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Ken Rusk started his first job as a ditch digger at 15 and turned that into a successful company. Today, blue-collar trades are just as much a path to success as they were then, but fewer people pursue them. Blue Collar Cash, a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, explores what makes now a perfect time to become blue-collar.  Ken spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction....

Healthy Homes and Building Biology is all about empowering health and environmentally-conscious homeowners, designers, and builders, to create home environments that will enable each household member to thrive, without contributing to the destruction of our environment. Daniel is a German master carpenter working as the technical and training expert for Pro Clima Australia. He is working on a nati...

Alan Keith Barley is the Co-owner and Principal of Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture. Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture was founded in 1989 by principals Alan K. Barley and Peter L. Pfeiffer. Bringing different strengths to bear, Alan’s ability to hear what clients want and his ability to use innovative ideas to create elegant spaces compliment Peter’s strong building-science background and practical approa...

Peggy Deamer is Professor Emerita of Yale University’s School of Architecture and principal in the firm Deamer, Studio. She is a founding member of the Architecture Lobby, a group advocating for the value of architectural design and labor. She is the editor of Architecture and Capitalism: 1845 to the Present and The Architect as Worker: Immaterial Labor, the Creative Class, and the Politics of Des...

John's mission with Investing Inward is simple: create compelling content that helps early-stage intrapreneurs level-up in business & mindset. Think intentionally and live differently. John keeps busy managing his financial planning practice, growing his brand  Investing Inward  & hosting his podcast Think. Live. Repeat. The show provides a platform for engaging in transpare...

Diana is the visionary behind Classic Six, driven by a profound passion for fashion and an unwavering desire to simplify her life. Having initially embarked on a career in designing advertising for Macy's, Diana eventually took a leap of faith, venturing into the world of Graphic Design and establishing her own business. After a span of around four years, a yearning for the fashion industry resurf...

Tokyo-based Mark Dytham is co-founder of multidisciplinary architecture studio Klein Dytham Architecture. Royal College of Art  graduate  Mark Dytham  moved to Tokyo in 1989 to join architecture studio  Toyo Ito . He formed  Klein Dytham  with partner Astrid Klein two years later. The award-winning studio has created architecture, events, furniture, installation and i...

Known for her natural, relaxed style and down-to-earth approach to design and living, interior designer & influencer Lauren Liess loves to help people live their best lives at home. A mother of five who understands the ins and outs of a busy, beautiful, and sometimes-messy life, she hosted the HGTV show Best House on the Block with her husband, and runs an interior design studio and real estat...

Ian is an educator and a student with a passion for human-centred design and student led innovation. In his ten years as an executive teacher he worked in a range of roles including student engagement, technology and policy development. He is now the Executive director of Curriculum and Pedagogy at the Ed Institute.  He was nominated for the ACT school leader of the year in 2018, and led...

Known for her natural, relaxed style and down-to-earth approach to design and living, interior designer & influencer Lauren Liess loves to help people live their best lives at home. A mother of five who understands the ins and outs of a busy, beautiful, and sometimes-messy life, she hosted the HGTV show Best House on the Block with her husband, and runs an interior design studio and real estat...

Jamie Milne is one of the Sunshine Coast's respected, and leading strength and conditioning coaches, and a reputable results-based force in the field of psychotherapy and self-development. Jamie has a unique background in Sports Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Hypnotherapy and as a professional Strength and Conditioning Coach. Improving mental performance, maximising success and getting...

Ray Calabro’s work emphasizes the relationship of a building to its surrounding landscape; he believes that architecture is a thoughtful response to the culture and spirit of each place. His buildings embody the common principles of site-responsive architecture, robust forms and innovative use of material. Yet each responds differently to the special nature of client, program and place, qualities...

Rodrigo Rabaco is a multidisciplinary digital designer based in Brisbane, with 20+ years of experience creating communication pieces and marketing campaigns across several industries. Rodrigo has produced visuals and animations for advertising agencies, furniture brands, developers, interior designers, and architects in Brazil, Australia, the US, the UK, China, Portugal, and the Netherlands. His c...

Russ Stephens is a Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, a business coaching company dedicated to improving the residential construction industry for both builders and consumers. Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision-making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council.   The...

Davin studied sustainable development at the University of Colorado and subsequently spearheaded numerous entrepreneurial ventures in various industries including: a magazine, record label, software, industrial robotics, and now shipping containers. As a managing partner in ROXBOX, he continues to drive growth and innovation while working to advocate for the use of volumetric construction via...

Kurt Krueger, AIA, ArCH, LEED AP was educated in the practice of architecture and design at Kansas State University. With an entrepreneurial spirit and an approach of learning by doing, he formally interned for the well-known firm of Frank Harmon Architect in Raleigh, North Carolina during his last year of school. After graduation, Kurt worked for the award-winning Rockhill and Associates Firm in...

Kristina LoMonaco the founder of Kristina LoMonaco Interior Design Studio based in both New York City and London. Kristina specialises in full-service commercial and residential interiors. The firm has earned a reputation for having a sharp eye for design and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Kristina has an eye towards the future and a foot in the past, her team continue to evolv...

Peter received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in 1988. In 1991 he moved to Germany, learned enough German to work as the lead designers of a German firm, Diniaware Architects in Königstein. Peter then moved to Baltimore in 1995 and worked for 10 years for the premier residential architects in the area. There he honed his craft of designing beautiful and practical cl...

As the founder and principal of MA, Morris Adjmi, FAIA is dedicated to understanding the history and complex forces that shape cities to create buildings that are contextual but unmistakably contemporary. Adjmi’s passion for contextual architecture was formed by the cast-iron French Quarter balconies and crumbling Creole cottages in his hometown of New Orleans and refined in Ne...

Peter received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in 1988. In 1991 he moved to Germany, learned enough German to work as the lead designers of a German firm, Diniaware Architects in Königstein. Peter then moved to Baltimore in 1995 and worked for 10 years for the premier residential architects in the area. There he honed his craft of designing beautiful a...

As the creator of WELL DesignedTM Homes, Tanya promotes healthy and sustainable design practices to help bring much-needed change to the construction and design industries. WELL DesignedTM Homes are more than just green homes, they are living spaces that encourage you to live well through their aesthetic appeal, functionality, and sustainability. In 2005, Sesshu Design Associat...

Mark Ryan believes in the experiential power of architecture, and his work is characterized by projects that are civic in nature and personal in their potential for impact. Known for strategic thinking and creative problem solving, his portfolio—which spans from master plans to furniture design and collaborative offices to facilities for rehabilitating troubled kids—contains diverse, award-winning...

Peter received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in 1988. In 1991 he moved to Germany, learned enough German to work as the lead designers of a German firm, Diniaware Architects in Königstein. Peter then moved to Baltimore in 1995 and worked for 10 years for the premier residential architects in the area. There he honed his craft of designing beautiful a...

Jenna is the CEO/President of Domum and the new construction residential Department Head. She is an alumnus of the California State Univerisity, Chico, with a bachelor's degree in Interior Design with 12+ years of experience in the design/architecture business. She grew naturally into the architectural side of design from the start of her professional design career. Her background is in residentia...

Jennifer Briggs is executive vice president/chief executive officer of the Texas Society of Architects. Briggs joined the organization in June, 2021, and is responsible for leading and managing the TxA staff and fulfilling its mandate to support the Society’s mission to be the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments. Briggs served as the p...