Design Matters with Debbie Millman

From the profound experience of making “Dead Poets Society” to the “Before” trilogy and his new book, Ethan Hawke discusses a life spent celebrating creativity in its many forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and writer Gabrielle Hamilton talks dueling artistic passions—and how she has found balance and focus in her creative journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheryl Strayed battled through remarkable adversity—and the most intense of hikes—to emerge as one of the best American writers working today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobbi Brown had a revolutionary idea: to create a natural-look makeup line that would make people feel like the best version of themselves. She launched it from her home to overnight success, and today is back with her blockbuster clean DTC brand, Jones Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Cave and Bob Faust discuss the incredible life of creativity, courageousness and community they have built together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her inspiring creative journey, author Jacqueline Woodson went from struggling with words as a child to mastering them today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an illuminating and cerebral discussion, Adam Grant discusses his new book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know”—and the value of checking in and checking up on yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Finley reflects on her legendary performance pieces, censorship and decades of groundbreaking work—and the sheer joy in creating art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soccer star Abby Wambach and author Glennon Doyle discuss their striking first meeting, falling in love as pen pals, addiction and sobriety, and the art of speaking out and speaking up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiber artist Bisa Butler discusses the AfriCOBRA tradition, the artistic breakthrough that led to her finding her voice, and the process behind her amazing life-size works.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From The Last Days of Heath Ledger to Lebron James to the title characters of THREE WOMEN, writer Lisa Taddeo’s words have captured her subjects in extraordinary and enlightening ways.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Kay thrives in poetry on and off the stage—and here, she discusses the immense power of the craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a lifetime on stage, musician Shirley Manson reflects on the extraordinary ways she sees the world today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Souza has taken photographs for National Geographic, Life Magazine, and other dream outlets, leading to his ultimate subject as Chief Official White House Photographer, Barack Obama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Priya Parker discusses the art of gatherings—and how we can truly take the events that punctuate our lives to the next level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A master at creating interactive, immersive experiences—Edwin Schlossberg joins to talk about his artwork and the 40th anniversary of his firm, ESI Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rolling Stones  has called Kaki King a genre unto herself—she joins to talk about her career path and even plays a song or two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making information understandable both for himself and others—TED founder and author of numerous books, Richard Saul Wurman, joins to talk about education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist Deborah Kass joins to talk about her extraordinary career, examining the interactions of politics, pop culture, art history, and identity within a Pop art sensibility.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known for her multi-character, one-person Broadway hit Bridge & Tunnel —Sarah Jones joins to talk about identity, community, social justice, and her relationship with her characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Koppelman joins to talk about his remarkable life, sharing why he became a writer after years of working as a record promoter and producer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roz Chast joins to talk about her remarkable life and how she earned a coveted spot as a cartoonist for The New Yorker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Millman talks with Krista Tippett about her religious orientation, her struggle with depression, and why it's so hard to understand our historical moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“To see your team achieve more than they thought they were capable of, that they will advance the organization further than you even imagined—because they believe, and they are grateful, and they’re inspired—it’s all worth it. All the sacrifices. It always is.” —Simon Sinek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode of Design Matters, we take a look back at 2021, revel in the collective brilliance of Catherine Opie, Ethan Hawke, Randa Jarrar, Nick Offerman, and Susan Orlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.