Room For Every Body

Tune in to this conversation with Colleen Bennett to hear about fascinating design difference around the world, design for epilepsy, and sustainable design decisions. Colleen Bennett founded her first Interior Design Studio, Caducus Folium, in 2006. This Costa Rica-based firm quickly expanded into six design centers located in Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Colleen designed mo...

Tune in to hear this conversation with Jimanekia aka the Trauma Queen. We get into topics around trauma-informed design, self care, and all sorts of juicy tidbits. Here is a little more about Jimanekia: Jimanekia Eborn is a Queer, Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, Trauma Media Consultant, and Comprehensive Sex Educator, who has worked in mental health for the past 16 years in sex education and s...

Meet Tamzin founder of The Neurodiversity Academy, committed to empowering individuals to embrace their unique selves. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Tamzin is not only an accomplished author and qualified performance psychology coach but also a passionate advocate for neurodiversity. As a dyslexic herself, she leads by example, inspiring others to embrace their differences and thriv...

Join us for an inspiring episode of Room for Every body with guest Sequoyah Hunter-Cuyjet, founder of Harmony in Hue, an interior design firm that embraces community engagement and cultural heritage. Sequoyah shares her journey from growing up on Shinnecock territory to designing high-end interiors and finding her voice in advocating for inclusive, meaningful spaces. She dives into her experiences...

In this inspiring episode, host Enzi welcomes Acacia Bettencourt, a talented visual designer and advocate for inclusive design. Acacia shares insights from her decade-long journey in design and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), discussing how her multifaceted identity as a mixed-race designer, mother-to-be, and advocate informs her work. From her time working with global nonprofits to her cu...

In this episode, Enzi is in conversation with award-winning product designer Kaly Ryan, founder of Capella Design. With over a decade of experience in furniture design and manufacturing, Kaly shares how her company is transforming the way we think about home mobility aids, like shower chairs and grab bars. Capella Design integrates both beauty and function to create products that enhance physical...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Hannah Silver, a passionate advocate for inclusive and sustainable design. As a key member of Holst Architecture, Hannah leverages her background in architecture and urban planning to champion health, equity, and the needs of spatially marginalized communities. In this episode, we dive into Hannah's journey—from founding Informal/Function to her cu...

Friends, welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of "Room For Every Body" Today, we have a wonderful guest, Katie Selby, who will take us on a journey through her unique experiences and identities. Katie shares candidly about her journey as a person with language impairment and learning disabilities. From being nonverbal at a young age to discovering her own methods of expressi...

Tune in for an interesting conversation with Christiane about transforming a home office space! She highlights the ways that she brought in a feminine touch as well as nods to her culture. Christiane also talks about holistic health and one trick in her space that helps with her back pain! Learn more about the work that she is doing here: www.hellohappnest.com IG: hello.happy.nest FB: hello.happy....

In this episode of "Room For Every Body" we dive into a conversation with Avery, a 16-year-old podcast host. Avery shares her journey of self-discovery and explores the various identities that shape her life. From her love for books and mental health advocacy to her academic pursuits, Avery showcases how these identities intertwine with her personal space. Join us as we explore her bedro...

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, a physician, coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Simarta is a multi-hyphenate who also happens to live with chronic disease. She shares her experiences and insights on how she navigates medical spaces while managing her own health challenges. Dr. Simarta Brennan-Prescod, is a board-certified primary care doctor at...

On this episode of Room For Every Body, we meet Melody. Melody discusses her own health journey, having experienced frequent hospitalizations due to an autoimmune condition. She shares her frustrations with the traditional hospital environment and her vision for a hospital spa that focuses on healing and personal preferences. Melody envisions a space where patients can customize their environment,...

In this episode of "Room For Every Body," we sit down with Janique Cheeseman, a proud Trinidadian woman who shares her unique perspective as both an engineer and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Janique opens up about her love for her Trinidadian heritage and how it has shaped her identity. As an environmental engineer, Janique is deeply passionate about sustainability and encourages ot...

In this episode of "Room For Every Body," host Elizabeth Byler chats with guest Lena, a business consultant for salon owners, to discuss the need for inclusivity and improved accommodations in the salon industry. Lena shares her own experiences navigating uncomfortable situations and highlights the challenges faced by individuals with diverse needs. From chair width and adjustability to...

On this episode of Room For Every Body, our host Elizabeth Byler welcomes Chelsea, a 30-year-old experiencing some design challenges in her living room. As someone diagnosed with ADHD, Chelsea struggles with organizing and setting up her living space. Elizabeth and Chelsea discuss various suggestions to improve the space, including rearranging furniture, finding two different chairs for better coh...

In this episode of Room For Every Body, host Elizabeth Byler welcomes guest Shanna Stevens, a single mother and parent to five children, and grandparent to one. Shanna shares her experiences and challenges of taking her children shopping throughout the years, highlighting how stores have changed throughout her life. She discusses the strategies she used to navigate the shopping experience with chi...

Owen is a white, trans and non-binary individual who is also autistic and a chronic migraine sufferer. Owen's experiences in different spaces are greatly impacted by their neurodivergence and chronic illness. They have sensory sensitivities to light and noise, which are often influenced by the design of the places they need to navigate including their apartment, subway stations, offices, shopp...

Leyah is someone who I admire greatly and I am grateful that she agreed to be interviewed. I enjoyed chatting with her about workplace culture, anxiety, and advocating for yourself, from her perspective as a Black woman.

What does our built environment say about who we value most in society? Why have we created so many barriers to access and designed as if one size fits all when there is so much variety all around? I believe that if we want to see a future abundant in human flourishing, we need to imagine a world where everybody belongs. That starts with changing our spaces, a commonly overlooked thing with a big...