Dara Segbefia is the founder of The Zen Experience. A Los Angeles-based interior design firm focused on enhancing mental health, building community, and increasing overall well-being for teachers and staff. In our interview, we discuss some hurdles she has had to overcome to prove that investing in school design helps teachers' retention rates. Shop the conversation at angelabelt.com.
Beth Taubner has been a Transformational Brand Strategist and Creative Director for over twenty years. In our interview, we discussed how she transitioned from working with big-name companies to focusing on brand strategy with creative entrepreneurs. As well as her approach at Mercurylab to help small businesses have a holistic approach to their brand strategy. Listen and then shop the conversation at angelabelt.com.
Mandy Cheng has been on Architectural Digest's AD 100 list for the past three years. She has transitioned her set design experience into a career as one of the most sought-after interior designers in Los Angeles. We discuss what it's like to be a woman of color in interior design and what it's like to design for celebrity clientele. Listen and then shop the conversation at angelabelt.com.
Jordan and Barry, aka the Brownstone Boys, are interior designers, authors, DIY-ers, and Restorers in Brooklyn, NY. They share a passion for old homes and everything that comes with them: the details, the quirks, the character, and especially the parts that need lots of love. In this interview, we discuss their upcoming book, For The Love of Renovating, and how they manage work/life balance as a couple who lives and work together.
I am excited to kick off a new season of the Mood Board podcast with fashion stylist and closet designer, James Bianca. In this interview, we discuss prioritizing your closet earlier in the design process and how James wears multiple hats to run her business. We also dig into what advice she would share for other young Black women who want to join the fashion and design industries.
Interview with Rosemary Krieger, founder of The Modernism Show in Palm Springs. We discuss how the show started 24 years ago and has grown. The show focuses on world-class national and international exhibitors featuring vintage furniture and decorative and fine arts reflecting all design movements of the 20th century with a heavy emphasis on midcentury modern. As well as contemporary design and cutting-edge ideas in interior design.
A special back-to-back interview series about Modernism Week in Palms Springs, CA. I interviewed Lisa Vossler Smith, CEO of Modernism Week. We discussed what Modernism Week is all about celebrating and fostering an appreciation of midcentury architecture and design. We also discuss what new events are premiering this year, what’s new in sustainable modern living, and Lisa’s passion project for Barbie and Palm Springs.
In my interview with Luxury interior designer Emilie Munroe, we discuss the renovation process of restoring a 100-year-old building in San Francisco and she shares her journey into interior design. Emilie’s approach to design is all about creating fresh interiors that focus on collaboration, integrity, and custom detailing. A new episode airs every Monday. Please subscribe and share with your friends and family.
As we continue to inch closer and closer to the New Year, I wanted to share my interview with Prop & Interior Stylist Raina Kattelson. She has had her work featured in multiple fashion and interior design publications like Martha Stewart Living, Prada, Fenty, and Better Homes & Gardens just to list a few. She specializes in art direction, photo styling, set design, and interior design. In our conversation, we discuss why it’s so important to say “yes” to a new opportunity because you never know where it will take you. A new episode airs every Monday this fall. Please subscribe and share with your friends and family.
New Jersey-based interior designer Beth Diana Smith’s signature style is modern and eclectic with luxurious finishes and custom furnishings. In this episode, we dig into how Beth took a leap of faith left her job in finance, and followed her passion to become an interior designer. Shop the conversation at angelabelt.com.
Artist and Interior designer Natalie Papier’s show Artfully Designed just aired season two a few weeks ago on Max. I thought this was the perfect time to get to know Natalie a little bit better so you can binge-watch a few episodes with friends and family during the Thanksgiving break. In this episode, we dig into Natalie’s career path from artist turned interior designer and her new lighting collection with Mitzi. Also, my One Room Challenge Swiftie Inspired tween room makeover is complete, check out the full reveal here. Shop the convo at angelabelt.com.
Completely self-taught, Hema's interior design career began in 2021 when one of her styling clients asked for help decorating their home. Because of her eye for design and ability to execute her creative vision, that first project snowballed into several more. Sagrada Studio now designs residential and commercial spaces around the country. We discussed on the show this week when you know it's time to switch career paths and jump into something new. Check out the shoppable mood board at angelabelt.com.
The interior design industry is moving towards photorealistic imagery that puts age-old processes like AutoCAD and SketchUp to shame. This week, I discuss with Fernando Duque why hiring a business like Duke Renders is a game-changer for your interior design business. To try out Duke Render’s services use this link and save 25% on your first design.
Ati Williams is a part of the innovative design team with Mikel Welch, Jessica Banks, and Brooks Atwood of the Netflix show Hack My Home. As the general contractor, she focuses on out-of-the-box ideas to maximize people’s homes in unexpected ways. She owns Honeycomb Residential, which focuses on investment properties, construction, and real estate development. Check out the shoppable mood board at angelabelt.com.
To kick off my fall season of The Mood Board podcast, I interviewed interior designer Gail Davis and podcast host of Design Perspectives. Gail has a wealth of knowledge in the interior design industry and, like myself, focuses on spotlighting designers of color on her show. She also recently renovated her kitchen, featured in House Beautiful magazine, and it stirred up a debate in the design industry. Does every kitchen have to have an island, and should we always design with resale value in mind?
I interviewed decorative artist and surface designer Hadiya Williams this week on the show. She is the founder and creative director of Black Pepper Paperie Co.® , a studio built out of a passion for creating and sharing with others. Hadiya and I dig into how she got started in graphic design and expanded her interests into home decor over the years. Check out the shoppable mood board at angelabelt.com to get some pieces from Hadiya, share, and subscribe.
So this week, I brought on the show photographer and director, David Land, who has mastered the art of photographing interiors in the industry. I have had the pleasure of working with David Land on multiple projects, including my double feature in Better Homes & Gardens magazine. David and I discuss the changing landscape of photography due to social media and everyone having a camera on their phones. Check out the shoppable mood board at angelabelt.com and share and subscribe.
I want to start your week with Danielle Woodhouse-Johnson, the Founder of The Oasis Alliance. I discovered the Oasis Alliance as a contributing editor at House Beautiful magazine when I had an opportunity to write a feature about the non-profit organization. Once I interviewed Danielle and her team, I knew I had to have her on the podcast for May to discuss the connection between mental health and the home. And don't forget to check out the shoppable mood board of our conversation at angelabelt.com.
Happy Motivational Monday, and welcome back to season six of The Mood Board Podcast! I want to start your week with Jaime Derringer, aka The Orchestrator of Awesomeness. Jaime has created and worked with cutting-edge businesses in the design industry. We also discussed in our interview how she got started and what might happen to the creative industry—with the AI revolution. Don't forget to check out the shoppable mood board of our conversation at angelabelt.com.
I'm excited to kick off a new season of The Mood Board Podcast with the interior designer Lauren Makk aka the #HomeGirlNextDoor. In the interview, I discuss with Lauren how she originally got into interior design, and why she calls her mom the original Martha Stewart. Plus, we dig into what was it like to go on the Drew Barrymore show and host so many memorable HGTV shows. Don't forget to check out the shoppable mood board of our conversation at angelabelt.com.
