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Colin Healy's mission is to help homeowners reinvent their homes to fit their evolving lifestyles. Colin specializes in home transformations to allow his clients to live in their homes comfortably, safely and creatively as they grow older in their communities. Colin has developed a methodology called Next Step Home Design to assist clients with long term planning for resilient and healthy homes th...

Paula Baker-Laporte FAIA, BBNC, BBEC is an architect, Building Biologist, author, healthy building consultant and educator.  Graduating from the University of Toronto School of Architecture in 1978 and from the Institute of Building Biology and Ecology in 1994. She founded her own award-winning architectural practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1986-2009. She was honored for her work in h...

Christine has been growing businesses through executive coaching, organisational design, planning and strategy for more than 20 years. She now speaks on global stages and most recently published her book Grow Your People Grow Your Business.  Having commenced her career in global corporations and big 4 firms, Christine now specialises in mindset and business growth utilising specialist NL...

Simon Devitt is a photographer with a strong practice focus in Photography of Architecture, currently based in Auckland, New Zealand, with an established international practice throughout Australasia and further afield. Simon has both a strong sense of home and a wanderlust which goes right back to when he was born in a sandstorm beside a sleeping camel in 1973. Working in many different sett...

As the Founder & Director of KWD, Kate Walker heads up the custom design studio she launched in 2013. Having worked in the tile industry for over 15 years, she identified the need for a streamlined solution for busy people who require support with their complete hard-finish requirements. With entrepreneurial skills in her DNA, the business grew quickly and organically. KWD now has an extensive...

After working in fashion for over 20 years, Elaine Kim launched her namesake label, ELAINE KIM, in 2008. Through her fashion collection, Elaine Kim explores a highly personal vision of creativity, craft, and self-expression. Her versatile pieces have garnered her devoted following of editors, stylists, and clients around the world. Elaine Kim's profile and designs have been featured in numerous in...

Sam Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, and a Professorial Fellow at the Department of Psychological Sciences at Melbourne University. He did his doctoral work at the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation focused on personality in spotted hyenas. His current research focuses on the psychology of physical space, how personality is expresse...

Jodie Carter has always loved design, early memories of visiting art galleries & historic homes with her Gran as a child are still vivid. Jodie will never forget the first truly amazing country home she visited with her. The massive front door was opened revealing a grand entry with black & white marble floors & a huge timber staircase with carpet runner. Jodie knew she was somewhere s...

Colt Wrangler Lyons was born into a pro rodeo family in the Texas Hill Country. Competing in rodeo and playing live music began at a young age, but the discovery of motorcycles in his teenage years quickly turned into a new passion. Colt opened his custom motorcycle shop in 2015 and has continued competing in rodeo and playing live music with his band The Droptines.    Instagram: @ coltw...

Coby Lee a 19-year-old motivational writer and young entrepreneur, working towards building a platform to inspire and motivate Australian youth to participate in business and productive life activities to further benefit themselves and the wider community.    Thrive: A Young Entrepreneurs Guide To Starting A Business is a book designed to inspire and guide young budding entrepreneurs thr...

Shelley Boyd is a true creative entrepreneur, and an inspirational business figurehead. In a world of mass produced and often poor quality goods, Shelley has remained firmly committed to her passion for Australian manufacturing and the preservation of time honoured and revered craftsmanship. Currently the Founder and Managing Director of Boyd Blue, one of Australia’s leading interiors wholesaler a...

Rick Joy is the founder and principal of Studio Rick Joy. He is considered an important contributor to the ongoing global discourse on conceptual and sustainable architecture. His work expressed innovation and exactitude in modernism and reflects a unique sense of place. Honors include receiving the American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Architecture 2002 and in 2004 winning a prestigious N...

MAGIC is Scott's last name. He started an architectural firm with the commitment to make beautiful spaces. Scott Magic's aim is to discover meaning in the things we shape, through playful uses of common materials, brand enhancement and highly skilled detailing. Clients typically hire Scott for one-off solutions, challenging situations or wanting something different. Hosted on Acast. See...

Tony Masters’ impressive career encompasses myriad projects ranging from showrooms for Olivetti, Knoll & Fiat in Italy to Coca-Cola’s South Pacific headquarters in Sydney; from furniture designs for major Italian & Australian manufacturers to luxury hotels in India, & First & Business Class airline lounges around the world. With over 40 years of experience spanning Architecture, in...

Russ operates People and Business Insights Pty Ltd, a mentoring, professional & personal development business with distributors around the country. He has a long track record of helping people and businesses transform their results. He is an experienced mentor & coach to business owners, CEOs, managers, sales managers and management teams. He works as a trusted advisor to company boards an...

The work of Cindy Press celebrates women by exploring the connection between fashion and personal identity. Inspired by magazines, photography, and popular culture Press considers how style reflects how we engage with the world around us. “Often times it’s a gesture or pose I am interested in, it’s there that I see the history of figure or portrait painting. Clothes are a personal decision and wha...

Fern Santini designs one-of-a-kind residences for a diverse group of clients across the U.S. The style of each home she helps create is driven by the unique site, the architectural style and her client’s vision. Rather than apply a specific look across projects, Fern thrives on learning about each client’s tastes and personal style to tailor a unique environment perfectly suited to them. She build...

David Barrett founded the practice in 1977 with the intent of inventing a studio that brings creativity to projects of varying size, from large-scale master planning to the architecture of singular buildings, to the interiors with which we come into intimate contact. This love of design has always been coupled with an ethic of environmental stewardship. Over the years Barrett Studio has been recog...

Deborah is a seasoned leader and consultant with experience working in a range of business operations. Having partnered in the foundation of Fantastic Furniture from concept to a multimillion dollar organization, Deborah knows the importance of putting people before numbers to build a successful enterprise. As an interior designer for over twenty years the combination of retail experience and inte...

Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, is an owner and design principal of Olson Kundig. Kundig has received some of the world’s highest design honors, including a National Design Award in Architecture from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, an Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and an election to the National Academy as an Academician in Architecture. Most rec...

Pete Trimble is a bespoke clothier working from his humble Coolum Beach studio. He creates unique, custom clothing for customers around the Sunshine Coast and interstate. His pieces are bold, colourful and reflect the statement his clients truly wish to make. Each piece that Pete creates is absolutely unique, what he makes for you is only for you. Pete’s signature pieces are Bespoke Heirlooms; han...

My guest this episode is former professional New Zealander Cricketer Richard Petrie. After a successful career in sports, Richard has since established himself as the world’s leading marketer for architects. Previously Richard and I sat down to discuss how to communicate value to clients, how to get the clients you want and how to market as a generalist, check out part 1 of Richards chat on TALKde...

Samantha Wills has been in the spotlight as one of Australia's most dynamic speakers and creative personalities since launching her self-titled jewellery brand at Australian Fashion Week in 2004, at just 21 years of age. Samantha has spent the last decade in New York City. Having just returned home to Australia, she now resides in NSW as a creative director and keynote speaker. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Michael Pinkus achieved a Bachelor of Industrial Design at Syracuse University, 1980 – 1985, being an outstanding ID student. He worked for Dallara Automobili Competizione (Industrial Design) in Parma, Italy in 1986. Dallara Automobili Competizione is an Italian company involved in the design and manufacture of high performance sports and racing cars    In 1987, he worked for Matteo...

Originally from north Idaho where Liz attended the University of Idaho graduating with a major in clothing design and a minor in interior design.  The years after college were spent traveling to different parts of the country and the world which is how she met her Aussie husband Tim.  They spent 3 years in Portland OR where they bought our first home. You can see a home tour of thei...