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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Show Summary: Laurie Laizure from To The Trade and Nile Johnson interview Jean Stephane Beauchamp, a renowned designer from Canada. Beauchamp shares insights from his 25-year solo career in design, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that enhance the quality of life and the value of timelessness in design. He recounts his evolution through various
Show Summary: In this episode of ‘To The Trade,’ Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson interview Todd Howard Ezrin, the principal of Tobe DesignGroup, a boutique interior architecture and design firm in Bethesda, Maryland. Todd shares insights about his firm’s specialization in residential and multi-family residential projects, both locally and internationally. Todd recounts how a connection
Show Summary: In this conversation, Laurie Laizure from ‘To The Trade’ speaks with Mia Johnson, a passionate interior designer, about her inspiring journey into interior design and the various influences that fueled her creativity. Mia shares her early design memories from her mother’s projects, her transition from a career in project management to becoming a
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Show Summary: In this podcast, Laurie Laizure from “To-The-Trade” interviews Jonathan Rowland, a seasoned cabinet manufacturer’s representative with over 30 years of experience. Jonathan shares his background, explaining how he began in the industry by helping a designer at Lowe’s and has since gained extensive experience in installations, project management, and consulting. The conversation explores
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