Podcasts about Lighting

Key Topics Covered: 1. Design as Custodianship, Not Decoration Julian explains that design is about how a property works, not just how it looks in photos. He links design to long term wealth planning: like pensions, it's too important to leave entirely in someone else's hands. The goal is performance over years: easy lettings, happy tenants, fewer repairs, and a product that holds value. 2. The Big Mindset Shift: Property Is a Business and a Product Julian challenges the word “investment” and suggests landlords are really buying a business. Each property is a living, breathing product that gets used, abused, and needs managing. If you don't treat it like a business, it can quietly become a liability over five to ten years. 3. How Properties Become Liabilities Over Time Poor design and poor maintenance create a snowball effect: worse condition attracts worse tenants, which accelerates deterioration. Julian shares examples of developments becoming hard to sell or even “unmortgageable” due to maintenance and management issues. Legacy matters: many children don't want property, so dumping a problematic asset onto them creates stress, not wealth. 4. Why You Can't Abdicate Design to Architects and Builders Plans can pass planning and building regs but still be awful to live in. Common issues include impractical layouts, no storage, poor kitchen design, and bathrooms that don't function properly. Julian introduces the “good, fast, cheap” triangle: you can pick two, but not all three, and landlords pay the price later if they chase cheap and fast. 5. Practical Design Thinking for HMOs and High Use Properties In HMOs, the room is the tenant's home, so it must support multiple functions, not just sleep. Flow matters: kitchens, waste, smells, and shared spaces can make or break tenant experience and long term value. Lighting and electrics are often done to a builder's default spec, but that can create uncomfortable living and higher churn. 6. Serviced Accommodation Is an Experience Business Short stay guests want something boutique and memorable, not copy and paste. Julian recommends living in your serviced accommodation for a week to spot friction points: heating controls, WiFi, TV, keys, lighting, and usability. Service quality affects reviews, and reviews affect profitability. He references research suggesting superhost status can significantly lift margins. 7. The Commercial Upside: Small Design Changes, Big Profit and Value Gains Julian shares an example where improving presentation helped increase rent by £150 per month, which translated into a major profit uplift. He highlights how many landlords don't know their true profit margin, and confuse turnover with profit. Improving existing assets often delivers faster ROI than buying new ones, especially if older stock is dragging performance down. 8. How Julian Helps Investors: Training and Hands On Support Julian trains investors to become “design aware” and “design led” without needing to be designers. He offers remote consults (including Zoom based reviews), layout planning, electrical plans, materials specs, and project support via WhatsApp. His core message: be involved, be informed, and take control of the decisions that shape income and maintenance. Actionable Takeaways Treat each property like a business product, not a passive investment. Design for performance: durability, usability, flow, and maintenance, not just photos. Don't assume architects and builders will design a home that works, review layouts with real living in mind. Audit your existing portfolio before buying more, older assets may be dragging your returns down. Know your numbers: profit margin, not just rent, and understand how small rent uplifts can multiply profit. For serviced accommodation, test the experience yourself and tighten service, reviews drive revenue. Adopt the custodian mindset: build assets your children would actually want to inherit. Resources & Next Steps Icon Living UK: The creation of living spaces that people love and enjoy Julian Maurice: julian@iconliving.co.uk Download our FREE Pensions and Inheritance Tax Guide WealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

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What if one of the biggest drivers of your productivity wasn't your calendar, your habits, or your willpower but the light around you?  In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, a world-leading expert in circadian biology and founder of the Circadian Light Research Center. Dr. Moore-Ede, known as "The Light Doctor," reveals a hidden productivity lever most of us overlook entirely: the light around us. We live in a world of artificial light, but not all light is created equal. Dr. Moore-Ede explains how modern LED and fluorescent lighting disrupt our internal biological clocks, leading to poor sleep, foggy thinking, weakened immune systems, and even long-term health risks. What begins as a conversation about light evolves into a fundamental discussion on human biology, explaining how the blue spectrum in everyday bulbs tells our brain it is daytime, halting vital repair processes, suppressing cancer-fighting melatonin, and throwing our entire system out of sync. Gerald and Dr. Moore-Ede explore practical, science-backed strategies to harness light for peak performance. Learn the four key pillars of a "healthy light diet," why morning outdoor time is non-negotiable, and how to choose evening lighting that will not sabotage your sleep. Discover how companies worldwide are using these principles to boost workforce productivity by over 30 percent, reduce errors, and improve safety. This episode shows how to work with your biology rather than against it. If you want to sharpen your focus, enhance your energy, sleep deeply, and unlock a new level of sustainable productivity, it starts with the light you see.   What We Discuss [00:00] Podcast introduction [01:17] Kiva non-profit spotlight [02:01] Guest introduction: Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [03:14] Personal interests: music preferences [04:37] Immediate productivity gains from healthy lighting [05:51] Dr. Moore-Ede's background and circadian research [07:05] Discovery of the brain's circadian clock [08:06] Modern lighting and health disruption [09:39] How circadian rhythms work [11:31] Health risks of nighttime light exposure [12:49] Choosing healthy lighting at home [14:00] How eyes detect light: rods, cones, and non-visual receptors [15:41] Daytime light exposure and longevity [17:08] Light's impact on productivity and sleep [18:36] Aging, well-being, and productivity [20:16] Types of light and their effects [22:58] Four key principles for healthy circadian practice [24:21] Practical home lighting adjustments [25:01] Lighting for focus and brainstorming [26:00] Lighting, stress, and 24/7 work culture [28:18] Workplace design innovations [31:03] Where to learn more: Dr. Moore-Ede's resources [32:30] Podcast wrap-up and closing remarks   Notable Quotes [04:49] These days people are inside, they're on their devices, and we are under lights that are actually rather unhealthy." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [05:07] "Light is not just for vision. It's actually very much to do with health." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [04:46] "If people start to adopt a healthy light diet, they get much sharper in their thinking, sleep deeper, feel better, and their immune system is strengthened." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [06:25] "I found myself working 36-hour long shifts under bright fluorescent lights around the clock, dealing with fatigue and health challenges under those conditions." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [11:23] "We are so much healthier and sleep better when we are aligned with the natural cycle of day and night." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [12:28] "We get into is the modern LED lights that have replaced all our lighting. All our lighting is pumping out tons of blue that is really disrupting our clocks and causing all sorts of ill health." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [16:50] "We just take light for granted and don't know what we're buying at the store or what we're switching on when we turn that switch on the wall." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [19:23] "Someone who is fatigued and sleep disrupted, whose clock is messed up by light, is just not going to be very productive." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede [29:08] "We can really boost performance and productivity, and reduce errors by putting the right lighting in those workplaces." – Dr. Martin Moore-Ede   Resource and Links Dr. Martin Moore-Ede Website (Consulting Firm): https://circadian.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-Moore-Ede-a25914 Book: The Light Doctor (Amazon Bestseller) Newsletter: The Light Doctor Newsletter (Substack) Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

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Join the cast of Bardic Quest for episode 19 where British actors weave an improvised story through the game of Dungeons & Dragons. Our heroes find themselves face-to-face with monstrous creatures emerging from the viscous water, leading to a tense battle.---Welcome to Bardic Quest, the show where a group of British-trained actors tell fantastical improvised stories through the medium of Dungeons & DragonsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj6l7zTjUAl6U_n2xEaT-dg/join▶ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Recap02:06 Rolling for Initiative17:59 Lighting the Cave27:47 Strategic Retreat39:21 Aftermath43:42 Analysing the Creatures48:17 Exploring the Cave51:49 Conclusion▶ CREDITSOpening credits artwork by James RPG Art: http://www.patreon.com/jamesrpgartOpening credits theme 'Rise' by Isaac Finch3D Character Design by Wayne Ingram using HeroForge under a Media Usage license.Our recap was brought to you by Scrybe Quill. Learn more at: https://www.scrybequill.com/?ref=zjQbG7bqZ4RrspCooIzjdAh2nxi1▶ DISCLAIMERSBardic Quest is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the © Wizards of the Coast LLC Fan Content Policy. This show is not sponsored, endorsed, approved, or affiliated with © Wizards of the Coast LLC.

How do you allocate a new church build budget between Audio, Video, and Lighting? And at what church size does production start to get exponentially more expensive?In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Ruse (former Technical Director at Saddleback Church and FOH engineer for Matt Redman) to break down the reality of modern church production. Before diving into the interview, the guys react to the massive production behind the Super Bowl Halftime Show.In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 Production Breakdown: Super Bowl Halftime Show4:25 Aaron Ruse (Saddleback Church / Sweetwater) Joins8:30 Aaron's Start in Church Production13:00 What It Takes to Mix FOH for Matt Redman14:30 Church Tech: What Has Changed in 20 Years (And What Hasn't)18:00 Essential Skills for Managing an LED Wall19:40 Production Trends to Embrace (and Which to Avoid)26:00 Acoustic Treatment Strategies for Worship Spaces34:00 The "Breaking Point" Where Production Costs Skyrocket38:45 Allocating Your AVL Budget: Audio vs. Video vs. Lighting43:00 Church Tech Disaster Story46:00 Tech Takeaway: Fostering Authentic WorshipGet chapter one of Toby's new book "Sacred Spaces, Modern Production" here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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We discuss the huge shakeup with the Xbox leadership team and the closure of Bluepoint Games. SHOW DOT POINTS Phil Spencer's retirement marks a significant shift for Xbox. Asha Sharma's appointment raises questions about Xbox's future direction. Xbox's current position is precarious, with many uncertainties. The gaming industry is shifting towards live service models. Sony's closure of Blue Point Games highlights industry volatility. Live service games are struggling to find a sustainable model. The focus on monetisation is affecting game quality. Leadership changes can lead to drastic shifts in company strategy. The gaming community is highly invested in company leadership. The future of Xbox as a console is uncertain. The video game industry is losing time to apps and social media. Studio closures often stem from financial decisions rather than creative ones. New studios struggle to deliver successful games without prior experience. The gaming industry faces a constant battle between artistic vision and technological constraints. Anticipation for Pokémon's 30th anniversary is high, with expectations for new content. Remakes and remasters are a cost-effective strategy for studios. The importance of collaboration and team chemistry in game development cannot be overstated. The narrative depth in games can provoke thoughts on real-world issues. Lighting and art direction play a crucial role in game aesthetics. Player engagement is shifting, necessitating new strategies for developers. YOUR HOSTS

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Send a textTimothy Klund, aka TK, shares his journey from being an Air Force veteran to becoming a successful entrepreneur and community leader. He discusses the importance of relationships, the value of time, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. The conversation also delves into the origins of the Celebrity Softball Classic, emphasizing the significance of community and connection. TK's insights on spirituality, personal growth, and the necessity of hard work provide listeners with a roadmap for achieving their own success and fulfillment.-Quick Episode Summary:Air Force, leadership, resilience, relationships, faith, family, giving back, gratitude.-SEO Description:Air Force vet TK shares leadership, resilience, and the power of connection, plus stories from the Celebrity Softball Classic and lessons from life and business.-

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Lighting is important — but it's not what makes a portrait feel natural, confident, or authentic.In this episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, NYC headshot photographer Pete Coco joins Kersten Luts to explore the psychology behind portrait photography. From directing natural expressions to building trust with clients, Pete explains why connection matters more than gear, camera settings, or studio lighting setups.If you're a portrait photographer, headshot photographer, or someone starting a photography business, this episode dives into practical strategies for working with real people in front of the lens. You'll learn how to handle nervous clients, avoid stiff posing, and capture genuine expressions that elevate your photography portfolio.We also discuss the business side of headshot photography, personal branding, and what clients actually care about when hiring a professional photographer.Whether you're an amateur photographer looking to improve or a professional refining your craft, this conversation will shift how you think about portrait photography.If you enjoy photography education, lighting tutorials, and creative business insights, consider subscribing for weekly episodes. And be sure to check out our other interviews with leading photographers in the industry.

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*The air you breathe, the light you see, and the water you drink have all been quietly sabotaged by modern life—here's how to fight back without ripping your house apart.* Episode Summary In this episode, we shift from last week's hormesis deep-dive to the second weapon in your ancestral mismatch arsenal: your environment. You'll discover how degraded air quality, flickering LED lights, contaminated water, and invisible EMFs are silently wrecking your sleep, fogging your brain, and loading you with toxins—then get a practical, budget-friendly environmental audit you can start this weekend. Question of the Day

With over 34 years in the landscape lighting industry, Jeff Hesser shares the lessons, systems, and mindset behind a career built to last. From installing irrigation and lighting for iconic clients like Longwood Gardens and the Dupont family, to training contractors and expanding distributor networks with CAST Lighting, Jeff breaks down what it really takes to design, install, and educate at a high level. This episode is packed with real-world insight for contractors, designers, and anyone serious about mastering landscape lighting.

In this episode of the AART, host Chris Stafford sits down with American film and television professional Nica Fazio for an honest, wide-ranging biographical conversation about her life, career, and personal journey working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Rather than focusing on technical details, this episode explores the human story behind a career spent on set—how Nica found her way into film and television, what drew her to the work, and how years in the industry shaped her identity, resilience, and outlook on life.Nica shares reflections on growing up, discovering creative communities, and navigating the realities of working in a demanding, often unpredictable industry. She talks about the challenges and rewards of life behind the camera, the importance of collaboration, and the relationships formed on set that leave a lasting mark long after the lights go down. Through personal stories and candid insights, Nica opens up about perseverance, adaptability, and the quieter moments that define a career not always seen by audiences. This episode of AART is about more than film and television—it's about finding purpose, learning to trust your instincts, and building a meaningful life through creative work. Whether you're an artist, filmmaker, or simply curious about the people who bring stories to life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at what it means to commit to a path and grow along the way. Nica's links:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9717608/ https://www.instagram.com/nica.fazio/https://www.instagram.com/nicafaziophoto/ Nica's dinner party guests:My grandpaEllen KurasAva DuvernayLisa KudrowAmy WinehouseAlejandro González Iñárritu Some of Nica's favorite women artists:Elisa Capdevila (muralist from Barcelona she is amazing) Pixy Liao (photographer) Helen Levitt (photographer)Rina Yang (DP)Marjan Teeuwen (large scale architecture installations) Miska Mohmmed (abstract painting) Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.com Keywords Nica Fazio, AART Podcast, Chris Stafford podcast, film and television careers, women in film, behind the scenes film industry, film crew stories, creative career journeys, life in film and TV, entertainment industry biography, film podcast interview, personal stories from set life, American film professionals, storytelling behind the cameraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-unscripted--4769409/support.

In this episode of the AART, host Chris Stafford sits down with American film and television professional Nica Fazio for an honest, wide-ranging biographical conversation about her life, career, and personal journey working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Rather than focusing on technical details, this episode explores the human story behind a career spent on set—how Nica found her way into film and television, what drew her to the work, and how years in the industry shaped her identity, resilience, and outlook on life.Nica shares reflections on growing up, discovering creative communities, and navigating the realities of working in a demanding, often unpredictable industry. She talks about the challenges and rewards of life behind the camera, the importance of collaboration, and the relationships formed on set that leave a lasting mark long after the lights go down. Through personal stories and candid insights, Nica opens up about perseverance, adaptability, and the quieter moments that define a career not always seen by audiences. This episode of AART is about more than film and television—it's about finding purpose, learning to trust your instincts, and building a meaningful life through creative work. Whether you're an artist, filmmaker, or simply curious about the people who bring stories to life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at what it means to commit to a path and grow along the way. Nica's links:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9717608/ https://www.instagram.com/nica.fazio/https://www.instagram.com/nicafaziophoto/ Nica's dinner party guests:My grandpaEllen KurasAva DuvernayLisa KudrowAmy WinehouseAlejandro González Iñárritu Some of Nica's favorite women artists:Elisa Capdevila (muralist from Barcelona she is amazing) Pixy Liao (photographer) Helen Levitt (photographer)Rina Yang (DP)Marjan Teeuwen (large scale architecture installations) Miska Mohmmed (abstract painting) Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.com Keywords Nica Fazio, AART Podcast, Chris Stafford podcast, film and television careers, women in film, behind the scenes film industry, film crew stories, creative career journeys, life in film and TV, entertainment industry biography, film podcast interview, personal stories from set life, American film professionals, storytelling behind the cameraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.A Hollowell Studios ProductionInstagram: @theaartpodcast Email: hollowellstudios@gmail.com© Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell StudiosAll Rights Reserved

Send a textThe fastest way to stall growth is to chase near-term numbers while ignoring the systems that create momentum. We sit down with Kurt Uhlir—CMO, growth operator, and “King of Scaling”—to unpack how teams compound results by aligning time horizons, transforming decision-making with AI, and replacing authority-driven compliance with servant leadership commitment.We start by reframing executive focus: separate conversations into 2–12, 12–36, and 36+ month horizons, protect leading indicators, and let strategies mature long enough to prove or disprove hypotheses. From there, Kurt breaks down how AI either erodes trust through low-quality, high-volume content or strengthens it through deep edits, rigorous repurposing, and message consistency across TikTok, YouTube, articles, and newsletters. He explains why the winning move is pairing elite human editors with AI to deliver clarity, accuracy, and credibility at scale.Kurt shares a playbook for using AI as a thinking partner: simulate buyer personas, surface objections from forums in real time, pressure test strategies before launch, and compress the draft-to-feedback loop from weeks to hours. That shift empowers teams to explore “what if” scenarios without committees and helps leaders challenge their own instincts with data-backed insight. We also dive into culture: why AI “fails” when leaders can't define what success looks like, how psychological safety unlocks iteration, and where mid-level resistance shows up first.Expect five blunt go-to-market red flags—attribution over contribution, PPC overload, product-marketing drift, boardroom-first systems, and single-playbook thinking—plus a practical path to contribution-based decisioning. We close on servant leadership as an operating system: define outcomes, remove friction, and resource the work so accountability rises and execution speeds up. Finally, we look ahead to search everywhere optimization, meeting buyers across Google, TikTok, YouTube, podcasts, and AI answers with a unified narrative that builds trust, not just visibility.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a teammate who obsesses over attribution, and leave a quick review telling us your biggest blind spot you're ready to challenge.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on January 13, 2026. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/stop-lighting-marketing-cash-on-fire..........................................................................

At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, URC's team didn't just showcase technology—they found inspiration. In this interview, URC leaders explain how conversations with dealers and time spent walking the show floor directly influenced the development of AI-powered circadian rhythm lighting and a broader automation engine inside URC Total Control. The discussion explores why the Expo remains a critical forum for innovation, how real-world dealer feedback shaped URC's approach, and why future automation must reduce complexity while improving wellness, efficiency, and quality of life

Discover how Robyn Cavallaro rebuilt her life, dominated YouTube, and created unstoppable momentum by focusing on buyers, authenticity, and relentless action in The Villages, Florida.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/from-broke-to-booked-solid-building-a-youtube-empire-in-real-estate-with-robyn-cavallaro/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:11) - Welcoming Robyn Cavallaro to the Show(00:42) - The Villages, Florida: Inside a 150,000 Resident Active Community(02:05) - Hyper Focusing on a Niche Market(02:51) - From Restaurant Owner to Real Estate Agent(04:01) - Side Hustle or Go All In(06:50) - Buyers Versus Listings Strategy(08:38) - How YouTube Launched Her Real Estate Career(10:48) - Relocation Clients and Building Trust Through Content(13:55) - YouTube Monetization and Authority Building(15:34) - Short Term Rentals as a Strategic Advantage(16:49) - Overcoming Fear of Being on Camera(18:13) - Practice Without Posting Strategy(19:12) - Define Your Avatar and Clarify Your Message(20:13) - Short Form Versus Long Form Content Debate(23:15) - Live Streaming and Repurposing Content(24:51) - Editing, AI Tools, and Simplifying Your Topics(27:30) - Starting With Free Tools and Growing Over Time(28:26) - The Importance of Sound and Lighting(30:52) - Would She Start With YouTube Again(33:22) - Final Golden Nuggets for Agents(35:26) - Dave Ramsey Recommendation and Robyn's Books(36:50) - Robyn's Podcast and Social Media Platforms(37:43) - Closing Remarks and DisclaimerContact Robyn Cavallarohttps://robyncavallaro.com/https://www.facebook.com/robyncavallaro1https://www.instagram.com/robyncavallaro/https://www.youtube.com/@Robyncavallarohttps://www.youtube.com/@StopChasingStartAttractingRobyn Cavallaro proved that it is never too late to rebuild, reinvent, and rise by serving buyers first and building authority through YouTube. If you are ready to stop chasing and start attracting, take action today and visit https://reiagent.comIs success destroying your peace? Most pros grind until they break. Download The Investor's Life Balance Sheet: A Holistic Wealth Audit to see if you are building a legacy or heading for burnout. Presented by The REI Agent Podcast & United States Real Estate Investor® https://sendfox.com/lp/m4jrl

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Why are guests leaving earlier than you think they should?Your pricing's solid, the drinks are good, the team's doing their job and still, tabs are closing after two rounds.Most operators assume it's a marketing issue or a menu problem, but a lot of the time it's the room itself working against you.Lighting that's too bright, music that's just a little too loud, or a space that's slightly uncomfortable can quietly shave minutes off dwell time.In this episode, we break down how to measure those invisible factors and make simple adjustments that actually show up in your sales.If you think your bar is “fine” but your numbers say otherwise, this episode is for you.

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In Episode 199, Delo sits down with Michael Merendino, the founder of Crust Simply Italian and a fixture in the Arizona hospitality scene. Born and raised in New York, Michael shares his incredible journey from waiting tables at Mastro's Ocean Club—where he made $1,000 a night during the golden era of steakhouses—to buying a 7-foot pizza oven before he even had a lease for his first restaurant. This conversation is a masterclass in grit, "scrappy" entrepreneurship, and the relentless pursuit of authentic hospitality.Michael opens up about the early days of opening Crust in 2007, making "every mistake possible," including opening without silverware and forgetting to wash the romaine lettuce on day one. He and Delo discuss the evolution of the restaurant industry from labor costs to the "MALT" principle (Music, Ambiance, Lighting, Temperature) that defines a great dining experience. They also dive deep into his expansion into the craft cocktail world with The Ostrich, a basement speakeasy in a 100-year-old hotel that houses feathers from the actual ostrich farm of Dr. Chandler.Whether you're a restaurateur navigating the chaotic waters of construction and permitting, or just a lover of great food and stories, this episode delivers. Michael explains why "touching every table" is still the secret sauce to retention, how he balances running a multi-concept portfolio while keeping a "family" culture, and even claims a little credit for the invention of lobster mashed potatoes.Chapter Guide:(0:00 - 3:15) Intro: Family Life & The "Scottsdale Love Story"(3:16 - 8:42) The Golden Era: Making $1k/Night at Mastro's(8:43 - 15:20) The First Crust: Buying an Oven Before a Lease(15:21 - 22:10) The Ostrich: Building a Speakeasy in a Basement(22:11 - 28:45) Scaling Up: Why "Touching Tables" Matters(28:46 - 35:30) Leadership: Managing Headaches & Celebrating Wins(35:31 - 40:37) Rapid Fire: MALT, Steaks, & Lobster Mashed Potatoes

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister review the 2026 Grammy Awards Show, Super Bowl Halftime Show, and The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Join Dennis, Steve, Zac, David, and Guest Lumen Sister Hannah Kerman, as they discuss these three epic events and their lighting and stage designs. Backstage during the lighting process of the Grammys; The incredible New Artists sequence; Working with previz on the show; Dennis' obsession with red dresses; How they lit Lady Gaga; Politics be damned, they also discuss how they really feel about Bad Bunny, and the MAGA Alternative Halftime Show; and Lighting a daylight halftime show. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In today's episode, I'm, joined by Maisie as we talk about labels, lineage, witchcraft, druidry, play, grief, learning, motherhood, ageing, and the quiet rebellion of choosing joy and wonder in a world that often tells us to grow up, get sensible, and stop believing in magick.In this episode we explore:Do I call myself a witch? And what does that even mean?Maisie asks about labels. About the word witch. About hesitation, responsibility, history, and whether claiming a title feels empowering or heavy.I share my own relationship with the word, including its modern reclamation, its painful history as an accusation rather than an identity, and why I still choose to stand in it openly. Not because everyone should, but because visibility creates permission.We also talk about why some people feel more at home with words like druid, eclectic, or hedge, and why none of these need to be fixed forever.Structure, rhythm, and why we crave them after religionMaisie reflects on how A Pinch of Magick and the app provide structure without dogma, especially for those who've stepped away from organised religion.We talk about why humans need rhythm. Why cycles like the moon, seasons, and daily practices anchor us. And how magick can offer routine without control, and reverence without fear.The witch wound and the weight of historyWe speak candidly about the witch wound. About fear, grief, and the reality that witchcraft accusations were rarely about power or wisdom, and far more often about vulnerability, misogyny, poverty, and control.I share reflections from historical research on cunning folk, muttering women, court records, and why the word witch still carries such emotional charge today.Divination as humanity's oldest instinctFrom marbles in a childhood box to red skies and shepherds' warnings, we explore divination not as fortune-telling, but as humanity's oldest way of making meaning.We talk about tarot, oracles, entrails, medicine, economics, and how prediction, pattern-reading, and intuition have always been part of everyday life.Root Essence and living by an inner compassMaisie shares her experience of the Root Essence course (available in the app) and discovering her guiding phrase: magickal play.We talk about how knowing your root essence becomes a decision-making compass, especially when you're prone to overthinking, self-judgement, or taking life too seriously.Ageing, cronehood, and second adolescencesOur conversation turns to age, menopause, crone energy, and the relief of no longer needing permission.We talk about midlife as a second adolescence. A time of rebellion, wisdom, sovereignty, and deep discernment. A moment where life doesn't narrow, but clarifies..Everyday magick and reclaiming the mundaneFrom birthday candles and tooth fairies to hoovering with intention, we talk about how magick was never separate from daily life until it was made so.We explore how ordinary moments become sacred when approached symbolically. Cleaning. Cooking. Writing. Walking. Lighting a candle. Releasing energy.Whimsy as survivalMaisie shares how embracing play, fandom, costuming, travel, and creative joy has become a form of resilience in a heavy world.We talk about holding rage in one hand and whimsy in the other. About joy as nourishment and bout choosing wonder as an act of quiet rebellion.Today's episode reminds you that if you've ever made a wish, noticed a sign, played pretend, or felt awe at the world around you, you were already participating in magick.-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --All of the Magick:The A Pinch of Magick App:IPhone - download on the App StoreAndroid - download pn the Google PlayOur (free) magickal Community: Facebook GroupMagickal JournalsExplore on Amazon Rebecca's Author PageWebsiteRebeccaAnuwen.comMagickalHabits.comInstagramFor Magick: Click hereFor a Sacred Pause in Nature: Click hereFor CharmCasting: Click hereFor Merlin, my Dog: Click here

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In the second episode of That Workplace Experience Podcast, host Dan Moscrop steps inside One Great Cumberland Place, the new head office of The Portman Estate, overlooking Marble Arch in the western corner of Marylebone.Download the illustrated PDF and watch the episode to see the spaces in full.Joined by Michael Jones (The Portman Estate) and Joe Mac Mahon (Gort Scott), Dan explores how the design was led not by trends — but by the Estate's core values.Together, they discuss values-led design, the weaving of heritage into a modern scheme, the balance between preservation and intervention, and how a simple kitchen became the heartbeat of the workplace.Video production and camera: Calum LindsayCamera: Miguel Santa ClaraIllustration: Phoebe Gitsham

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In this episode I'm joined by Nigel Beach and we explore how much our environment shapes our mental state.We often try to think our way into feeling better, but our nervous system responds first to what we sense. Light, temperature, hydration, and contact with nature all send signals to the body about whether we are safe or under threat. When we change those inputs, our state naturally follows.This conversation is full of simple, practical ideas you can apply straight away at home. Nothing extreme, just small adjustments that help your body spend more time calm, clear and present.We talk about hydration and how H2O affects energy and mood, why modern lighting can keep the brain alert at the wrong times, and how sauna and cold exposure build resilience rather than stress. We also dive into grounding and why reconnecting to natural signals helps regulate the nervous system.The big message from this episode is that regulation is not only a mindset practice. It is something we can design into our daily life.In this episode we cover: • What nervous system regulation actually feels like day to day • How your home can either support recovery or keep you wired • The impact of hydration on focus, mood and energy • Lighting habits that improve sleep and recovery • Sauna and cold exposure as resilience training for the body • Grounding and reconnecting to nature • Small environmental changes that create lasting calmIf you enjoy this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and let us know your biggest takeaway

Today the guys start off talking about the winter Olympics games and which sport they are looking forward to seeing. Next Matt asks the question “is it okay for children to curse” and how a majority of Americans view this. Then the radio towers started glitching and the guys had a interesting caller from a guy who was struck by lightning which then made the guys want to be struck by lightning. Then we had a interview with dietitian/diabetes expert Ashley who gave some good advice. Last we ended the show with intern Celeste hosting a Galenties trivia for Lionel Richie ticket giveaway.Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textJoe Bogdan is a remarkable teacher, mentor, and Air Force leader turned business innovator. We talked about resilience, finding purpose after military service, and the real, sometimes messy journey of leadership. Joe shared insights from his book, “Better Has No Finish Line,” and how facing life's toughest moments can spark true growth. If you're looking for encouragement, actionable leadership wisdom, and a reminder that consistency beats perfection every time, this episode is for you. Don't miss it!-Quick Episode Summary:Joe Bogdan shares leadership lessons, resilience, and personal growth insights.-SEO Description:Air Force veteran Joe Bogdan shares leadership lessons, resilience, and insights from his new book, "Better Has No Finish Line," on Passing The Torch.-

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AZ TRT 2.0 - Solving the Worlds Problems through Design w/ Celeste Wilson of Form180 - AZ TRT S07 EP02 (285) 2-8-2026       Things We Learned This Week ·         People Are Remodeling Instead of Moving With rising home and land prices, homeowners are choosing to invest in their current homes—upgrading, expanding, and modernizing rather than starting over somewhere new. ·         Home Offices Are Now Permanent—and Must Be Designed Intentionally The best home offices allow for mental separation from work, often through physical barriers, visual breaks, or designing the space to flex back into daily living when the workday ends. ·         Wellness Is Driving Modern Home Design From smart lighting and steam showers to home gyms and better airflow, wellness is no longer a "nice to have"—it's a core design principle. ·         Lighting Directly Affects How a Home Feels Natural light, smart lighting systems, skylights, and color temperature all impact mood, energy, and subconscious comfort. Good lighting can completely transform older homes. ·         Great Design Starts With How People Actually Live Understanding family habits, entertaining style, pets, physical needs, and daily routines allows designers to create homes that feel peaceful, functional, and truly lived-in—not just beautiful.   Guest: Celeste Wilson - Founder | Principal Designer  FORM180.com           FORM180 is a full-service boutique architectural interior design firm located in sunny Arizona. Striking the balance between meticulous detail and welcoming allure, every project is a curation of precision and unparalleled craftsmanship. From initial concept to completion, we specialize in transforming spaces into experiences. Designing interiors that tell a story, empowering the minds that reside there. Our passion lies in crafting interiors that are not only stunning but deeply reflective of our clients' unique tastes and aspirations. Every detail, every finish, every handpicked piece is chosen to elevate and inspire.       Notes: In this episode, we sit down with Celeste Wilson of Form 180 Design, a residential-focused architecture and interior design firm known for modern, desert contemporary remodels. We explore why homeowners are choosing to remodel instead of move, how wellness and technology are shaping today's homes, and how Celeste's background in commercial design informs her approach to transforming older residential spaces. Segment 1: Why Home Remodeling Is Booming Why people are staying put ·         Rising housing and land prices have slowed moving activity ·         Homeowners are choosing to invest in and enjoy their current homes and neighborhoods ·         Remodels and additions are often more cost-effective than buying new Reimagining older homes ·         Common projects include ranch-style homes being reframed from dated layouts into clean, modern designs ·         Focus on transforming older homes without losing their character Post-COVID lifestyle shifts ·         Home offices are now a permanent feature ·         Demand for flexible workspaces that can transition back into living space ·         Importance of separating work energy from home life o    Physical or visual barriers o    Thoughtful placement and flow Wellness-driven design ·         Growing interest in: o    Home gyms o    Steam showers o    Wellness-focused layouts ·         Use of smart lighting and technology to enhance mood, circadian rhythm, and comfort ADUs & additions ·         Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADUs) as: o    Detached home offices o    Guest houses or mother-in-law suites ·         Design considerations for privacy, access, and energy separation Kitchen remodel trends ·         Creating efficient kitchen work zones ·         Dedicated baking areas and improved storage ·         Butler's pantries to keep messes hidden and entertaining seamless Form 180 Design focus ·         Residential design first ·         Spec design, architectural design, and full-service interior design ·         Integrating technology with design to support wellness and livability Segment 2: Celeste Wilson's Design Philosophy & Background Professional background ·         Architectural design blended with interior design ·         10 years in commercial design, including: o    Abercrombie & Fitch (retail store layouts) o    Restaurants such as The Melting Pot, Sushi Go, and North & Company ·         15 years focused on luxury residential design Client-first design process ·         Starts with understanding the client's: o    Family structure o    Daily habits and lifestyle o    Physical needs or limitations o    Pets (feeding stations, pet zones, practical layouts) Designing for flow and peace ·         Every item should have a place ·         Homes should allow easy movement and freedom ·         Design supports how families live, cook, entertain, and relax ·         Goal: a symbiotic relationship between people and space Lessons from commercial design ·         Experience retrofitting modern layouts into historic buildings ·         Applying those lessons to older homes: o    Working within constraints o    Preserving character while modernizing function Upgrading older homes ·         Common challenges: o    Lower ceilings o    Smaller rooms ·         Solutions include: o    Lighter paint tones o    Strategic lighting o    Monochromatic palettes o    Vaulted ceilings (when budget allows) Lighting as a design tool ·         Door systems to open walls and increase natural light ·         Smart lighting systems (e.g., Lutron) o    Match interior lighting to natural UV patterns o    Light impacts mood and subconscious behavior ·         Skylights, larger windows, and creative daylight solutions ·         Even recreating sunlight through advanced lighting systems Floor plans & privacy ·         Creating intentional separation within intimate spaces ·         Split floor plans for primary bedrooms ·         Secondary entrances for: o    Home offices o    Guest suites o    Mother-in-law units Key Takeaway Great design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about how a space supports your life. From wellness and workflow to lighting and layout, Celeste Wilson's approach blends architecture, interior design, and human behavior to create homes that feel peaceful, functional, and timeless.     'Best Of' Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+of+BRT   Real Estate Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Real+Estate-Construction-Land-Farming        Thanks for Listening. 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Send a textJoin us on the latest episode of the podcast as Marbely, Jenny, and Magdiel share firsthand stories of what's happening now, and what's ahead. From Youth Development and life at the Amigos Academy with Jenny, to Community Development with Marbely as she reflects on years of walking alongside families and visiting their homes, to Small Business Development with Magdiel, who shares an update on a farmer from the One Manzana program whose farm has been transformed through new crops.

What happens when you sit down with a lighting designer who's spent two decades navigating one of the world's most dynamic, culturally complex markets—and ask him how culture, design, and architecture really intersect?In this episode of LytePOD, host Sam Koerbel travels to Dubai to sit down with Siddharth (Sid) Mathur, a veteran lighting designer who has witnessed firsthand the transformation of a city that went from drilling pilings for the Burj Khalifa to becoming one of the most internationally influential design hubs in the world. This isn't a conversation about fixtures or specifications—it's a deep dive into the forces that shape how we design, who we design for, and why understanding people is the single most important skill a designer can have.Sid walksreveals why uniformity is the death of design, why a 70-year-old client and a 25-year-old client want completely different things from their lighting (even if they live in the same city), and why the most important part of any project isn't the rendering—it's the person-to-person connection that makes everything else possible.But this conversation goes deeper. It's about the tension between creative vision and client expectation, the exhausting reality of juggling five different cultural contexts in a single day, and why lighting design—despite all its challenges—remains one of the most rewarding professions for those willing to treat it like the marathon it is. Cedar shares why he pushes the envelope on every project, why lighting is the makeup that keeps the perfect marriage of architecture and culture going, and why one person's sparkle is always another person's glare.

A well-built service business creates momentum instead of pressure. With the right systems in place, you allow growth to happen without burning out.In this episode, Steven Ness, founder of Lighting the Way Leadership, explains how business owners can stop carrying the weight alone by building leadership systems, operational structure, and clear processes. The focus stays on delegation, accountability, financial clarity, team alignment, and systems that save time, energy, and money while supporting sustainable growth.Key takeaways:Systems create freedom. Documented processes and repeatable systems give you back control of your time.Leadership starts with you. You learn why personal accountability at the top sets the tone for results across the entire business.Right people in the right seats. Seat ownership helps teams perform better without constant oversight.Delegation without abdication. Clear expectations allow you to step back without losing quality or momentum.Build a business that works without you. Systems reduce owner dependency so the company can grow.Find more podcast episodes on our website: anderscpa.com/learn/podcasts/  Episode resources:●       Anders Virtual CFO by Anders website: anderscpa.com  ●       Love our content? Sign up for our newsletter:  https://anderscpa.com/learn/    ●       Check out the Virtual CFO Playbook Course:  https://anderscpa.com/virtual-cfo-services/vcfo-playbook/     Quotes-Steven Ness: "Systems save sanity, time, energy, and money. When you use them well, you stop making desperate decisions."-Jody Grunden: "Most leaders brush it off until they're asked to look at the impact they're carrying home."Steven Ness is the founder of Lighting the Way Leadership, where he helps leaders cut through business chaos with faith, structure, and a dose of tough love. With deep expertise in operations, training, B2B, retail, and sales, Steven equips teams to lead with clarity and purpose. His approach blends practical systems with people-first values reimagining business as People to People, not Business to Business. As a seasoned consultant, Steven is known for empowering leaders to grow personally and professionally. He's on a mission to help organizations thrive through authentic leadership and strategic alignment.Website: https://lightingthewayleadership.com/Email: Steven@lightingthewayleadership.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenness/IG: https://www.instagram.com/steven_ness_leadership/X: https://x.com/StevenNessCoach  FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lighting-the-Way-Leadership/61568990434856/The Creative Agency Success Show helps service-based business owners master the financial side of growth. Hosted by Jamie Nau, Director of Virtual CFO Services/ Virtual CFO, and Jody Grunden, Partner and Virtual CFO Practice Leader at Anders CPAs + Advisors, the podcast div

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Lighting the Shadows of Heroism: Dark City Comics & E.P.I.C ExplainedIn this episode of The United States Department of Nerds, The Chairman sits down with Lonnie Lowe Jr (Lo) — creator and founder of Dark City Comics — to shine a light on E.P.I.C (Earth's Protector in Crisis) and the philosophy behind Lighting the Shadows of Heroism.Dark City Comics is building a universe where grit meets greatness, where heroes are shaped by culture, crisis, and consequence. From street-level struggles to cosmic stakes, Lo shares how lived experience fuels storytelling — and why indie comics are still one of the most powerful creative spaces today.This episode explores:• The origins of Dark City Comics• Redefining heroism for a new generation• The creation of E.P.I.C • The indie grind and the upcoming Kickstarter • The future vision for the Dark City universeIf you believe comics should reflect the world we live in — this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lighting the Way: Building Team Unity at Yuyuan Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海豫园，一个冬日的早晨，空气中弥漫着节日的喜庆。En: In Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, on a winter morning, the air was filled with festive cheer.Zh: 春节的装饰品把园子装扮得五彩缤纷，红灯笼在微风中轻轻晃动。En: The decorations for the Spring Festival adorned the garden in an array of colors, and red lanterns swayed gently in the breeze.Zh: 此时，李明、佳伟和欢羽已经站在园中的一块空地上。En: At this moment, Li Ming, Jiawei, and Huanyu were already standing on a vacant space within the garden.Zh: 公司组织了一次团建活动，希望在节日气氛中增强团队关系。En: The company had organized a team-building activity, hoping to enhance team relationships in the festive atmosphere.Zh: 李明是这个项目的组长，他对团队的凝聚力总是有些担忧。En: Li Ming was the leader of this project, and he always harbored some concerns about team cohesion.Zh: 面对接下来的重要季度，他希望大家能更好地合作。En: Facing the upcoming important quarter, he hoped everyone could collaborate more effectively.Zh: 佳伟是团队中的分析师，虽然性格内向，但在工作中总是能给出独到的见解。En: Jiawei was an analyst in the team, and although reserved, he consistently offered unique insights in his work.Zh: 而欢羽则是一个外向的销售员，他的幽默感给团队带来了不少欢声笑语。En: Huanyu, on the other hand, was an outgoing salesperson whose sense of humor brought much laughter and joy to the team.Zh: 在这样一个节日的季节，李明决定安排一些需要大家一起动脑筋的活动。En: In such a festive season, Li Ming decided to arrange activities that required everyone to brainstorm together.Zh: 豫园内的古色古香给予了他灵感。En: The classical architecture of Yuyuan Garden inspired him.Zh: 他挑选了一项需要信任的团队游戏，目的是让团队成员打破隔阂，建立信任和沟通。En: He chose a team game that required trust, aiming to break down barriers and build trust and communication among team members.Zh: 活动进行中，佳伟突然主动站了出来。En: During the activity, Jiawei suddenly stepped up.Zh: 他虽然平时话不多，但这次却踏出了一步，愿意承担领导角色。En: Though not usually chatty, this time he stepped forward to take on a leadership role.Zh: 他的信心和能力令大家大吃一惊。En: His confidence and ability amazed everyone.Zh: 欢羽笑了起来，赞赏地拍手：“佳伟，真没想到你还有这一手！”En: Huanyu laughed, clapping in admiration, "Jiawei, I never knew you had it in you!"Zh: 在佳伟的带领下，团队完成了游戏，结束时，李明看到大家脸上的笑容，他也露出了欣慰的笑容。En: Under Jiawei's leadership, the team completed the game, and at the end, Li Ming saw the smiles on everyone's faces, which brought him a sense of relief.Zh: 突然，欢羽讲了一个关于团队合作的小笑话，大家哄堂大笑，欢声笑语在豫园的假山和廊桥间回荡。En: Suddenly, Huanyu told a joke about teamwork, and everyone burst into laughter, the sound echoing among the artificial hills and promenades of Yuyuan Garden.Zh: 经过这次活动，李明意识到每个人都有自己的独特性。En: After this activity, Li Ming realized that everyone has their unique qualities.Zh: 只要创造一个良好的环境，让成员愿意敞开心扉，就能够迸发出奇妙的火花。En: By creating an environment that encourages members to open up, they can spark wonderful creativity.Zh: 豫园的美景不仅见证了这个团队的成长，也让他们在传统与现代的交融中感受到团结的力量。En: The beautiful scenery of Yuyuan Garden not only witnessed the team's growth but also let them feel the power of unity in the fusion of tradition and modernity.Zh: 豫园的灯笼依旧在微风中摇曳，传递着春节的温暖和新一年的希望。En: The lanterns of Yuyuan Garden continued to sway in the breeze, conveying the warmth of the Spring Festival and the hope of the new year.Zh: 团队走出豫园，心中充满了新的目标和信念。En: The team walked out of Yuyuan Garden filled with new goals and beliefs.Zh: 无论性格如何不同，只要携手努力，每个人都是不可或缺的一部分。En: Regardless of how different their personalities are, as long as they work hand in hand, each person is an indispensable part.Zh: 他们将以更加团结的姿态迎接挑战，为接下来的季度作好准备。En: They will face challenges with a more united stance, preparing for the upcoming quarter. Vocabulary Words:festive: 喜庆adorned: 装扮array: 五彩缤纷lanterns: 灯笼breeze: 微风vacant: 空地cohesion: 凝聚力reserved: 内向unique insights: 独到的见解brainstorm: 动脑筋architecture: 古色古香trust: 信任barriers: 隔阂chatty: 话不多confidence: 信心leadership role: 领导角色admiration: 赞赏echoing: 回荡unique qualities: 独特性creativity: 火花unity: 团结fusion: 交融conveying: 传递warming: 温暖beliefs: 信念indispensable: 不可或缺stance: 姿态promenades: 廊桥artificial hills: 假山sway: 摇曳

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister continue their interview with Legend of Light, Bob Dickinson. Join Bob, Ellen, Dennis, Steve and David as they discuss: The future of AI in broadcast lighting; The development of broadcast lighting following camera technology; Lighting Elizabeth Taylor; Using multiple angles to build in flexibility; Considering color temperature in lighting for live and broadcast; Working with content creators; Lighting in front of video walls; Issues with virtual lighting content; Being disciplined with color and cues; The Athens Olympics; The future of Full Flood; Noah Mitz; and Wise words for students of lighting design.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

ABOUT JOE BAER:Joe's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/joe-baer-4479385Websites:zengenius.com visual911.com Email: jbaer@zengenius.comBIO:Joe is the Co-Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of ZenGenius, Inc., an experiential design firm specializing in visual merchandising and event design. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Joe brings over three decades of mastery in innovative leadership and creative direction to the design, visual merchandising and special events industries. He has extensive knowledge of the customer journey from working in stores for decades and is a seasoned public speaker who has traveled the world to inspire and educate others through the art of visual merchandising, design and special events.Additionally, Joe has contributed his retail know-how to multiple publications, authored The Art of Visual Merchandising: Short North, and created one of my favorite events in the retail industry the Iron Merchant Challenge, a popular interactive visual merchandising competition held annually at the International Retail Design Conference. Joe's passion for the world of design is evident in his role as President of the PAVE Global leadership board - a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation with the mission to support, connect, and inspire the next generation of professionals in the retail design, visual merchandising, and consumer environments industry. He also holds Advisory Board roles at Columbus College of Art and Design and VMSD Magazine. SHOW INTROWelcome to Episode 85! of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast…In every episode we follow our catch phrase of having “Dynamic Dialogues About DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts.” And as we continue on this journey, we'll have guests that are thought provoking futurists, AI technology mavens, retailers, international hotel design executives as well as designers and architects of brand experience places.We'll talk with authors and people focused on wellness and sustainable design practices as well as neuroscientists who will continue to help us look at the built environment and the connections between our mind-body and the built world around us.If you like what you hear on the NXTLVL Experience Design show, make sure to subscribe, like, comment and share with colleagues, friends and family.The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is always grateful for the support of VMSD magazine.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. I think the IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing us to keep on talking about what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.org Today, EPISODE 85… I talk with Joe Baer of Zen Genius an experiential design firm specializing in visual merchandising and event design. Joe had spent more than 3 decades working the in the retail industry bringing visual merchandising know-how to the creation of emotionally resonant branded places. Visual merchandising is allot more than simply making things look good in a store. It's very much about 3D storytelling, sensory experiences, emotions and making places sing as Joe explains.We'll get there in a minute but... first a few thoughts…*                     *                          *                          *Monique worked in the visual merchandising departmentshe was the director there and I was the director in the interior design department our two programs ran concurrently we shared some students across our programs but we seldom actually shared lunchAnd so it was slightly strange but intriguing that she invited me to have lunch with her across the street from the college at a little Thai placeWe sat down, talked about students and then - more as a throw away - she said “they want me to go to Singapore…”And I waited for the next sentence.“But I don't really want to go to Singapore.” she said. “I'd have to leave here. I'd have to leave my son who's thinking about collage a few years and I'd really just prefer to stay in Montreal.”And then there was a silence.“Singapore?!” I said.“I don't even know where Singapore is. That's in Southeast Asia, right? ““yeah, it's like on the other side of the world.” she said.“Sounds exotic. I'd go for sure. Besides, I love Chinese food. I could eat it every day.”“Really?” she said .“Sure, why not? I'd love to go. I love the whole idea of adventure.” “Well anyway,” she said, “I don't know what they are going to do if I don't go. It's to be the Director of the visual merchandising program in an international fashion school and they've got no one else who could do it.” “No seriously, I'd go. I mean I have no idea about what you do and… I'm a guy and that means genetically I actually don't like shopping and I've only ever designed the escalator and fountain at the Eaton center. But let them know that I'd do it.”We finished lunch, climbed over the snowbank of freshly plowed snow, crossed the street to get back for afternoon classes and a few weeks later I was walking down the stairs of a plane in the stultifying humidity at Changi airport.Monday morning, I was the program Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School … in Singapore… and… I had no idea what I was doing but knew my career had taken a significant and abrupt turn.The world of retail design had found me, and I never looked back for the next 20 years.Over those 20 plus years I learned from some masters in retail design and visual merchandising. I arrived in New York after a year, spent an afternoon with Gene Moore, was introduced to Peter Glenn and ended up working with Joe Weishar New Vision Studios. I spent the next four years listening to and watching Joe talk about visual merchandising practice as both art and retail strategy.For Joe Weishar visual merchandising wasn't just a display tactic but was a creative discipline that blended art, design and retail psychology. He merged visual perception and design principles and he would layout a store or a wall with the same mechanics of laying out a composition of a painting – proportions, scale, focal points. He celebrated Visual merchandising as an art form that shaped memorable experiences rather than simply placing products on the shelvesAll of those basic art principles were things that I was deeply familiar with. I had been in private art studios that my parents put me in at the age of nine because they recognized my passion for painting.I had gone to architecture school and spent the first eight years of my career doing traditional architectural projects – museums, libraries, houses, schools… that sort of thing and I taught the design same principles of scale proportion, balance, color, harmony and how you could use those things ultimately to tell a story to students in a College's interior design program in Montreal.Even in those early years of my career in the late 90s, I was learning that retail stores needed to be engaging the senses, and we should be thinking about creatively implementing textures, variations in lighting as well as sound and scent and not just focusing on what customers would experience with their eyes.I was learning that the senses were conduits for emotion and memory - that if you implemented design principles and thoughtful sensory-based visual merchandising elements correctly, that they would help to fill shopping baskets and engage customers in long-term relationships with a brand. These sorts of environments that engaged the senses would increase loyalty and invite return visits because, in the end, the store was simply a backdrop, a theater set for the full-bodied experience of a brand where main feature was the merchandise.If you thought of merchandise as elements in a composition and wrapped them in memorable display moments, it could make stores sing.This sort of thinking positioned retail as experience design rather than a purely commercial layout. The goods were a necessary part of the equation to be sure, but as I working through the foundational years of a retail design career, I saw that great retail places were more than a depository for stuff to be consumed, they had a palpable emotional resonance, they had soul. It was remarkable to me then, as a young retail architect, that we were designing with the purpose of selling…but it was more than that. Great stores fulfilled basic needs, desires and dreams. They were places for relationship building, with people as well as brands.They were story telling places that helped to message group belonging, wellbeing, connection and status. They were places where displays weren't random; they were meant to guide customers through a narrative journey. Every element was intentional, geared towards telling a brand story that invited the customer to participate in the story's unfolding.All of the effort that the designers, merchants and visual teams put into making the store wasn't just about “making it look good,” but making it work well. The design and visual strategy had to be grounded in retail metrics and customer behavior. In the end, our job as co-authors of this retail experience script was to move product.We would calculate merchandising units per square foot. We thought about how product would flow through a department from delivery to markdown and how adjacencies were critical – why groups of products were located next to what other products. We knew how many units had to sell in a department to make the financials work. There was business behind the beauty. Visual merchandising was a silent seller as author Judy Bell would say.In my early years, we didn't think too much about what happened to all the stuff after the store had aged or the season had changed. Graphics, fixtures and display items shifted along with the seasonal changes, holidays or special promotions. And a lot of it just got trashed. We began to think more deeply about the sustainability factor of our work and the impact of retail place making on our environment. It was no longer acceptable that the disposable economy would direct the design of store without any consideration for how it was eventually ending up in landfill sites. Lighting, manufacturing processes, materials, and lifecycles came under more scrutiny. These days, thinking about the sustainable nature of how we design and build stores is very much at the forefront of our thinking from the get-go.  Design firms are becoming B-Corporations whose mission is to be better stewards of our little blue dot. Along the way, teaching - both our clients as well as students in design programs - was something that never left the radar. What had been the precipitating moment - going from teacher to running a visual merchandising program at an international school in Singapore - would remain key to my professional experience. And this is where we can bring in my guest Joe Baer   into the story. Joe's story is so familiar because it is so similar. While we came to the retail world from different angles, our paths have many parallels and similarity in purpose – despite being from different orientations in the retail place-making paradigm.Joe is the Co-Founder, Creative Director, and CEO of ZenGenius, Inc., an experiential design firm specializing in visual merchandising and event design. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Joe brings over three decades of mastery in innovative leadership and creative direction to the design, visual merchandising and special events industries. He has extensive knowledge of the customer journey from working in stores for decades and is a seasoned public speaker who has traveled the world to inspire and educate others through the art of visual merchandising, design and special events.Additionally, Joe has contributed his retail know-how to multiple publications, authored The Art of Visual Merchandising: Short North, and created one of my favorite events in the retail industry the Iron Merchant Challenge, a popular interactive visual merchandising competition held annually at the International Retail Design Conference. Joe's passion for the world of design is evident in his role as President of the PAVE Global leadership board - a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation with the mission to support, connect, and inspire the next generation of professionals in the retail design, visual merchandising, and consumer environments industry. He also holds Advisory Board roles at Columbus College of Art and Design and VMSD Magazine. Joe leads with passion, purpose, pure joy and believes in celebration so I see our conversation as a celebration of Joe Baer's commitment to his retail industry involvement.ABOUT DAVID KEPRON:LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/david-kepron-9a1582bWebsites: https://www.davidkepron.com    (personal website)vmsd.com/taxonomy/term/8645  (Blog)Email: david.kepron@NXTLVLexperiencedesign.comTwitter: DavidKepronPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkepron/NXTLVL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtlvl_experience_design/Bio:David Kepron the Retail Studio Principal for the architecture and design firm Little (https://www.littleonline.com). He is a multifaceted creative professional with a deep curiosity to understand ‘why', ‘what's now' and ‘what's next'. He brings together his background as an architect, artist, educator, author, podcast host and builder to the making of meaningful and empathically-focused, community-centric customer connections at brand experience places around the globe. David is a former VP - Global Design Strategies at Marriott International. While at Marriott, his focus was on the creation of compelling customer experiences within Marriott's “Premium Distinctive” segment which included: Westin, Renaissance, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Design Hotels and Gaylord hotels. In 2020 Kepron founded NXTLVL Experience Design, a strategy and design consultancy, where he combines his multidisciplinary approach to the creation of relevant brand engagements with his passion for social and cultural anthropology, neuroscience and emerging digital technologies. As a frequently requested international speaker at corporate events and international conferences focusing on CX, digital transformation, retail, hospitality, emerging technology, David shares his expertise on subjects ranging from consumer behaviors and trends, brain science and buying behavior, store design and visual merchandising, hotel design and strategy as well as creativity and innovation. In his talks, David shares visionary ideas on how brand strategy, brain science and emerging technologies are changing guest expectations about relationships they want to have with brands and how companies can remain relevant in a digitally enabled marketplace. David currently shares his experience and insight on various industry boards including: VMSD magazine's Editorial Advisory Board, the Interactive Customer Experience Association, Sign Research Foundation's Program Committee as well as the Center For Retail Transformation at George Mason University.He has held teaching positions at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), the Department of Architecture & Interior Design of Drexel University in Philadelphia, the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (L.I.M.) in New York, the International Academy of Merchandising and Design in Montreal and he served as the Director of the Visual Merchandising Department at LaSalle International Fashion School (L.I.F.S.) in Singapore.  In 2014 Kepron published his first book titled: “Retail (r)Evolution: Why Creating Right-Brain Stores Will Shape the Future of Shopping in a Digitally Driven World” and he is currently working on his second book to be published soon. I caught up with Bryan at the SHOP Marketplace event in Charlotte and chatted about his focus on shaping what comes next in digital signage and experiential design. The NXTLVL Experience Design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production is by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

Kristen Reince is back to finish our deep dive into the world of wellness lighting at Mysa Hus, and things get real about EMFs, kill switches, and whether Faraday cages belong in family homes (spoiler alert: they don't). We talk about how your lighting impacts circadian rhythm, how good LEDs mimic the sun, and why most of your EMF problems come from the phone in your pocket. It's everything you never knew you needed to know about lighting—and a few laughs along the way. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://auroraonelighting.com/ Website: https://admitonesystems.com/ Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

We are thrilled to welcome Ray Booth back to the podcast! Ray is an acclaimed interior designer, a partner at the award-winning firm McALPINE, and the author of the beautiful new book, The Expressive Home. Ray sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to discuss how his background in architecture shapes every interior decision he makes. He shares why he views drapery as "punctuation," the optical illusion of black window mullions, and why he believes "editing is the key to happiness." Quick Decorating Takeaways: Drapery is Punctuation: Ray uses drapery not just for windows, but as "commas" in a room—creating pauses, dividing large spaces, and softening the acoustics to create intimacy in an otherwise "hard" architectural box. The "Eyeliner" Effect: When painting window mullions (the strips between glass panes), Ray prefers dark colors (black or bronze) over white. Dark mullions act like eyeliner—they frame the view and disappear to let the eye focus on the landscape, whereas white mullions stop the eye right at the glass. Hang Lighting for Humans, Not Ceilings: In rooms with double-height ceilings, resist the urge to hang chandeliers too high. Ray suggests hanging them lower—within the "human scale"—so they feel touchable and help ground people in a cavernous space. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 01:30 Ray's architectural background and his "biased" approach to interiors 04:00 How to choose materials based on your personal story 10:00 Why Ray uses drapery as "punctuation" and acoustic softening 16:00 Building a neutral palette: Using contrast to create harmony 21:00 Window Mullions: Why dark paint makes the view clearer 25:00 The Art of Editing: "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" 28:00 Ray's take on AI in design (featuring a nod to Steve & Brooke Giannetti) 34:00 Human Scale: How to make grand rooms feel intimate 40:00 Lighting tips for high ceilings 44:00 The "Deconstructed Sectional": How to improve flow around large furniture 48:00 Closing notes & where to find Ray Also Mentioned: The Expressive Home by Ray Booth (New Book) Evocative Interiors by Ray Booth (Previous Book) McALPINE | Website Ray Booth Design | Instagram Steve & Brooke Giannetti Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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