In The Workroom With Manny

Manny sits down with Erin Gates— acclaimed interior designer, blogger, and New York Times bestselling author, to talk about how she does it all. Erin talks about using her reach, voice, and recognition as a platform for heated issues in an effort to positively change the conversation. Manny and Erin also talk about the need for more accountability, trust, and integrity in today’s society and in business,  balancing hard-core workouts with a baked goods addiction, and the release of her third book

In this episode, Manny sits down with his parents, Maria and Phil Makkas, the founders of Makkas Workroom, for an inspiring and heartfelt dialogue about their immigration journey, the family they left behind, and their early days in America fueled by determination and ambition. Grab your tissues; this conversation will surely tug at your heartstrings as Manny reflects on the experience of working with his parents, proclaiming, “I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”

Kicking off the podcast with longtime partner and Makkas Workroom “OG,” Katie Rosenfeld, Principal & Creative Director of Katie Rosenfeld and Company. Manny and Katie reminisce about the early days of being “basement rats,” how her business has grown, and the exciting launch of her new build-to-order brand, Vanity & Co. Join us for an honest and open dialogue about the power of their trusted partnership, timeless design trends, retirement, go-to food favorites, and when to take your shoes off during

The In the Workroom with Manny podcast is your unique look behind the scenes of the interior design world. Each month, Manny, owner of Makkas Workroom, gets up close and personal as he chats with industry leaders, partners, and peers in candid, insightful conversations about the joys and challenges of collaboration. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a seasoned professional, you'll get an inside look at how the workroom powers today’s award-winning designs while navigating the ever-evolving