Almost There

Gabi sits down with Debs and Amanda of Design Shop WPG to chat about approachable, one of a kind design. This comes from their "do you" business practice. They believe in infusing personality and pushing traditional boundaries of design. Design Shop is a home based studio, and embodies the importance of the balance of life and work. They delve into their design process and some recent pr...

Everyone welcome my interior design auntie Sunny (no we're not related but we should be)! Sunny is the owner of Midnight Sunlight- a carefully curated showroom filled with beautiful and strange vintage furniture, art, and objects. Some of which are in my apartment... hint hint...wicker bike. Sunny has built an empire off of these principals: Have I seen it, will I ever see it again, do I have enou...

Hey Almost There peeps! Long time no solo catch up. Today's episode I'm getting into my move to our new apartment! We chat furniture sourcing, how I am settling in, and just good ol' happy reflecting for how far I've come. We also go deep about being the Creative Director for your life, which is just a woo-woo term for how to dream, pave the way, and go for what you want! It's...

Gabi is joined by Founder, Principal Designer, and General Contractor Kaitlyn Wolfe of Iconic. We chat all things luxury interiors, what it means to be a design + build firm, and starting and owning a business at a young age. Not to mention we celebrate the launch of Iconic 3.0, their STUNNING new design studio. For all the entrepreneurs out there listen up- Kaitlyn is 30, crushing it, and here to...

A match made in heaven? Gabi sits down with her biggest interior design icon Kate of Studio Roslyn. They dive into refined maximalism, the design industry, and prioritizing people. Kate gives words of wisdom to aspiring business owners and share's her secrets to success. They chat about the cross over in art, design, fashion, and architecture and the importance of travel. Studio Roslyn is a wa...

Gabi is joined by Founder and CEO of Network Next Gen, Tarra Kieckhaefer. Network Next Gen connects Interior Designers in their 20s and 30s within their city. The events are centered around building community over a dinner party. Gabi attended a NNG event and loved it so much she just had to have Tarra on to share more. They get into the real burning questions young designers have like demonstrati...

Gabi is joined by Natalie Paquin, who has been seen slowly renovating her home that caught the attention of many online and on HGTV. Natalie shares with the audience how she purchased a home in her early 20s and flipped the spaces. She gives the rundown on realistic and budget friendly design. And of course walks us through the different rooms in her home that she's completed! Natalie speaks t...

Welcome Kristin from Woonwinkel to the pod! Woonwinkel is a Portland, Oregon-based home and gift shop that is color obsessed. Just in time for Spring, Gabi and Kristin chat about the joys of incorporating color into your life and design choices. They explore the spectrum of being color shy or color fearless. They leave you with some tips on designing a stand out budget friendly space using princip...

So much has happened in my life lately, emotionally and physically my world has been changing! I am finally feeling so settled in Portland and established a solid base with my podcast. I've been loving all of my guest interviews and have some pretty iconic ones coming up who are in my world of design! I took this episode to get real and chat about the stage of life I am in, such a pivotal one. Oh...

India Lovejoy welcomes Gabriella for a first glance at her show The Dark Center, opening this week. The show is a diary of India's personal collection of multidisciplinary work by various Black artists, highlighting her soul and Black History Month. India shares her story of becoming a Creative Producer, Artist, and Art Curator. 

Gabi and Candace sit down and get real. They talk wellness and self-care... not mud masks. Process the concepts of joy vs. happiness, confidence, and being powerful. The girls help you find your style and think deeply about diversity and inclusion in fashion. They wrap the pod with interior design dreams. You don't want to miss it!

Gabi and guest Marisa, IG @itsmarisakay, talk dreaming big. Manifestation is a word tossed around a lot these days, so the girls break it down. They make it tangible, speaking from their real life experiences on having a dream, manifesting the thought, positioning yourself, and taking the leap. 

As the 2022 chapter closes, another one opens! The New Year is the classic time of year to reflect on your successes, failures, and things you learned the past year. It is also a time to dream and set goals! That's exactly what we're doing in this episode. Let's reflect, acknowledge, and press onward!

*Drum roll please* Calling all food lovers and Portland peeps- this episode is for YOU! Everyone give the warmest virtual welcome to Emily aka Foodie Snitch! Emily, one of Portland's most loved influencers, shares with Gabi what the behind the scenes of Foodie Snitch is like, from the scoping to the posting! Recently married, Em takes the listeners on the journey of her wedding. The gals wrap the...

RERUN EPISODE: Rachel and Liv join Gabi for a sleepover reunion filled with games and juicy tea. Get your popcorn and be ready to laugh along with the girls through would you rather, embarrassing stories, funny moments, and traumatic memories. TW: Description of experiences with violence and robbery.

SheMade is a digital publication and multimedia platform helping Gen Z women of color grow personally, professionally, and financially. Gabriella and Hanin, Founder of SheMade, sit down and dive into all things women in media, expectations, and putting yourself out there as a 20 something young adult. Let's get into it!

YEEHAW do I have an episode for you guys!! Meet Floral Designer Emma, the brains and beauty behind Tulip Cowboy. From her wildly popular Floral Rodeos to Flowers for Portland, Emma is growing her business not only online, but in person connecting people all across Portland with a shared love for flowers. Tune in, you'll be feeling like a girl boss by the end of this! <3

Hey bestie! We are due for a catch up episode. It'll be just like the monthly FaceTime call you have with your long distance BFFs. <3

Gabi and Lanie cozy up and talk about everything wholesome girl fall! Lanie is the Creative Director for Seeds and slays all things marketing, social media, event planning, and design. The girls share their favorites from childhood movies, to home decor, and fashion go-tos. You will be feeling seriously nostalgic. Grab your blanket, light a candle, and join the girls for a hot girl fall night in!

This week we welcome the queen of Halloween, Shannon Hoff, to the Almost There podcast! What classifies her as the queen of Halloween? Perhaps dressing up in costumes all 31 days in October and her EPIC Halloween parties complete with fire breathers, tarot card readers, and more. Shannon is all work and play at the same time- As a Certified Mortgage Loan Officer and CPA, Shannon answers all your b...

Your goals are attainable! You need to hear this. Positive self talk, follow through, and seeking wisdom are key ingredients in the formula to reaching your goals. Self reflect with Gabi and remind yourself whether you're 15, 25, or 50 you can do what you put your mind to. 

Gabriella is back not only with Season 2, but back with her high school best friends! Join Gabriella, Alexis, Tayler, and Alyssa for a sleepover. But seriously- grab a sleeping bag and pillow and get over here! We chat girls trip in Texas, the stage of life we are all in, and end the night with 20 questions where you really get to know the girls. 

The most requested podcast guest yet is here!!! Gabi and Anthony sit down to spill the beans on how they met and dating long distance. They get deep and chat about dating as an introvert and extrovert and communicating their needs to one another. They finish off the episode with a round of fun questions. Get ready to awww throughout, take it away Gab + Ant!

Here's the thing. There is a lot happening in the world right now and we need to address it, but in another lens. We need to hear one another out and lead with love. We need to put our hate and anger aside and come alongside the women who are in our lives. So I ask you, what would you do if it was me? If I was pregnant? How would you support me? Would you yell at me and tell me what to do? Or woul...

Get the inside scoop on the weekly wine nights with Gabi and her hometown best friends. From elementary school until now, Gabi, Bella, Emily, and Sierra have a list of ridiculous stories that could go on forever. Grab a glass of wine and get ready to be a fly on the wall as they expose some hilarious and chaotic memories from their past. Be ready for the water works when things take a deep turn.&n...