, focusing on emotional expression, imagination, and his approach to memorizing lines.Highlights Include:Pray About itThe Importance of TrainingCreating Your Own ContentInvesting in Your CareerYour Path to ActingThe Role of Passion and PerseveranceJohn's Teaching PhilosophyActing Techniques and MemorizationBio:John Goad is an actor, voice actor, and actor coach with over 35 years experience in theater, film, television, commercials, and audiobooks. He's received training from the likes of Harold Guskin and Tom Todorov, among others. John is now a much sought-after coach for actors himself, being featured at ICFF and other Film Conferences. He focuses his talents solely on the faith based industry currently. Look for him as Bebe in the upcoming feature film ‘Casting Nets' John lives in Houston, Texas, and is the proud father of eight children. He serves his church as an integral part of their media ministry.Email John: johnegoadjr@gmail.comCall or Text: 713-578-0897Content Christian Media Conference 1-Day Event https://www.christianmediaconference.com/content1day-programThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions
Episode 97 - Embracing Your Calling as an Actor In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, your host Geoffrey Whitt talks with John Goad, an experienced actor, voice actor, and acting coach. John shares his journey from overcoming severe stage fright in his youth to building a diverse career in theater, film, television, and voice work. He discusses his transition into the faith-based film industry, the importance of networking and continuous training, and offers advice for aspiring actors. John also opens up about his personal life, his calling to return to acting after a hiatus, and his dedication to providing valuable coaching to actors.Highlights Include:Journey into ActingTransition to IT and Digital ForensicsReturn to Acting and Faith-Based FilmsNetworking and Building RelationshipThe Importance of Training and TalentVoice Acting InsightsMemorable Experiences and InfluencesAdvice for Aspiring ActorsBio:John Goad is an actor, voice actor, and actor coach with over 35 years experience in theater, film, television, commercials, and audiobooks. He's received training from the likes of Harold Guskin and Tom Todorov, among others. John is now a much sought-after coach for actors himself, being featured at ICFF and other Film Conferences. He focuses his talents solely on the faith based industry currently. Look for him as Bebe in the upcoming feature film ‘Casting Nets' John lives in Houston, Texas, and is the proud father of eight children. He serves his church as an integral part of their media ministry.Email John: johnegoadjr@gmail.comCall or Text: 713-578-0897The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions
In this special interview, Bryce talks with actor and producer Cameron Arnett. He is one of the stars of the upcoming movies, "The Forge," which hits theaters on August 23rd. He also starred in the No. 1 family movie of 2019, "Overcomer". Earlier in his career, he appeared on Miami Vice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Doogie Howser, MD. He has won actor of the year by ICFF, as well as other acting awards and nominations. Cameron founded "Christ Over Career", a global movement calling the church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. He also played college football at Miami prior to becoming an actor.This conversation will encourage you to live for Jesus in every area of your life, and to devote your life to discipling others to follow Jesus.Chapters0:00 Teaser0:23 Intro2:25 Cameron Arnett3:00 The Olympics and Steph Curry5:13 Cameron's Hat Collection6:30 Cameron's Production Company7:50 Why Cameron is Excited about his new movie, “The Forge”9:32 Dicipleling Teenager's 12:26 The Impact An Owner Can Have on the Lowest Employee14:57 The Importance of Mentorship19:33 Insight on “The Forge”21:17 Benjamin Watson Starring in the Movie23:00 Helping the Next Generation26:20 Balancing Grace and Truth29:53 The State of Faith-Based Movies in Hollywood34:08 OutroFind out more about Cameron and his ministry work by visiting his official website.Discover more about "The Forge", which hits theaters on August 23rd.Bring meaning and purpose to your Fantasy season by signing up for Fantasy Football Fellowship.Learn more about our sponsor, Upward Sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 69 - Perseverance and Faith: The Story Behind ICFF with Marty Jean-Louis In this inspiring episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast (part 2 of our interview with Marty jean-Louis), Geoff and Jaclyn talk with Marty about his journey in creating the International Christian Film Festival (ICFF). Marty shares the origins of ICFF, highlighting a personal story that motivated him to take on this significant project despite his initial reluctance. Through candid anecdotes about his struggles, fears, and numerous divine interventions, Marty emphasizes the importance of perseverance and trust in God's timing. He recounts several testimonies showcasing how faith and steadfastness led to miraculous outcomes, encouraging listeners to pursue their calling even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. This episode offers valuable insights and encouragement for filmmakers and believers aiming to fulfill their God-given purposes.Highlights include:The Origin of ICFFGod's Calling and Initial HesitationsThe First ICFF FestivalGrowth and God's GuidanceTrusting God's TimingEncouragement for FilmmakersA Testimony of Faith and ProvisionClosing Remarks and Final ThoughtsMarty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10008954144440024Flix Free Movies: https://24flix.tv/ICFF: https://internationalcff.org/OnlineChannel.tv https://www.onlinechannel.tv/Bio:Marty Jean-Louis, a dynamic producer and visionary, is the driving force behind 24 Flix, The International Christian Film Festival, and OnlineChannel.TV as their Founder and CEO. With his exceptional talent in production, Marty has directed and produced over 800 TV shows, documentaries, films, and commercials, garnering global viewership. His passion lies in using media as a tool to connect with and uplift those who are lost and broken, firmly believing that making a positive impact on even a single individual signifies success.Under his leadership for the past twelve years, the International Christian Film Festival has flourished, uniting filmmakers, actors and producers from around the world in a vibrant four-day event. Additionally, Marty is at the forefront of 24 Flix TV, a free streaming service dedicated to faith and family. This platform provides a wide range of movies, TV series, and documentaries that are safe for viewers of all ages, focusing on content that uplifts and aligns with family values, without any hidden agendas..Marty's commitment to his craft is unwavering; he's continuously involved in producing, writing, directing, and honing his skills. Marty resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife and two sons, where he continues to inspire and innovate in the world of media.Content Christian media Conference Discount Code: 50FAFFJaclyn's Book, In the Beginning, Middle, and End https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the
Episode 68 - The Passion Behind 24Flix and ICFF with Marty Jean Louis In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoffrey Whitt welcome Marty Jean-Louis, the producer and CEO behind 24 Flicks, the International Christian Film Festival, and OnlineChannel.tv. Marty shares his journey from a childhood passion for photography and filmmaking to creating influential media aimed at uplifting and connecting people. He discusses his philosophy on productivity, the importance of time management, and how he integrates his faith into his work. Listeners also get insights into the origins of 24 Flix, the strategy behind its content, and Marty's innovative tech platform OnlineChannel.tv. He inspires listeners to pursue their passion despite challenges, and talks about the new one-day Christian filmmaking events across the country.Highlights include:Marty's Background and Early Passion for MediaHigh School and Early Filmmaking ExperiencesCollege, Marine Corps, and Rediscovering FilmmakingStarting My Christian Films and Early ProductionThe Birth and Strategy of 24FlixOnlineChannel.TV: Building a Unique PlatformICFF One-Day Events and Community BuildingFinal Thoughts and EncouragementMarty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10008954144440024Flix Free Movies: https://24flix.tv/ICFF: https://internationalcff.org/OnlineChannel.tv https://www.onlinechannel.tv/Bio:Marty Jean-Louis, a dynamic producer and visionary, is the driving force behind 24 Flix, The International Christian Film Festival, and OnlineChannel.TV as their Founder and CEO. With his exceptional talent in production, Marty has directed and produced over 800 TV shows, documentaries, films, and commercials, garnering global viewership. His passion lies in using media as a tool to connect with and uplift those who are lost and broken, firmly believing that making a positive impact on even a single individual signifies success.Under his leadership for the past twelve years, the International Christian Film Festival has flourished, uniting filmmakers, actors and producers from around the world in a vibrant four-day event. Additionally, Marty is at the forefront of 24 Flix TV, a free streaming service dedicated to faith and family. This platform provides a wide range of movies, TV series, and documentaries that are safe for viewers of all ages, focusing on content that uplifts and aligns with family values, without any hidden agendas..Marty's commitment to his craft is unwavering; he's continuously involved in producing, writing, directing, and honing his skills. Marty resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife and two sons, where he continues to inspire and innovate in the world of media.Content Christian media Conference Discount Code: 50FAFFJaclyn's Book, In the Beginning, Middle, and End https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9VThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to
Zoë Pawlak is an artist and industrial designer born and based in Vancouver. Rooted in painting, the through-line in her work is her unique capacity to maintain a strong personal aesthetic while maintaining a commitment to telling the truest version of her stories. Zoë is a local entrepreneurial leader, speaker, and passionate about community. She believes that great work tells the individual narrative with an honest vulnerability that allows the viewer to step into a shared narrative they can then claim as their collective truth. Zoë's work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Interior Design, and Martha Stewart Living. She's presented select works at ICFF, WestEdge, AD Design Show, and IDS West. Pawlak's paintings are in the private collections of the Government of Canada, Cristina and Trevor Linden, Cobie Smulders, and Club Monaco. Website: https://zoepawlak.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoepawlak/ Stay in the loop with us! Join our mailing list: mailing list: https://qimd.ck.page/302c45da40 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Alexandra, Tedi or their guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any information or products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services.
Join host Doug Shapiro for part 2 of 'In the ROOM' LIVE from ICFF. Today, Doug explores the essence of ICFF, capturing the spirit of design through the voices of global influencers, such as Lee Broom, Shreya Somani, Alain Gilles, and entrepreneur Sadig Alekperov.In this episode, Lee Broom shares his inspiring journey from theater lighting design to international acclaim, exploring the emotional depth of his creations. Next, Shreya Somani joins us to discuss her dual roles as a commercial designer and artistic creator, revealing how joy fuels her work. Finally, Green Mood founder Sadig Alekperov and designer Alain Gilles discuss their groundbreaking mission to bring nature indoors, blending innovation with natural beauty.Listen to Part 1 of In the ROOMLearn more about ROOM. Follow Doug on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.
Join host Doug Shapiro "In the ROOM" LIVE from ICFF 2024. In this two-part series, Doug explores the unique energy and innovation at ICFF - featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders such Amy Devers, Luca Nichetto, and Giulio Cappellini, listeners will hear inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and valuable advice. Highlights include Amy Devers, discussing the importance of student work and the evolving role of materials, Luca Nichetto's take on balancing tradition with innovation, and Giulio Cappellini's humorous anecdote about Queen Elizabeth II. Let's escape the noise and join us "In the ROOM."Learn more about ROOM. Follow Doug on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.
Join host Doug Shapiro at ICFF in New York City as he kicks off the new series, "In the ROOM," part of the Imagine a Place podcast. Inspired by the innovative ROOM products, this new series offers intimate, on-the-scene experiences from design events across the country. Be sure to tune in next week, as Doug chats with design luminaries Giulio Cappellini, Luca Nichetto, Susan Lyons, Amy Devers, and many more, to discover fresh insights and personal takes on the latest in design. Don't miss out—step "In the ROOM" with us! The debut episode of "In the Room" airs on The Imagine a Place podcast feed on Tuesday, May 28th, across all major podcast platforms.To learn more about ROOM, please visit room.comAre you in NYC and want to check out ICFF? Imagine a Place invites you to be our guest! Click here for a complimentary pass. Follow Doug on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.
Episode 41 - On the Set of Empty Nets with CJ Haynes and John Goad We continue our series of short bonus episodes on location from the set of empty nets. Today, Geoff talks CJ Haynes and John Goad about life, acting, coaching and devotionals.CJ Haynes has always carried a love for the performing arts - primarily acting and dancing. When he chose to dedicate his life to the Lord, he saw a great need for discipleship among believers, and desired to practically love others in the same Godly way he was shown this love. As God is opening the door to an acting career, CJ sees an incredible opportunity to bring these two passions together - acting in films that bring glory to God, while building lasting relationships with those he works with. His greatest desire out of it all is to leave a legacy that speaks only of Jesus Christ.CJ on IMDb: http://imdb.me/cjhaynesCJ's Online Devotional: https://www.exhortone.com/post/psalm-4-7JOHN GOAD is an actor, voice actor and actor coach with over 35 years experience in theater, film, television, commercials and audiobooks. John is a much sought-after Coach for actors, being featured at ICFF and other film conferences. He focuses his talents solely in the faith-based industry currently. John lives in Houston, TX and is the proud father of 8 children. He serves in his church as an integral part of their media ministry.John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnGoadActor?mibextid=ZbWKwLJohn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johngoadactor/The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Please help by becoming a supporting member or leaving One-Time Donation.Get Email Notifications Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy: https://www.faffassociation.com/Script Notes and Coaching: https://www.faffassociation.com/script-servicesCopyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions
In this episode, host Doug Shapiro sits down with Claire Pijoulat and Odile Hainaut, the dynamic duo behind ICFF and the founders of WantedDesign. From their chance meeting in 2010 to becoming Brand Directors, they share their journey of transforming the International Contemporary Furniture Fair into a vibrant hub for design and community. Discover how they've redefined ICFF by integrating culture with commerce, fostering meaningful connections, and turning the fair into a year-round platform for innovation. Are you in NYC and want to check out ICFF? Imagine a Place invites you to be our guest! Click here for a complimentary pass. Follow Doug on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.
Kyra and Robertson Hartnett started Twenty2 by making their own product, a line of modernist wallpaper they debuted at ICFF in 2003. But over time, they began making things for others. Now, out of a fast-expanding facility in Connecticut, the studio digitally prints wallpaper and textiles for a roster of designers and brands, including Rebecca Atwood, Eskayel, St. Frank, Rule of Three and many more. On this episode of the podcast, the Hartnetts speak with host Dennis Scully about going all in on their own business, how digital printing has changed the industry, and why, no matter what the state of the economy, if the work is good, the demand will be there.This episode is sponsored by Daniel House ClubLINKSTwenty2Dennis ScullyBusiness of Home
This week, the gang is joined in-person in New York by a classically-trained, multidisciplinary designer who is always pushing the envelope and finding new ways at his shop, RADS Studios, to blend the traditional with the digital. Rodolfo Agrella stops by to share stories from his classical architecture and design training in Caracas and Milan, how he used technology to create a cookie at Salone del Mobile, the lesson we were all asked to learn from COVID, and how he's integrating technology into daily practices to unlock the power of classic design. You won't want to miss a great conversation with this eternal optimist and innovator. Connect with Rodolfo Agrella on LinkedIn! Moments to check out: (8:38) How international architecture design training created a cookie at Salone (16:19) Establishing RADS and putting talent and innovation at the core (22:58) Applying AI and technology to design thinking (32:20) Re-thinking talent and design collaboration (37:15) Rapid fire closer questions - blockchain authentication, ICFF in the metaverse and more Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: RADS Design Studio Rodolfo's work at ICFF / Wanted Don't forget to speak to your friends and family and learn from them too! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Empire Club of Canada Presents: In Conversation With Anna Fendi A collaboration between ICFF and Empire Club of Canada You will be taken on a journey within the life and success of the woman that together with her four sisters has brought the iconic Fendi brand to the forefront of global fashion, which further expanded its success after the acquisition of LVMH. Guests can expect to indulge in an evening of luxury, sophistication, glamour & style while having the opportunity to hear from Anna Fendi herself. As she once said, "I think good taste comes from curiosity", and we invite our audience to get curious and discover the world of Anna Fendi with cinema, design and art through her eyes. Moderator: Jeanne Beker, Iconic Fashion and Lifestyle Journalist Speaker: Anna Fendi, Iconic Fashion and Costume Designer *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*
Journey with us as we step behind the ceramic wheel with Charlie Dumais, a passionate potter and product designer who has transitioned from a career in architectural lighting design. Listen to Charlie unveil the story of Dumais Made - a dream that began as a side gig and bloomed into a thriving business, renowned for its unique ceramic creations. Follow the tale of their growth, the debut of their exciting pieces at the ICFF, and how the pandemic surprisingly provided them with an opportunity to expand their horizons.In this episode, we venture into the world of specialty collections, bespoke design, and the allure of exclusivity. Hear how Dumais Made collaborates with interesting partners to create custom collections, their unique experience working with the 1818 Collective in Sag Harbor, and the captivating journey behind their commission work and signature pieces. Engage with the fascinating process of crafting exclusivity through their intricate designs and the inherent appeal of their collections.Peek into Charlie's personal growth, the challenges he faced, and the profound joy he discovered in hand building. Absorb Charlie's philosophy of embracing the beauty of imperfections and the invaluable role it plays in their creations. Learn about the influences that shape Dumais Made, from brutalism to mid-century design and JB Blanc, and their vision of creating pieces that harmonize with any environment. So, tune in for an episode filled to the brim with insightful takeaways about ceramic design, architectural aesthetics, and the power of dedication and hard work.
Barbra Streisand and Perugino: a rose by any other name OR Artistic Tangents and Film Festival DreamsJoin hosts Marco Timpano and Amanda Barker in this week's episode of "The Insomnia Project," the podcast designed for insomniacs by insomniacs. Get ready to unwind as they delve into their recent outdoor film festival experience at the IncluCity Film Festival (ICFF). Marco and Amanda share their serene adventure at the ICFF, where they stumbled upon a captivating documentary about the legendary artist Perugino. As they recount the mesmerizing details of the film, they inadvertently embark on a tangent about the enchanting Barbra Streisand rose.Sink into relaxation mode as the hosts intertwine stories of two iconic artists, allowing their soothing voices to transport you to a world of artistic wonder and tranquility. It's a perfect blend of leisurely conversation and the dulcet tones of two insomniacs sharing their love for the mundane.Don't forget to follow and connect with "The Insomnia Project" for more peaceful content:- Twitter: @listenandsleep- Instagram: @theinsomniaproject- Website: theinsomniaproject.com- Patreon: www.patreon.com/theinsomniaprojectTune in and let the comforting ambiance of this episode lull you into a restful slumber, turning insomnia into sweet dreams. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-insomnia-project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this second and final episode from the International Christian Film and Music Festival in Orlando Florida, we will hear from Matthew Stephen Smith, Jamie "Goldie" Winn, Ty Manns, Roslyn Franken, Tyler Childs, and Cameron Arnett.
The one hundred and first episode of the CY6 - Check Your Six podcast brought a couple of brothers in the faith into the GRP Studios to talk about 24Flix, the International Christian Film & Music Festival and a variety of other topics. Marty Jean-Louis, Chris Cuff and I have know each other for more than a decade that all started with the little My Christian Films production studio in Orlando. Marty and Chris talked about why they do what they do, some of the challenges they have in all of their projects as well the response that comes from the work they do. It was great getting to sit down with both of them and catch up on what they are doing as well as looking forward to the 11th Annual International Christian Film & Music Festival in May.
Hoek founders Conor Coghlan and Brian Chu met while studying Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. After practicing Architecture in New York for a number of years they both decided to start their own design and fabrication firm, A05 Studio.Born in Dublin, Ireland, Conor came to the US in 2012. Conor received the Peter Rice Scholarship to the Harvard Graduate School of Design and graduated with a Masters in Architecture in 2015. He then worked for world-renowned Architect Toshiko Mori before founding the design-build firm A05 Studio. Conor was selected as one top emerging designers by ICFF in 2019 and has continued to innovate within the design industry most recently with the development of Hoek.Brian graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Design with a master's degree in architecture. He has been the lead designer and fabricator for multiple public installations throughout NYC. Before Founding A05 Studio, Brian worked for various architecture firms such as Grimshaw Architects, StudioKCA, RMA, and DDG Partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First Responders is an inspirational movie that celebrates the vitality of marriage and the bonds of friendship, which carry our film's firefighters, police, and EMTs through their challenges. The movie tells the story of Karen Williams, a trauma therapist, who has witnessed firsthand the special courage that shapes those who work in emergency services. But then her husband, a career firefighter, returns from a life changing blaze. Karen discovers that a degree, along with years of counseling first responders, has done little to personally prepare her to help her husband's battle with PTSD. Unable to see a path to save her marriage, she turns to God and celebrates the truth that through Him all things are possible. Perhaps no one knows this better than the brave men and women who provide emergency services: the ones we call “first responders.”In theaters Oct. 24, 25, 2022 Haitian born actor, author, speaker, and director Camy "Cameron" Arnett carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late '80s and '90s. He continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry.Cameron was awarded 2020's Best Supporting Actor for his role in DISCARDED THINGS by CIFF, the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival. He was named ICFF's 2020 Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival. He was also nominated for Movieguide's 2020 Grace Prize for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies for his role in OVERCOMER. Most recent appearances include Season 2 of Vindication, Jarod O'Flaherty's episodic faith-based crime-drama series. He also plays a lead role in the upcoming feature RUNNING THE BASES and appeared in the BET + Original Redeemed. He has appeared in publications including Fox News, Movieguide and on the cover of January 2020's Believer's Voice of Victory. Past television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.More recent film successes include his roles in I STILL BELIEVE (Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year), OVERCOMER (the Kendrick Brothers' #1 Family Film for 2019), MATTIE: The Discovery, (Cameron's directorial debut), Karen Abercrombie's DISCARDED THINGS, THE CHALLENGER DISASTER, CHAMPION and the five Dove.org Award-winning, Stand Your Ground. Cameron has also appeared in THE WAGER, TULSA and ORDER OF RIGHTS. TULSA has been seen in Regal Theaters around the country and is the second highest grossing self-distributed film. Soon to be released are ANGELS UNAWARE, PREACH, ELEANOR'S BENCH and DON'T SAY MY NAME. Today, Cameron is the CEO of Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), a television, film and entertainment company. He is the producer and director of the CAPS originals, Jesus Is My Booski, BJA Today, and Pivotal Times. He and his wife, Mrs. BJ Arnett, are executive producers of their first feature film, MATTIE: THE DISCOVERY. They are also the producers of the films DESTINED TO LOVE YOU and HOSEA: AN UNDYING LOVE. The Arnetts are also the founders of Saving Destinies, a nonprofit that is raising and uniting people who are providing opportunities and resources to the born, unborn, disabled, aged or defenseless. https://firstrespondersmovie.com/https://www.cameronarnett.com/
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•IryneRock's style of music cuts across multiple genres to produce her signature sound as a Christian artist. A firm believer in the word of God, she gave her life to Christ and has been involved in the choir from an early age. She most recently served as the Youth Pastor and worship leader at her local church in Maryland where she developed her vocal and songwriting abilities. •Her first album, Just for You, was released in 2018. Fire In My Veins, the first single from that album, has enjoyed international radio play and won her Best Songwriter award at the 2019 ICFF in Orlando, Florida. •Iryne is back in the studio, working on her second album with Grammy and Dove nominated Producer, Billy Smiley. •You may also “like” and share the episode. And you may Subscribe so you will be alerted when the newest show is published. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message
Jon Nicolas is a man of fire for Jesus that has been forgiven much. He started his career in acting and comedy on the secular side, he was featured on Bloodline season 1 & 2, and FX American Crime story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. He got his first break in Comedy on the "Miami Ultimate Comedian" comedy competition. He then took a year off from all of film and acting to seek what the lord wanted for his life and his marriage. After he encountered ICFF in 2018 Jon witnessed for the first time what it looks like to love Jesus and love film. His is the Host of "Hands & Feet of Jesus" show on the TAKEN NETWORK, he is a speaker, Comedian, minister of the word with "The First our for Men" with Promise Keepers. He loves helping God's people grow in faith and during the process crack a few jokes!
In November, during ICFF and WantedDesign, editor in chief Stacy Shoemaker Rauen sat down with multidisciplinary design Ini Archibong for a candid one-on-one discussion. Archibong's work transcends disciplines: He's crafted furniture for the likes of Bernhardt Design and Knoll, he's designed a watch collection for French luxury brand Hermés, conceived the Pavilion of the African Diaspora for the London Design Biennale, and recently landed his first solo gallery exhibition in New York scored with his own music. The conversation dove into Archibong's process, which is centered on storytelling that combines empathy, philosophy, spirituality, and everything in between.
Expanding Your Search & Stopping For Directions Podcast w/Brent & Jodi Bailey
Expanding Your Search is beyond honored to welcome actor Cameron Arnett to the show!Camy “Cameron” Arnett is a Haitian born actor, author, speaker, and director carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late '80s and '90s. He continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry.Amongst many other awards and nominations, Cameron was awarded 2020's Best Supporting Actor for his role in Discarded Things by CIFF, the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival and was also nominated for Movieguide's 2020 Grace Prize for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies for his role in the movie, “Overcomer.”His most recent appearances include Season 2 of Vindication, Jarod O'Flaherty's episodic faith-based crime-drama series.In our time together, Cameron and I discuss his lengthy acting career and the shocking turn his character Joe Anderson takes in this season of “Vindication.”*******Bio on our guest:Haitian born actor, author, speaker, and director Camy "Cameron" Arnett carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late '80s and '90s. He continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry.Cameron was awarded 2020's Best Supporting Actor for his role in Discarded Things by CIFF, the Canadian International Faith and Family Film Festival.He was named ICFF's 2020 Actor of the Year by the International Christian Film and Music Festival. He was also nominated for Movieguide's 2020 Grace Prize for Most Inspiring Performance for Movies for his role in Overcomer. He was also very recently the guest speaker for The Pregnancy Resource Center fundraiser in Stockbridge. He just returned from shooting the film First Responders on Sunday.Most recent appearances include Season 2 of Vindication, Jarod O'Flaherty's episodic faith-based crime-drama series.He also plays a lead role in the upcoming feature Running the Bases and appeared in the BET + Original Redeemed.He has appeared in publications including Fox News, Movieguide and on the cover of January 2020's Believer's Voice of Victory.Cast television credits include NBC's Miami Vice, Fox's Star Trek: The Next Generation, ABC's China Beach and Doogie Howser MD, VH1's Single Ladies and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.More recent film successes include his roles in I Still Believe (Seventeen Magazines #1 Romantic Movie of the Year), Overcomer (the Kendrick Brothers' #1 Family Film for 2019), Mattie: The Discovery,(Cameron's directorial debut), Karen Abercrombie's Discarded Things, The Challenger Disaster, Champion and the five Dove Award-winning, Stand Your Ground.Stopping for directions and links to our guest:*******Guest Website: https://vindicationseries.comGuest Website: https:/cameronarnett.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameronarnettactorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronarnettactorFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/vindicationseriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vindicationseries*******Expanding your search and stopping for directions is a podcast for growing our circles of connections and knowledge together through positive conversations and encouraging communications.*******https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12985720https://facebook.com/expandingsearch/https://instagram.com/expandingsearch/https://twitter.com/expandingsearch/https://bit.ly/34ptz6yhttps://www.amazon.com/Brent-Bailey/e/B0849TKGWMhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm8178665https://www.linkedin.com/in/revbrentbailey/License CCLI:Copyright License11183063 Size AStreaming LicenseCSPL045649 Size AMusic provided byhttp://BenSound.comSupport the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)
Jon Nicolas is a man on fire for Jesus. Jon believes that he is a man who has been forgiven much. He started his career in acting and comedy on the secular side, he was featured on Bloodline, and FX American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. He got his first break in Comedy on the "Miami Ultimate Comedian" comedy competition. He then took a year off from all of film and acting to seek what the Lord wanted for his life and his marriage. After he encountered ICFF in 2018 Jon witnessed for the first time what it looks like to love Jesus and love film. He is the Host of the "Hands & Feet of Jesus" show on the TAKEN NETWORK, he is a speaker, comedian, minister of the word with "The First Hour for Men" with Promise Keepers. He loves helping God's people grow in faith and during the process crack a few jokes!
In this special episode, we are shining some light on color. Brought to you by Ultrafabrics, this presentation was recorded in May 2021 as part of CLOSEUP, a liive & virtual 2-day design showcase event presented by WantedDesign Manhattan and ICFF. We dive into color - its power to influence our perception, our mood, even our consciousness with several experts. We hear from Kimberle Frost, a color specialist for Ultrafabrics; Larah Moravek, founder and design director of Dutch East Design; Malene Barnett, artist and founder of the Black Designers + Artists Guild; Anna Murray, designer and co-founder of Patternity; and Patrick O'Donnell, international brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball. The conversation touches on how the pandemic has influenced our appetite for color, how to be more creative with color and how we can break some of the “rules” around color and explore new inspiring ways to bring color into our everyday life. Images, links and more from the CLOSEUP Chromatic Consciousness Panel!Many thanks to this episode's sponsor:Special thanks to Ultrafabrics for supporting this episode. Learn more at ultrafabricsinc.com. Clever is a proud member of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit airwavemedia.com to discover more great shows.Please say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydeversIf you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Clever is hosted by Amy Devers and produced by 2VDE Media, with editing by Rich Stroffolino, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven.Clever is proudly distributed by Design Milk. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lighting design plays an enormous role in supporting mood, feelings, perceptions and even human connection and romance. In this time when we’re suffering the side effects caused by extreme deprivation of social interaction and human connection we thought it would be a beautiful thing to talk about how lighting can be designed to soothe our minds, uplift our spirits and help us find clarity, depth and meaning in our day, in our surroundings, in ourselves. To help us visualize and understand both the science and the poetry of lighting design we talked to two experts at the top of the lighting game: Drew Stuart, Field Director and Partner at multi-disciplinary architecture and design studio, INC, and Cecilia Ramos, Senior Director - Architectural Market for Lutron Electronics. This conversation is brought to you by Lutron, and was recorded in October of 2020 as part of CLOSEUP, a live & virtual two-day design showcase event presented by WantedDesign Manhattan and ICFF.For more information on Lutron, visit Lutron.comThe second edition of CLOSEUP is May 16-18, 2021 - to learn more head to wanteddesignnyc.comPlease say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers, @designmilkAll past Clever episodes are available here in our archive. (Free, of course!)If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you!Please fill out Clever’s listener survey. Thank you for your input!Clever is hosted by Amy Devers and produced by 2VDE Media, with editing by Rich Stroffolino, and music from El Ten Eleven.Clever is proudly distributed by Design Milk. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/clever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Actress Shannen Fields and her new movie "The Order of Rights" - Episode 389On October 2nd, 2020, The new film “The Order of Rights” releases on Amazon, Google, and VUDU streaming platforms. The title of the film, "Order of Rights" refers to the order in which the categories of rights are listed in that Declaration of Independence: Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of happiness.The film centers on Emma Stein (Emma Elle Roberts), a pregnant single girl who has been advised by her mother to have an abortion despite the objection of the child's young father, Ethan Carpenter (Ben Davies), who in the story is a professing Christian. Even as Ethan tries to help her, Emma decides to go ahead with terminating the pregnancy. Ethan and his family file a lawsuit on behalf of the child's right to life, and their story moves to prominence as a nationally publicized court case. The court has to decide whether the child in Emma's womb is a person or not and if so if it is endowed with the inalienable rights as enumerated in the Declaration of Independence.Shannen FieldsShannen Fields is a gifted actress, producer, model, and inspirational speaker. Shannen's dreams were launched with the Kendrick Brother's feature film Facing the Giants where she was cast as the lead female role of Brooke Taylor. The movie was released in 441 theaters across the United States by Sony Pictures through both Provident and Samuel Goldwyn Films. To date, Shannen has appeared and starred in over a dozen film and television projects. Including the lead female role as Gwen O'Brien in the RiverRain Productions feature film Suing the Devil alongside accomplished actor Malcom McDowell. Also, co-starred opposite Keshia Knight Pulliam (Cosby Show) in her upcoming feature Redeemed. she has stopped by the podcast for a visit today.https://www.shannenfields.com/ “The Order of Rights” is the winner of several awards including, Most Inspirational Feature Film by the ICFF, Audience Choice Trailer by ICFF, Kingdomwood International Film Festival, and Best Inspirational Film by the Green Mountain Christian Film Festival.Web Site: https://www.orderofrightsmovie.com/ About Stone Road ProductionsStone Road Pictures LLC is a Maryland limited liability film production company dedicated to producing quality films that elevate the spiritual and political dialogue. ----more----Listen To Rick Lee James Music on PandoraOne of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Pandora.https://www.pandora.com Music From RICK LEE JAMESLOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELEStream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunderAlso Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREONPAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more----As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee JamesWeb Site www.rickleejames.com,Twitter Facebook.Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com,Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay.“Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE.Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunderIn partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James' official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com.----more----For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe
Actress Shannen Fields and her new movie "The Order of Rights" - Episode 389 On October 2nd, 2020, The new film “The Order of Rights” releases on Amazon, Google, and VUDU streaming platforms. The title of the film, "Order of Rights" refers to the order in which the categories of rights are listed in that Declaration of Independence: Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of happiness.The film centers on Emma Stein (Emma Elle Roberts), a pregnant single girl who has been advised by her mother to have an abortion despite the objection of the child's young father, Ethan Carpenter (Ben Davies), who in the story is a professing Christian. Even as Ethan tries to help her, Emma decides to go ahead with terminating the pregnancy. Ethan and his family file a lawsuit on behalf of the child’s right to life, and their story moves to prominence as a nationally publicized court case. The court has to decide whether the child in Emma’s womb is a person or not and if so if it is endowed with the inalienable rights as enumerated in the Declaration of Independence. Shannen Fields Shannen Fields is a gifted actress, producer, model, and inspirational speaker. Shannen’s dreams were launched with the Kendrick Brother’s feature film Facing the Giants where she was cast as the lead female role of Brooke Taylor. The movie was released in 441 theaters across the United States by Sony Pictures through both Provident and Samuel Goldwyn Films. To date, Shannen has appeared and starred in over a dozen film and television projects. Including the lead female role as Gwen O’Brien in the RiverRain Productions feature film Suing the Devil alongside accomplished actor Malcom McDowell. Also, co-starred opposite Keshia Knight Pulliam (Cosby Show) in her upcoming feature Redeemed. she has stopped by the podcast for a visit today. https://www.shannenfields.com/ “The Order of Rights” is the winner of several awards including, Most Inspirational Feature Film by the ICFF, Audience Choice Trailer by ICFF, Kingdomwood International Film Festival, and Best Inspirational Film by the Green Mountain Christian Film Festival. Web Site: https://www.orderofrightsmovie.com/ About Stone Road Productions Stone Road Pictures LLC is a Maryland limited liability film production company dedicated to producing quality films that elevate the spiritual and political dialogue. ----more---- Listen To Rick Lee James Music on Pandora One of the best ways to support independent artists during Covid-19 is to stream our music on platforms like Pandora. https://www.pandora.com Music From RICK LEE JAMES LOVE OUR ENEMIES (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/xsSB5OLPELE Stream Rick's Music on any music streaming service: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/thunder Also Find Rick Lee James Music on Bandcamp: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3abA3po ----more---- Become A Patron of this Podcast at the Rick Lee James PATREON PAGE: https://www.patreon.com/RickLeeJames ----more---- As Always...Thank You For Listening To Voices In My Head About Your Host: Rick Lee James Web Site www.rickleejames.com, Twitter Facebook. Voices In My Head Podcast www.voicesinmyheadpodcast.com, Mister Rogers Quotes on Twitter at @MisterRogersSay. “Welcome To The Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers Tribute Podcast”: HERE. Rick Lee James Radio Special: https://westarchristianmedia.com/rick-lee-james-30-minute-radio-special Get Rick Lee James Latest Album: https://fanlink.to/RLJThunder In partnership with CRW Radio Promotions, singer, songwriter and worship leader Rick Lee James debuts a brand new radio special. The “Thunder Radio Special” can be heard exclusively on James’ official YouTube channel or his website. It was also recently added to Spotify and Apple Music. Radio stations interested in airing the “Thunder Radio Special” can contact Kathryn Ambrose at CRW Radio Promotions at kathryn@westarmediagroup.com. ----more---- For Rick Lee James Booking Inquiries: By Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com
Kari Merkl's bespoke designs have been shown at the NY MOMA Design Store, ICFF, IDS, and NeoCon. She sits down with the Source team to discuss Merkled Studios signature Hooks and Shooks + Shelves. Made from lightweight and buoyant aluminum, this modern series is suitable for commercial projects and stays rust-free in outdoor applications.To view the video and additional goodies visit snackbreak.co/merkled
BIO:Cameron Arnett is an actor, producer, author, speaker, and director. He starred in America's #1 family film for 2019, Overcomer, and this year's, I Still Believe. Early in his career, Arnett appeared on Miami Vice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Doogie Howser, MD.He was recently awarded Actor of the Year by ICFF. Coming up in 2020, he has nine projects set to release including, Discarded Things and The Wager. Before becoming an actor, he played college football at Miami University (from 1979-1980) as a defensive back.TOPICS:The pandemic and how it has affected himNine projects being released in 2020, despite the pandemicGod's intent and connecting with our supernatural SpiritHow and why he became an actorExiting film and then returning years laterNot looking to be an actor, but looking to represent ChristThe movie, OvercomerUpcoming projects See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BIO:T.C. Stallings is a former professional football player turned actor. He had a lead role in the movie, War Room, which reached #1 at the box office. T.C. is a part of Louisville football lore with his 25-yard overtime touchdown run against Kentucky to secure an upset win for the Cardinals in 2000. He went on to play professionally in the Arena, Europe, and Canadian leagues.T.C. wrote, directed, and self-produced a documentary called 24 Counter: The Story Behind the Run, which was nominated for "Most Inspirational Documentary" by the ICFF. 24 Counter is adapted from the book, Playing on God's Team, also written by T.C. TOPICS:Growing up in ClevelandLeBron James fandomThe pandemic and losing his mom and grandmotherThe documentary, 24 Counter: The Story Behind the RunFootball dream turning into an acting dreamWhere we're going next in HollywoodCleveland Browns hype for 2020 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Interview with Anne-Elise Allegritti, ICFF re; Call The Shots IWD event Reviews: Invisible Essence: The Little Prince; 3 Faces.
Eny Lee Parker was deemed the breakout American design star of 2017 by Sight Unseen. I first saw her work at ICFF this year and was super impressed by her terra-cotta lamps. I started following her on Instagram and also became impressed by her branding and story telling. I wanted to sit down with her because she’s moved up quickly in her career and I wanted to see how she’s been managing all of it. Eny Makes ceramic furniture, lighting, and jewelry. She’s got a unique style that has it’s its own language and it’s becoming distinctly hers. I’m excited to share this interview, since we cover a lot of ground, and really get a sense of Eny’s path. @enyleeparker www.enyleeparker.com Music by Beacon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/in-good-company/support
Ali was born and grew-up in Iran. He was studying Physical Education at Ahwaz University when revolution in 1979 led to the closure of universities. Ali was forced to abandon his studies and started working with sign makers which have triggered his creativity. However, by the time he was able to establish himself as a sign designer the infamous Iran/Iraq war became too much to bear and he decided to leave the country. In 1989 Ali moved to Britain where he did BA Graphic Design at St. Martins College of Art and Design followed by a Masters in Industrial Design. While doing his dissertation Ali has become very interested in working with objects of everyday use and transforming them into lighting fixtures. This has led to designs involving umbrellas, cutlery and even coat hangers which represent design not in the expected form of stylishness but with a sense of humour which brings these objects closer to the audience. Ali's work is being sponsored and exhibited in major international exhibitions by British European Design Group.
We are Blessed to have another great show lined up this week starting at 4 pm Madelline and mommy intro. 410 pm. Freddy Cole Of Petey Nature and Beautifully gifted. 420 pm. Latrissa Thomas talking about ICFF 2018 445 pm Kevin Smalls ceo of World Promoters Photography.. 500 pm. Jennifer Austin also talking about her involvement at ICFF 2018..510 pm. Getty Fortilus from What we wear to church.520 pm. Mrs reporter Laura Lee.530 pm Ms. reporter Petra Tressler. 545 pm Ryan Jorell motivational speaker and much more tune in to listen live or come back after the show and listen to the podcast link. God bless you all and Thank you for your continued support. Madelline and Mommy
We are happy to announce this weeks guest line up for The Madelline and Mommy radio show starting off at 400 pm with Madelline and mommy intro 410 pm.child actress Alex 430 pm. Freddie Cole with Petey Nature. 420 pm Marty Jean Louis CEO of ICFF 500 Nilda Le Dix Actress 515 Rose Montgomery Usa Life time reporter Ms. contestant 530 Usa. Life time star Petite reporter Jade 545 child Musician K Mar and much more tun in to find out what they have to say. Thank you all for your support. God Bless Madelline and Ellen.
Anna Kenoff - Morpholio Apps Today in the Lounge Nick speaks with Anna Kenoff, co-founder of Morpholio, all the way from New York. Anna and Nick discuss how Morpholio began, how it launched four different apps and, the costs and benefits of using Morpholio professionally. Getting to Know Anna Anna grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She stayed there until she went to architecture school in Virginia. That's when she made her way up to New York and practiced architecture for ten years while also obtaining her masters from Colombia. What is Morpholio? In New York, Anna worked on a lot of medium-scale commercial projects. When the iPad came out, she had an idea. If she was going to have such a powerful device in her hands, she wanted to be able to utilize it to show off her work. That is when Anna and her three partners, friends from grad school, created Morpholio Design Portfolio App. Additionally, they designed a feature to able to draw on top of your work, which eventually became its own standalone app called, Morpholio Trace. They felt that because they had launched the perfect app for architects, they also wanted to create the perfect app for designers. Morpholio Board, started with the foundation of being digital mood board, which is an inspiration board for projects, but it now offers so much more to interior designers. The features for this app include a massive library of products; Ava (Automated Visual Assembly), which takes your board and lets you export spreadsheets which keep links, data, notes, and images; and augmented reality (AR) color capture, which takes the colors around you and finds samples for the colors using its RGB color number. You can even look up complementary colors for any color you choose. Lastly, Anna and her team have also created an app called, Morpholio Journal, which is a simple sketchbook. With the launch of AR, it created an opportunity for the design industry. Additional to her partners the small Morpholio team has four part-time staff. Cost and Benefits of Morpholio Right now, Morpholio is available for $11.99 a year or $3.99 a month. It comes with a free week trial and there is an option for an extended trial. The free trial doesn't include all the features so purchasing the pro app would be to your benefit. Morpholio Trace is $20.00 a year. Morpholio Journal is $3.99 a year. Morpholio Portfolio is free. These apps are available for the iPhone but, the iPad is where you really get to see the app in its full capacity. You are able to send clients jpegs or files for the boards you create for them. Morpholio apps are unique because people in the industry created them so they know what tools you need to make your design work. They have also been working really closely with Apple. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, used images of Morpholio Trace in his annual keynote. Branding for Morpholio Morpholio branded their apps by reaching out to well-known vendors in design such as Knoll, Herman Miller, Kravet, and Porcelanosa. This gave vendors a new place to launch their products. They are also looking to branch out to work with big companies as well as up-and-coming designers and vendors, so don't be afraid to reach out. Architects and designers are finding morpholio through their Instagram page and they reach out to clients at events ,such as ICFF and Porcelanosa lunch and learns, which is a way to earn credits for different licensing. To learn more about Morpholio visit www.morpholioapps.com and follow them on Instagram at @morpholioboard. You can get notifications for the lunch and learns if you have the app downloaded. They do also send weekly emails to keep up everything Morpholio. Resources Benjamin Moore Porcelanosa Design Manager Universal Furniture Upcoming Events Modernism Week – Feb 15 – 25 Design Bloggers Conference – March 4 – 6 BD West – April 4 – 5 High Point Market – April 14 – 18 HD Expo – May 2 – 4 ICFF – May 20 – 23 NeoCon – June 11 – 13 Wrap Up
Phyllis Harbinger + Charrisse Johnston: Oh the Places You'll Go Today in the lounge, Nick catches up with Phyllis Harbinger while he's just outside her soon-to-be new apartment in Miami. Nick is in town for the grand opening of the new Porcelanosa Miami showroom. He also has the pleasure of interviewing Charrisse Johnston, past Chair of ASID National Board of Directors and Interior Design Practice Leader at Steinberg. What's So Great About Miami? Nick asks Phyllis why she chose to Miami and her first answer is simple: She doesn't like the cold. Additionally, she had always liked Florida but was never sure about living there. When her sister took Phyllis on a trip to Miami as part of a birthday celebration, she found herself falling in love with the city. The culture was intoxicating with its rich diversity and vibrant energy; something she says helps keep her young. Not just that, but Phyllis loves speaking Spanish, which Miami enables her to do a lot of. She compares the culture of Miami to that of New York but with more cleanliness and greater energy. The Miami Renaissance Nick asks Phyllis to describe what's happening in the design scene of Miami. She tells him that it's ever-changing with new showrooms, restaurants, hotels, and all sorts of things going up on a weekly basis. The city is going through a renaissance period where a lot of old designs are being integrated with new ones and Phyllis invites anyone interested in seeing great design to visit Miami for that reason. Plus, Art Basel is now being held in Miami from December 7-10, along with ICFF which was held in October. The Art Deco Festival will also be happening in South Beach, Florida. With so many things going on, there's never a dull moment in Miami. When Phyllis closes on her new apartment, she plans on renting it out from May to October to accommodate the influx Miami sees of South Africans vacationing there for their winter. This will not be the first time Phyllis has rented out a property to travelers; she sees it as a fun challenge because it requires her to make the space something she can fully enjoy along with her renters. As Phyllis says her goodbyes, she reminds listeners to visit her on her website if they would like to use her consulting services and learn more about her. Getting to Know Charrisse Johnston Charrisse values functionality over style when it comes to her personal fashion, but if she were to choose a favorite accessory, it would be her handbag she always receives compliments on. Charrisse and her siblings are first-generation Americans from Chinese-American parents and that Chinese was her first language. Since her parents never used profanities in the household, she and her two brothers and one sister would make up nonsense profanities in Chinese and tattle on each other, only to be met with confusion from her mother and father. Charrisse's favorite movie is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, though she forgets the name at first. Charrisse notes how in today's society, “you feel like you're not worthy unless you're going one-million miles-per-hour all the time,” which isn't healthy. She argues that while we as a culture generally recognize this, more people need to actually take and appreciate time for themselves. Charrisse talks about how in L.A., professionals who don't feel the need to dress up and aren't required to go into the office every day are often the most successful. As such, we shouldn't feel too guilty for giving ourselves a break. From Doctor to Designer: Charrisse's Journey to Interior Design As the oldest of four siblings in a Chinese-American family, Charrisse was groomed to be a doctor. She attended John Hopkins University and majored in biology with the intent to apply for medical school after graduation. During her time at the university, however, she learned that she was more interested in knowing what made people “tick” both physically and mentally. She didn't like seeing people in pain either which ma...
Phyllis Harbinger + Charrisse Johnston: Oh the Places You'll Go Today in the lounge, Nick catches up with Phyllis Harbinger while he's just outside her soon-to-be new apartment in Miami. Nick is in town for the grand opening of the new Porcelanosa Miami showroom. He also has the pleasure of interviewing Charrisse Johnston, past Chair of ASID National Board of Directors and Interior Design Practice Leader at Steinberg. What's So Great About Miami? Nick asks Phyllis why she chose to Miami and her first answer is simple: She doesn't like the cold. Additionally, she had always liked Florida but was never sure about living there. When her sister took Phyllis on a trip to Miami as part of a birthday celebration, she found herself falling in love with the city. The culture was intoxicating with its rich diversity and vibrant energy; something she says helps keep her young. Not just that, but Phyllis loves speaking Spanish, which Miami enables her to do a lot of. She compares the culture of Miami to that of New York but with more cleanliness and greater energy. The Miami Renaissance Nick asks Phyllis to describe what's happening in the design scene of Miami. She tells him that it's ever-changing with new showrooms, restaurants, hotels, and all sorts of things going up on a weekly basis. The city is going through a renaissance period where a lot of old designs are being integrated with new ones and Phyllis invites anyone interested in seeing great design to visit Miami for that reason. Plus, Art Basel is now being held in Miami from December 7-10, along with ICFF which was held in October. The Art Deco Festival will also be happening in South Beach, Florida. With so many things going on, there's never a dull moment in Miami. When Phyllis closes on her new apartment, she plans on renting it out from May to October to accommodate the influx Miami sees of South Africans vacationing there for their winter. This will not be the first time Phyllis has rented out a property to travelers; she sees it as a fun challenge because it requires her to make the space something she can fully enjoy along with her renters. As Phyllis says her goodbyes, she reminds listeners to visit her on her website if they would like to use her consulting services and learn more about her. Getting to Know Charrisse Johnston Charrisse values functionality over style when it comes to her personal fashion, but if she were to choose a favorite accessory, it would be her handbag she always receives compliments on. Charrisse and her siblings are first-generation Americans from Chinese-American parents and that Chinese was her first language. Since her parents never used profanities in the household, she and her two brothers and one sister would make up nonsense profanities in Chinese and tattle on each other, only to be met with confusion from her mother and father. Charrisse's favorite movie is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, though she forgets the name at first. Charrisse notes how in today's society, “you feel like you're not worthy unless you're going one-million miles-per-hour all the time,” which isn't healthy. She argues that while we as a culture generally recognize this, more people need to actually take and appreciate time for themselves. Charrisse talks about how in L.A., professionals who don't feel the need to dress up and aren't required to go into the office every day are often the most successful. As such, we shouldn't feel too guilty for giving ourselves a break. From Doctor to Designer: Charrisse's Journey to Interior Design As the oldest of four siblings in a Chinese-American family, Charrisse was groomed to be a doctor. She attended John Hopkins University and majored in biology with the intent to apply for medical school after graduation. During her time at the university, however, she learned that she was more interested in knowing what made people “tick” both physically and mentally. She didn't like seeing people in pain either which ma...
Click on the image to see more of Laura's designs! Gail Doby and Laura Michaels Today, it's a doubleheader when Nick chats with Gail Doby of Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting and Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design. On this podcast, we get sound advice from two keen and creative minds in the business. Also, Nick hits a home run when he suddenly asks Gail Doby for extended early bird tickets to the Interior Design Summit. Gail not only grants Nick his wish, but she agrees to give one lucky winner a free ticket. Tune in and see how you can become that lucky winner and hear more about the Design Summit! Getting to Know Gail Gail was born in Iowa but grew up and went to college in Arkansas. Today, Gail is a successful certified coach and consultant. In today's podcast, she discusses the business of the business and her upcoming Interior Design Summit. Gail expounds on one of her many favorite books on business, Rocket Fuel, authored by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters. Gail stresses one of the book's ideas: the importance of business owners to have a second in command. She says she is fortunate and can't imagine her business without her second in command, Erin Wearer. Erin is a project manager. She's a detailed person while Gail is more of the visionary person creating products and coaching clients. Gail thinks of herself as a business therapist. She helps firms set goals, meet those goals, and exceed those goals. One question that many designers struggle with is how to set their fees for their services. Gail explains how she works with her design clients so they can realize how the pie should be divided when running the business, paying yourself, and profitability. Mingling with Gail and other Top Designers at the Interior Design Summit A lot of the coaching that Gail gives clients can be gained at the Design Summit. The summit will feature a host of talented designers who have much to share on setting fees, sales scripting, and growing your design business. Listen to the podcast to see how you can get an early bird special price or even be one of the lucky winners. Meeting Laura Michaels Next, Nick meets up with Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design in New York City at ICFF. Laura's design firm is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Laura took a peculiar path to get where she is today. She had a love for fashion, which she inherited from her very chic and modern grandmother. It's natural that she would major in Fashion Buying. But the road took a turn toward interior design when her neighbors adored her sense of interior style and sought her out for style interior questions and solutions. She thought, ‘I am doing a great job for my friends; I might as well start a business in interior design.' Laura gives us fabulous advice from setting fees, running a business, reading potential clients and knowing their style. She's prompt at understanding her client and addressing the space. Most of the time, she chooses to custom build the home furnishing to meet the client's need, but also to give the space a ‘one of a kind' designed space. Just recently she was named one of the top 50 designers in New York Spaces. The second advancement was to open a storefront rather than work from home. This move had many advantages such as more room for samples, but most importantly meeting and showing clients her creations. Thanks for listening!
Click on the image to see more of Laura's designs! Gail Doby and Laura Michaels Today, it's a doubleheader when Nick chats with Gail Doby of Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting and Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design. On this podcast, we get sound advice from two keen and creative minds in the business. Also, Nick hits a home run when he suddenly asks Gail Doby for extended early bird tickets to the Interior Design Summit. Gail not only grants Nick his wish, but she agrees to give one lucky winner a free ticket. Tune in and see how you can become that lucky winner and hear more about the Design Summit! Getting to Know Gail Gail was born in Iowa but grew up and went to college in Arkansas. Today, Gail is a successful certified coach and consultant. In today's podcast, she discusses the business of the business and her upcoming Interior Design Summit. Gail expounds on one of her many favorite books on business, Rocket Fuel, authored by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters. Gail stresses one of the book's ideas: the importance of business owners to have a second in command. She says she is fortunate and can't imagine her business without her second in command, Erin Wearer. Erin is a project manager. She's a detailed person while Gail is more of the visionary person creating products and coaching clients. Gail thinks of herself as a business therapist. She helps firms set goals, meet those goals, and exceed those goals. One question that many designers struggle with is how to set their fees for their services. Gail explains how she works with her design clients so they can realize how the pie should be divided when running the business, paying yourself, and profitability. Mingling with Gail and other Top Designers at the Interior Design Summit A lot of the coaching that Gail gives clients can be gained at the Design Summit. The summit will feature a host of talented designers who have much to share on setting fees, sales scripting, and growing your design business. Listen to the podcast to see how you can get an early bird special price or even be one of the lucky winners. Meeting Laura Michaels Next, Nick meets up with Laura Michaels of Laura Michaels Design in New York City at ICFF. Laura's design firm is located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Laura took a peculiar path to get where she is today. She had a love for fashion, which she inherited from her very chic and modern grandmother. It's natural that she would major in Fashion Buying. But the road took a turn toward interior design when her neighbors adored her sense of interior style and sought her out for style interior questions and solutions. She thought, ‘I am doing a great job for my friends; I might as well start a business in interior design.' Laura gives us fabulous advice from setting fees, running a business, reading potential clients and knowing their style. She's prompt at understanding her client and addressing the space. Most of the time, she chooses to custom build the home furnishing to meet the client's need, but also to give the space a ‘one of a kind' designed space. Just recently she was named one of the top 50 designers in New York Spaces. The second advancement was to open a storefront rather than work from home. This move had many advantages such as more room for samples, but most importantly meeting and showing clients her creations. Thanks for listening!
ICFF and Coming to America This is the third and final show coming from ICFF NYC. Nick chats with CEO Richard Munao of NAU Designs and designer Kenneth Cobonpue. As Nick walked through ICFF, these two booths stood out to him. Let's find out why. Meet Richard, Meet Nau Nau (pronounced n-o-w) is a brand new collection, but Richard has been in the industry for around 30 years. He got his start as a cabinet maker. Richard has been to ICFF before, but only as an onlooker to observe to study how the show works. This year though was Nau's international debut and their first foot into the U.S. Richard's hopes to champion Australian design and bring his passion to the world. Nau makes tables, sofas, beds, and chairs out of walnut, oak, and ash, and are testing Australian timbers as well, to see how well they would work exported. Right now the most difficult part of launching Nau is navigating the different distribution network in the United States compared to Australia, and working out who is who in this large country of 50 states. Richard is figuring out the best places to market and ICFF is definitely one of them. He worked with Australian designers and photographers to design their stand and photograph it to make it stand out. Nau's collection integrates an acoustic material to create a quieter environment and weaved screen-like walls which light can pass through. Their aesthetic creates organic shapes opposed to rectilinear modernity; it's created to be a visual piece within a room. Originally the products were planned to be for the workplace but wineries and jewelry stores have reached out to use them to create intimate spaces. They would also be great in a coffee shop or an airport. Learn more at naudesign.com.au Kenneth Cobonpue Kenneth Cobonpue creates unique handmade furniture that is inspired by nature. He uses sustainable materials, organic fibers and recycled polyethylene for outdoor pieces. He creates indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, installations, and art. He's been doing this professionally for 15 years but really, it all started when he was just a kid. Kenneth grew up in the Philippines where his mother was a furniture designer from the back of their home. He grew up surrounded by craftsmen who taught him how to use the materials so he could build his own toys and bridges. Later, Kenneth left for Pratt in NYC to study industrial design and then returned to the Philippines to design his own collections, with the same people who made his mother's furniture. His first piece is the yin and yang, a simple cubic chair, which he designed with an open weave for air to flow through littleview obstruction. He has developed this open weave aesthetic and now uses it in all of his products. Kenneth's inspiration comes from nature; if you look through a tree you can see the light passing through its branches and leaves, just like in his frames. ICFF is where Kenneth and his team meet clients, retailers, new designers, and the press. Also, it is where they introduce their new products into the American market. Learn more at kennethcobonpue.com Porcelanosa has started a new trend in hospitality: taking carpet out of rooms and people are LOVING it. Carpet is the culprit that traps and keeps odors so it's a good idea to get rid of it. The only problem though is that when you walk on hard surfaces though, it creates lots of noise for your neighbors. So, Porcelanosa has created a sound underlay system that deadens noise and sound! Virgin Hotels in Chicago have been named the number one hotel in America by because of Porcelanosa's floor system is in every room. If you want to learn more about it visit porcelanosa.usa The Las Vegas Market LIVE Chaise Lounge show is coming soon at a different showroom location each day of Market at 4 pm PT. Nick is meeting with his first ever Chaise Lounge guest Barrie Livingstone, TV star Dann Foley, good friend and Vegas resident Kelli Ellis,
ICFF with Chad James On this episode of The Lounge, Nick meets with Chad James at ICFF NYC to talk about long time client, friend and country singer-songwriter Luke Bryan; PR; and Chad's progress since their last interview about a year ago. It's Chad's first time at ICFF and he is very excited about the unique vendors and getting small glimpses into each one's best work. Later, Nick talks to Shell Broadnax of RESA who will be speaking at Las Vegas Market about whether or not you might want to become a home stager. Special thanks to Benjamin Moore for making this week's show possible. Walls By Design exclusively uses Benjamin Moore paints which can be bought online at Guiry's. This week in the office we did a paint test between Benjamin Moore and Sherman Williams' four lowest end products, as they're the most commonly bought paints. Hang tight for a link to the video on the Walls By Design Facebook. Also, Lindsay Paoli of Design Manager just featured us in her article, 11 Binge-Worthy Design Shows That Aren't on HGTV, which talks about the top design movies, TV shows, books and podcasts to check out this summer. Design Manager is the best way for your business to stay organized, get rid of spreadsheets and Microsoft documents, and put all your projects, accounting, and inventory in one place. Catching up with Chad Currently, Chad is on a 12-week travel schedule so he hasn't spent much time at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. When he does make it to his lakehouse though, he enjoys wake surfing from his boat. Chad is always very private about who he works with but once a client's project is published, he's able to talk about it. Two years ago he designed Luke Bryan's Florida beach home and recently, his work was picked up and put on the cover of Traditional Home, so Nick dug in to learn all about it. Check out the article here. His photographs (featured below) were done by architectural photographer Alyssa Rossenheck who will be on the show this month! Chad gives us some insight into the pros and cons of PR in the interior design industry and how he is able (or unable) to get his work out there. He tells us, after spending so much time on a beautiful project, often times the only people who get to see and enjoy it are the homeowners. From the very beginning of a project, he and his client talk through his photographic rights and come to an agreement about what this means. He will always respect a client's privacy even if he is disappointed he doesn't get to show off his work. His firm never talks about a project due to the fact that with social media and digital press, information spreads quickly... no one wants what they're doing and spending to be in the public eye. All of his employees sign a confidentiality agreement. Occasionally though, he get's to take photos of a project and send it out to multiple avenues in order to see who will 'bite,' just like with Traditional Home and Luke Bryan. Last time Nick and Chad chatted, at Highpoint, he told us that he hired a PR company to encourage his business and his work. Before that, Chad just kept his head down, took pictures, put them in his portfolio, and that was it. He never was a self-promotor so his PR took away the burden and discomfort of having to promote himself. Now, he's has participated in speaking engagements and has traveled to Italy, to Paris, and all over the U.S. His PR handles all online and print media, gained him name recognition, and created a BRAND- the only way to make your business grow. Lastly, Chad talks about his new house, which he closed on his birthday, but is only just now starting to design the space. He has decided to publish his home when 's finished because this house is very different than anything he's ever done before - it's contemporary! He describes it as a 'modern box' and so, he wants to let his pendulum swing in the other direction and show off this new side. Chad predicts that after a 7-year span of bright,
ICFF show 1: Ethnicraft Founder and ICFF On this episode of The Lounge, Nick joins us from ICFF New York! He speaks with Heather Wood, the marketing manager for ICFF, and Ethnicraft CEO and founder Benoit Loos. Nick welcomes back Benjamin Moore as our sponsor. He has almost exclusively used their paints for his painting businesses since the 90s. Also joining the team as one of our sponsors is Benchmade Modern! Edgar Blazona joins us to tell about his efficient, online, custom furniture company...that's affordable too! Marketing ICFF with Heather Wood This year ICFF NYC is over 155 square feet filled with international exhibitors (750+) from Spain, the Philippines, Scandinavia, to Austrailia and Belgium. It is their 29th year in New York and 2nd year in Miami. ICFF Miami runs from October 3rd to October 4th at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and is currently 200 exhibitors and growing. There are many challenges that Heather faces running an international furniture and design show. International shipping and setting up exhibition spaces are among the most difficult, most problems and questions have to do with logistics. There is a LOT to take care of in making sure everything runs smoothly for each exhibitor, such as managing press and media, shipping policies, language barriers, and networking. A large role Heather also plays is managing the attendee database, ensuring that all the high profile designers, architectures, manufacturers, and buyers attend. Being in marketing can be a catch-all position but Heather's primary focus is to deliver rich content to the attendees. ICFF is a huge investment so she needs to make sure everything runs smoothly for both the exhibitors and the attendees, and that they all get everything they need/want out of the event. New York has approximately 40-55,000 interior designers residing in the city, making it the largest concentration of designers in the world, so the main attendee market for the show is New York designers. Heather's main marketing focus is print, digital, advertising, and social media (which is #1). This day in age (in the millennial era), Instagram is a very popular marketing source -everyone uses it- so it's a great way for ICFF to receive gratification and respect. They can do sneak peaks and Instagram takeovers like they've done with Dorothy Mack and Jefferey Johnson. Check out their mix of contemporary meets classic at their handle @icff_nyc. Learn more at www.icff.com and www.icffmiami.com Getting to know Edgar Blazona and Benchmade Modern Edgar joins us from his Mission District showroom in San Fransisco. He got started in the furniture business right out of high school, growing his own company. Edgar didn't have enough money to buy furniture so he decided he would make it himself. A woman at a local gallery like a piece he made and wanted to sell it for him so he dropped it off on Friday... and voilá! It was sold by Monday. Edgar realized that it would be a long road ahead of him making furniture at a small scale so he stopped to work for The Pottery Barn. Here he learned about manufacturing on a much larger scale which helped kickstart his brand and his career. Edgar then started his company True Modern which grew to its current size today and is sold through brick and mortar and online retailers. Then 3 years ago, he decided he was tired of hearing stories about how it took 15 weeks for customers to get furniture and by the time it arrived, they didn't even like it. Thus, Benchmade Modern was born! Made to order, custom furniture in every shape and size that arrives in 7-10 days with 75 styles, including limited run fabrics at a great value. They make everything from 35 inches to 10 feet and you can use a sliding scale on their website to pick your size and see the price. And it's all made right in California. Their aesthetic is no more modern than a boutique like Design Within Reach but they also want a mass appeal similar Crate and Barrel.
Kim Vance: Creating Color in a Whole New Way On this episode of The Lounge, Kim Vance of Whyte and Company joins us from Dallas to talk about creating color in a whole new way: in sinks! Kim discovered a niche that didn't previously exist and then filled it by manufacturing colorful sinks. Nick and Kim originally met at ICFF. How it all started Kim didn't have any sort of background in plumbing but was actually a marketing person. One day she and her girlfriend started talking about how fun a colorful sink would be and googled 'purple sink', but nothing came up! Unless it was glass or old, a purple sink was nowhere to be sold in the USA or in Europe. Kim pondered why we can order a spatula from Amazon and receive it on the same day, but we can't buy a purple sink. The sink industry's colors were so limited that they were essentially black, white, gray, beige, beige, and beige. So why was no one doing it? Kim decided to take matters into her own hands. Now for the first time in 40 years, color is taking over plumbing in over 30 standard colors, but this time in an updated, clean, European inspired look. And people are ready for it. Not only do designers LOVE it but the clients are reaching out to designers because they HAVE to have it. The Logistics With no plumbing background, Kim had to learn all about sinks, sink manufacturers, and all of the who? what? where? when? how? questions of the sink industry. Today, she can't believe how fun product design really is and loves inventing amazing colors with her "colorista" team (including Kerrie Kelly, and Michel Boyd). Originally, Kim dove right in and began manufacturing in Mexico but after realizing how important quality control is, she moved her team to the U.S. All of the sinks are made to order with only a 4 week turn around, and while there are standard designs and colors, Kim says,"if you can dream it we can make it." Custom is the word. If there are quirky spaces and niches to fill, she can do it and at the SAME price point. The solid surface material that they use is so malleable that it costs the same to manufacture, meaning there's no upcharge on them or YOU. Their style suits contemporary to transitional. The hardest thing early on was figuring out the properties of the materials. Making sure they are durable and won't chip was very important to Kim, so she had to figure out what could and couldn't be done with the materials from both a color and a design perspective. Why Whyte? Kim tells us that the color white is the encapsulation of all color- she wanted a name with meaning that felt relatable. Growing and getting your name out there is definitely a challenge. She was nervous about being able to sell color to the clients and not just to designers, but clients have been the ones most excited about it. A lot of people find them through Instagram. Breakfast at Tiffany's is Kim's favorite color, it's the first color she fabricated and a customer favorite. The most sought after color though is Sweet Plum by Lisa Escobar which is very popular for small urban spaces. Shay Blue is a cobalt blue and also very popular. Blush is the most requested sample, and not just for kids spaces. What the business looks like today Whyte and Company have only been selling since January so 6 months in, it's still early. She's thrilled that people are stopping in their tracks at the showrooms to look at the sink. People are very excited about using color and having another dimension to it. No one can compete with it! People are actually getting excited about plumbing, who knew that would ever happen? Kim's advice? Don't install these sinks in your bathroom if you don't want everyone who goes through to take a sink selfie. Whyte and Company sell to the trade, so not directly to clients, but they are carried by build.com and you can go to their website and apply to be a member of the trade. E-mail info@whyteandcompany.com if you have any questions and learn more at...
Modern Woodworkers Association Podcast - Conversations Among Woodworkers
Dyami had a great time exploring ICFF with Chirs McKaskell. Afterwards, they sat down for the 5 questions.
Atelierdorp is located in an abandoned church in the city of Eindhoven. Founded 3 years ago by Otje Bastiaanse, Hilbert Tjalkens, Djim Berger, Rocco Verdult and Vera Teunen with the aim to offer space for designers to grow. Over the years the church has developed into more then just simply a space for designers, it has evolved into a design family where people get a chance to explore their true creative potential. Currently designers in the church are working new works for Droog Design, Rossana Orlandi, Art Basel, ICFF and the Salone di Mobile in Milan amongst others. People like Bas van Raay, Nacho Carbonell, Julien Carretero, Ontwerpduo, Djim Berger, Joni Neelen, Veronique Lorne, Vera Teunen, Hilbert Tjalkens are proud to call it their working home. Music courtesy of NVIN: visuaal.com More info on Atelierdorp at atelierdorp.nl
Atelierdorp is located in an abandoned church in the city of Eindhoven. Founded 3 years ago by Otje Bastiaanse, Hilbert Tjalkens, Djim Berger, Rocco Verdult and Vera Teunen with the aim to offer space for designers to grow. Over the years the church has developed into more then just simply a space for designers, it has evolved into a design family where people get a chance to explore their true creative potential. Currently designers in the church are working new works for Droog Design, Rossana Orlandi, Art Basel, ICFF and the Salone di Mobile in Milan amongst others. People like Bas van Raay, Nacho Carbonell, Julien Carretero, Ontwerpduo, Djim Berger, Joni Neelen, Veronique Lorne, Vera Teunen, Hilbert Tjalkens are proud to call it their working home. Music courtesy of NVIN: visuaal.com More info on Atelierdorp at atelierdorp.nl
Atelierdorp is located in an abandoned church in the city of Eindhoven. Founded 3 years ago by Otje Bastiaanse, Hilbert Tjalkens, Djim Berger, Rocco Verdult and Vera Teunen with the aim to offer space for designers to grow. Over the years the church has developed into more then just simply a space for designers, it has evolved into a design family where people get a chance to explore their true creative potential. Currently designers in the church are working new works for Droog Design, Rossana Orlandi, Art Basel, ICFF and the Salone di Mobile in Milan amongst others. People like Bas van Raay, Nacho Carbonell, Julien Carretero, Ontwerpduo, Djim Berger, Joni Neelen, Veronique Lorne, Vera Teunen, Hilbert Tjalkens are proud to call it their working home. Music courtesy of NVIN: visuaal.com More info on Atelierdorp at atelierdorp.nl
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