Isabella Hamann is a fearless creative powerhouse who went from singing in a new language to designing presidential suites across Europe. With a keen eye for color psychology and a passion for innovation, she blends art, resilience, and business savvy to transform spaces—and lives. Tune in for her inspiring journey and insider tips that prove success is all about turning adversity into opportunity.
People Mentioned
- Anne Maria Jagdfeld
- Carl-August von Halle
Awards and accolades won by Isabella Hamann
Best International Bespoke Residential Real Estate Firm 2025
Winner 2024: "Luxury Lifestyle Awards/ Office Berlin", USA
Winner 2024: Leaders in Luxury Awards, Portugal
Jury member: INT Interior Design Award 2023, USA
Winner 2023 "Luxury Lifestyle Awards/ Luxury Penthouse Berlin", USA
2023 "Employer of the Future" , Germany
Houzz 2022 "Best of Houzz Service", Germany
Coveted 2019 "Top 100 Interior Designers, Portugal
Best of Houzz 2016 "Interior Design Award", Germany
Finest Interior Award 2016 "Interior Design Award", Germany
Finest Interior Award 2015 "Category Walldecoration with Wallpaper", Germany
In this episode, Tallulah Brown takes us through her world of textiles, nature, and design — from the intricate art of block printing to her soulful journey through India during the Kumbh Mela. We also dive into her reflections on philosophy, creativity, and living with intention.
Podcast Show Notes –
0:00:31 – The impact of a storm
0:04:00 – The return of extinct wildlife and the power of nature’s resilience
0:04:40 – Stories of friendship with wildlife and her role in preservation
0:08:20 – Penguin Bloom (2020): A touching film about a bird named Magpie
0:08:47 – Tales from the wild: How she coexists with animals
0:12:37 – A terrifying encounter with a wild elephant in Assam, India
0:14:08 – How yoga sparked her fascination with India
0:18:00 – Experiencing the Kumbh Mela—the largest spiritual gathering on Earth
0:20:34 – Key takeaways from the Kumbh and its lasting impressions
0:21:55 – A rare encounter with a saint in India
0:32:44 – Entering Tallulah’s world of fabric and textile design
0:36:32 – A galaxy of bees and their magical connection to her work
0:36:44 – My Garden of a Thousand Bees: A must-watch documentary
0:39:14 – The intricate blend of nature and design
0:42:50 – A story from ancient China: Their love-hate relationship with bees
0:43:40 – Building a sustainable business model in textile design
0:46:18 – Designing her own blocks, tackling industry challenges, and why staying one step ahead with fresh ideas is the best way to outpace imitators
0:52:00 – Tallulah’s first steps into the world of Indian block printing and how it all began
0:54:19 – The process and beauty of natural dyeing
0:59:49 – Tallulah: The designer or the entrepreneur?
1:00:45 – Her morning rituals and how they inspire creativity
1:02:32 – Book recommendations:
The Myth of Sisyphus – Albert Camus
Books by Italo Calvino
Books by Friedrich Nietzsche
1:04:00 – Exploring Sisyphus and how perseverance helps her understand philosophy
1:08:40 – How philosophy helps her navigate life
1:09:42 – A BBC documentary on Friedrich Nietzsche, available on YouTube
1:10:13 – Miles Davis’ biography and the rhythms of a creative life
1:12:00 – Her views on Artificial Intelligence in art and creativity
1:16:00 – Parting thoughts, bees, and a documentary recommendation
1:17:16 – My Garden of a Thousand Bees (PBS or Prime Video)
1:17:47 – Connect with Tallulah: @tallulahmbrown ( www.instagram.com/tallulahmbrown )
Hi I hope you are good and doing well wherever you are,
A fair warning is in order- This episode and mostly all random talk episodes will just be me talking from wherever I am and what this means for you, Well you might hear background noises from constructions to traffic to anything thats happening around me and I will keep these episodes unfiltered and as real as possible, Now I will definitely not record this in or around very heavy or loud environment, but probably on morning walks or workout or from my usual car, studio,factory or home environment where there might be slight background noises, So try and keep your volume for these episodes a little less than usual just so I dont get you to shock and scream out of a sudden wave in the volume by humans, birds, animals, machines, or anything that can contribute to noise pollution.
Random Thoughts ( A new section )
As the title says, this will be a part of the podcast where I share my random thoughts, and this could be anything from what skills I am learning, to describing a place or architecture I am traveling to, or something that has caught my attention, maybe music or poetry that I am listening, or let’s just say anything that taps my fascination. You get the drift. This will be tiny bites of episodes, and I will keep it as short as possible, just something that can be like an archive of my random talks which, who knows, might be useful for someone in the present, future, or never.
…For reading the rest instead of listening headover to my substack its fresh and new - Prem's Substack
Annie Sloan has invented her own kind of paints called as Chalk Paints she has also written 26 books selling over 2 million copies, her first book was published in 1988 called The Complete Book of Decorative Paint Techniques, She has recently been awarded with high honours by the king and government of Britain called CBE ( The Commander of The British Empire ).
Go to www.annieloan.com Follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/anniesloanstagram Follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/anniesloanhome Follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/anniesloanindia
Prem In addition to running a business -LNK Exports & PlushJungles is also the host of The PlushJungles Show, a podcast featuring unfiltered conversations with intellectual minds across diverse fields like Interiors, Art, History, Spirituality, Wellness, Web3, AI, and Sports. The podcast is a personal quest for learning, driven by Prem’s passion for curiosity and growth. Through these engaging conversations, Prem aims to inspire curiosity and a love for learning in others while exploring fascinating human stories Follow The PlushJungles Show -
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:02:50] A glimpse into Annie's transformative retreat in India in 2024.
[00:03:46] Discover the upcoming paint retreat in India for 2025.
[00:06:55] Uncover why this retreat is more than just about painting.
[00:08:02] Learn how painting can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience.
[00:09:55] Follow Annie Sloan's Indian journey on Instagram @anniesloanindia
[00:11:30] Trace back to Annie's childhood and her early passion for art.
[00:15:10] Discover how Annie landed her first book deal.
[00:15:51] Learn about the inspiration behind creating her own unique paints.
[00:16:26] Dive deep into the details of Annie Sloan's revolutionary paint.
[00:17:44] Witness the evolution of Annie's business, from outsourcing to owning her factory.
[00:22:25] Understand the importance of customer feedback in business success.
[00:26:06] Explore the motivations behind Annie's prolific writing career.
[00:27:22] Reflect on life before and after the advent of mobile phones.
[00:29:56] Celebrate Annie's prestigious CBE award.
[00:32:18] Discover how Annie's work has positively impacted countless lives.
[00:35:12] Explore the creative freedom that Annie Sloan Chalk Paints offer.
[00:37:05] Is Annie more of a creative or an entrepreneur?
[00:39:30]. Discuss the growing pressure on entrepreneurs to be content creators.
[00:40:03] Learn how Annie balances her creativity with organization.
[00:41:33] Understand the significance of a well-organized diary.
[00:43:00] Discover why agility is crucial for entrepreneurs.
[00:44:59] Annie's take on AI ( Artificial Intelligence )
[00:51:00] Explore Annie's unique experiences in India.
[00:53:46] A call to Indian creatives to collaborate with Annie Sloan.
[00:56:26] Key takeaways from Annie Sloan's inspiring journey.
Hello Ladies and gentlemen, My name is Prem and welcome back to another episode of The PlushJungles show! Wishing you All a very Happy Diwali and a year filled with health happiness and lots of love ahead,
This beautiful month of October that just went by had a little plot twist for us, Our scheduled guest had to cancel last minute. So no Guest today But hang on, I have something truly enchanting to share: a story that weaves love, magic, and remarkable architecture, leaving you spellbound and eager to visit the Hadimba Temple. Moreover at the end of this episode I dedicate a poem to The You The You.
Links to some of the things mentioned in the episode are below-
Mahabharat -Wikipedia Mahabharat
Hadimba devi temple - Wikipedia Hadimba Devi
Prince Bhima The Mighty Pandava-Wikipedia Prince Bhima
Ghatotkacha - Wikipedia Ghatotkacha
Adam roa’s Poem through his Rendintion - Adam Roa - Instagram
Video Credits : -
Youtube - Ashwani The Adventurer
Youtube - Shivam Film Production Pvt Ltd
Rishi Aaradhakananda – a Rishi, a Brahmachari, a Musician, a Monk. From a heavy metal guitarist to a tabla and harmonium player, from a rock song artist to a bhajan and kirtan singer – a life that is no less than extraordinary. He is an inspiration and a living example of positive life transformation for many. Born in Brazil and raised in a family of musicians, he now lives as a monk in Germany, and of course, with travels that take him to various parts of the world. Rishi ji is full of heart, love, and warmth – a sentiment I can personally vouch for. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZWKjPCnEgmflgd69M80iUcpJViIbydj2zCin1wqPc8 /edit?usp=sharing ———————————————— Meaning of Sanskrit / Hindi Words ( Alphabetically ) 🔗 Links: Rishi Aaradhakananda Website: https://bhaktimarga.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/rishiaaradhakananda Communities: https://www.bhaktimarga.org/communities Just Love Festival: https://www.instagram.com/justlovefestival 🔗 Links : PlushJungles : Website: www.plushjungles.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/plushjungles 📚 Recommended Books: Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Versions by Geeta Press and Kamala Subramaniam) Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahamsa Yogananda Bhagavad Gita Essentials (Commentary by Paramahamsa Swami Vishwananda) Saints of Bengal by OBL Kapoor Bhakta Vijaya by Mahi Pati Living with the Himalayan Master by Swami Rama Commentary of Gopi Gita & Guru Gita by Paramahamsa Swami Vishwananda Upanishads Shri Bhashya by Shri Ramanujacharya Vedic Chants: Purusha Suktam, Shree Suktam, Narayan Upanishads, Narayansuktam, Vishnusuktam (Part of the Rig Veda)
Our guest today is DENIZ AKTAY, a man with a passion for designing. He studied architecture and designing from the university of stuttgart in Germany the land where he was born and brought up, His vision for designing holds no boundaries,The TRANSITION From designing architectural projects , urban planning to designing furniture happened gradually but very consciously to breathe freedom in his creativity… he has been taking part in many competitions to showcase his skills in the world of furniture design and concepts, you can find his work at https://www.dezin.de/ or on instagram https://www.instagram.com/dezin_design/ and you can also see his work on https://www.behance.net/dezin_design Now if you notice his work its an amalgamation of beauty with clarity and I hope this stimulates your creative energy in someway, This conversation ranges from his Love for wood work, His process from sketch to creating prototype, ..a little inside his morning routine..The secret sauce for captions and the knack of giving brilliant titles to his designed pieces turning them into intriguing personalities…his thoughts on web3 and nfts as a 3d artist and much more so without further ado let's welcome this man with a brilliantly designed mind.. Show Notes - 05.30 – His love with wood from childhood 10.10 – Transition from a designer for architectural project to a Designer for Furniture 13.50 – The art of working alone and its advantages 15.30 – The process of starting a new project 17.30 – Pinterest a great source for inspiration 20.35 – Digging a little more into deniz’s process of creating new designs 24.30– How from sketching to 3D modeling can be helpful for designers 27.30 -How you need to be in love with the process of what you doing 29.29 - Kill Your Darlings ‘ the phrase and how its meaning has changed 31.30 - How on focusing on one main idea can be very helpful when it comes to designing 36.41 - How jogging helps him recharge his creative batteries 41.46 - His morning Routine and how waking up early has its benefits 47.39 - How the knack of giving beautiful captions and titles to his designer pieces enhances the product experience 54.31 - Deniz the Designer or entrepreneur and how sees himself 58.14 - How deniz feels about digital art and web3 as a 3d designer 1.01.00 - The advantages of augmented reality for the furniture industry 1.04.00 - What's on deniz’s mind currently in terms of his work and designing 1.08.40 - How designing for one of pieces and bulk orders both have their advantages 1.15.33 - Sharpen your skills but have no limits or borders People mentioned - Marcel Breuer - Architect Mart Stam - Architect MC Escher - Graphic Designer Stephen King - Author Books Mentioned - Furnitecture - by Anna Yudina
Connect with Sabah Bardhan -
People Mentioned -
Links to share from the episode -
One of the pieces by Sabah Bardhan for Annie Sloan's Painter in Residency Program
Chest of Drawer painted with Koi Fish by Sabah Bardhan
Show Notes
: (03.00) Painting from the age of six
: (03.30 ) From watercolors on canvas to painting furniture
: (03.37 ) A journey that started by painting thrown away stools
: (05.00) One man's trash is another’s treasure
: (07.20) Business that started just as a creative process and fun
: (07.50) Flying with emirates
: (09.28) From real estate and jewelry turning back to Art
: (10.12) A brave step is sometimes to step down and start with something you really want to
: (11.20) A painting Kit that is all you need to start as an artist
: (13.00) How art business can start from home
: (13.40) How your old travel pictures can be inspiring for new art
: (14.20) Inspirational East
: (15.23) The planning and process before painting a piece
: (17.27) Wax Or Lacquer which one to use and when
: (18.18) Experience with Annie Sloan
: (17.12) The Phone dropping moment
: (20.33) The Program - Painter In Residence by Annie Sloan
: (21.28) A program to unleash your creativity
: (24.44) The idea behind the golden Koi fishes on a chest of drawer
: (26.00) Digital art and Nfts
: (27.48) Can digital Art / Nfts and the handicraft industry co-live with each other
: (29.10) Computer/Digital artist were on one side and hand painting artist were on the other side
: (31.48) Do what you love doing and move on
: (32.13) Will handcrafting be more of a luxury in the future ?This question is for you
: (36.00) Painting a therapeutic experience
: (37.09) Take up furniture painting to stay sustainable. It is also a fabulous way to redo your decor, The best way to use your old beautiful furniture…why just let it go keep it
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Meet Bill Grace aka William J Grace , A man who is all about Knowledge With Experience and Humility with Huge Success..He has done his Bachelor of Science,Marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. We are honoured to have him share some of his experiences on our show, His Company Southern Sky Homes is of the largest furniture and decor outlets in the U.S, In this conversation he tells us a little about his early days when he started working in his fathers company who was also in the Furniture and Decor industry, Since he has always been working in this industry and also worked for many prominent companies like The Home Depot , Ballard Designs , Rowie Companies his experience is all someone would want to learn from, From handling large no of people in his team to designing merchandises for large no of outlets to planning and achieving Millions in revenue and sales he has done it all, We also dive a little into the new Digital age where NFTs and Crypto are the main topics of discussion, His entrepreneurial Success only proves that everything is possible if you have the determination and vision with customer service in the center of attention in your roadmap,
Go to https://www.southernskyhome.com to visit Bill's company and checkout the exclusive furniture collection in the United States of America.
Some accounts referred by Bill to follow for new trends and references https://www.instagram.com/studiomcgee
https://www.instagram.com/joannagaines
https://www.instagram.com/chrislovesjulia
https://www.instagram.com/amberinteriors
The art of relationships, Connecting with your conscience and the importance of meditation is even more relevant and profound in today’s uncertain times.
Apps/Sites recommended- https://apps.apple.com/in/app/waking-up-a-meditation-course/id1307736395
A Great tool for Mindful Meditation 🙏
