Podcast appearances and mentions of wize grazette

On this special live episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, we take you straight to SXSW 2024, where QUANNA, the powerhouse behind #CareFreeBlackGirl, joins us to talk about building a movement, securing trademarks, and curating platforms for Black women artists. QUANNA shares her journey from Savannah, GA, to launching the #CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout, taking it on tour nationwide and creating a community-driven lifestyle brand. She also drops major business gems on trademarking, talks skateboarding for mental health, and joins our Women's History Month rapid-fire game, She Did That! “I just wanted it to be a platform that I give to artists that was real—something that was attainable.” – QUANNA Chapters: 01:07 Meet QUANNA: The #CareFreeBlackGirl 01:28 QUANNA's Journey and Achievements 04:13 SXSW and #CareFreeBlackGirl Events 09:37 The Importance of Trademarks 11:39 Rapid Fire Round: She Did That! Tap in, subscribe, and leave us that five-star review!

On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, we sit down with KK, host of KK's Corner Podcast and a rising force in Atlanta's media scene. From her start as a REVOLT Podcast Network intern to building her own brand for influencers, by an influencer, KK shares how she turned a side hustle into a movement. She reflects on her Chicago roots, why Clark Atlanta University shaped her grind, and how she built a podcast without co-hosts, keeping it fun, educational, and full of free game. We tap into the B-Sides Track of the Week, where KK puts us on to TeyBanz's “Turn Me Up”, and wrap things up with a Women's History Month edition of She Did That!, where KK shouts out Jennifer Hudson, Boss Britt, Glorilla, and DJ eXeL as game-changers. " I thought I had no talent at all until I discovered YouTube and Podcasting." – KK Tap in, subscribe, and leave us that five-star review!

On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, we sit down with Dr. Chanda Reynolds, licensed clinical psychologist and host of Paging Dr. Chanda and The Double Dose Podcast. She shares her mission to destigmatize mental health, her experience at REVOLT World, and how growing up in a ministry-focused family in Delaware shaped her path. We tap into the B-Sides Track of the Week, where Dr. Chanda puts us on to Philip Thompson's “My Worship”, and wrap things up with a Women's History Month edition of She Did That!, where she gives flowers to Tabitha Brown, Janet Jackson, bell hooks, and her twin sister, Chanelle. "If you watch any Black 90s sitcom, there's always an episode where someone's struggling with mental health, but they're ashamed to talk about it. I wanted to change that." – Dr. Chanda Reynolds Chapters: 00:44 - Meet Dr. Chanda Reynolds 01:19 - REVOLT World Experience 02:08 - About Dr. Chanda's Podcasts 03:38 - B-Sides Track of the Week 04:29 - Dr. Chanda's Journey in Mental Health 09:00 - Rapid Fire: She Did That Follow Dr. Chanda: @PagingDrChanda Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network is hosted by Wize Grazette, edited and produced by Indie Creative Network & StoryTime Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, we sit down with Adri V, host of The G Code Podcast and a powerhouse in radio, podcasting, and motivational speaking. Adri shares her journey from radio to podcasting, breaking down how The G Code dives deep into the real struggles behind success—the pretty, the ugly, and the grind. Chapters 01:10 Adri V's Journey into Podcasting 02:19 The G Code Podcast 03:11 Adri V's Radio Career 05:20 Personal Stories and Inspirations 10:15 Rapid Fire Round: Rank It! We also get personal—Adri opens up about her mother's incredible resilience, how her upbringing in Buffalo, New York, shaped her relentless work ethic, and the lessons that fuel her Go Getta mentality every day. Then, we tap into the B-Sides Track of the Week, where Adri puts us on to Che Noir's "Ladies Brunch"—a fire track featuring Armani Caesar and Love the Genius that showcases Buffalo's thriving music scene. "Behind the mic, I am just a girl who is happy to wake up every day to do what she loves, amplify the voices of my community, and give other people opportunities like I was given." – Adri V Tap in, subscribe, and leave us that ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review!

On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, we sit down with NéAndré Broussard, founder of Black Menswear and host of The Check-In with Black Menswear Podcast. NéAndré shares how he built a global movement empowering Black men through storytelling, community service, and representation. From conversations with culture-shapers like Ryan Clark, Tank, and Avant, to creating a safe space for Black men to grow, he's on a mission to uplift and inspire. Chapters: 00:38 - Meet NéAndré Broussard 00:58 - The Check-In with Black Menswear Podcast 02:14 - B-Sides Track of the Week

On this episode, we're tapping in with Stacy Ike, the powerhouse behind Human2Human Podcast. From Houston roots to red carpets to creating a space for deep, raw, and intentional conversations, Stacy walks us through her journey of self-discovery, healing, and storytelling. We dive into her love for long-form media, the lessons she's learned about boundaries, and the self-compassion she had to develop along the way. Plus, she gives us the inside scoop on her upcoming season featuring all Black men—what sparked the idea, why the timing feels right, and the meaningful conversations she's had. Chapters 00:36 Meet Stacy Ike 02:50 Stacy's Musical Tastes 04:29 The Person Behind the Mic 05:05 Stacy's Healing Journey 09:08 Impactful Podcast Episodes 11:24 Human2Human Season 3 Insights "Shame is the way that society uses you to hold yourself back from yourself, and you need to be willing to put that down to experience the highest version of yourself. It exists. It's here. Your fairytale exists." — Stacy Ike

On this episode Wize sets the stage for an exciting bonus episode dropping on January 29th! Tune in as Wize previews his upcoming conversation with Ian Von, host of the Can We Talk R&B podcast. Together, they dive into how Black rhythm is the undeniable heartbeat of R&B, Ian's journey from Baton Rouge to the mic, and the powerful ways R&B continues to shape and celebrate Black culture. Wize also takes a moment to thank the incredible lineup of guests who've joined him over the past 12 episodes, including Brian and Wangechi (Untitled Africans Podcast), Jiggy Jones (Creative Convos), Leslie Latrice (#CareFreeBlackGirl), and more. Plus, Wize invites YOU to join the conversation! Share your thoughts, favorite moments, or shout out your favorite podcast hosts by leaving a voicemail at fanlist.com/podcasts. Who knows? Your voice could be featured on a future episode! Subscribe, rate us five stars, and follow the journey on Instagram and TikTok @REVOLTPodcastNetwork or Twitter @REVOLTPodcasts. Special thanks to the Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios for editing and production.

On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, Wize Grazette sits down with Ericka Nicole, founder of SILKENN Skincare and host of the newly rebranded Boss Babe Reset podcast. Ericka opens up about her journey as an entrepreneur, the inspiration behind her brand, and her mission to help women prioritize success without sacrificing self-care. "2025 is going to be a really, really big year." – Ericka Nicole From pollution-protection skincare to vision board hacks and a candid discussion on how New York shaped her grit and determination, Ericka shares how she's empowering others through her platform. Plus, catch her B-Sides Track of the Week, “House of Miracles” by DOE, and her rapid-fire game of "Would You Rather." Chapters 00:41 Introducing Our Guest: Ericka Nicole 01:04 The Boss Babe Reset Rebrand 02:02 B-Sides Track of the Week 03:12 Vision Boards and New Year Resolutions 04:17 The Journey of SILKENN Skincare 05:34 New York Hustle and Upbringing 07:31 Rapid Fire This episode is produced by StoryTime Studios and The Indie Creative Network, where creativity meets community. Follow Ericka on social media @TheErickaNicole and the podcast @BossBabeReset. Explore more inspiring episodes at listen.REVOLT.tv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, host Wize Grazette sits down with Nina Obasi, co-host of The First Gems Podcast. Nina shares the inspiring journey behind the podcast she co-hosts with her cousins, a space dedicated to celebrating the stories of first-generation millennials, creatives, and trailblazers. Nina reflects on her upbringing in a close-knit Nigerian-American family, her passion for storytelling, and the values that drive her creativity and connection. “We were always some type of group—whether it was dancing, acting, or singing—and it's beautiful to see us carry that into adulthood and make a brand out of it” - Tanina Obasi Tune in as Nina dives into the unique dynamics of working with family, the lessons she's learned along the way, and a gem for aspiring podcasters: just start. Chapters 00:46 Introducing Today's Guest: Nina from The First Gems 01:11 Nina's Experience at REVOLT World 01:49 Getting to Know Nina: Behind the Mic 03:39 Nina's Background and Upbringing 04:37 First Generation American Experience 08:12 Rapid Fire: Word Association This episode was recorded at Storytime Studios and produced by ICN.DJ, supporting diverse voices and stories in podcasting.

This week on Behind the Mic, Wize Grazette sits down with Devin Wingfield, Podcast Coordinator at REVOLT Podcast Network. Devin's work behind the scenes has been instrumental in shaping the success of REVOLT's diverse podcast lineup. From collaborating with hosts to elevating production quality, Devin has dedicated himself to building impactful content that resonates with listeners. His contributions go beyond logistics—he's a driving force behind the network's innovation and growth. Reflecting on his journey, Devin notes, "Being part of a network like REVOLT has taught me how to create opportunities for others while building something meaningful for myself." He opens up about his creative approach, the challenges of coordinating across a growing slate of shows, and how he's gearing up for the highly anticipated Winter Class launch on January 8th. New episodes of Behind the Mic drop every Monday at 9 a.m. on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your network! Follow us on socials @revoltpodcastnetwork on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and @revoltpodcast on Twitter formerly known as X. Big thanks to The Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios for making this series possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network, Wize Grazette sits down with Aaliyah Duah, the dynamic 21-year-old host of the Young and Dumb Show. A Virginia State University graduate and Brooklyn native, Aaliyah shares how her journey in basketball, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy led her to become a mentor and advocate for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Through her platform Financial Revolutionn, Aaliyah educates 200–300 kids weekly on financial, political, and entrepreneurial literacy. Her podcast brings valuable lessons and candid conversations to a younger audience, helping them navigate the challenges of adulting. "I know that I've been blessed in ways that other people aren't. When you're blessed, you have to become a blessing to others." – Aaliyah Duah Stay connected with us: Follow @REVOLTPodcastNetwork on Instagram and TikTok, and @REVOLTpodcasts on Twitter. Explore our podcast library at listen.REVOLT.tv. Shoutout to: The Indie Creative Network for empowering creators. Storytime Studios, where great stories come to life. Chapters 01:08 Aaliyah's Background and Education 01:28 Financial Revolutionn: Empowering Gen Z 02:16 Creating the Young and Dumb Show 03:52 Aaliyah's Personal Journey and Inspirations 06:51 Family Influence and Entrepreneurial Spirit 09:36 Rapid Fire game: Word Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up, y'all! Welcome to the premiere of Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network! I'm your host, Wize Grazette—community manager, podcast enthusiast, and your guide through the incredible stories of our podcasters.  "I speak in memes, okay? I speak in memes. The girls who know, know!" - Brian Kamotho For this first episode, I'm kicking things off with Brian from the Untitled Africans Podcast. We met at REVOLT World and now we're diving into what makes Brian tick—from his Kenyan roots and ATL upbringing to his journey in social media, fashion photography, and building community. Brian keeps it real as we explore his creative passions, love for avant-garde fashion, and the challenges and triumphs of being a “chief enjoyment officer.” This conversation is filled with gems, laughs, and a taste of what it means to be an “uppity African” in the podcast space. New episodes drop every Monday at 9 a.m. on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else you get your pods. Hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and don't forget to tell a friend to tap in! Follow us on socials @revoltpodcastnetwork on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads, and @revoltpodcast on Twitter. Keep up with me @TheRealWize. Big thanks to the Indie Creative Network and Storytime Studios for making this podcast possible. Let's get into it! Chapters 00:31 Meet Brian from Untitled Africans 00:54 Brian's Creative Journey 05:30 Community and Values 09:15 Word association game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Behind the Mic: Powered by REVOLT Podcast Network. This first drop is all about letting you know why you need to pull up and rock with us. I'm Wize Grazette—been in the podcast game since 2011, and I'm here to shine a light on the people behind the mic. From magicians to singers, influencers, and more, each episode is a quick dive (under 20 minutes!) into what makes these creators tick and why they matter. You'll get a taste of their world, their hustle, and their journey in the podcast space. Don't miss out—new episodes drop every Monday at 9 a.m. on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favorite streaming platforms. Hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and tell a friend to tap in too! Follow us on socials @revoltpodcastnetwork on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and @revoltpodcast on Twitter. Keep up with me @TheRealWize too. Special thanks to the Indie Creative Network and StoryTime Studios for producing and editing this podcast. Let's make it happen, y'all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I started doing my show Elite Muzik Radio in 2019, my friend Justin Goodwin linked me up with Wize Grazette from The Indie Creative Network, and it was official. I didn't know what the hell I was doing lol. I listened to a lot of opinions about what I should be doing rather than taking time to figure it out myself. I started off by reaching out to a lot of artists in the city, but most of them never responded. Around that time, I was still doing my blog and ended up meeting artists and producers from all over the world. My music taste started growing even more, and the style of the show changed too. I stopped caring about reaching out to people and more about creating content with what I was given. I wasn't a talk show guy either; you're a DJ; just shut up and play music. That's what I started doing, and things changed. Fast-forwarding to now, and I've grown a fan base overseas that actually listens to this shit. I'm not playing myself, but it's a super humbling experience to see that people actually like what I'm doing. When I first started, I was just creating playlists of music I wanted to hear. I never catered to anyone as far as music selection on the show, but somehow people still listened. It's dope as hell to see people in Russia

Discover industry tools and resources for circular design, as Avi Rajagopal and Samantha Sager discuss actionable steps we can take toward tackling the challenges discussed throughout this season of Deep Green. How can we make an impact on an individual level? How can we educate ourselves and those around us? What organizations can we turn to for guidance? Incredible tools, research, and innovations are helping the industry move in the right direction but to meet the moment we will have to shift away from our culture of consumption and redefine the roles of architects and designers in shaping a sustainable future. Hear from Rajagopal on his hopes for the journey forward.     Chapters  Review of the principles of circularity  How can we pursue circularity as individuals?  How can we pursue circularity as a community?  Industry resources and tools  Rethinking the designer's role    Resources  Salvage Superstar: Renovation Angel  Rheaply Brings Ingenuity to Recycling Building Materials  Arup's Circular Buildings Toolkit  Two Platforms Help Designers Specify Low-Carbon Interiors  Build Reuse   Deep Green is produced by Samantha Sager, Wize Grazette, Lauren Volker, Rachel Senatore, and Hannah Viti, and is part of the SURROUND podcast network. Special thanks to Avi Rajagopal, Editor in Chief of METROPOLIS, for his insights. Recorded at the podcast studio by Vornado in the Penn 1 building in Manhattan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how we can deepen the connection between the built environment and the natural world, as Avi Rajagopal and Samantha Sager discuss the third principle of circular design: regenerating nature. Navigating the complexities of where materials are derived from, how they are made, and what happens to them at the end of their useful life is crucial as architects and interior designers work to support a more circular economy. What defines a biobased product? How do we responsibly source these materials? Is a biobased plastic always biodegradable? Hear from Rajagopal on the ideas and experiments coming out of the industry designed to return more materials go back into their natural cycles and loops on this planet.    Chapters  The third principle of circularity: regenerating nature  What does biobased actually mean?  Biobased vs. Biodegradable  Success story: a completely biodegradable chair  Responsibly sourcing biobased materials  Infrastructure and composting    Resources  PROWL Urges Designers to Consider the Afterlife of Products  Model No. Furniture  Natural Habitat: A Tranquil Retreat in Cold Spring    Deep Green is produced by Samantha Sager, Wize Grazette, Lauren Volker, Rachel Senatore, and Hannah Viti, and is part of the SURROUND podcast network. Special thanks to Avi Rajagopal, Editor in Chief of METROPOLIS, for his insights. Recorded at the podcast studio by Vornado in the Penn 1 building in Manhattan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the intricacies of material recycling, as Avi Rajagopal and Samantha Sager pick up where they left off last week, focusing on the second principle of a circular economy: circulating products and materials at their highest value. Are all materials suitable for recycling? How can we make sure that recycled or reused materials perform to the standards of commercial settings? How can we better design products and buildings for their end of life? Hear from Rajagopal on some innovative ways our industry is circulating products and materials, recycling more responsibly — and giving nature a much-needed break.    Chapters  Circulating products and materials at their highest value  Recycling obstacles (incentive, policy, and more)  Success story: Nylon  The hierarchy of recycling strategies  Designing for disassembly     Resources  METROPOLIS Climate Toolkit   The Ellen MacArthur Foundation  METROPOLIS July/August 2023: This New Upholstery Line Features Yarn Made From Marine Plastic    Deep Green is produced by Samantha Sager, Wize Grazette, Lauren Volker, Rachel Senatore, and Hannah Viti, and is part of the SURROUND podcast network. Special thanks to Avi Rajagopal, Editor in Chief of METROPOLIS, for his insights. Recorded at the podcast studio by Vornado in the Penn 1 building in Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What obstacles does our industry present to the dream of a circular economy? Join METROPOLIS's Editor in Chief, Avi Rajagopal, and producer Samantha Sager as they begin to explore these challenges, beginning with how we can eliminate more waste and pollution from our processes. A&D culture is shifting away from building new (for the first time in 2022, retrofits and renovations accounted for more money in architectural buildings than new construction!) but are we adapting buildings as sustainably as possible? Are we preparing them for future adaptations or just passing the buck? Are we considering the interiors? What about the communities that live around these projects? It's easy to say, “Oh, let's reuse a building,” but in practice it tends to be a pretty tough and complicated process. Hear from Rajagopal on the steps our industry is taking to reuse more responsibly—and live a little bit closer to harmony with nature. Chapters What are the principles of circularity? Principle 1: eliminating waste and pollution Unpacking adaptive reuse Future-proofing our buildings Resources METROPOLIS Climate Toolkit The Ellen MacArthur Foundation METROPOLIS July/August: “3 Adaptive Reuse Projects Prioritize Flexibility for the Future” LMN's Tenant Improvements Embodied Carbon Study Deep Green is produced by Samantha Sager, Wize Grazette, Lauren Volker, and Rachel Senatore, and is part of the SURROUND Podcast Network. Special thanks to Avi Rajagopal, Editor in Chief of METROPOLIS, for his insights. Recorded at the podcast studio by Vornado in the Penn 1 building in Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immersive design: by Gensler. This week we welcome one of the leaders of a rapidly growing practice area from one of the world's most noteworthy architecture & design firms, Gensler. In a can't-miss conversation, Sarah DiLeo, our first guest who can claim to be both a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and a licensed pilot, goes deep with the gang into how a leading immersive media practice is thinking about technology, talent, inclusive design, and more. All this while we lose Bobby to the vortex of the internet, attempt to transform Sarah into a Swiftie, and reveal Andrew's ideal location for podcast listening. You'll want to immerse yourself in this one. Connect with Sarah DiLeo on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  (5:43) Connecting emerging practice with ongoing client requirements (16:19) Designing the 'Metaverse' vs Immersive design (24:48) Creating inclusive, immersive design (30:43) Applying AI and emerging tech for inclusive design (34:23) Building teams that work on the leading edge Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Gensler Gensler Digital Experience Design Gensler Research Library Gensler blog: Strategies for Immersive Design Gensler blog: Driving Inclusivity in Digital Content Swiftie Meow Wolf Sphere Las Vegas Disney Imagineering Yayoi Kusama's Obliteration Room Related and Referenced BTE Episodes: Patti Carpenter (Metaverse / Trends) David Schwartz (Immersive Design)   Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unpack the environmental impact of the building industry and the hurdles we face in reducing our carbon footprint with METROPOLIS's' Editor in Chief, Avi Rajagopal, and producer Samantha Sager. They discuss how the sector is responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions and 30% of worldwide waste, and is the second largest consumer of plastics, putting the industry at the heart of the problem of the climate crisis. A must-listen for those passionate about sustainable interior design and architecture, this episode underscores the urgent need for change: a move away from our trend-driven culture. Join us this season as we explore the challenges our industry presents to the dream of a circular economy. May you be inspired to advocacy and action.  Chapters The building industry and climate change What is embodied carbon exactly? The consequences of a culture of trends The building renovations craze - and its implications  Resources METROPOLIS Climate Toolkit  “Why Interior Designers Must Fight Climate Change” LMN's Tenant Improvements Embodied Carbon Study Deep Green is produced by Samantha Sager, Wize Grazette, Lauren Volker, and Rachel Senatore, and is part of the SURROUND podcast network. Special thanks to Avi Rajagopal, Editor in Chief of METROPOLIS, for his insights. Recorded at the podcast studio by Vornado in the Penn 1 building in Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new season of Deep Green is on its way! On this season of Deep Green, we're doing things a little bit differently: METROPOLIS Editor in Chief Avi Rajagopal is going to be sitting in the hot seat, and with him will be producer Samantha Sager. Join us as they have an honest conversation about the environmental impact of the building industry and the unique challenges the sector presents to the dream of a circular economy. May you be inspired to advocacy and action. Deep Green is produced by Samantha Sager, Wize Grazette, Lauren Volker, and Rachel Senatore, and is part of the SURROUND podcast network. Special thanks to Avi Rajagopal, Editor in Chief of METROPOLIS, for his insights. Recorded at the podcast studio by Vornado in the Penn 1 building, Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing recent announcements in AI and 3D spatial tech and their impact on A&D! This week the gang puts on their party hats and pops a bottle of (non-alcoholic) bubbly to celebrate 25 episodes of BTE. Together, they reflect on the stories of the guests we've welcomed in the past year and discuss a series of recent and relevant announcements in 3D spatial design and artificial intelligence and their impacts on the architecture and design industry as well as society at large. Plus, Andrew gets optimistic, Bobby shares his love for Mark Zuckerberg and Tess turns into the comedian of the group - you don't want to miss it. Moments to check out:  (2:41) - Reminiscing about our first 25 episodes (10:45) - The unflattening internet - recent news in 3D Spatial / "metaverse" tech and impact on FOW (20:26) - The impact of recent announcements in AI on the A&D industry Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Las Vegas Sphere Meta x RayBan glasses Meta Connect (AI and Quest 3 announcements) Your AI bestie, Kendall Jenner Claude (AI) by Anthropic  Connect with BTE for suggestions at: bte@sandowdesign.com Subscribe to Barriers to Entry   Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  Transcripts, show notes, and links to resources for each episode of Barriers to Entry can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/barriers-to-entry This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we explore the concept of belonging within the architecture and design industry. Megan Henshall (Global Events Stategist from Google), shares three crucial dimensions of belonging: being part of a group, sharing common ideas, and connecting with various related groups.   In the second part of the episode, we chat with Kristen Cerutti (Regional Design Director at Nelson Worldwide) and Lilley Thomas (Interior Designer at Nelson Worldwide), to discuss the challenges posed by the return to office work and the potential of technology to enhance, rather than replace, physical interactions.   If you want to emphasize the value of empathy, choice, and adaptability, this episode is a must-listen.  Uncover the secrets to creating inclusive and belonging-focused event experiences for anyone interested in fostering human connection.  Learn why belonging matters more than ever in today's dynamic workplace and event landscape, with practical insights on creating immersive and inclusive environments.  Discover how establishing personal connections beyond job titles in the workplace can make employees feel like they belong and are part of a larger community.  Guests:  Megan Henshall  Kristen Cerutti  Lilley Thomas    Tune in to our episodes for more, and subscribe so you don't miss our upcoming episodes.  Thank you to our sponsors Mannington Commercial, THEMART and NeoCon.  Design Nerds Anonymous is a proud member of the SURROUND Podcast Network. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Nerds Anonymous was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group, with music from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager.    

This week on BTE - when emerging tech meets city planning… This week we welcome a guest who's credentials include being everything from an Urban Tech fellow at Cornell University to a multiple time startup founder and advisor to a repeat champion on Jeopardy. Greg Lindsay joins the gang to get into how cities (and by extension large groups of people) deal with technology being thrust upon them and along the way take a trip down memory lane to remember Foursquare, the introduction of Uber, and even Pokémon Go! Connect with Greg Lindsay on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  (starts at 8:42) Augmented Reality will be the killer app for Artificial Intelligence (and vice versa) (starts at 11:17) The challenges of regulating technology before it arrives (starts at 20:35) Burying 'the metaverse' and the role of VR in city planning (starts at 27:33) Improving collaboration between cities and technology companies (starts at 30:55) Opportunities for A&D in re-imagining the build environment (starts at 37:09) Considerations for building a responsible future Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Greg Lindsay (.org) Cornell Tech, Jacobs Urban Tech Hub Death by Pokémon GO - Purdue University Hyper Reality (Short Film, Keiichi Matsuda, 2016) Agents (Short Film, Keiichi Matsuda / Niantic, 2023) Visual Positioning System (VPS) Definition Sidewalk Labs - Toronto Sideways: The City that Google Couldn't Buy (Book) His Dark Materials, Phillip Pullman (Wikipedia) Numina (VR urban planning data) Dennis Crowley / Living Cities Lessons from the Catastrophic Failure of the Metaverse, Kate Wagner (article) Unfrozen (podcast) - Greg Lindsay and Daniel Safarik Rafi Segal Discord (Recommended follows: Living Cities, Liquid Cities, Niantic   Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we sit down with David Schwarz, the founder of HUSH, an innovative experience design studio. In a conversation that moves from the philosophical to the practical, we go deep into the challenges and opportunities for both clients and staff of working with a design studio with technology and innovation core, discuss the future of work and the state of sustainability in emerging tech, share thoughts some thoughts on the questionably popular term, ‘phygital', and even get into a little parenting advice with David and Bobby. If you've ever been offered a ‘metaverse watch' from a guy in a trenchcoat, you won't want to miss this one. Connect with David Schwarz on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  (6:23) The origins of HUSH as an interdisciplinary studio. (15:40) Delivering real value in a world of hype (22:58) Bringing your people along on an innovation journey (31:20) Designing experiences in the worlds of hybrid work and sustainable business Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: HUSH Studio “Phygital” definition Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the gang is joined in-person in New York by a classically-trained, multidisciplinary designer who is always pushing the envelope and finding new ways at his shop, RADS Studios, to blend the traditional with the digital. Rodolfo Agrella stops by to share stories from his classical architecture and design training in Caracas and Milan, how he used technology to create a cookie at Salone del Mobile, the lesson we were all asked to learn from COVID, and how he's integrating technology into daily practices to unlock the power of classic design. You won't want to miss a great conversation with this eternal optimist and innovator. Connect with Rodolfo Agrella on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  (8:38) How international architecture design training created a cookie at Salone (16:19) Establishing RADS and putting talent and innovation at the core (22:58) Applying AI and technology to design thinking (32:20) Re-thinking talent and design collaboration (37:15) Rapid fire closer questions - blockchain authentication, ICFF in the metaverse and more Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: RADS Design Studio Rodolfo's work at ICFF / Wanted Don't forget to speak to your friends and family and learn from them too! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of the term biophilia or perhaps biophilic design? If you're an interior designer or you have a lot of interior design videos on your TikTok feed, you likely have. The word was popularized by a 1984 book by Edward O. Wilson, and he defined biophilia as the urge to affiliate with other forms of life. In recent years, designers have taken the word and interpreted it in many ways. Your wallpaper has a pattern that looks like wood grain, that's biophilic. Your glass and steel skyscraper has plants growing on its facade, that's biophilic. In this episode, Metropolis contributor Audrey Gray talks to the renowned architect Moshe Safdie, who has spent his entire career navigating and exploring the relationship between buildings and nature. While he has been working on mega developments—like the legendary Habitat 67 project in Montreal and Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore—he has also been thinking about how nature is integrated into our cities. And that has led to an evolution of ideas about density and urban design. Join us to hear from Safdie about the release of his book, If Walls Could Speak: My Life in Architecture, and how he feels about the term biophilia and how it is being co-opted. Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod, the gang receives a masterclass in embedding innovation into a business from the Director of Innovation at S/L/A/M Collaborative, Keith Fine. Keith took a moment of necessity to create a virtual workflow at the onset of COVID and has used it to chart a path to redefine how the firm is now using 3D Spatial and AI technology to work both with its clients and internally. Tune in for a can't-miss conversation as we talk about sourcing and inspiring talent, create a new competitor for Siri, drop some golf metaphors and teach Bobby and Tess a thing or two about Star Wars. Connect with Keith Fine on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  (5:46) Keith's 'a-ha' moments and dealing with skepticism (13:24) Re-defining 'the metaverse' and breaking up with goggles (17:01) Building process and identifying talent for innovation internally (28:37) How technology is powering client-focused storytelling (38:55) The industry innovation view and steps to the future Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: S/L/A/M Collaborative Design Futures Council https://slamcoll.com/case-study/80/kaiser-permanente https://slamcoll.com/case-study/170/kaiser-permanente https://slamcoll.com/article/57/slam-teams-accelerate-design-using-3d-technology https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-s-l-a-m-collaborative/ https://www.instagram.com/theslamcollaborative/ Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On average, it costs about $2.95 per watt for a home solar system. So, a 6-kilowatt system, about the size you'd need for an American home, would set you back around $17,700. If you factor in solar incentives, like the Federal Solar Credit, that number can come down to about $12,400. The annual savings on your utility bills after installing a home solar system are about $1,346. So, over a 25- or 30-year period, those savings could be in the region of $30,000 or more. Not bad for a $12,400 investment. If of course you have $12,400 to invest. As always, you've got to spend money to save money. And that means clean, affordable energy might stay out of reach of those who need it the most. Enter energy equity advocates like Daphany Rose Sanchez. Metropolis editor Jaxson Stone sat down with Sanchez, who is executive director at Kinetic Communities Consulting, which works with energy and affordable housing industry partners to connect, educate, and simplify energy efficiency opportunities for underrepresented communities. Join us to hear how Sanchez is working toward energy equity and learn more about the community solar movement and New York's Power Up initiative. Connect with our guest Daphany Rose-Sanchez on LinkedIn! Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An estimated 100 million people globally don't have a home. Experts say we need to be building 96,000 homes for them every day, or 3 billion people will end up without adequate housing by 2030. But 39 percent of the world's carbon emissions come from the building industry, and people living in poverty are among the most vulnerable to the catastrophes caused by climate change. We need to build more homes to house the extremely poor who will then be the most affected by all the emissions created by building those homes. Unless we find a way to build affordable housing that's also sustainable. Metropolis deputy editor Kelly Beamon sat down with Katie Ackerly, a principal with David Baker Architects, who says the overlap between sustainability and affordability is almost 100 percent. Join us to learn more about how the San Francisco–based firm is building some of the toughest kinds of housing in one of the toughest housing markets in the U.S., and listen as Ackerly shares the ins and outs of sustainable housing design and what strategies she thinks could change the way we approach affordable housing at scale. Connect with our guest Katie Ackerly on LinkedIn! Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're keeping it in the (SANDOW) family this week as we welcome the Editor-in-Chief of Metropolis Magazine, and leading thinker on industry sustainability, Avi Rajagopal. Buckle up as the team nerds out with Avi on everything from how blockchain technology can impact supply chain, to judging the first Interior Design Metaverse Architecture & Design Awards, to what Indigenous culture is teaching us about how how to use AI. If you've ever thought that your Alexa might need a hug from time to time, it's a conversation you won't want to miss. Connect with Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  (11:35) Challenges with sustainable certification, and the possible role of technology (21:01) Why AI won't take our jobs (and why we're conditioned to fear that it will) (28:18) Metropolis meets the Metaverse Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Metropolis Magazine Ronald Rael on Instagram Interior Design Metaverse Architecture & Design Awards finalists and winners Seven Generation Sustainability Metropolis Deep Green Podcast Metropolis Climate Toolkit Chat GPT Indigenous Artificial Intelligence Working Group Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned architect and Chicagoan Carol Ross Barney joins host Avi Rajagopal for our Summer Season premier. Ross Barney is a visionary about how people live their lives in cities—whether it's through public, hospitality, or education spaces. Chicagoans know her best for the transformative work she did on the city's Riverwalk, just steps away from where this episode was live recorded during NeoCon. Together, Rajagopal and Ross Barney discuss how the pedestrian walkway has opened so many possibilities for the city and how it is also emblematic of the kind of work that Ross Barney does. A sense of public good suffuses her work, from mammoth urban projects to her work on privately funded spaces, like the McDonald's Chicago flagship. Join us to hear from Ross Barney about these landmark projects and others, exploring the connections between equity and the built environment, the complexities of sustainable design, and design as an opportunity to engage with people. Connect with our guest Carol Ross Barney on LinkedIn! Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by Wize Grazette and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having immigrant parents, getting a good education was over emphasized in our household. Lucky for me, I was down for traditional schooling, having gone to a four year college then grad school. But after seeing “battle royale" play out between the Biden-Harris administration and Congress over student loan debt cancellation AND realizing how much I owe, I chatted with my co-producer, Wize Grazette of The Indie Creative Network, about the worth of getting a degree versus real life field experience.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacknuancedpod/support

The summer of BTE continues as the pod travels to Chicago for Design Week where we sit down with Karli Slocum, the Vice President of Product and Marketing at 3Form, live from the SnapCab podcast studio at NeoCon (is that enough plugs for you??). Kicking off talking about the company's roots in Utah, Karli shares insights from a number of signature initiatives including her transformative partnership with Interior Design to create the 'DesignScene' showroom at the Merchandise Mart at Neocon. She then dives deep into the journey 3Form has been on to build out their MAD Award-nominated virtual showroom for the brand. Much like Salt Lake City in winter, you won't want to miss this conversation. Connect with Karli Slocum on LinkedIn! Moments to check out: (5:05) Partnering and prepping for Chicago Design Week (11:37) The origins and economies of exploring a digital showroom (19:29) Building a vision - and sales strategy - for how digital compliments physical (29:12) The future potential of the product Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: 3Form  DesignScene at NeoCon 2023 3Form Virtual showroom Visit Utah Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell Thompson, Rob Schulte, and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode of Deep Green, host Avi Rajagopal expresses his heartfelt thanks to our dedicated listeners for their support throughout the recently concluded mini season. Rajagopal unveils an impressive roster of upcoming guests planned for our Summer Season, which will kick off with a conversation with renowned architect Carol Ross Barney in an episode recorded live at NeoCon 2023. We also share snippets of discussions with other guests joining us this season, including international architect Moshe Safdie, sustainability trailblazer Katie Ackerly, and community energy advocate Daphany Rose Sanchez. Dive into this episode to bridge the gap between past insights and future dialogues, setting the stage for more captivating conversations on sustainability. Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Wize Grazette, Hannah Viti, Samantha Sager and Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode, host Avi Rajagopal is joined by Paola Antonelli, the senior curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art and the museum's first director of research and development. Together, they explore the transformative power of design in addressing critical global issues and the various projects Antonelli has been involved in, such as the 2019 Triennale di Milano exhibition “Broken Nature,” the MoMa salon series, and her collaboration with Alice Rawsthorn “Design Emergency.” Through these many platforms, Antonelli hopes to create community, foster awareness, and catalyze change. In her discussion with Rajagopal, she emphasizes design's role in society and power beyond mere decoration. They reflect on the pandemic and why it was such a watershed moment for the creative community, and look to the future with hope that we can design a better legacy. Moments to check out:  Exploring the Impact of Design During the 2020 Pandemic (starts at 3:54) Do you think of yourself as an optimist, even having accepted the reality of the end of our species?  (starts at 24:45) Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Wize Grazette, Hannah Viti, Samantha Sager and Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the pod, while Bobby is away, Tess and Andrew hold down the fort and welcome a Global powerhouse in the world of trends. Patti Carpenter, the Global Trend Ambassador for Maison et Objet, joins us for a far-reaching conversation that touches on how metaverse and other emerging technologies are becoming trends, the pandemic's impact on the fashion and design industries, and her work in developing countries helping to create equity and opportunity through design. A conversation you won't want to miss! Connect with Patti Carpenter on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  (00:00) Intro (04:24) How the pandemic disrupted Global trends (09:41) How technology is driving new trends in experiences and design (16:44) Artificial intelligence's impact on the world of IP and cultural credit (26:53) Patti's process to define a trend and the metaverse as a trend vs a fad (40:26) Patti's work with Aid to Artisans and Maison et Objet Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Patti Carpenter / Carpenter + Co Maison et Objet TeamLab (Multi-sensory Exhibitions) Aid to Artisans Pantone Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell Thompson, Rob Schulte, and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At Unnecessary Inventions Matty designs, builds, documents and shares a new product with his millions of followers each week. Pulled from an endless list of ideas he has for gadgets we don't need but still might be entertained to have, his fans, talk shows and brand partners can't get enough of his wit. Josh and Evan visited Matty in his new studio in Burlington, VT to see this self-described “evil genius” madness first hand. With his success he could have a staff working with him, yet he prefers to handle everything himself. He shares how he got here, why he has a need to create, how his unusual process makes sense, and that he may have some ideas in a folder that are NSFW that could someday be revealed. @unnecessaryinventions on all social channels unnecessaryinventions.com (which includes links to all the social channels) Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Tangents was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Rob Schulte, Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager. Transcripts, show notes, and links for each episode of Design Tangents can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/design-tangents

In a NYCxDESIGN special, the pod squad assembles live at the Audo Copenhagen showroom in Tribeca for an in-person conversation with 3rd generation member of the founding family, Joachim Kornbek Engell-Hansen. In this wide-ranging conversation in front of a live audience, we get into the evolution of the Audo brand, the many ways in which design innovation is achieved through collaboration with different kinds of partners, and the impetus for the re-branding of MENU and by Lassen to Audo Copenhagen, as announced during the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York. Connect with Joachim Kornbek Engell-Hansen on LinkedIn! Moments to check out: The inspiration behind Audo Copenhagen as a 'design lab' (starts at 3:59) Product design collaboration from sketches to 3D models (starts at 11:16) MENU becomes Audo Copenhagen - inside the re-branding (starts at 15:34) Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Audo Audo House Copenhagen  Colin King candle holder Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com.  This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell Thompson, Rob Schulte, and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this eye-opening episode, host Avi Rajagopal welcomes Sharon Prince, CEO and founder of Grace Farms, who discusses the pressing issue of modern-day slavery in the construction sector and her foundation's efforts to combat it through its Design for Freedom Initiative. Prince highlights the importance of ensuring fair labor conditions and the ethical sourcing of materials in all aspects of the built environment. The conversation delves into the Design for Freedom report, and the movement's ongoing work to raise awareness and drive institutional responses to create an ethically sourced and slave-free building material supply chain.  Prince and Rajagopal explore the necessity of inspecting and understanding the materials used in construction, furniture, textiles, and other elements of interior spaces, emphasizing that the next step in architectural justice must include social equity, and ethical material transparency. Listen to this critical discussion that calls for urgent action to address embodied suffering alongside embodied carbon in the green building movement in order to ensure a just and sustainable future. Connect with Sharon Prince on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  List of twelve materials with evidence of force and child labor (starts at 5:22) Prince shares her epiphany and the need for ethical material supply chain transparency (starts at 20:30) Prince talks about the importance of conscious purchases (starts at 26:17) Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Wize Grazette, Hannah Viti, Samantha Sager and Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the world photography is a male-dominated industry and in Kenya that's an understatement. Thandiwe Muriu is the country's first woman commercial photographer and in recent years the first to find her voice as a photographic artist. In this episode Evan and Josh sit with the Nairobi-based creative to hear how she learned the craft, found her artistic self and is unfolding and reinterpreting the visual language of Kenya for a global audience. Her energy, optimism and enthusiasm are immense and you can feel the love, power and creativity from the opening moments all the way through the conversation. Links thandiwemuriu.com instagram.com/thandiwe_muriu Photograph courtesy of Thandiwe Muriu / Institute Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Tangents was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Rob Schulte, Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager. Transcripts, show notes, and links for each episode of Design Tangents can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/design-tangents

This week on the pod, we welcome a true icon in the world of 3D spatial design, Philip Rosedale. Philip is the co-founder of High Fidelity, a company committed to connecting people through superior digital audio, but he's probably best known as the brain behind Second Life—a pioneering virtual world launched wayyyy back in 2003. If you're a long-time listener, you've definitely heard us mention Second Life on BTE before, and this week we dive into it with one of the OG's of the metaverse and explore its early role as a testing ground for architects, designers, and manufacturers.  Buckle up for a deep dive into the evolution of 3D Spaces, the role of Artificial Intelligence in technological advancements, and insightful discussions on AI's effects on the design community. Connect with Philip Rosedale on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  The origin story of Second Life (and the metaverse) (Starts at 7:25) Returning 20 years later and the new world of remote work and learning (Starts at 22:00) Barriers to entry for collaborative virtual spaces (Starts at 25:11) The impact of Artificial Intelligence, ethics in technology development, and predictions for what happens next (Starts at 32:09) Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Special game-based ‘metaverse' edition Second Life (Official Site) Second Life (Wikipedia) Roblox Minecraft Fortnite Decentraland VR Chat Rec Room Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell Thompson, Hannah Viti, Rob Schulte, and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this thought-provoking episode, the first of three conversations in our Sustainability Visionaries series, host Avi Rajagopal is joined by John Woelfling, a principal at Dattner Architects, to discuss affordable housing and sustainability but also, more broadly, finding ways to let the best ideas in architecture serve the most vulnerable populations. First, Rajagopal sets the stage delving into the current challenges faced by the building industry, such as its significant carbon emissions, plastic consumption, labor exploitation, and unequal distribution of environmental impacts. He emphasizes the critical role architects and the building industry play in addressing these issues, asking "How can we use our work to do good in the world?" His conversation with Woelfling follows, exploring the power of design to make positive change with examples of Dattner Architects' evolving approach to responsible architecture—from its design of the New York City's first public LEED-certified building, the Bronx Library Center, to its work on 8,300 units of 100% affordable housing across the city. This engaging talk underscores the importance of rethinking our approaches to sustainability and highlights the potential for architecture to contribute to a better, greener future. Connect with John Woelfling on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  John discusses Sustainable Building Practices in New York City (Starts at 9:39) Leveraging Passive House Building Typology to Address Environmental Inequity in the Bronx (Starts at 20:10) Connecting with Clients and Building Partnerships to Push the Envelope (Starts at 26:44) Connect with our host Avi Rajagopal on LinkedIn! Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Wize Grazette, Hannah Viti, Samantha Sager and Rob Schulte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It typically takes five years from imagining a new car to bringing it to market. In about that same amount of time, Genesis has created their brand and introduced all new models. The cars and the design leadership have gotten the attention of just about every automotive award around the world, and the brand has fought hard to create its mark in a challenging and increasingly fast-paced market. This is a team effort led by the collaborative dynamic duo of Luc Donckerwolke and SangYup Lee. Josh and Evan traveled to Seoul to immerse themselves in Korean culture and learn how innovation has been accelerated across a range of businesses, including automotive. In this episode they sit down with the creative duo, who they've known for the last decade, to hear how they've developed the Genesis brand, built a team, design cars that people desire, and bring the brand to life across the many touch points that people interact with. Feel the love and learn about the power of design. Links: coolhunting.com/genesis genesis.com  Genesis Instagram Genesis Twitter Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Tangents was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Rob Schulte, Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager. Transcripts, show notes, and links for each episode of Design Tangents can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/design-tangents

Today on the pod the gang welcomes a leader in innovation at one of our industry's most renowned firms, Perkins & Will. While Yehia Madkour currently resides in Vancouver, allowing Tess and Andrew to claim him as a ‘Canadian', he hails from one of the world's most bustling and populous cities, Cairo, Egypt, where his appreciation for architecture, technology, and transportation systems was first forged. Today he leads a global innovation network that's experimenting with bleeding edge tech to deliver innovation for both his clients and the firm itself and takes the time to share with us that process, how he got started and much more. Connect with Yehia Madkour on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:   Exploring innovation in the context of architecture (Starts at 7:09) Driving and embedding innovation within the firm (Starts at 14:33) Transportation, innovation and AI collide (Starts at 24:36) The role of VR, AR and the 'digital layer' of the physical world (Starts at 30:27) Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Inhabit Podcast from Perkins & Will Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell Thompson, Rob Schulte, and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A multi-hyphenate creative, Matthew Dear is a tech-forward composer and performer, a DJ, digital artist and web3 enthusiast. COOL HUNTING first wrote about him in 2007, and he appeared in our video podcast then, early in his musical career. Over the years Josh and Evan followed his work and developed a friendship. Thinking about creating theme music for Design Tangents Matthew was the first and only person on the list, and it was a no brainer to also have him on as a guest. We went back to Ann Arbor, where we shot our video 15 years ago, to talk about what he's interested in making today, what went into writing our theme music, and how having children, fishing, technology and the Detroit scene all play a role in his creative process. Links coolhunting.com/culture/matthew-dear-nu coolhunting.com/?s=Matthew dear ghostly.com/artists/matthew-dear www.instagram.com/matthewdear twitter.com/matthewdear Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Tangents was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Rob Schulte, Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager. Transcripts, show notes, and links for each episode of Design Tangents can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/design-tangents

On the latest episode of Barriers to Entry, we sit down with an early leader at one of the most publicized and possibly most criticized of the ‘metaverse' worlds, Decentaland. Sam Hamilton came to the Decentraland Foundation through a journey stemming from art and music that intersected with technology in the early days of the rise of cryptocurrency and NFTs. Today, he oversees the direction of a digital world that has made global headlines with its Metaverse Fashion Week but is still largely misunderstood. Listen in as the pod squad dives deeper to understand the intricacies of how Decentraland operates, its goals to democratize and create a more human internet, and the tools and governance that its created in order to allow design, creativity, and autonomy to flourish. Connect with Sam Hamilton on LinkedIn! Moments to check out:  Creating a platform to allow independent creators to thrive (starting at 12:30) The Decentraland visual aesthetic and the opportunities to evolve how we interact with the internet (starting at 18:39) Bringing an architects' mindset to world building (starting at 24:23) Learning from Metaverse Fashion Week and the role of Artificial Intelligence moving forward (starting at 35:43) Connect with our hosts on LinkedIn; Bobby Bonett Tessa Bain Andrew Lane References and resources: Decentraland Decentraland Worlds Definition of a “DAO” Visit the MAD Awards in Spatial.io metaverse Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Barriers to Entry was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, Kasey Campbell Thompson, Rob Schulte, and Samantha Sager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whenever Josh, Evan and Jihan Zencirli get together the energy is high and the tangents are profound. Jihan is an installation artist, big thinker and positive pop culture force. In this episode they cover her early days making balloon sculptures, the pageantry of religion, art cults, Donatella Versace and learnings from her time in web3 working with the Doodles. Links: coolhunting.com/tag/geronimo geronimoinspace.com designtvbysandow.com/programs/jihan-zencirli-geronimo-cool-hunting Social: @Geronimo Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Tangents was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Rob Schulte, Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager. Transcripts, show notes, and links for each episode of Design Tangents can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/design-tangents

It takes a certain kind of compatibility to be creative collaborators and for those who are life partners as well—like hosts and COOL HUNTING founders Josh and Evan—even more nuanced. That's one of the reasons they were especially excited to visit artists Nick Cave and Bob Faust in their Chicago studio and home to dig into their respective creative process and the Venn diagram of their community activism, personal and joint work, and their private lives. In this episode you'll hear how upcycled knitwear brought Nick and Bob together, how they support each other's work, fostering community, developing projects that create an impact and toward the end, a fashion vision we all want to see manifest! Links Bob Faust faustltd.com instagram.com/faust_____specialprojects Nick Cave jackshainman.com/artists/nick_cave instagram.com/nickcaveart Facility (the space that houses the artists' studios and public galleries) facilitychicago.org instagram.com/facility_chicago Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Tangents was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Rob Schulte, Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager. Transcripts, show notes, and links for each episode of Design Tangents can be found at surroundpodcasts.com/design-tangents

In this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous, we pass the mic to the newest generations in the industry to learn what they need most from product manufacturers and distributors. You'll hear about how their workflow has changed, their biggest issues with websites, how to inspire them with your product, and more. If you're a product manufacturer or distributor, this episode is a must-listen. Hear directly from Gen Z designers at Interior Design's “30 Under 30” events about what they need most from your brand, and how you can solve their biggest challenges to become their preferred go-to. In this episode: ·     Workflow changes in 2020: Learn how the next generation's workflow has changed when it comes to product selection, and how you can adapt to meet their needs. ·     Website issues: Discover the biggest issues designers face when using manufacturer and distributor websites, and how you can make yours better. ·     Inspiring with your product: Hear about the best ways to inspire the next generation with your product, and how to stand out from the competition. ·     What designers need from reps: Get surprising insights into what the next generation needs from their reps, including their preferred balance between digital tools and personal connections. ·     Big opportunities for leading brands: Learn how leading brands can go above and beyond to get noticed by the next generation. Key quotes: ·     “It's really hard to get in front of us designers because of this virtual world. We're trying to do things outside of the office, like events, or they'll do specific events for our team specifically. Like, we have a book club with some reps, which is really nice, and it really allows us to pull in other vendors into the mix as well.” ·     “We're becoming more digital in the way that we design, and we want our clients to be able to visualize what the project will look like.” ·     “Sometimes too much is not good, so cut to the good stuff.”   Design Nerds Anonymous is a proud member of the SURROUND Podcast Network. Discover more shows from SURROUND at surroundpodcasts.com. This episode of Design Nerds Anonymous was produced and edited by SANDOW Design Group, with music from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to the podcast production team: Hannah Viti, Wize Grazette, and Samantha Sager.