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Shanan Campanaro

Shanan Campanaro is the owner and founder of Eskayel, a New York-based textile design studio that weaves fine art with exacting craftsmanship. Each of Eskayel’s one-of-a-kind designs originates from a painting inspired by nature or travel. Using eco-friendly methods, including water-based pigment ink, regional production and sustainably sourced materials, Eskayel evolves these artworks into hand-tied rugs, wall coverings, home linens, fabrics, furnishings, accessories and more.If you want to learn more about Shanan Campanaro and Eskayel, visit their website at eskayel.com and follow them on Instagram @eskayel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leslie Sinclair

Leslie Sinclair is the owner and founder of Segreto Finishes, a Houston based company dedicated to exceptional finishes in the world of architecture and interior design. Leslie is a mother, creator, business woman and has written and published several beautifully curated books on design. In this episode Leslie and Valerie talk about books that transformed the way they do business including Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Other Don't by Jim Collins, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek and Le "quart d'heure d'avance" de Moët & Chandon by Robert-Jean de Vogüé. If you want to learn more about Leslie Sinclair and Segreto Finishes, visit their website at segretofinishes.com and follow them on Instagram @segretofinishes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristina Larson

Kristina Larson is an artist based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kristina creates biomorphic monochromatic sculptures and functional designs. She explores the limits of her materials by hand-building, sculpting, and assembling. Larson relies on gravity, chance and accidental happenings, embracing and celebrating the beauty in imperfection. She is also a fine art appraiser, consultant, and the Director of the Octavia Art Gallery in New Orleans.If you want to learn more about Kristina Larson and her work visit her website at kristinalarsonart.com and follow her on Instagram @kristinalarsonsculpture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus McGuire & James Catalano

Seamus McGuire and James Catalano are co-founders of Cicada an architecture studio based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cicada's mission is to create stronger communities through a more thoughtful approach to design. Listen to Seamus and James discuss the genesis of Cicada, the importance of emerging technologies in architecture, as well as the adaptation of architecture to current environmental issues in the greater New Orleans area. If you want to learn more about Cicada and their work visit their website at studiocicada.com and follow them on Instagram @____cicada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kara McGuire

Kara McGuire is the owner and founder of Minmoo Studio, a graphic design studio based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Minmoo Studio crafts design solutions that transform a brand or business. Kara's passion is exploring the heart and soul of a company’s story and then finding ways to visually express that message by giving strong brand development to authentically represent the artist, individual or company.If you want to learn more about Kara McGuire and her work visit her website at minmoostudio.com and follow on Instagram @minmoostudio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.