Podcasts about Iida

In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Cheryl Durst, EVP and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), to explore the future of interior design and IIDA's central role in shaping it. Recorded ahead of NeoCon and Design Days in Chicago, the conversation highlights IIDA's initiatives, including Revel in Design, the Design Your World program aimed at diversifying the profession, and the Certified Design Futurist program helping firms become more strategic in an evolving marketplace. Cheryl also discusses the impact of AI on the design profession, the importance of place in a post-pandemic world, and IIDA's efforts to secure Chicago's designation of “Design Week.” With trademark insight and passion, Cheryl shares how designers can navigate industry change while keeping people, place, and purpose at the core. Show Notes Design Your World Certified Design Futurist (CDF) program Chicago's official "Design Week" proclamation

Gayle is a designer at HOK, and current IIDA NPC Board member, which is how we met. She is super passionate about sustainability, and we have some great conversation around that subject on this episode! We talk about her experience at Philly U/Thomas Jefferson U, working and volunteering for IIDA on the east coast, and that we both lived in the NYC/NJ area reminisce about the things we miss from there, and of course, her work here in Seattle.Timestamps:Welcome: 00:25First non- drink related question: 02:32Schooling: 10:12Internships & Work Experience: 37:01The Big Questions: 1:05:46The Fun Stuff: 1:37:14Shownotes:Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.Thanks for listening!Design Over Drinks is Hosted by Kendra Shea Produced and Edited by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks

The forest floor is rich in microbial life, which is one reason why exposure to nature is so beneficial. And new science shows that those microbes, even when inactivated, have remarkable skincare benefits, particularly for sensitive skin and atopic conditions. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn about the skincare benefits of being in contact with nature, and with soil microbes in particular. Our guest is Iida Mäkelä, Product Director of Uute Scientific Oy, a spin-out company established in 2019 that originated from the Autoimmune Defense and Living Environment (ADELE) project started in 2015 at the universities of Helsinki and Tampere in Finland. Today, the company's skincare ingredient ReConnecting Nature is on the marketplace in two formats (powder and liquid) and is being used by beauty consumers as well, with over 100 products across some 35 brands sold in 10 countries. If you enjoyed this episode: SEND a link to a friend who will too! SUBSCRIBE to the CosmoFactory podcast & please LEAVE US A REVIEW today. With your help, even more cosmetic industry professionals can discover the inspiring interviews we share on CosmoFactory! ABOUT CosmoFactory Beauty industry stakeholders listen to the CosmoFactory podcast for inspiration and for up-to-date information on concepts, tactics, and solutions that move business forward. CosmoFactory – Ideas to Innovation is a weekly interview series for cosmetics and personal care suppliers, finished product brand leaders, retailers, buyers, importers, and distributors. Each Tuesday, CosmoFactory guests share experiences, insights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes details—which makes this not only a must-listen B2B podcast but an ongoing case study of our dynamic industry. Guests are actively working in hands-on innovation roles along the beauty industry supply chain; they specialize in raw materials, ingredients, manufacturing, packaging, and more. They are designers, R&D or R&I pros, technical experts, product developers, key decision makers, visionary executives. HOST Deanna Utroske Cosmetics and personal care industry observer Deanna Utroske hosts the CosmoFactory podcast. She brings an editorial perspective and a decade of industry expertise to every interview. Deanna is also Editor of the Beauty Insights newsletter and a supply-side positioning consultant. She writes the Global Perspectives column for EuroCosmetics magazine, is a former Editor of CosmeticsDesign, and is known globally for her ability to identify emerging trends, novel technologies, and true innovation in beauty. A PRODUCTION OF Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna CosmoFactory is the first podcast from Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, taking its place among the best B2B podcasts serving the global beauty industry. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is the most important beauty trade show in the world. Dedicated to all sectors of the industry, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna welcomes over 250,000 visitors from 150 countries and regions and nearly 3,000 exhibitors to Bologna, Italy, each year. It's where our diverse and international industry comes together to build business relationships and to discover the best brands and newest innovations across consumer beauty, professional beauty, and the entire supply chain. The trade show includes a robust program of exclusive educational content, featuring executives and key opinion leaders from every sector of the cosmetics, fragrance, and personal care industry. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is the most important event of the Cosmoprof international network, with exhibitions in Asia (Hong Kong), the US (Las Vegas and Miami), India (Mumbai) and Thailand (Bangkok). Thanks to its global exhibitions Cosmoprof connects a community of more than 500,000 beauty stakeholders and 10,000 companies from 190 countries and regions. Learn more today at Cosmoprof.com 

Koe ja kuule kotimaan luonto Luontoretkellä paneudutaan lintujen ääniin. Juha Laaksonen testaa tunteeko hänen tyttärensä, Iida, merenrantametsikössä laulavia lintuja. Onko lapsuusajan yhteisistä retkistä jäänyt mitään mieleen, kiinnostaako Iidaa, mitkä linnut ympärillä laulavat? Millä keinoin lintujen ääniä voisi oppia tuntemaan?

What does it truly mean to run a regenerative business, not just design regenerative buildings?In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Matthew Broderick, President and CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects, Susanne Angarano, Principal at Ashley McGraw and Founder of Vaysen Studio, and Josie Plaut, Associate Director of the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University. They delve into the concept of building an architectural practice that is itself alive, evolving, and contributing to a greater good, moving beyond conventional business models. The conversation explores the crucial distinction between regenerative design and regenerative business, highlighting that regenerative business principles, rooted in living systems, developmental psychology, and transformative education, can apply to any organization. The guests discuss their journey implementing these practices at Ashley McGraw, the mindset shifts required—such as moving from a "culture fit" to an "essence contribution" approach, fostering agency throughout the firm, and reorienting client relationships towards true partnership. They challenge common assumptions and the tendency to think "we already do that," emphasizing the conscious effort needed to develop people as intentionally as projects and create genuine organizational vitality. "Fundamentally, regenerative business differs from conventional or progressive business practices. It's based on the science and workings of living systems. That's how the world actually works rather than these human impositions that we place on it." - Josie Plaut The episode concludes by touching on the deep, sometimes challenging, but ultimately rewarding work involved in transforming how a firm operates and develops its people. Guests:Matthew Broderick, AIA, is a President and CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects. Matthew has been instrumental in guiding the firm's growth over three decades, expanding from 10 people to 85 across offices in Syracuse, Boston, and DC. While experienced in designing significant higher education and sustainable projects, he considers the evolution and development of the firm itself to be his greatest design project, reflecting his deep commitment to organizational health and regenerative principles. Susanne Angarano, CID, IIDA, Assoc. AIA, is a Principal at Ashley McGraw Architects and the Founder of Vaysen Studio, Susanne brings a rich background in educational planning, interior design, and effective stakeholder engagement. She focuses on creating architectural spaces deeply rooted in their specific culture, context, and sustainability goals. Her training as an interior designer provides a unique lens through which she approaches regenerative practice and organizational development within the firm.Josie Plaut: Serving as the Associate Director of the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University, Josie specializes in guiding organizations toward regenerative practices. Her work focuses on helping businesses align their core strategies with broader social and ecological well-being, drawing on the theory and application of regenerative business principles derived from living systems thinking and developmental psychology.This episode is for you if:You lead or work in an architecture firm (especially mid-sized) and feel restless with traditional business models. You're interested in organizational development and fostering a culture where everyone's creativity and initiative can thrive. You want to understand the difference between regenerative design and regenerative business practices. You are curious about practical ways to shift towards a more...

Nicole is another talented designer I know through IIDA. I've had the benefit of seeing her portfolio grow, and am excited for you all to hear about her experience in college during the lockdown, her internships, her business and marketing background, and her design journey.Note: There are some volume/sound issues in my audio early on in this episode but resolve by the time we get through the first few minutes.Timestamps:Welcome: 00:10First non- drink related question: 02:45Schooling: 11:27Internships & Work Experience: 26:17The Big Questions: 01:00:45The Fun Stuff: 1:25:20Show Notes:Show notes from this episode can be found on our website.Thanks for listening!Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: DesignOverDrinksPod@gmail.com Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks

"Certification enhances your credibility and your expertise in healthcare interior design. It distinguishes you from non-certified healthcare interior designers that are practicing in the healthcare design space and illustrates the amount of knowledge to deliver these types of environments." —Megan McNally on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Step into the world of healthcare design certification, where interior designers develop specialized expertise to create healing environments that protect patients and improve outcomes. In this informative episode, host Cheryl Janis sits down with Stephanie Fallon, President-Elect, and Megan McNally, President of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID), who share insights about the path to becoming a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (CHID). From understanding the rigorous examination process to exploring the unique challenges of healthcare environments, Stephanie and Megan reveal why specialized certification has become increasingly critical in an industry where design directly impacts patient safety, infection control, and healing. Their combined 30+ years of experience creating award-winning healthcare spaces illuminates why certified designers are essential members of any healthcare project team. Discover how AAHID's certification process is elevating the standard of healthcare design nationwide and creating a community of professionals dedicated to advancing evidence-based design practices. This conversation will give you a comprehensive understanding of how specialized certification is transforming healthcare environments and improving outcomes for patients and staff alike. Learn more about the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/ Stephanie Fallon serves as Director of Interiors and Associate Partner at PhiloWilke Partnership, with 15 years specializing in Healthcare and Health Science Interiors. Megan McNally is the Director of Interior Design at RYAN Companies, where she leads their National Healthcare Interior Design Practice. She was recently recognized as Healthcare Design's HCD10 in the Interior Design category. In this enlightening conversation, Cheryl, Stephanie, and Megan explore: The mission and 20-year history of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) and its role in certifying healthcare design professionals The comprehensive CHID examination process that tests designers' knowledge of critical healthcare environments, from acute care to ambulatory and residential settings The two distinct pathways to CHID certification, accommodating both experienced designers and those newer to the healthcare specialty How certified designers understand and address unique healthcare challenges related to infection control, patient safety, staff functionality, and code compliance The professional benefits of certification, including leadership opportunities, networking with passionate CHIDs, and volunteer positions within committees The important impact CHIDs have on planning healthcare environments that promote healing through access to natural light, cleanable materials, and thoughtful design Emerging trends in healthcare design, including design for neurodiversity, increased focus on staff retention through supportive amenities, and community integration How sustainability, wellness, and technology integration are shaping the future of healthcare design, from robot pathways to AI integration A call for healthcare systems to require certified healthcare interior designers on project teams to ensure specialized expertise The personal stories of meaningful projects, including a dementia-friendly heart center designed with acoustic controls, intuitive wayfinding, and supportive aids Whether you're a healthcare professional, interior designer considering healthcare specialization, or someone interested in how design impacts healing environments, this episode offers valuable insights into the specialized world of healthcare interior design certification. Join us for an informative discussion about how certified designers are transforming healthcare spaces and improving outcomes through thoughtful, evidence-based design. Listen to the episode now! Shout Outs Past Episode Mentions: [30:43] "For anyone who's listening out there, Episode 64 was" (about the Durable Codings Fabric Task Force) [36:53] "Episode 65, " (featuring Dr. Katie Padito about neurodiversity) Individual Shoutouts: [29:10] "on the committee as well and represented our group, Jane Rohde." https://www.jsrassociates.net/jane Industry Partners The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. 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In today's podcast, Laurence Bertrand and Suzanne Stokmans dissect this multicentre observational study from Japan recently published in the EJVES looking at infra popliteal revascularisation in CLTI. This study focuses on choosing the appropriate target lesion to achieve infrapopliteal revascularisation. They compare targeting in line flow to the wound based on personalised angiograms as opposed to in line flow to the foot based on the traditional angiosome concept. Link to the full article (Open Access): https://www.ejves.com/article/S1078-5884(24)00634-8/fulltext

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Is your furniture shaping the way students learn? In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, host Kevin Stoller welcomes Amanda Hastings, NCIDQ, ALEP, IIDA, Senior Interior Designer at SLAM Collaborative. Together, they dive into the critical role of furniture in shaping educational environments and its impact on students, teachers, and communities. Amanda's passion for creating dynamic, student-centered learning spaces shines as she shares her approach to furniture design in schools. With nearly two decades of experience and a client-centered philosophy, she emphasizes that furniture should do more than complement design—it should guide it.   Takeaways: Furniture should guide the design, not just follow it. Engaging teachers early in the design process is crucial. Quality furniture impacts student learning and engagement. Educating decision-makers on furniture value is essential. Community involvement can drive educational improvements. Building a positive school culture is as important as the physical space. Collaboration among designers, educators, and communities is key.   Amanda's approach to interior design is both thoughtful and deeply client-centered. With almost two decades of experience in designing inclusive environments, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work, particularly in the public-education sector. Amanda's design philosophy is rooted in connection—she prioritizes building relationships with clients to understand their unique needs and visions and values understanding the "why" behind every design decision. Her designs are conceptually grounded, blending creativity with the personality of the client to create engaging, dynamic spaces where everyone will thrive. Her recent completion of the ALEP program in 2023 was driven by her passion for designing educational environments, and equipped her with expert knowledge and an enhanced desire to not only create student-centered spaces that enrich their learning experience but also to bring this knowledge to the clients and communities she works with.     Sound Bites: "Furniture should guide the design, not just follow it." "We need a cultural shift in education." "Seeing furniture in person makes a huge difference." "The furniture world can be confusing." "The transformation of schools is the best part."     Follow Amanda Hastings on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hastings-shea-ncidq-alep-iida-ba603755/     Learn More About The SLAM Collaborative Website: https://slamcoll.com/   Instagram: theslamcollaborative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-s-l-a-m-collaborative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSLAMCollaborativeArchitecture X: https://x.com/SLAMcollab     Episode 207 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/   Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website     Transcript Kevin Stoller (00:06.754) Welcome to the Better Learning Podcast. My name is Kevin Stoller, host of the show, and we're always looking at how we can improve education from a variety of different aspects. We've been really digging into the furniture aspect and how much it impacts the space over some recent episodes, and I've been having a lot of conversations. So that's why my guest today, Amanda Hastings. Amanda, how are you doing?   Amanda Hastings Very good. Thank you for having me.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. And so why don't you give a little bit of just like your intro and the firm you're with and what your role is. And then we're just going to go back because we were having conversation and that's really I want to get back to really just the conversational part of it.   Amanda Hastings I am a senior interior designer at the SLAMM Collaborative based in Connecticut. We have firms all over the country, but mostly the public ed work that we do K-12 schools is in Connecticut and out of our Rhode Island office, Connecticut office. Mostly just Connecticut and Rhode Island are where we focus. I've been working on public ed for most of my career. So probably like the 18 years or so. And again, mostly Connecticut. And yeah, it's become one of those things where I just kind of fell into doing schools because the firm I worked for before did it. And then it just has become a passion of mine where now I solely do K-12 public school work. And it is something that I'm definitely passionate about, like the learning environments and the furniture aspects of that. Last year I completed the ALEP program, which was tremendously insightful. And it kind of blew my mind that like, how do you get to this point in your career where you're working on school so far? And there was so much information there to learn. I kind of makes you feel bad of like, my God, I wish I had known this like 15 years ago and was working, you know, towards these things at that point and understanding the reasons why behind everything that we're doing. So at this point, I really feel like it's important to, for me to share that knowledge with either other designers in my firm or, you know, definitely with the clients, but like would love to like find a way to kind of bring more of the information out to the general public. Cause you just, I just feel like, not everybody understands what we do, why we do it, and how the classroom is impacted by design. Kevin Stoller (02:21.068) I love it. Yeah, perfect. And we have talked because I've been trying to, I wanted to interview a lot of people, not on the podcast. I've been interviewing, I think I'm at somewhere in the mid-upper 30s or 40s people just being like, from your perspective, what's the best practices of the projects that you're doing? What's the best way to make sure that the furniture is incorporated so that that the intent of the space and the culture and the teaching and the pedagogy, everything aligns. So when they go into that space, that it really makes the impact that we're seeking. And you were the ones that we were getting pretty deep in the weeds. So I'm like, you know, we need to really get the details in on an episode like this. So I was just starting to tell you before we recorded this, one of the things that I've gotten from it is that We did a three part series that's going to be coming out by the time this one goes, it will be there. So people can go back and listen to it. I'm really looking at the why it matters and then more of like the how and some of the best practices. But what I've been landing on, it does feel like the best, the best case scenario is typically when it is a team collaborative approach and that furniture is really looked at very early in the process. And it sounds like your view on that is very similar on that. What I mean, from your point of view, like what what's the best case for you? Like if you were going to guide a district through this, how would you guide them through the process?   Amanda Hastings I think so. First, I'm going to say when I first started working on schools, a lot of times like the interior designers wouldn't even be involved until like, you know, like all the spaces are laid out, you're coming in halfway through the design. And that to me, I'm like, how, how is that helping that, you know, like, like the furniture is not something that should just follow the design. It should be helping to guide it. like, you know, whether you're setting up a classroom or an office or a media center, catering those, that design to what that space is, is so important. So like, I think that has definitely evolved with the work that I've been doing. And, you know, this was a long time ago. like being an advocate for getting into your designers and the people that are doing the programming and planning involved very early on and making sure that they are part of that space planning. And before, maybe even before you're talking with the client, just using your best practices to kind of figure out how do these spaces work so that when you do have those initial conversations with the client, you've already brought the design to a certain point where you know how it functions, know how, know, the, you know, essence of like a media center. So you can talk them through what you're showing to have that conversation. But I feel like sometimes, you know, if the design doesn't have the ability to bring that conversation to life, that's where you're, you're struggling at first. So making sure that you truly are embedded in the design from the beginning to be able to have those conversations. how early? Me, I'm usually when the project starts, when we go to the interview is when we kind of start having that conversation. And then, you know, when it's SD, the beginning of very schematic designs of just working for me, working with our programmers. They do a lot of space planning and just even making sure they understand what the size of a classroom needs to be, what you know, what you need in there to have those dynamic layouts that if. desks are all just facing forward in a room. Like you might not need as much space as you do if you're moving them around and having flexible furniture. really making sure that everyone who's working on the project understands the why you need certain square footage or why you need visibility to the media center or visibility to other places to kind of activate those things. I think so very early on, as soon as we start the project, we're having these conversations.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. So as I've been talking to people and just coming off LearningSCAPES and, you know, and when a recording this, we're heading into EDspaces. Like it's all like I feel like this is a topic that just keeps coming up and went probably because I'm bringing it up. But but also because I feel like it is like we're at that moment in like the industry. Yeah, we're getting this momentum like where if you would have said 10 years ago, like these newer products were coming out and like we were recognizing that they make an impact and we were putting it in, but then the teachers weren't kind of coming along. And now I feel like we're addressing that that was recognized and now we're doing a better job as an industry of getting the teacher voices and bringing them along on professional development. So now I feel like the last step to like really get this is, is how do we kind of get the team approach to go in earlier? To do this and it really comes around like just like the earliest conversation of like let's be talking about furniture very early. us it definitely helps when you have a school district or you have a city that's already you know up on that information and they're pushing for it so you know it's much easier obviously when you don't have to educate everybody that's on the project for like, is this so great? When they come to you with that, that makes it so much easier. So we've definitely seen more push. Like for example, a Rhode Island project that we just did, I just had to write an entire letter to be submitted with my furniture package to explain to them the entire process along the way and how we engage staff and what we did to make sure that they were educated. And that's a new thing. Like we've never had to do that with any of our furniture packages before. So now it's being brought from that state review to say, hey, this is important and we want to make sure that you're doing it. So show us how you did that. So that to me is exciting because, you know, it doesn't feel like you're out here just like pushing forward and on your own that really it's coming from, you know, the important people that are funding these projects. So. Yeah, I always use this like that bell curve that if you look at like an industry, like a product life cycle, like I felt like, you know, like we were like kind of those trendsetters and then the early adopters and now we're we're at the point where if we're not at the early majority we may even be further along where I think this is like the majority is recognizing what's going on which is exciting. So this is where I'm at and I'd love to get your take on this. I feel like there have been two camps of when it actually comes down to more of like the mechanics of how how furniture is approached on a project. There's kind of the camp that I would say is more than kind of the more traditional approach of like, we're going to build a spec and we're going to bid it out. And that's typically going to be like roughly six months prior to a school opening. Maybe they'll get a little further ahead. Maybe it'll be nine months. But and then there's this other camp. And that's more of like, we're going to pick our partner early on. We're going to do some type of valuation and pick our partner first before we pick the products. Have you had experience with either one of those or is yours typically some type of hybrid?   Amanda Hastings A little bit of a hybrid. Mostly bidding. A lot of times it comes from the client. They sort of dictate what it is. In Connecticut, you have the option of either using a state contract or going to bid. But you're limited by who's on the state contract. And thankfully, a lot of the school products are, but not necessarily everything. And then there's limits to that. So it's working around that contract system. But we kind of do a hybrid thing in my office where even if we go to bid, we're limiting what the product could product is, so you're not just opening up to anyone providing you anything and then kind of having to vet it and work with the client to figure out on the end, know, are these chairs comfortable? Like, does this one match this one? Are they equal in ergonomics and durability? We kind of dictate upfront, like, here are your three things that we've already vetted that these ones, here's your basis of design that we know that we want and two, that we will accept, and that is it. So we kind of control exactly where getting it. It's not a perfect system. Ideally, we would love to just go work with VS and get the VS chair or work directly with Smith's systems and get exactly what we want. But for me, it's always been very hard because it's not always up to me of how we can do that. Working within the parameters that I have, we try very hard to make our own rules to make the system work for us.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. And it is, I mean, you're 100 % right from what I'm...been hearing from everyone. It is so dependent on each state and what the requirements are. And then obviously, sometimes the districts have different preferences in there. Yeah, and I think that's, that's the piece to me that is probably like the, the next wave of the conversations that we that be next proving how do we do this? Yeah, of the how we do this because yeah, because because I do think that that's where we're at right now. Like, like, this is the moment where we need to have the discussions of like, is furniture a commodity? Or is furniture, you know, an integral part of the learning environment? Because you know, the reality of it, like, if you have to put three equals, on there. They're never quite equal. if you start mixing and matching, it doesn't have the same design intent where if it was all the basis of design, or if you can say, hey, this is exactly what I want, you can actually pick that and the district can actually pick this is what we want on there. that's why you like Yeah, if I'm going to put my my experience on it, it's like, man, when you can do that, you're going to have a much better result. You're going have this collaborative approach. You're going to know exactly what you're getting. You're going to know the pricing upfront. You're going to say like, hey, we are not going to be, we're not going over budget and we can now decide what is the most important thing. So if we want to put more of our resources into a certain, a certain part of the school or certain ones, we can now like collaboratively make those decisions versus putting a bid out and then trying to piece it all back together once we get all these bid prices. Yeah. Yeah. Definitely would help them, you know, maintain the level of what you want in the end, which I feel like sometimes like, not, know, our struggle is sometimes, sometimes not everyone really understands the value of the furniture, no matter what you say. And everyone has, you know, their things that they think are the most important, whether it be an architectural item or something for the custodial, like a very expensive piece of equipment for a custodial. And so it's weighing those things where everyone kind of comes in there with their own opinions. so furniture is not always the top priority for everyone. sometimes we get the, we'll just use the existing chairs and desks and they're all attached to each other and it's fine. They're in good condition. And you just think like, no, no, please. Like, let us figure out like a way to work with the budget and work with what you're getting. And, you know, if you can truly get what you want in the end, like that would definitely help them. you know, it's always that struggle of like not everyone sees that furniture as the priority based on, know, whatever they're coming to the table with there. Yeah. So is it, is it the biggest obstacle if I'm hearing you right is more of like the education of the client? I would say, yeah, the education of the people that make the decisions. Not necessarily, you it's not always teachers who are making decisions. A lot of times it's, you know, people that are part of the building committee, the Board of Ed, superintendents, like, you know, they all kind of have a lot of influence because they are the ones that make the financial decisions. So it's us bringing our expertise to them so they understand that this is something valuable that they should be putting their money into and why, right? What, from your point of view, what would be like if you can wave a magic wand to make this better or to make sure these projects have a bigger impact, what's the biggest thing that you think is getting in your way?   Amanda Hastings I think honestly, people just are very unaware of the furniture world. They don't really understand what is available to them or why behind furniture design and how the classrooms function. I feel like a lot of times, you know, like a board of ed or a building committee is parents or people that are retired and they're kind of doing this as, know, on the side. So a lot of times they're not even working in the schools or they're not necessarily like seeing what it's like living in those classrooms. They feel like a lot, like the people that come to the table don't necessarily know all the stuff that we deal with on a daily basis or necessarily the stuff that the teacher's dealing with on a daily basis. some way, if there was a way to get more education out there to those, that tier of people that are invested in the schools. I think it would really help, you know, people, not only us, but obviously the schools and school systems and all the way down to the students, because those people would be advocating for it at that level. And earlier on than even like the architects and designers are involved in the play, you know, and they're, they're putting this together to get the funding for these projects in the beginning, if they set that as a priority. before it even becomes a project. I think that is key in getting better furniture. Yeah. I always think of it it's in a lot of ways, it's almost like a cultural shift. like, how do you, yeah, how do you? And to generalize, a lot of times people on the building committee are older because they have more time. They're retired. And they don't know what's happening in current furniture design or classroom. concepts and you know a lot you know there's a lot of people who are educated but sometimes you're like I've had the same desk back then like what's the matter you know that attitude and you're like no let me tell you let me explain you know it's some of those things that you you do encounter which you know also make you frustrated yeah you can do better   Kevin Stoller Yeah, all right. So that's a good perspective because that's what I'm yeah like in my mind like I'm only dealing with with this all the time So maybe we maybe we still do need to drive home or that why and show it, you know, put it in a bunch of different Formats for them because I'm always trying to think I'm like, know, like, know, like is it you know, like They may not be the ones that making the decisions, but I think they definitely can have a voice in what those decisions are. And it is directly benefiting their kids. So I that's, don't know how they would get educated on this, but I feel like that's probably a missing link of like people that don't necessarily know what's happening. All right. You're hitting like one of my passion points right here. Did we, did we talk about, the nonprofit and the docu-series last time we talked that we were working on? Okay. All right. I'm going to tell you about it. And you could. But that was one of the things that I'm like, you know what, we really need to bring the communities on like like we're working on this more from like the industry side. But wouldn't it be awesome if it was more the demand side of like the communities were coming to the school saying, why, why aren't we doing this? So we just our team just spent a lot of time thinking about like, how do we like like like what does make those cultural changes? And we kept landing of like it's like it's the media and entertainment industry. Like most major movements and things that have happened, it's because there's been a movie or a TV show or something. And I always come back to the show Fixer Upper with Chip and Joanna Gaines. Super entertaining ship. Not everyone has farmhouse. Exactly. Everyone has shiplap on their walls now. They completely changed the way homes and... you know, in the US are designed. And so, yeah, so we've been trying to look through that and be like, how do we do that? How do we do it in an entertaining way where it's not, you know, just for people who are normally interested in schools? So we started a nonprofit with, you know, with other partners, and we're always looking for more for more people to come along with this called Second Class Foundation. That was... that's really rooted in how do we improve education through the use of media and storytelling? And one of the first projects we're doing is we found this amazing film crew to do a docu-series and they did the first episode, which is really powerful. It's really well done. I would definitely recommend everyone watch it. It's not that long. It's like nine minutes long, but it hits home like... really of like, yeah, I've heard people say it's heartbreaking. And I'm like, yeah, just know that's the first that's only the first episode. Sometimes you need that, like a little bit of that. Yeah. He's honest to like, get the point across. Right. Yeah, I keep saying like, we have a mapped out like 10 episode series. And it's like every good story it it has to show the transformation. So the first one is really heartbreaking and it's really like kind of showing a really dire need of a school in Idaho. But our intent is to weave other stories in around the country and show like others like, I mean, Cranston schools are great example of you look at some of the things that they're doing in that district and to be able to showcase, be like, look, this is what some schools in the country are doing. And some districts are working towards and being able to weave some of these stories and these narratives, but really wrapped around really good character development in there. I know it's a big thing. mean, I'll show you. Yeah. I mean, I'll send you the link, but, you know, secondclassfoundation.org is is for the listeners and we can put the link in there. But yeah, I keep coming back to them like I don't know how else to get other people in to it other than trying to meet them where they're at. And, you know, and the intent is how do we put content like Netflix quality types of things that when they're sitting down at night saying, what am I going to watch? They actually watch something like this. The TikTok world and the, you know, Instagram reels and getting that so that you're sharing it. The next person is sharing it. I have no idea if I can start that, but like that, you know, that's like the world it seems like everything is like spurred from right but like how to get that going with beyond just our industry. yeah. So digging into like what you do on an everyday basis, you have a very good working knowledge of like, what products are out there and the why behind it. I mean, what are the things that that you wish other people knew or had the viewpoint, either if they're just starting out or they haven't done as many schools or? I think it like like for me, like going to Ed spaces and really seeing and having that like, like not just having like a sales rep come and kind of give you the pitch, but like really seeing the furniture and feeling it and sitting in it. And like it's amazing how that actual small act of like Kevin Stoller (23:03.674) bringing a sample chair to a client and having them sit in a student chair that is ergonomic and does have movement and they instantly get it. Like they're like, my God, like this is what the students should have, I understand. So I feel like anyone who's new to that, just like getting out there and like seeing the furniture in person and like hands-on and testing it and sitting in it and like just getting involved in that, like seeing it in person. Like there's so many things, know, like pictures and images of classrooms and all of that you can see online. But I feel like it doesn't really resonate until you're trying it out yourself. So that to me is like step one. If you're going to do school design, like go to EdSpaces or go to showrooms or go to a factory tour, go and like see, you know, get the spiel, but also get to test it yourself so you understand. Yeah. What was the moment for you like when it clicked?   Amanda Hastings I think, you know, like I'm I'm a BS person. I Like I love our, VS dealers, Robert Lord, and they are fantastic. So working with them, our VS prep and just, I distinctly remember when you say video, like David Stubbs, the video that they had done of like school in Hawaii and just how transformative it was. And then just going to their factory and seeing that in person. And then not only just understanding the why behind the, the design and like how the classroom functions, but also like the integrity of how the furniture is made, the durability, which is huge in schools. Like that's a huge thing. You know, they get this furniture usually once for 50 years. So how is it going to hold up? And, you know, is it going to be suitable for kids in high school who are like rough and tough on it and all, and like just being able to like sit in it and test it and see like how this is made and how does this really benefit the school on you know, a very wide variety of ways, whether it's budget or like I durability or comfort or flexibility or, you know, future proofing for how does this evolve over time? They were very integral in that for me of just kind of getting that message and that, you know, it's not just being dedicated to them, but then seeing how does that work with other people and how are other companies evolving? Because I feel like in the past 10 years, Like definitely in the past 15 years, a lot of other companies have come along and a lot of other companies have definitely evolved what they're offering for furniture. I think following in that trend, right? Like there was not a lot of the same stuff back 10 years ago that there is now that you have way more options for what you can do with the classrooms, sit to sand desks and chairs that are different ways of sitting and those things and just being excited for what's evolving.   Kevin Stoller Yeah, totally, totally agree. Yeah, I feel like that story component of really that understanding of of the why behind it is so important. To me, I remember like distinctly in that video, I think it's not just the furniture, right? Like it's showing the classroom that the kids are sitting on the floor and they're like having like a soft spot where they're leaning against the chair or sitting underneath the desk. So it's not always like the in the box that you're picturing of like, how does this desk work? But hey, can someone sit under this? And now all of sudden, it feels like a cozy spot. And they're leaning against a soft seating in the room. And how are they using that differently? it's not just about the one function that you think that that piece of furniture has, but how can that whole classroom kind of be an inviting and exciting place for kids to be engaged? Yeah, yep. Love it. Yeah. That to me is like a perfect example of like, man, like there are these resources that just so desperately want to help on these projects that to be able to work with them and bring people in and do that. How often are you either approach like what's it like from your point of view when people are calling you about furniture or you're trying to learn about furniture because one of the things that I've been learning from these interviews is that the furniture world can be confusing of like, who are the distributors? Who are the manufacturers? Who does what? Like, what are the contracts? who has access to what? Have you figured that out yet? I I feel like I know that more so just because of working on the school projects. Kevin Stoller (27:40.078) I don't think it says, you the people in my office that do furniture for higher ed or corporate don't really understand that as much as I do because I constantly have to work with bids and who is a dealer and what's a manufacturer and what manufacturers are on state contract and with who and like that level is a little bit more intense, I think in like the public ed world than it is in other areas. So I feel like I do have a good understanding, but sometimes it, you know, it's hard to tell what's the sales pitch versus what is the genuine, and you kind of have to like, just, you know, do your research and be open-minded, but also, you know, keep those questions in mind. you know, sometimes you just see, well, maybe you just copied the last person's because they're so successful. And so is that really what, like, what your furniture is bringing or, you know, like, it's just kind of being aware of, I don't know, you know, the whole spiel behind it sometimes. It's not always. all just about like the furniture and the classrooms, but sometimes it's a sales pitch. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. And, and, you know, like that I've been in the furniture world, you know, on this for 15 years now. And there's definitely, you know, there are definitely people who like are in it and care about, and I would say a lot in our industry are, and then there's some where it is clearly they're just trying to sell stuff. and I think on my end, making sure that your client kind of understands the integrity of the products that we kind of are promoting and the dealerships and the manufacturers who do have their best intentions and wanna be there for the long run. And like why that might be something that you're selecting versus somebody else that might be less expensive or why you're selecting one company or one chair over another. that it's not for on us, you it's not just about the sales pitch, but there is that whole breadth of reasoning behind it. So, you know, it kind of helps us to understand all of that behind the scenes because it's very hard to sell the wide your client without understanding the difference between, you know, the whole spectrum of every chair that's out there and like what sets one apart from the other.   Kevin Stoller Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Completely. It's a, yeah. I, yeah, I think this is another one that I'm like,And I think the furniture industry, and I'll put myself in that category of like, think we can be doing a better job coordinating and not making, I mean, I know there's always going to be a competitive component to it, but I know enough of like the people in this industry and the best ones don't have that competitive mindset. They have this collaborative mindset. And, and that's my hope is that, you know, like we're genuinely in this because we want to create better learning environments. that is our goal. of you out there who have that passion that comes through, right? Like you, it's very easy to see who's passionate about this and, and, you know, versus like what is just a sales pitch. that passion is definitely a driving force that like, resonates with on the design side of these for me. Yeah, yeah. And that's what's the part that's encouraging to me is that I think the ones that are like really getting involved like at a deeper level of this, whether it's in, you know, the A4LE community or the Ed market, you know, and, you know, the corresponding conferences on there. What else are you looking at? Like, what are the things that are either headaches to you or... And then I'm gonna... ask you the converse there when we wrap up. I am going to say a hundred percent every project, every single time budget is always the biggest hurdle. You know, sometimes you are very limited on what you have. Sometimes there's other things that get pushed into the furniture budget. So it's not just your typical furniture. So you're dealing with a lot of different aspects. And I, I feel like that and as prices are rising and things are more expensive, but sometimes those budgets have been increased. to deal with inflation. That's always a struggle on our end of how do you provide exactly what you think they need when the budget just kind of feels like it's fighting you all the time. And like, where is it that you can kind of pull back or like, what can you do so that you're not compromising the integrity of what they're getting in the classroom or what the students are getting for furniture, but how do you balance that with like keeping on budget that every single time is the hardest part. Yeah, how are you seeing like the budgets? Kevin Stoller (32:28.39) be assigned? Are they taking percentage of the job costs or are they looking at per square foot or some other? A lot of times I'm not involved when they're set, but I think They just give you that budget and say, this is what you can echo over. I think the way they do it in Connecticut is it's a certain amount per student. If you have 600 kids, 600 times, I don't know what the number is, whatever that number is. And then that's what you kind of across the board. We've had challenges where they're like, we have 600 students. But really, the school is planned for 800 students. And you're like, that budget didn't actually cover the new school. That covered your existing school. then it's those challenges. But I think for me, it's always understanding, what is that budget in the first place? So that can really think about what's the best thing that we can do. For me, it's always What's the best that we can get them, the most that we can get them within that budget that, that, you know, allows them to have like the greatest school possible. Yeah. Yeah. All right. Now on the positive side, what, keeps you going? What do you, what do you love about this work? Like, what are the things that get you excited about or really find fulfilling? Yeah. First of all, this, like having other people, like it, I feel like it's been a newer thing for me to like after doing the A-Lab and being a little bit more involved in like the, that world that there are other people out there who are doing this too. I feel like people are excited about it. So that is, I'm so excited about that. Cause usually being the only one in my office for the past 10 years that worked on Public Ed, I felt like, you know, I have other designers and other firms that I know, but like, there's not that community for me. So like having a community now has been fantastic. Also, you know, like so many of these schools haven't been touched in 50 years. And when you see what their classrooms look like, what the, chairs that they're sitting in that like, know, the art teacher has a closet. She doesn't have a classroom. She has a cart and that is it. And what, when you're working on these projects and they get to see that like, not only do I have like an entire classroom, like it's full of amazing things. Like that excitement is the best part. Like what the possibilities of what those teachers and students and like community have, like that is the best for me. And like, that's why I kind of. Kevin Stoller (34:51.514) decided that like public ed really was like my favorite thing because it was just so different than doing like a corporate job or working on, know, like a higher ed. They're like amazing, cool projects. But for me, like that transformation that you have when you go from a school that literally you've had the more, know, the ceilings are crumbling on them. The like, the walls, the doors don't work. The windows don't, you know, like there's all these things that they're living in these horrible spaces. And when they ask you like, Will I be able to turn on the lights in my room or can I come into my classroom and like not have to wear my coat in the winter? And then you say, well, of course. And then also here are all the other things that you could have like your, you know, here's the furniture options and here's like how this space is going to work. And here's like the view of the, you know, forest outside. It gets so excited. And that to me is the best part. Like that. And user. That's really cool. Well, thank you for the work you're doing. Because I do think like you're finding, like you said, the community. I'm totally with you. mean, this community of it, it's there is a like a specialness to to this of like this type of work that is just different from other sectors. And it's really cool to to find this community that does generally care about it and kind of give that like. extra attention to it and recognize like this is this literally is life changing. Like how lucky are we that we to do work like that? Yeah, like the entire community. has been to school. Most everybody you know has a connection with school, you know, so I feel like it's like everybody gets excited about it because they understand it. It's a part of everybody's life for the most part. So yeah, yeah. So yeah, I appreciate that. All right. Anything else I should be asking you that I didn't ask you about? gosh. I mean, you know, I could keep talking, Yeah, I'm just, I just think it's exciting that in this time that they're, like I said, there's, there's motion, right? It's moving forward and it's just getting better all the time and more education and more information out there that, you know, broader communities are understanding about this. And it's just, it's going to make not only the schools better, it's going to make our designs better. It's just, yeah, a lot to come. That's exciting. So. Yeah. Very cool. Kevin Stoller (37:07.782) All right. Well, to the listeners, if you have not hit subscribe wherever you're listening, just hit subscribe and betterlearningpodcast.com is the hub for everything. I mean, this is our community. So it is, you know, like being able to really look at this, figure out how we can do a better, but then also, you know, like having that broader view of like, yeah, learning environments are a big part of this, but it's also like, we're looking at education as a whole of like, we all are recognizing we want to give the best opportunities for every kid. And it's pretty cool. have a community like that, that we get to interact with. So, Amanda, thank you.   Amanda Hastings Thank you so much. I appreciate it.   Kevin Stoller (37:58.874) Views and opinions expressed on the Better Learning Podcast are those of myself as an individual and my guests and do not necessarily represent the organizations that we work for, the Association for Learning Environments, K-12, Education Leaders Organization, or Second Class Foundation.

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We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Special Guest: Rebekah L. Matheny, NCIDQ, IIDA, Associate Professor | Interior Design | Department of Design, The Ohio State University; Founder & Director | REBEL Sustainable Futures LabThe retail industry stands at a pivotal crossroads where sustainability, inclusivity, and profitability are converging to create a new model for growth. As consumer preferences evolve and environmental consciousness continues to rise, traditional retail operations are being challenged by a more circular, purpose-driven approach that promises both economic and environmental advantages. Circularity also includes store design with compelling supporting data: Circular retail models can generate up to four times higher profits per item while reducing environmental impact by 80 percent. Join Shelley and Rebekah as they unpack why circular design is not just about sustainability, it's about creating a resilient business model. The imperative for change is clear: As Gen Zers and Alphas gain more purchasing power, their expectations for sustainable and inclusive retail experiences will reshape the industry. Retailers who pivot now will be better positioned to capture this growing market while contributing to a more resilient retail future.For more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com, where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and other retail industry experts, and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Join us for this episode, where Enoch Sears sits down with Erika Moody, president of Helix Architecture + Design and current IIDA president, to explore the qualities that make for effective leadership in architecture. Erika shares valuable insights on navigating challenges in leadership, managing ego, and adapting to client demands. She also reflects on her experience as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, offering candid advice for younger architects. Throughout the conversation, Erika emphasizes the importance of patience, mentorship, and community involvement for long-term career success. What are the three key behaviors that can make or break a leader's success? Discover how embracing client surprises can lead to unexpected design breakthroughs. Erika reveals a powerful strategy that helps her stand out in a room full of men. Learn the one career-building tip that every young architect should know but rarely follow.   To learn more about Erika, visit her: Website: https://www.helixus.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helixKC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/helix-architecture---design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helix_kc/   ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/CrkF-O4zJ2sNBc_9AsbeQITkruc?utm_source=copy_url   ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com   ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/   ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call   ► Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates:   https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture   *******   For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofarch/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz   *******   Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com   Carpe Diem!

In this episode of No Vacancy Live, Glenn has a phenomenal guest— Monika Nessbach - NCIDQ, RID, MBA, IIDA from DESIGNBAR. Together, they discuss the evolving world of hotel design, including experiential spaces, biophilia, and how social media is reshaping how guests interact with hospitality environments.   Tune in as Monika shares her insights on:   The importance of Instagrammable moments and how they create free marketing for hotels.   Shifting from static design to dynamic, film-like spaces that align with social media trends.   The role of biophilic design in improving guest experiences and well-being. The integration of circadian lighting and how it enhances restaurant and hotel environments.   Creating memorable guest experiences through thoughtful design that combines aesthetics, functionality, and social media appeal.   Monika's experience designing unique spaces like restaurants and how design storytelling elevates the overall guest experience.   Plus, don't miss how her design philosophy continues to push boundaries in hospitality.   Main Points:   *Instagrammable moments and dynamic design in hospitality. *The role of biophilia and circadian lighting in enhancing guest experience. *Experiential design: blending aesthetics and function. *Social media's impact on hotel marketing and guest interactions. *The importance of storytelling through design in hospitality.   See slideshow here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wbtx6hmo5epv5yj3gn27s/designbar.pdf?rlkey=lrxtke2rnsvj43dljvel19hxj&dl=0  

Ehdolla ei ole enää kahta vanhaa miestä, mutta vaalispesiaali on täällä jälleen. Yhdysvaltain presidentinvaaleihin on reilut pari kuukautta aikaa, ja kisasta on tullut yllättävän tasainen. Kirjeenvaihtaja Iida Tikan mukaan kumpi tahansa ehdokas voi voittaa vaalit. Jenny ihmettelee, miten tähän on tultu. Varapresidentti Kamala Harrisin piti olla mahdoton ehdokas, mutta hän on kirinyt kiinni republikaanien Donald Trumpin monessa tärkeässä osavaltiossa. Juuri nyt vaalikampanjointi muistuttaa lähinnä alakoulun pihakiistoja: Trump haukkuu Harrisia ja Harrisin tiimi kiusaa Trumpia. Jenny pohtii, päästäänkö vaalikeskusteluissa koskaan itse asiaan. Ja mitkä asiat tai ketkä äänestäjät ovat lopulta avainroolissa? Keskustelun lomassa Iida ja Jenny muistelevat neljän vuoden takaisia Mistä maailma puhuu -jaksoja Yhdysvaltain vaaleista. Onko mikään lopulta muuttunut paitsi puhenopeus ja vitsit? Mistä maailma puhuu -podcastin kaksi viimeistä jaksoa vastaavat kysymyksiin Yhdysvaltain presidentinvaaleista. Viimeinen jakso julkaistaan 5.9.

Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/  In this episode, interior architectural designer Carolyn Boldt discusses how interior design can impact success. Carolyn shares how design elements can have both positive and negative impacts on your success and provides tips on changes you can start making now! Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode: [4:43] Interior design is a piece of your marketing  [7:56] How interior design can negatively impact success [9:45] An example of a change you can make now! [14:21] Nicole's experience with interior design[18:10] Design for your ideal clientLinks From the Episode:Free Resource: 5 Point Designer checklist to Evaluate your office image - https://crossfieldsdesign.com/listeners/ Nicole's Therapy Clinic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLrLVRvtkjc More about Carolyn: Carolyn Boldt, IIDA, LEED AP, is a seasoned commercial interior architectural designer with over four decades of experience. Combining her expertise with a personal passion for holistic health and wellness, Carolyn is an outspoken advocate for the profound impact of your environment on your success. She co-founded CrossFields, Interiors & Architecture, dedicated to empowering progressive holistic doctors. Through practical and impactful office designs, she helps them elevate their revenue by up to 20%, enabling them to positively impact more lives. Connect with Carolyn and her team at CrossFields Design through their website: https://crossfieldsdesign.com/Websites:  Cross Fields Design: https://crossfieldsdesign.com/ Social Media Links: Instagram-@crossfields_designFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/CrossFields/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossfields-inc Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/crossfields/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/crossfieldsdsgHow We Can Work Together:Book a Practice Growth Audit Call - Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod Join the FREE private community for therapists: Expand your Psychotherapy Practice → https://www.facebook.com/groups/947689352498639 Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice→ https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/

Join Dr. Amber Jackson as she chats about chiropractic care and interior design. In this episode, she's hanging out with Carolyn Boldt from CrossFields Design, who's a total pro in interior design (seriously, she's got all the creds: IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ, RID). They're diving into why interior design matters so much in chiropractic offices. Carolyn breaks it down, talking about how the layout, chill vibes, and comfy setups can make a huge difference for patients. They cover everything from colors and lighting to choosing the right furniture to make sure everyone feels cozy and relaxed. Whether you're a chiropractor looking to spruce up your place or just curious about how design can impact your health journey, this episode's got you covered. Tune in for some practical tips and cool ideas on creating spaces that are both healing and inviting. Carolyn and her team have created a custom landing page, especially for our listeners with links and discounts just for you! Visit https://crossfields.com/gca/  Check out CrossFields on their socials:   https://www.facebook.com/CrossFields/ https://twitter.com/crossfieldsdsg https://www.pinterest.com/crossfields/ https://www.instagram.com/crossfields_design/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossfields-inc. Follow us on our socials! IG: @gachiropatients X: @GAChiro2020 FB: Georgia Chiropractic Association TikTok: @gachiroassociation  ***If you're a member of GCA and would like to be a featured guest or segment speaker on the podcast, email sgonzalez@gachiro.org for more information on how you can get involved! If you're interested in becoming a GCA member, partner or sponsor visit gachiro.org or call us during office hours at 770-723-1100.      

"She's actually going to be 100 years old. My father's parents are both Holocaust survivors. She survived. And it was a journey to survive, but her outlook on life has always been one of hope. And that has resonated with me throughout my life.” —Cheryl Lauren Spigler on The Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast Today, we're diving into the world of compassionate design with Cheryl Lauren Spigler, a visionary Senior Design Leader at NELSON Worldwide. Get ready for an inspiring journey as host Cheryl Janis and her special guest, Cheryl Lauren Spigler, explore the art of creating healing spaces that touch the heart and soul. Cheryl Lauren Spigler shares the power of empathy in healthcare design, innovative approaches to creating spaces that resonate with the human experience, and bridging hospitality and healthcare design principles for transformative environments. This is a deeply meaningful conversation you won't want to miss on the life altering power of thoughtful healthcare design! Learn more about Cheryl Lauren Spigler and NELSON Worldwide by visiting: https://www.nelsonworldwide.com/. Find Cheryl on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-lauren-spigler-rid-ncidq-iida-27391310/ In Cheryl's conversation with Cheryl Lauren Spigler, they discuss: Cheryl Lauren Spigler's background as a healthcare and hospitality interior designer with over 19 years of experience. Her approach to creating spaces that resonate with the human experience and evoke emotion The importance of asking clients how they want a space to feel and using exercises to extract design concepts. Examples of projects where Cheryl achieved a higher level of design, including a hospitality project balancing luxury and nature, and a healthcare project designed to welcome diverse populations. How Cheryl's experiences in hospitality design have influenced her approach to healthcare environments. The use of empathy in the design process, especially for healthcare spaces. Cheryl's journey into interior design, starting in communications and eventually discovering her passion for the field. The influence of her Holocaust survivor grandmother as a source of inspiration. Key qualities for design leaders to inspire creativity, including giving everyone a voice and asking guiding questions. Cheryl's work on a cancer hospital project, particularly the pediatric wing, as a project she's most proud of. Her excitement about exploring new frontiers in civic and justice design. Advice for interior design students interested in healthcare, including networking and seeking informational interviews. The importance of passion and community in the design industry. Shout Outs Laura Ashley 33:27 New England School of Art and Design 33:36 Robert Wood Johnson and Rutgers 26:53 Sheryl and Jack Morris Cancer Center 26:58 HKS Architects 27:58 IIDA International Interior Design Association 47:32 ASID American Society of Interior Designers 47:32 AIA American Institute of Architects 47:32 Women in Construction 47:39 Center for Health Design 48:50 American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers 49:14 Industry Partners The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this. When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

In this week's episode of The Square, Corgan's HR Director Halima McWilliams sits down with Executive Vice President & CEO of the International Interior Design Associate (IIDA), Cheryl Durst. Educator, trailblazer, futurist, and first African American woman to be inducted in the Industry Hall of Fame, Cheryl discusses freedom of the imagination and how the seed of design starts with “thinking.”   The IIDA community is made up of the best and brightest interior designers and creatives in the industry and the non-profit provides student scholarships, international programming, and networking and mentoring opportunities along with competitions and events to elevate the design profession. Tune in and learn more about how the IIDA supports the designers who are defining our industry. Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We'd love to hear from you.  Email: communications@corgan.com

Well, folks, that's a wrap! We just returned from NeoCon and Design Days in Chicago, and the energy at The MART and Fulton Market was palpable. In this extended episode of I Hear Design, i+s Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen sits down with NeoCon movers and shakers, including IIDA's CEO Cheryl Durst, Hightower's co-founder and CEO, Natalie Hartkopf, Mantra Inspired Furniture's CEO Susan Pilato, and many more designers and manufacturers from the show to talk about the future of the industry and how design professionals can make a significant impact in sustainability through the decisions they make every day. Listen in as we capture the passion and enthusiasm that was felt at the industry's biggest event in North America. Meet Our Guests (in order of appearance): Cheryl Durst, CEO, IIDA Natalie Hartkopf, CEO, Hightower Vickie Rybl, Director of LCA, WAP Sustainability John Black, Project Business Specialist, Luna Wood Raya Elias-Pushett, Graduate Student and Research Associate, The Chicago School Susan Pilato, CEU, Mantra Inspired Furniture Cara Rude, Principal, MCG Explore Design

Jun Iida celebrated his debut album of trumpet jazz in this exclusive KNKX Studio Session. Evergreen blends his Japanese heritage and modern influences.

In Episode 30 of the podcast I speak with outdoor guide Iida Taka about Oze National Park. Straddling four prefectures of the snow country – Gunma, Niigata, Fukushima and Tochigi – Oze National Park is relatively small at 373 squared kilometres however its smaller size is in fact one of its attractions. Known for its lakes, wetlands, moors and marshes, the park is ringed by mountains ascending over 2000 metres with areas of dense forest. As such, visitors to Oze can enjoy varied environments including unique flora and fauna within a confined area. Taka is an experienced outdoor covering many destinations in Central Japan including Oze National Park. Originally from Izu, Taka's journey to becoming an outdoor guide involves stints in Australia, New Zealand and Canada before pursuing certification in Oze – a park she is very familiar with and keen to introduce to international visitors. Based in Nagano, Taka operates Nozawa Onsen Tours in the popular ski resort and hot spring town of the same name. Offering tours that reveal the long history and culture of the village, along with the surrounding environment, Taka reveals a side of Nozawa that many if not most international visitors miss.We discuss the national park in the first half of the interview before moving onto the tours Taka offers at Oze and Nozawa Onsen in the second half of our chat. For more information, visit the Nozawa Onsen Tours website or Instagram - links are above - and of course you can find information, images and a map showing you where the national park is on the episode page of the Snow Country Stories Japan website. Snow Country Stories Japan is a bi-weekly podcast about life and travel in Japan's legendary 'yukiguni'. For more information about the show and your host, visit our website - www.snowcountrystories.com - and make sure to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

What do you get when you survey 70 designers and challenge 10 of the leading minds in design? You get "Game Time," an entertaining and insightful exploration of design concepts and trends.Join host Doug Shapiro in the latest creation from Imagine a Place Productions – a unique game show that merges engaging discussions with exciting gameplay! In this innovative format, two teams, composed of some of the industry's leading minds, go head-to-head in a lively debate and competition. Watch as our participants use their knowledge and wit to compete, all while diving deep into the issues that shape our spaces and lives.Don't miss this blend of competition, discussion, and discovery. Tune in to see who comes out on top in the ultimate design showdown! Watch now! Featuring: Ronnie Belizaire, HKS Erika Moody, Helix Architecture + Design Mark Bryan, Future Today Institute Cheryl Durst, International Interior Design Association Bill Bouchey, Gensler Stacey Crumbaker, Mahlum Architects Inc. Mike Johnson II, Hickok Cole Joe Pettipas, ARCADIS Ana Pinto-Alexander, HKS Abby Scott, HDR 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.

Finska Iida Raumas prisbelönta roman Förstörelse - en fallstudie är en andlös, obeveklig och självbiografisk berättelse om mobbning i en finsk skola på 1990-talet. Historien har fått extra aktualitet av den tragiska skolskjutningen i Finland i april i år. Reporter: Lina Kalmteg. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play.

Singer, songwriter and visual artist EMMI IIDA discusses her debut album The Eye and her unique approach to its sonic DNA and production.

Cheryl Durst's latest conversation is with Solomon Renfro, a talented sneaker designer at New Balance, who shares his unique journey from studying interior architecture to becoming a footwear visionary. Solomon and Cheryl dig into the psychology behind fashion choices and the cultural significance of sneakers. With keen observations on trends, human behavior, and the art of design, Solomon offers insights into the creative process of crafting sneakers that resonate with diverse audiences. From dissecting iconic styles to exploring the subtleties of materiality and color, this episode unveils the meticulous skill required to tell compelling stories through design. Join Cheryl and Solomon as they unravel the layers of meaning woven into every sneaker, celebrating the craft of transforming functional footwear into cultural emblems.The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place ProductionConnect with The Skill Set:Follow The Skill Set on InstagramFollow The Skill Set on LinkedInFor more information on this episode, visit our webpage!

On today's episode of Architectette we feature a conversation with Julianne Peters. Julianne is an interior designer at Hellyer Lewis Smith, founder of Design Success Network, and is also a multi-term leader of her local PA/NJ/DE IIDA Chapter. We talk about: - Julianne's early career experiences, how she navigated challenges during the pandemic, the roles and responsibilities of her current position, and the challenge of taking and passing the NCIDQ exams. - The importance of legislation both on a national and a state level to protect the title of interior designers, the ability to sign drawings, and the advocacy efforts in various states to achieve recognition. - Her extensive volunteerism with professional associations like IIDA and ASID. She reflects on the benefits of her involvement which extends far beyond the workplace. - We finish with Julianne's founder story! We talk about the idea for Design Success Network and how the platform works to ease the burden of the NCIDQ exams with study resources and tutoring to support designers preparing for exams or seeking professional development. Links: Learn more about Julianne Connect with Julianne on LinkedIn Design Success Network NCIDQ Exam IIDA ASID Architectette Podcast Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), and TikTok (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Exclusive Content on our Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with host Caitlin Brady on LinkedIn. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/architectette/support

Yhdysvalloissa vallitsee fiilistaantuma eli "vibecession". Kyse on tilanteesta, jossa taloudella menee hyvin, mutta ihmiset eivät koe asiaa näin, selittää kirjeenvaihtaja Iida Tikka. Faktat ovat kuitenkin olemassa: palkat ovat nousseet, pörssiyritykset takovat voittoa ja pienipalkkaisten ihmisten asema on parantunut. Silti moni pelkää taantumaa ja työpaikkojen menetystä. Tilanne on haastava etenkin istuvalle presidentille Joe Bidenille, jonka suosio ei ole kummoinen. Iida muistuttaa, että Biden on tehnyt useita talousuudistuksia, joista yhdysvaltalaiset ovat hyötyneet. Presidentin kannalta kiusallista on, että äänestäjät eivät yhdistä näitä muutoksia häneen. Mutta mitä Biden on saanut aikaan, ja miksi hänen tekemisiään ei muisteta? Ja miksi Iida alkaa yhtäkkiä puhua lännensarjoista? Jennyn perimmäinen kysymys on, voiko talous ratkaista vaalit. Kyllä voi, sanoo Iida. Mutta kyse ei ole siitä, miten asiat ovat vaan siitä, miten ne koetaan. Mistä maailma puhuu -podcast vaatii entistä parempia maailmanselityksiä joka toinen torstai.

In this episode of Workplace Crafted, we're joined by Aleah Springer, AIA, a WSA project architect, Tyler Hatton, Assoc. IIDA, a WSA interior design specialist, and Ben Moody, a WSA architectural design specialist. The conversation focuses on crafting narratives in design. As designers from different backgrounds and in different stages of their careers, we ask our team how they approach storytelling through design.

Trumpeter, flugelhorn player, composer, educator, and recording artist Jun Iida (Joon Ee-da) has quickly established himself as a highly sought after musician. A recording and performing artist, Iida has appeared extensively throughout the U.S. at notable jazz clubs, theaters, and festivals with his sextet and as a sideman.   This gifted musician born in St Louis of Japanese parents,  has lived literally coast-to-coast - from his hometown, to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Seattle, and most recently relocating to New York City. All these moves afforded him the opportunity to experience and internalize the different styles of music from each region, making his approach to composing and arranging appealing and unexpected with his subtle amalgamation of contemporary jazz, blues, pop, hip-hop, soul, and classical music.   Jun's debut CD, EVERGREEN, is a showcase for his modern, edgy originals, along with imaginative re-workings of other compositions. In our conversation, we talk with Jun about his life, influences, incredibly diverse background, as well as about the backstory of EVERGREEN, which released January 19, 2024 on Origin Records.

I'm Josh Cooperman and this is another installment of Convo By Design presents WestEdge Wednesday, a look back at all of the incredible programming from the 2023 edition of the WestEdge Design Fair held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. These conversations were held on the stage designed by Marbe Designs and presented by BR Home. This is the third installment, called Back to Work, From Home? A look at what it means to design meaningful work spaces that make employees actually want to come back to the office. It's not easy shedding you comfy pants and slippers to match your work attire on top. So, what goes into designing, crafting and executing on a work space from which workers can thrive? These are just a few concepts addressed by this uber-talented group of creatives. This panel was presented by the IIDA and was moderated by the IIDA's own, Cheryl Durst and features Scott Parker of Studio One Eleven, Bjorn Schrader of Abramson Architects, Ashley Richardson of EYRC Architects, Bill Bouchey of Gensler and Sarah Devine of Revel. Thank you to Convo By Design partners and sponsors ThermaSol, Moya Living and Design Hardware for making the podcast possible and thank you for listening and watching these episodes of the show. For links to all our partners, guests on this episode, WestEdge Design Fair, Marbe and BR Home. For those not familiar …   The Banana Republic lifestyle brand portfolio is known for delivering timeless ready-to-wear styles, and BR Home signals the brand's transformation into a leading destination for the modern explorer.  Expanding across living room, bedroom and dining room furniture as well as lighting, bedding, and home décor, BR Home showcases materials and craftsmanship from around the world, showcasing signature design details, warm, textural layers, natural materials and traditional production techniques. Please check the podcast show notes for links and you can find that at Convo By Design dot com and click the podcast tab. Thanks for watching and listening, Here's Cheryl Durst.

Adkins and Mark wrap up TUM Volume 4, which features a fast-paced game of tag and Iida being gaslight by bad guys something FIERCE.Follow Us Below:https://twitter.com/allmightypodDiscord: https://discord.gg/9cc72zAAdam's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealsimso Follow Batman Beyond Mark and Hero Notes on Twitter!

Earlier this year at NeoCon 2023—OFS, Imagine a Place, and IIDA hosted a lively roundtable discussion focused on sustainability, moderated by sustainability leader George Bandy. The panel featured Stacey Crumbaker, an architect and designer based in Seattle, and Paul Shahriari, founder of green building data platform ecomedes. Their conversation offered wisdom and advice for the next generation of interior designers and architects aiming to make sustainability a priority in their work.How does the next generation get involved and make changes? Building and developing a personal brand that puts you in the position to advocate for sustainable design in your current position is a great way to get involved. Make the case for conscious material choices and their impacts. Legacy mindsets are part of the problem, but designers can create a new legacy mindset—one that aims to reduce consumption and waste, not just meeting minimum requirements. Consider the full lifecycle of your specifications and be mindful of the generational impact.Designers need to redefine beauty and realign the definition with sustainability. Seek out inspiration from a diversity of spaces like food deserts (geographic areas, often low-income neighborhoods, where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious food), not just affluent communities. We need to design with marginalized users in mind and include them in the process.Learn more about IIDALearn more about George BandyLearn more about Stacey CrumbakerLearn more about Paul Shahriari 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.

DETAILS | "Everyone wants to be heard and validated." Welcome to the evolving world of designing workspace and the human experience with Doug Shapiro, Vice President of Research and Insights at OFS–an award-winning global leader providing socially responsible furniture. With over 15 years of experience in product and interior design, Doug brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on creating people-centric spaces. Further, Doug hosts one of the world's most uplifting podcasts, Imagine A Place, where he explores insights, stories, and big ideas about people, places, and design that inspire courage and curiosity.  In this episode, Doug delves into his passion for human-centered design and its evolution, discusses why HR should be at the center of everything workplace, and shares personal anecdotes and professional insights that highlight the power of curiosity, compassion, optimism, safety, and experimentation in creating emotional spaces and experiences. Finally, Doug shares his secrets and cheat code for authentic communication. Enjoy this inspiring episode! GUEST | Doug Shapiro is the Vice President of Research and Insights at OFS. He has over 15 years of experience collaborating with product designers and interior designers from around the globe. He served on IIDA's international board from 2015 to 2020. He currently serves on the advisory board for Kansas State University's Interior Architecture and Industrial Design department. Doug is also the host of the top-ranked Imagine A Place Podcast. In addition to his work, Doug recently published the children's book "Design Your World" with Maria VanDeman. SHOW NOTES |  01:16 | Introduction To Doug Shapiro | Doug's journey as a leading voice in design, his role at OFS, and his contributions as a children's author and podcast host​. 02:43 | Human-Centered Design | Doug shares his evolving understanding of human-centered design and its significance in the industry​. 04:50 | HR's Role In Workplace Design | How HR has become central to workplace design and its impact on the rapidly evolving employee experience. 09:24 | The Future Workplace And Workplace Design | Big change is starting–COVID was just the mid-term exam. Hybrid work models and adaptable workspaces. Redefining creativity and collaboration in office spaces. The impact of design on employee engagement and culture. 16:34 | A Family Culture In Business | Building trust and safety within the workplace. Challenges and benefits of a family-like work environment–culture is messy–family is messy. There are difficulties in giving feedback and speaking hard truths. 21:19 | Designing Special Human Experiences | How people feel is more important than what you make. Space and design create mood–create feeling–drive emotion. 26:56 | Pearls of Wisdom From Hosting 143 Podcasts | How you say your message is what matters. The most attractive thing about a guest is whether they give a damn. Are they passionate about what they talk about? The universal desire for validation. Listen to validate, and anyone can validate. 34:17 | Speed Round Questions | How did you get that nickname? What's hard for you? Who is your dream podcast guest? What is one thing that drives you nuts? What was the spark behind your recently published children's book? OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate, and thrive! We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

If you're like us, you've heard of the term biohacking, but you don't really know what it means…and if it's for you.As Top Doctor Magazine says, "Holistic care is rising to a level of Nobel-prize winning science incorporating physics, chemistry and electromagnetic technology -- finally addressing the root cause of biological imbalance."Well that seems exciting, right? We want to begin to scratch the surface of this exploding new world.Our friend Lori Tierney who is a Feng Shui Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor, Reiki Master Energy Healer, author and is most recently a Centropix Affiliate Executive introduced us to this biohacking world. Centropix  is a major innovator and producer in this field of technology for wellbeing. She also introduced us to Sabine Messner, who is a Director of North America with Centroprix, as well as a 5D Business Mentor, Human Design Catalyst and Creator of Soul Purpose Branding® and Soul Purpose Wealth.We're digging into this technology – how it works and what else we all need to know about biohacking.Highlights:What is biohacking?What is molecular activation?What is e-smog?What is PEMA?What is PEMF?What is the Centropix and it's devices?MORE ON CENTROPIX PRODUCTS Visit www.centropix.us/tierneymanagementMORE ON SABINE MESSNERSabine Messner is a Director with the leading frequency emporium Centropix and thrilled to bring their pioneering wellness technologies to global communities so more people can thrive in health and wealth.Having always been keen on energy and studied indigenous energy modalities, energy medicine, and quantum healing, she was blown away by how amazingly this technology assists people to come back into their equilibrium, while vastly improving their wellness, mental cognition, overall emotional mood, and physical performance. Centropix “biohack" technologies even help with reversing one's biological age.When Sabine is not teaching people about these new frequency modalities, she serves as a visionary business mentor, empowering awakening leaders to embrace their sacred calling. As the founder of Soul Purpose Branding® and Soul Purpose Wealth™, Sabine shows her clients how to step into their divine purpose using epigenetic Human Design and Gene Keys.MORE ON LORI TIERNEYLori Tierney, IIDA, NCIDO, a native of Los Angeles, has spent over twenty years in and around Sedona, Arizona, studying Classical Compass Feng Shui, Reiki, Indigenous spiritual practices, local geomancy, and sacred sites, Lori is an Artist, Spiritual Counselor, Feng Shui Practitioner, Reiki Master Energy Healer, a devoted student of Bhakti yoga and the author of "Cougar Yoga." Lori is a Centropix Affiliate Executive and avid proponent of the benefits of PEMA frequency technology for personal wellbeing. She has led spiritual retreats in Sedona, Joshua Tree, Ojai, Kauai and Maui.Reach out to Lori for more on Centropix products. For more from Robyn + Karen, and to sign up for Weekly Inspo visit seekingcenter.appYou can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram at @seekingcenterrobyn

In this special episode host Cheryl Durst and executive producer Adriana Morton listen to voicemails left by attendees for Cheryl during NeoCon 2023 in the OFS showroom. Cheryl answers questions on topics like staying inspired as a designer, the future of the workplace, and the difference between interior design and interior architecture. Tune in to hear Cheryl's in-depth responses these questions and many more!The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place ProductionConnect with The Skill Set:Follow The Skill Set on InstagramFollow The Skill Set on LinkedInFor more information on this episode, visit our webpage!

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On part 1 of today's episode Cheryl interviews Sarah Tetens NCIDQ, RID, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, Design Director at Baskervill. In part 1 of their conversation, Sarah shares in detail what design life is like in the healthcare space post COVID, what design challenges are still present and why mental health is one of her passions. This and so much more on the changing face of healthcare design in part 1 of today's episode!  Learn more about Sarah Tetens and Baskervill by visiting:  https://baskervill.com/. Send Sarah a direct email here: stetens@baskervill.com Learn more about Women in Healthcare's Florida Chapter by visiting: https://florida.womeninhealthcare.org/about/.  Email: florida@womeninhealthcare.org Visit Women In Healthcare online here: https://www.womeninhealthcare.org/. In Part 1 of Cheryl's conversation with Sarah Tetens, they discuss: Sarah shares what have been the most significant changes that COVID has brought to the field of healthcare design and specifically her work at Baskervill. Sarah shares the positive changes COVID has brought about in the consideration of the design of the built environment in healthcare that affect patients, their families, staff and caretakers in a new way. Learn how touchpoints have been eliminated without negatively impacting the operations of hospital staff. What became more challenging in design post COVID? Why is mental health important to Sarah and how does it play a role in her projects? How can healthcare design support how people feel when they walk into a healthcare facility, how staff feel at work all day and how guests feel when they're anxiously waiting for a loved one to go through a procedure? The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

In part 2 of today's episode, Cheryl continues her conversation with Sarah Tetens NCIDQ, RID, IIDA, CHID, EDAC, Design Director at Baskervill. They dig deeper into how empathy and compassion play a role in Sarah's work, why healthcare is purposeful and how that shows up with the people who choose healthcare as their career. This and so much more about the changing face of healthcare design on part 2 of today's show! Learn more about Sarah Tetens and Baskervill by visiting:  https://baskervill.com/. Send Sarah a direct email here: stetens@baskervill.com Learn more about Women in Healthcare's Florida Chapter by visiting: https://florida.womeninhealthcare.org/about/.  Email : florida@womeninhealthcare.org Visit Women In Healthcare online here: https://www.womeninhealthcare.org/. In Part 2 of Cheryl's conversation with Sarah Tetens, they discuss: Sarah generously shares that her work in healthcare is purposeful, and the idea that everyone in healthcare – from nurse to technician to designer – is passionate about “doing good” is perhaps her favorite aspect of the work.  How do empathy and compassion play a role in Sarah's work and when are setting boundaries important? Who is Baskervill and what is its focus? What has Sarah's journey been like and how did she find healthcare design? What did Sarah learn from her experience in retail that has informed her work in healthcare? Learn more about the AAHID (The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers) and Sarah's role on the Board of Directors What is it like for Sarah to sit on the Board of Directors, Women in Healthcare's Florida Chapter? Listen to Sarah share her experience as a mentor to SeminalState ID kids, and why this work is so important Shout-Outs 12:13: Ana Pinto Alexander, Executive VP at HKS Architects 17:22  The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) 23:03 Women in Healthcare 28:55 Seminole State ID Students The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ Shout-Outs   FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcesens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well, let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

An Olympian, a writer, a public speaker — Winter Vinecki has done it all. From a very early age, she has been in constant motion, pushing herself to be the best she can be and pursuing life's next challenge. In addition to competing all over the world, she somehow manages to find the time to advocate and share her father's legacy.Listen to Cheryl as she discusses Winter's perfectly appropriate name for a Winter Olympian, as well as her story and advice on how we can all be more present while practicing grace and composure.The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place ProductionConnect with The Skill Set:Follow The Skill Set on InstagramFollow The Skill Set on LinkedInFor more information on this episode, visit our webpage!

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On part 2 of today's episode, Cheryl continues her conversation with Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. In part 2 Minta and Erika flush out all the juicy details of their work on their favorite projects both together and separately and what made those projects so special to each of them. This and so much more about what's happening in healthcare design today on part 2 of today's episode of the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast! Learn more about Minta Ferguson and Erika Hill by visiting: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/.  Listen to McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture's podcast; Idea Exchange, Ideas Shaping Healthcare, here: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/podcasts/healthcare/. In Part 2 of Cheryl's conversation with Erika Hill and Minta Ferguson they discuss: What are Erika and Minta's current favorite projects and why? Learn about the technical aspects of some of the design on their projects and how detail oriented healthcare design and planning really is. How did McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture win their Teen Cancer America project? Hear all the details about TCA and the project itself and another related project What is different about designing a cancer unit for teens? How Minta and Erika know when a project is successful from what the end users have to say about it. What does a holistic design process look like to Erika? What does the future of healthcare design and planning look like to these two? Learn about McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture's podcast, Idea Exchange, Ideas Shaping Healthcare, where Minta is the host. The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcesens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well, let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this...When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

On part 1 of today's episode Cheryl interviews Erika Hill, IIDA, NCIDQ, Senior Interior Designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Minta Ferguson, ACHA, AIA, NCARB, Director of Planning, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. Cheryl says, “The most fascinating piece of part 1 in today's interview is learning all the details of how and when the work of these two highly specialized professionals intersects within the same healthcare projects. How do these two women, with very different objectives and goals within a complex healthcare project, work together to ensure the project is smooth and inclusive of everyone's perspective?” This and so much more about today's world of healthcare design from these two brilliant women on part 1 of today's episode! Learn more about Minta Ferguson and Erika Hill by visiting: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/. Listen to McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture's podcast; Idea Exchange, Ideas Shaping Healthcare here: https://mcmillanpazdansmith.com/podcasts/healthcare/. In Part 1 of Cheryl's conversation with Minta and Erika, they discuss: Who are Erika Hill and Minta Ferguson and how does their specialized work within McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture intersect on projects? How does the concept of collaboration play a vital role within Minta and Erika's projects and what does a collaborative moment look like for these two? Why is it important for Minta and Erika to understand that everyone on a project consumes knowledge differently? Are meetings an organic process for Minta and Erika or are they set in how they flow and function? When is it important to ‘push the envelope' on a project? How do Minta and Erika resolve ‘healthy conflicts' on a project? What does it mean to build trust in relationships in Minta and Erika's work? The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces.   Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

Impacting the Future of Education through Architecture and DesignDaniela Holt Voith, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, IIDA, ASID, is Founding Partner & Director of Design at Voith & Mactavish Architects. Holding degrees from Yale University School of Architecture and Bryn Mawr College, Daniela has dedicated her career to promoting the advancement of design for educational environments and developing a practice that moves fluidly from planning through design. Her work at VMA, for educational clients as well as for residential and cultural commissions, has received numerous national and regional accolades.She is also an educator, having taught the design studio at Bryn Mawr for decades and serving as a guest lecturer for Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and others. She often serves on juries for professional awards in architectural design and construction quality, as well as serving on academic reviews.Daniela has consistently sought out opportunities to make a positive impact in her community and currently serves as President of the Institute for Classical Architecture & Art – Philadelphia Chapter; Director of the Carpenter's Company of Philadelphia; and Board Member of the Design Leadership Foundation, whose mission is to ensure a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the fields of architecture and design.”This week on EntreArchitect podcast, Impacting the Future of Education through Architecture and Design with Daniela Holt Voith.Learn more about Daniela at Voith and Mactavish Architects, or follow her on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.EntreArchitect Network. Since 2012, EntreArchitect has helped thousands of architects like you find the connections, training, and critical business resources needed to build happy, healthy, profitable architecture firms. Join EntreArchitect Network today.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

Why are we as humans so fascinated by true crime and programs like “Criminal Minds” and “Mindhunter,”? Complex criminal behavior and understanding the “why” and the “who” behind violent crime, led me to an intriguing opportunity to talk with former FBI criminal profiler Mark Safarik. Now the president of his own behavioral science consulting firm, Mark has had a unique career with over 30 years of experience in criminal justice and law enforcement, analyzing the criminal mindset and helping to bring resolution to victims and their families. In this episode, Mark and I discuss the difficult nature of his work as well the skills required to explore and assess some of the darkest minds in history.The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place ProductionConnect with The Skill Set:Follow The Skill Set on InstagramFollow The Skill Set on LinkedInFor more information on this episode, visit our webpage!

We have a very special episode of The Stories Collective to share with you! Our host Sarah Schalow recently returned from a two-week mission trip serving in Osaka, Japan with J-House Church. Desert Springs has been able to foster a relationship with this church through the efforts of our Missions Pastor Jamie Engram. As a church we had sent teams of young adults for four consecutive years before coronavirus forced a hiatus. It was such a joy to be able to return for the first time since 2019! On July 25, 2023, Sarah sat down in person with Pastor Katsuya and Miki Iida to talk with them about their lives and how the Lord led them to start J-House Church. Katsuya was raised in Osaka about 20 minutes south of where J-House is now. His mother was saved when he was a young boy, and he had some exposure to church and the Christian life growing up which is very uncommon in Japan. Though he had somewhat of a Christian community he did not come to know the Lord until he moved to Canada for school. He describes living alone in Canada as a very lonely time in his life where he really began to question the purpose of his life. This experience eventually led him to place his faith and trust in Jesus. He then moved to California to pursue a Master of Divinity where he and Miki eventually met. Miki was born in the countryside of Kyushu which is about 400 miles away from Osaka. She did not have any Christian influence in her life growing up and it wasn't until she moved to California for school that she began to hear the Gospel and be around Christians. She did not immediately come to the know the Lord but after a few years her heart began to soften, and she placed her trust in Jesus. Shortly after this Katsuya and Miki began dating and eventually married when they were 27 years old in 1997. This would begin a marriage and partnership that would lead to starting J-House in Osaka just two years later. They were feeling led to be missionaries to their own people, to share the Gospel with people who were living in darkness. How do you start a church in a country that is less than 1% Christian? J-House began in Katsuya and Miki's apartment with its members being Katsuya, Miki and Katsuya's mother. You'll hear how J-House grew from three people to now a thriving community of close to 200 believers. As Katsuya describes it was one by one. Often times over the course of years. Not large groups but individuals who came to know who Jesus is and were forever changed. You'll hear so much about Katsuya and Miki's faith journeys, how they adopted their twin boys, how the Lord has blessed J-House, what ministry looks like in Japan and so much more.  J-House Church: https://www.jhouse.tv/English/  Support J-House Church: https://www.jhouse.tv/questions/donation/  Check out J-House on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjhouseinsta/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D  Check out J-House on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JHouseOsaka  Questions about Missions at Desert Springs? Email Pastor Jamie at james@dscchurch.com. We'd love it if you'd share this podcast with your friends on social media and beyond. Join us next Wednesday to hear another story of God's faithfulness!

What happens when your ability to live your life is questioned? When simply to authentically exist in places where other's limited imaginations won't allow the reality of “you”? Welcome aboard a Skill Set Vignette that details an ordinary business trip that required extraordinary grace, calm and sense of self. Join me for “Seat 6A, Traveling While Black”.The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place ProductionConnect with The Skill Set:Follow The Skill Set on InstagramFollow The Skill Set on LinkedInFor more information on this episode, visit our webpage!

Only child Cheryl Durst grew up with a tribe of imaginary friends at her side. Her scientist mom and professor dad encouraged this, since it helped with her stutter and soothed her loneliness. A deep love of learning and art pulled her to the Smithsonian museums to work as an educator, before joining IIDA over 25 years ago! At the helm of IIDA, she's moved interior design forward, as a profession and as a value to society.Images, links and more from Cheryl!Please say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers,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!Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Rich Stroffolino, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every year, OFS sponsors two student roundtables through the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).The roundtables consists of a panel of professionals sharing insights that can help students and new professionals grow their career in design. Everything from putting together the right portfolio, to picking the right firm, to nailing the interview.The target audience for this episode is students. However, if you're going through the interview process at any stage of your career or you take your role as a mentor seriously, this episode is also for you.This year, we decided to bring this event to Tennessee State University. TSU is an HBCU with a growing interior design program. We brought in some impressive talent for this panel including:Mike Johnson II, Associate Principal at Hickok ColeSofia Acosta, Designer at GenslerTonya Spry, Director of Human Resources at Gresham Smith.Hosting the panel is the one and only Cheryl Durst, Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA and host of The Skill Set podcast. Listen to Cheryl's podcast The Skill SetImagine a Place on InstagramImagine a Place on LinkedIn