Ronke Oluwadare: Social, organizational, and communication psychologist and psychotherapist.Ronke represents the crucial intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and place-based healing. Her dual expertise as a clinician specializing in minority stress and racial trauma, combined with her groundbreaking cultural work building bridges between Italy and Africa, offers profound insights into creating truly inclusive spaces. Through Black History Month Milan, she's not just preserving

After 30 years running a successful studio shooting global brands, Terri did the unthinkable, he shut it all down. Why? Because AI changed everything.In this episode, we explore how one veteran creative reinvented his entire career, turning decades of experience in photography and design into an AI-powered workflow that’s faster, sharper, and creatively free.Learn what it really takes to pivot from traditional design to AI-driven creation, and why the next generation of designers might not pick up a

“People pleasing is actually about controlling others.”Wait—what? Rude! But it’s true. When we’re trying to make everyone happy, what we’re really trying to do is control how people see us. This week, we’re unpacking that sneaky truth and learning how to say no (without turning into a soulless- boundary-monster). People pleasing. From apologizing for existing 😆 to saying yes when your soul is screaming no, they get real about why we do it, how it sneaks into everyday moments, and what it looks like

Damien Crough from prefabAus, a recognised leader and advocate for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in Australia. As Co-founder and Executive Chairman of prefabAUS, Damien has been instrumental in positioning the organisation as the national peak body for offsite construction. Under his leadership, prefabAUS has grown from a grassroots initiative into a respected and influential voice shaping policy, driving research, and fostering collaboration across government, industry, an...

Energy prices are heating up — and building owners, managers, and homeowners are feeling the pressure. In this episode of Building Knowledge with the Building and Realty Institute (BRI), we dive into what’s really happening across the energy markets and how to prepare for the months ahead.Our guests, Jim Slattery (CEO) and Tim Connors (VP) of The Slattery Energy Consulting Group Inc., break down:Heating oil and natural gas price forecasts for winter 2025–26Energy-saving strategies for residential

In this episode, we talk to Martin Ford and Louise Helliwell about all things Inclusive Design.Martin is a Senior Social Innovator at The Australian Centre for Social Innovation. With over 30 years of experience, he draws on his background in visual arts and graphic design to work creatively and collaboratively alongside people with lived and living experiences, elevating their voices in the design of policies, services, and systems.Louise is Partner and Experience Design Director at Folk, where she

Photographer Max Creasy discusses the relationship between architecture and pictures, and his new exhibition at the Architectural Association in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After living on the property for five years, the owners were ready to build their new forever home and enlisted the help of Adam Lucas of ARLucas Construction Co. Adam recommended StudioMomentum Architects due to their experience with smaller inner-city lots and protected trees.A large live oak tree inspired the site strategy of the primary home with a detached accessory dwelling unit. This move creates a courtyard between the buildings, with the tree canopy serving as an organic roof. Outdoor

Keywords podcast, architecture, coffee, friendship, sketches, Alexandria Library, personal stories, design, tribute, learning curves Summary In this episode, Kurt and Jamie engage in a heartfelt conversation that weaves together personal anecdotes, reflections on coffee culture, and a tribute to a dear friend. They discuss the challenges of podcasting, the evolution of coffee quality, and the significance of sketches that represent their shared experiences. The conversation culminates in ...

Episode 3 of our website series is the “not glamorous, insanely essential” one. Hosts Liz and Chelsea walk through the two meetings that make or break a web project before a single pixel gets designed: the Kickoff + Sitemap meeting and the Discovery session. First, the Kickoff & Sitemap: how we set expectations, timelines, roles, and guardrails... then map the site in a humble Google Sheet with pages, subpages, notes, and any special functionality. We share how we prep before the meeting

In this episode of Boulevard Beat, Meghan and Krissa open the floor to listener questions — diving into real-life design dilemmas from couples and clients with competing styles. From masculine and feminine balance to the surprising color choices clients make, the duo shares how design becomes both creative expression and relationship therapy. Meghan talks through her approach to honoring both partners’ visions, creating harmony through listening, compromise, and thoughtful design solutions. Krissa

For our next episode, we have a very special guest, Chelsea Choquette. Chelsea is a product designer with a background in public relations and communications, who made the natural pivot into UX after leading marketing and design teams for nearly 10 years. With a deep love for storytelling and a strategic mindset, Chelsea has spent the last several years designing enterprise-level products for companies like The Home Depot and LexisNexis, as well as supporting clients across a wide range of

In this conversation, Tania Madah, founder and CEO of Lean Architect LLC, shares her unconventional journey into architecture and her vision for the future of the AEC industry. She emphasizes the growing role of technology, user-centric design, and collaboration in shaping smarter, more sustainable built environments. Tania discusses the challenges architects face in adopting new tools, the importance of internal innovation, and the responsible use of generative AI. She advocates for a future where

In our thirty-fifth Mud Talks podcast, we speak to adobe owner builder Paul Mallory on the topic of the “Volunteer Work Days" he has begun offering in support of ongoing Adobe in Action owner-builder projects.Click to support Mud Talks with a Donation Mud Talks #35 Resource ListHow the Adobe in Action Owner Builder Support Program WorksOverview of Current Owner Builder Support Projects at Adobe in ActionMud Talks 26: The Owner Builder Adobe

After 5 years and 171 episodes, Brave UX is coming to a close.In this final monologue, Brendan Jarvis reflects on how the podcast began, what it became, and what he learned along the way. From uncertain beginnings during a global pandemic to becoming a globally recognised platform for thoughtful, human-centred conversations—this is a farewell, but not a goodbye. ✅ Why Brave UX began ✅ What it became ✅ How it helped Brendan grow ✅ What’s next ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:12 – Brave UX Ends 00:19 –

Send us a text Follow the hosts on Instagram @alonbenjoseph, @scarlintheshire, @davaucher and @robnudds. Thanks to @skillymusic for the theme tune.

In honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits unforgettable moments from her conversations with iconic musicians Kaki King, David Lee Roth, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls. Through their stories and songs, this special episode reflects on the meaning of a creative life and the artists who have shaped the sound of our time.Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:TEDNext:ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast. See

What goes into a Louie Award-winning Card of the Year? In the case of Wolf & Wren Press, every design grows from the 30-year friendship of co-founders Liz Wolf and Lauren Stapleton. That precious connection, born in middle school, is the kind where one finishes the other's sentences ... and the other picks right up on the story! I's at the core of every design Wolf & Wren prints — including their winning pet sympathy card that from first glance honors both the love and grief of these

Tom Kundig of Seattle's Olson Kundig is a superstar in residential architecture, and he's got a new book, Complete Houses.  But you can't have a world-class architect without a world-class builder, and we'll talk with Kundig's close friend and frequent collaborator, Jim Dow of Dowbuilt. Later, you'll hear Veronneau, a husband-and-wife duo whose tunes go around the world.

AWOOOOOO! You know the Wolfe man loves Halloween! From Ozzy flavored ice cream to politically correct tales from the crypt, John and the crew are always down to get spoooooooky. We even hear from Satan himself to see how his costume parties in Hell compare to our very own at the office.Thanks for joining us for this week's #JCWPodcast #JCWArchive. Please don't forget to Like, Share, and most importantly, Subscribe--to make sure you get the latest John Clay Wolfe Show materials as soon as they're