Inspiring Living with Mark Candelaria

Fear grips all of us in some form and if we haven't developed skills to help us cope with our fears, they will hold us back from our full potential. Today’s podcast features Interior Designer and my wife, Isabel Dellinger Candelaria, who was just awarded Master of the Southwest by Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine. She will share what it was like to get the news that she was being given this a...

In this episode we visit with Financial & Wealth Management Advisor, Frank DeBlasi. But we are are not talking about monetary wealth in this episode, rather the wealth from Inspiring Living that Frank has found from taking a positive spin on his life events with his nonprofit foundation, Ballsfest! Ballsfest, is an organization that lifts the spirits of children, young adults, and their famili...

Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry and the expertise behind the term “DesignThat Defines” built the name recognition and reputation over many years, setting trends in these era’s.  Owner and designer of Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry, Scott Berger and his wife Marla speak about their story from their start and some of the many exciting things they have going on now that have spread across the world all star...

In this episode of Inspiring Living we visit a home, one of thirty being built by Habitat for Humanity AZ, just south of downtown Phoenix by the Central Arizona Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. There are so many ways to get involved with this organization and all of the wonderful ways they make an impact on so many lives by building homes. We interviewed and visited with Central Arizona Chapter Pr...

Today’s guest is Julianne Palmer, Phoenix-area photographer and founder of Pearl Blossom Photography . Her story starts in 2010 when she purchased her first DSLR to take "good" newborn photos of her soon to be born son. Today, she shoots almost full time and loves, “creating photographs that capture the detailed moments of life. Whether shooting architecture, families, newborns, or portr...

There is no greater gift than time with your father and today I was able to spend the entire day with my Dad who just turned 85 years old. My father is not famous, he is not rich, but he is my dad and he is the most valuable player and MVP in my life that is for sure. Enjoy this podcast of my Dad and I with a couple Old Fashioned's in hand as we go back to his start in Durango, Colorado and h...

Our podcast today features Scottsdale contemporary artist Niki Woehler. Niki specializes in both organic, textural canvas works and abstract high gloss resin art panels and customized waterproof art installations emphasizing rich color that often resemble stone scattered with minerals. Her art can be found in both private and corporate collections all over the USA and Canada.  Woehler grew up in T...

In this episode we explore all the new trends and technology in Home Automation, even how it can improve wellness, with Deric Andre of CyberGroup . Deric Andre is a Senior Project Manager for Cyber Technology Group, where he is responsible for the system design and coordination of installations of home automation and home technology systems for clients. Before coming to Cyber Technology, Deric spe...

Renee founded ICONIC LIFE in early 2018, after nearly 25 years in publishing and marketing as former founder and publisher of Arizona Foothills magazine. ICONIC LIFE is a digital luxury lifestyle magazine celebrating the art of living beautifully with features on exceptional design, architecture, style, cuisine, luxury travel and living your best life. Renee’s inspired editorial direction, passion...

Juan Roque played ASU football from 1992-1996 and his last game was in the Rose Bowl with teammates like Jake Plummer! He went on to the NFL with the Detroit Lions but that experience was shortened with a bad injury that virtually ended his football career - but not his life! Listen and be inspired by his energy to keep going and redefine himself - life is a journey folks and the twist and turns w...

Our podcast features Founder and CEO of Gigi's Playhouse Phoenix , Jennifer Gage! Gigi's Playhouse Phoenix provides free programs that are educational and therapeutic in nature to individuals with Down Syndrome from birth through adulthood, their families and the community. Jennifer will share her story of her life, marriage, career, being a mom and her dream of creating Gigi's Play...

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to 2020 and a new year of Inspiring Living. We start with the announcement of our winner of the spot on our 2020 Candelaria Design Tour Spain! From there we talk about all of our tours coming up in 2020 including our Napa Tour set for April 3-8th: https://www.candelariadesign.com/sign-up-napa Then we are off to Spain with our winner from June 3rd - June 16th. We...

Our podcast features the incredible, Letitia Frye. She is someone I have admired for many years and she is currently celebrating over 14 years in the auction business, having raised over $500 million dollars for charity, Letitia Frye has truly earned her title as The Auctiontainer™. She is a beautiful, elegant, multi-talented, bilingual (English/Spanish) woman who is a big success in a field gener...

Inspiring Podcast featuring dynamo couple Elliot Barkan and Corinne Hale now with Launch Real Estate and the Barkan Construction Group. They share their thoughts on the Phoenix housing market and their personal story that will inspire you to go for it.  For more info and photos of Elliot Barkan and Corinne Hale, visit: https://www.candelariadesign.com/podcast-content/2019/12/20/power-couple-elliot...

Clarissa Burt Clarissa Burt’s journey to entrepreneur, TV/Video producer, public speaker, author, writer, inventor, award-Winning actress and entertainer has all the makings of a best selling novel. At 18, Clarissa was a top model with the Wilhelmina modeling agency in Manhattan. Soon after she moved to Milan and quickly began appearing on hundreds of magazine covers such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue...

Today my guest is fashion designer, Evan DeLaney. Evan was virtually born into the fashion industry. Raised by a professional violist father, and a mother who was a professional dancer, he was in a suit, attending concerts at the age of 3.  Starting professionally at the age of 19, Evan has worked for Chanel, Calvin Klein, and YSL. Evan’s keen insight from nearly three decades of designing clothes...

Kent Welborn was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and moved to Tucson, Arizona, at a young age.  During High School he fell in love with theater which took him to California and New York where he supported himself offstage by working as bike messenger.  After 6 years away from Arizona, he discovered that he needed to bring a better balance to his life and career.  In 2000 he decided to return to Arizo...

Enjoy our podcast from Italy and the inspiring Brombal Window Company . My partner Vivian Ayala and I along with a group of some of our country's best architects and builders were guests on a tour of their factory and the surrounding area and we all came away completely inspired. The Brombal passion and commitment to their product and team sets the bar very high. As the oldest, most experienc...

For more than two decades, Oscar De Las Salas has designed and directed projects throughout the world, and has been recognized for his contributions to the international world of style, as a respected fashion producer, style critic, writer and creative director. Our podcast features his story of how he was born in Colombia South America and made it to Arizona and how he has transformed style and c...

PHOENIX HOME AND GARDEN MAGAZINE 2019 HOME TOUR Welcome to the 26th Annual 2019 Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine Home Tour and the VIP Home by Candelaria Design and Earth and Images Interiors, built by True Performance Construction. Now we know this is a podcast and you cannot see the home but you can check it out on our Candelaria Design YouTube Channel here . This is a whole house remodel comple...

Jason is the CEO of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona . Prior to moving to Arizona, Jason was an executive with St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers for nine years. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the USAF and was a flying squadron commander and U-2 reconnaissance pilot. He was Director of Operations for a for-profit telecommunications company and a Screening Manager for the US Depar...

Meet Bill the Barber – at least that’s what I call him. Bill McMurdy is 92 years old and is still cutting hair three days a week at the Scottsdale Fashion Square Barber Salon. He cuts my hair every two weeks and we have been best buds now for nearly three years.   So why Bill the Barber for my podcast? Well anyone who can get to work three days a week at age 92 qualifies for someone who truly “Ins...

Marco is from Rome and before starting his furniture career was involve with the Italian Ministry of Beauty of Art doing art documentary. 25 years ago he decided to move to the USA, bringing along Italian luxury products from hardwood to furniture, cabinetry to kitchens. His goal is to make available to the US market not only large brand name companies, but also the small artisans that do not have...

Jason Harris is co-owner of Furnitureland South , the largest furniture store in the world located in High Point, North Carolina. He is also the Founder of The Design Network (TDN), a streaming TV network featuring entertaining video series all about home design, available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire as well as smart TV apps including Samsung TV Plus, The Roku Channel and Vizio WatchFree. A...

Tish Mills Kirk is known for creating highly personalized spaces with a curated over time feel.  As one client said, “Her spaces are always a tranquil feast for the senses. You know the homeowner by the interiors.”  While the firm has worked throughout the country over the past 20 years, Tish has also completed projects in China and Africa.  She has also participated in numerous designer show hous...