Show Summary: In this inspiring episode of the “To-The-Trade” podcast, Laurie Laizure and co-host Nile Johnson chat with acclaimed interior designer and CEO Laura Umansky, founder of Laura U Design Collective. Laura shares insights into her journey from a small Texas town, where she discovered her passion for interior design during her university years, and […]
Show Summary: In this engaging episode of “To-The-Trade,” host Laurie Laizure and co-host Nile Johnson chat with marketing expert Emanuela Schneider, who specializes in social media and digital marketing strategies for interior designers. The trio discusses how interior designers can effectively handle marketing tasks, emphasizing the everyday struggles designers face due to their busy schedules
Show Summary: In this episode of “To the Trade”, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson sit down with celebrated designer and textile creator Scott Meacham Wood to explore his creative journey, his design philosophy, and the launch of his newest fabric and wallpaper collection, Somerset House. Scott recounts his early career in merchandising and styling for
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Show Summary: In this episode of “To-The-Trade,” Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson interview Laura Thornton, an accomplished interior designer with over 25 years in the industry. Laura shares her journey from growing up surrounded by construction, influenced by her father, to transitioning from studying law to embracing her passion for design. The conversation covers her
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Show Summary: In this engaging episode of To the Trade, Laurie Laizure sits down with Guy Ailion, founder of Mattoboard and a practicing architect, to explore how technology is revolutionizing the material sourcing process for interior designers. Drawing from his two decades of experience in high-end residential and hospitality design, Guy shares how his firsthand
Show Summary: In this inspiring episode of To the Trade, Laurie Laizure welcomes Kevin Twitty, an accomplished interior designer and former IDC Member of the Month. Kevin shares his unconventional journey into the world of interior design, beginning with a background rooted in math and science before discovering his true passion through visual merchandising. Laurie
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In this lively episode, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson welcome Connecticut designer Meredith Huck, the upbeat force behind House of Huck.
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Show Summary: In this episode of To The Trade, Laurie Laizure sits down with Heather McManus, an interior designer turned founder of The Designers Collaborative. Heather shares her journey from studying art education at Pratt to learning the trade from the ground up at a local upholstery and drapery workroom. Her path eventually led her
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Show Summary: Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson of To The Trade chat with Katie Decker-Erickson, an interior designer with an MBA who has made the shift to coaching fellow designers. Their discussion spans Katie’s path from teaching to leading a multimillion-dollar design firm, and ultimately to coaching. They touch on the challenges and advantages of
Show Summary: Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson from ‘To the Trade’ discuss their recent travels and experiences in Italy, emphasizing their visit to a major art and collectibles fair. They share insights about key players in the industry, particularly Cheminne Taylor-Smith, who organizes designer events. They highlight the importance of in-person networking, the valuable experiences
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