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251 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsEach week I discuss how to make your internal and external lives better via energy, to design your best life possible.
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07: Healing Chronic Illness
November 10, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBToday on the show we are joined by Amy Stark, she is an energy healer and transformation coach. But she's not an ordinary energy healer. She specializes in healing chronic illness! She reaches directly into your energy field to get rid of the clutter to leave you feeling great! Shes here today to tell you about the power of energy and how she can help you get rid of your energy imbalances, lets get this started!
06: Let's learn about the Bagua Map
November 03, 2017 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBin Feng Shui, the Bagua Map is an energy tool to help you understand pockets of energy in your home. In today's episode, we will talk about where those energy centers are, and how each one, if aligned, can make you feel better in your home!
05: Feng Shui is Complete BS
October 27, 2017 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBThere are always people out there who are going to try and debunk what I do, regardless of all the results I've seen. Many are skeptical of Feng Shui. In this episode, I'm going to prove those nay-sayers wrong.
04: Talking Energy with My Client, Deborah
October 20, 2017 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBToday, we're going to talk with my client, Deborah, about her story of desperation, skepticism, and triumph in the world of energy aligned design. She shares with us her journey to energy alignment and what it's meant to her family and home.
03: How To Create Your Own Floor Plan
October 13, 2017 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBRegardless of what you're doing with your life, the environment you come home to will affect you -- so you definitely don't want it to be negative. Today I'm going to share with you how to sketch up your floor plan and what the most important items to include are. This is a fun one!
02: What is a Floor Plan Reading?
October 06, 2017 16:53 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode of Home Energy Design with Amanda Gates, I explain what exactly a floor plan reading is all about, who it's for, and why it matters. You don't want to miss this one!
01: Energy Aligned Design
October 06, 2017 16:49 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBToday I am kicking off the new and improved version of my podcast! Tune in to learn how to kick your floor plan up a notch and have the best home energy design possible. In this episode, I walk you through the 5 disrupters that could be messing with the energy in your home.
Kendall Ritz The Self-care expert for women
May 26, 2017 12:47 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBMy team and I are huge advocates for self-care. In fact, my new book, Detoxing Clutter With Feng Shui hones in on the self realization that many women live in the conscious mind of “to-do’s” which ultimately has us making decisions from our logical mind rather than our hearts. Self-care is a dirty word to most women. The idea of finding simple pleasures through out the day brings an onset of shame, guilt and the ugly idea that you don’t deserve to self indulge because you have too much to do...
Workable Wealth by Mary Beth Stojorhann
April 17, 2017 12:50 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBIt's funny, for years I have talked about money here on the blog. To me, it's an important topic, especially for women. When I was starting to go through my divorce I didn't realize how little I really knew about money nor did I respect it. No longer would I choose to live in the dark. So I got educated, hunkered down and moved myself out of debt, while simultaneously going through a very expensive divorce. Click here to read more or go to our blog here
How to embrace the grey trend even if your home is mediterranean
March 20, 2017 21:03 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBI remember back in early 2001 designing homes in Vegas with a heavy tuscan look. It was all the rage. Faux paint, red chenille, tassels, travertine floors, and stone fireplaces. Gold, sage green and red mixed with heavy browns were everywhere. And this included are the hard surfaces too. The gold speckled granites, glazed cabinets, and oil rubbed bronze knobs. Fast forward to now where everything is white and bright and those beige colors just look dirty and muddy! But if you're like most f...
The Hunted Fox
March 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBToday’s guest is none other than Moana Dixon and James North of Hunted Fox. This design duo not only curates beautiful collections of unique one-of-a-kind things, but together they create and imagine new ways to look at home. Originally their vision was simple, to construct a line of home goods without constraints. No corporate rules, no by-the-book thinking just collecting for the sake of collecting and sharing with others what they had found. And with that Hunted Fox, a play on words based...
The keys to making it as a profitable artist with Taylor Spellman
February 08, 2017 00:46 - 53 minutes - 25 MBOriginally a dancer from Connecticut, Taylor made her way to New York City to make it big in a field she thought she was good at. What she quickly learned was that she had been a big fish in a small pond and in New York that no longer applied. She quickly adapted and decided to pivot into interior design. What makes Taylor different than most is that instead of getting a degree in design she pursued a degree in business; probably one of the best moves she could have made. Click here to read ...
Five tips to get organized in 2017
January 20, 2017 14:20 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBLooking to get organized? Here are several tips from interior designer Amanda Gates and Carla Aston on 10 best ways to get organized in 2017.
How to harness a healthy lifestyle
January 04, 2017 01:17 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBHolistic health practitioner, apothecary, herb nerd and astrologer, this months podcast will certainly not disappoint! Angel Quitana, Editor in Chief of Holistic Fashionista, a premier magazine that educates on all things natural and good, is the brain child of Angel who among many other things isa really cool chick. Whether you’re wanting to dip your toe or dive in head first, this gal will teach you how to play with essential oils, eat organically, give back and help you build a kick ass e...
How to become sustainable even if you think you're too busy
December 07, 2016 17:30 - 1 hour - 29 MBLiving a sustainable life can seem complicated, right? The word sustainable in and of itself conjures up thoughts of complexity and only for those tree hugging hippies. But here’s the rub, being sustainable or green isn’t an all or nothing game. You can still have your daily conveniences without feeling like you’re sacrificing quality of life. However in the overall big picture it’s time to start doing something. When I first started easing into sustainable practices I remember being comple...
33 piece capsule wardrobe with Courtney Carver
November 08, 2016 16:37 - 53 minutes - 25.1 MBToday's guest is like no other. She is an expert in living a more minimalist life, including a capsule wardrobe. Courtney is an expert in creating simplicity in her life. She has been featured on the Today website, Oprah and more. Today's podcast discusses what a capsule wardrobe is, how to build your own, how it works with various professions and more!
How To Style Bookshelves with Carla Aston
October 13, 2016 20:28 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBToday Carla Aston and I sit down with you and talk all things bookshelves. We'll share with you our top five tips to get them just right, so yours can look like the pros!
Photographer and Interior Designer Linda Holt
August 22, 2016 07:29 - 1 hour - 29 MBEarlier this year I decided to go to the bloggers conference in Atlanta. For the past couple of years I haven’t gone to many seminars mainly because nothing was really piquing my interest, and they can be expensive. However, I quickly realized after I attended how important it was to show up. They offer incredible value not only in the conference itself, but the networking with others in your industry – it’s invaluable! Click here to read more
Designer Extraordinaire Rachel Shingleton
August 08, 2016 07:19 - 54 minutes - 25.3 MBDesigner Extraordinaire Rachel Shingleton, just might be one of my favorite people on the planet. She’s laid back, creative, funny and has a kick ass outlook on life – but don’t ask her about fried shrimp – which is helping her gain grace as she navigates motherhood. Rachel and I met during the bloggers tour in Highpoint this past April, put on by Esteem Media. I was surprised that I had never heard of her, especially since she was a part of the original blogging mania that started taking o...
Designed with Interior Designer Carla Aston
July 25, 2016 05:48 - 52 minutes - 24.7 MBIt's funny, through the powers of social media I have made so many incredible friends over the years. One such friend is Interior Designer, Carla Aston. Her designs are high-style neo-traditional, mixed with an incredible eye for texture. And one thing I'm most envious of is her ability to mix neutrals. She nails it every time! Maybe it's my love of color, or my fear of white, but no one does it better than Carla. Designed with Interior Designer Carla Aston Having been in the design world ...
Laura Carillo Narrative Spaces with Feng Shui
April 07, 2016 11:17 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBWhen it comes to Feng Shui a lot of people make interpretations on what they think it is. Most will agree that Feng Shui is a way to work with energy to create a certain type of harmonious living space. One of peace and tranquility. And while on one hand it’s very simple, it can also be quite mysterious and complex. Floor plans alone can tell a story all their own. Lurking deep within your walls a story can unfold, and it truly becomes a mirror to your subconscious, that some may deem unbeli...
The key to understanding social media marketing
February 23, 2016 16:28 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBTodays guest is Sheena White. In short, Sheena is a social media strategist and copywriter. But honestly she is more than just that. She is a heart-centered entrepreneur who specifically helps women in their small businesses’ so that they can maximize the power of social media and increase their success rate in the online marketing world. Holy cow as an entrepreneur myself, there just never seems to be enough time in the day. No joke, I spend at least 2-3 hours a day just contributing to th...
How To Get Better At Everything You Do
January 26, 2016 05:05 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBI've said it many times on this blog, small changes can make a big impact in your life. And Terry Lancaster's new book, Better!: Self Help For The Rest of Us, shows us just that. At 48 years old, he was overweight, a heavy drinker and failing at his career. Then he had an epiphany while at a bar, "When the drunk guy at the bar hitting on the meth addict becomes the voice of reason in your life, maybe it's time to reexamine your lifestyle." To add insult to injury, Terry was a bartender duri...
Revolutionary New Approach To Weight Loss
January 05, 2016 13:38 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBFor the past couple of years I've kicked off the new year with two things on this blog, a list of my resolutions (mainly to hold me accountable) and a podcast with world renowned astrologers to help us navigate the new year. This year I decided to do something different. But don't fret, I have an astrologer scheduled to come on the show in February, for those who like to have a forecast for the year! The reason I wanted to do something different is many people often have similar resolutions....
Mridu Parikh, Life is organized
November 03, 2015 08:02 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBHaving a family can be messy, leading you and your family to an unorganized life. But it doesn’t have to be that way and Mridu Parikh is a perfect example of that. After living on her own, in what she calls a fairly organized life, chaos quickly ensued with the addition of a husband and two kids. Without much guidance she took the bull by the horns and decided to make a change before she went insane. Click here to read more....
Getting started with Feng shui
September 01, 2015 00:56 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBI have studied feng shui for over seventeen years, but when Nashville resident, Mallory Shaw of Confetti and Stripes, reached out to me on getting the basics of feng shui down, I knew I had to say yes. What struck me as funny was her initial perception of what feng shui was: an asian aesthetic. Then I wondered, how many others think this? Do others have a misconception of what feng shui is? It was right then and there that I knew we needed to extend our conversation and get down and dirty wi...
How to create a relationship with fear
June 17, 2015 20:25 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBMany of us have been there, you know the feeling - the pit in your stomach, the countless 'what ifs' running through your head and the mindless chatter that tells you again and again, why you can't move forward. Fear. I found myself in this very place in 2010. I was faced with a big decision, stay and lose my identity or leave and face the unknown. At the time I was in a marriage that no longer served me. Married to a man in the midst of an affair I had a simple choice to make, stay or leave...
Barbara Viteri CEO and owner of Viteri Style Management
May 24, 2015 09:42 - 56 minutes - 52 MBToday’s guest is Barabara Viteri, CEO and owner of Viteri Style Management. She is one of THE leading advisers in the interior design industry for productivity and business management. Barabara will put it to you straight with unfiltered opinions, and no bull shit. Her specialty is helping boutique business’, mainly design firms, get their companies profitable and organized. Hobby makers need not apply. Barbara and I first spoke two years ago about the mistakes every designer makes in their...
Anjie Cho - Architect, Author and Master Feng Shui Practitioner
May 09, 2015 14:44 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBInterior design and feng shui are intrinsic tools to create balance and harmony in your home. When your space feels as good as it looks, your mood is lifted, you feel lighter and grace is easier to achieve. Everything just seems to work, and a slower pace sets in - like taking in a long, deep breath. I recently spoke with a marketing firm that told me feng shui and interior design were different. That essentially I needed to separate the two and be one or the other. My favorite remark, "sta...
Kim Salter – Interior Designer, Design Thoughts Interiors
March 25, 2015 06:54 - 1 hour - 29 MBIt was early in the morning and as I went through emails I noticed a designer reached out to me on twitter looking for an upholstery shop. She had just moved to Nashville and was struggling to find the necessary trades she needed for an upcoming job. I had never met her and had no idea who she was but I gave her what she needed, and proceeded to track down more info on this new Nashville designer by checking her out online. After visiting her website I was in love, and decided at that very m...
Holistic MBA with Carey Peters
March 03, 2015 17:30 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBHolistic MBA is a community built for the holistic practitioner who is looking for more. They offer world class training for holistic entrepreneurs who want to build a profitable business that feeds their soul. Are you a holistic practitioner who is burnt out, frazzled, overwhelmed and exhausted? Well if you said yes, then this podcast is for you! Holistic MBA was the brain child of Carey Peters. After a huge aha moment in the snowy streets of Chicago, Carey had a pivotal, life changing mom...
Melissa Kitto - Angel Guidance Coach
February 16, 2015 11:01 - 56 minutes - 26.7 MBIt is often said that a coach can change your entire life in less than a year. They bring to the table a level of expertise and guidance to help navigate murky waters of the unknown. I’ve worked with coaches for the past six years and know first hand the value they bring to my business. Simply put, you don’t know what you don’t know. And a coach can get you there faster. It takes great understanding to see the value of what a coach does. One of my coaches put it in terms that instantly made...
New Year 2015 Astrology With Josh Brady
January 05, 2015 07:44 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBEver had one of those days? Maybe one of those months? How about one of those years that had “murphy’s law” written all over it? Perhaps you had a month or a year that blew you away and you felt incredibly blessed? Chances are it was written in the stars. The planets are symbols that when aligned in certain ways read like an astrological weather report, and as many of you know, just because there is a hurricane outside doesn’t mean you’re bound to the indoors, however, you better be prepared...
Lori Jacobs Naturepath and Herbalist
December 14, 2014 14:12 - 56 minutes - 26.5 MBWe all love a New Year. It allows us to swipe the slate clean and start over. A fresh start, with no regrest and a whole new perspective. I love the New Year. It’s when I feel the most organized, and focused. I take the month of December to reflect on my year, reviewing accomplishments, goals and the sheer misses that ultimately taught me so much. According to statistic brain, 45% of American's make resolutions. Unfortunately, only 8% of us follow through and achieve success. Not s...
Chris Saaco - Groundswell International
December 01, 2014 16:23 - 56 minutes - 26.5 MBGroundswell International is a partnership of local civil society organizations, NGOs and people grounded in diverse contexts and experiences, to share a common approach to supporting social change. Groundswell’s founders and partners have worked for decades to enable thousands of rural communities and organizations in many countries to sustainably improve their lives through better farming practices. Our global agricultural and food system is broken and needs to transition to one th...
Chris Alexandria - Transformational Soul Coach
November 12, 2014 15:59 - 56 minutes - 26.5 MBTodays guest is Transformational Soul coach, Chris Alexandria. Chris has been intuitive all her life. But with a hectic life her gifts became suppressed in order to, raise kids, run a household and be a wife. Something each and every one of us, can relate to. With inner wisdom, grown kids and newfound confidence by her side, (which she gained after age 40) her intuition re-entered into her life with great jabbering enthusiasm- something she calls Angel Chatter. Since her awakening, Ch...
Sue Painter - Confident Marketer
October 25, 2014 09:56 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBSue painter of Confident Marketer is driven to help women entreprenuers around the globe become better business owners. She offers coaching and mentorship, sharing her valuable background in business, to help others become successful and profitable. Sue is a serial entrepreneur. She has owned and operated two thriving business' and she has experience running large organizations to small holistic practices. She teaches, encourages and challenges her clients to be better business owners to h...
Donna Frasca - Certified Color Expert
September 22, 2014 09:14 - 43 minutes - 20.5 MBDonna Frasca, is an Interior Designer turned Color Expert who specializes in JUST color. What does that mean? That means she is highly specialized in choosing color palettes for large homes, sub specializing in homes that have open floor plans. She is a color forecaster, color trend setter and an overall expert in the field of color. I know that sounds like a tall order but it’s her 30 years of experience that leads the way. Join me today as we discuss why color is important, feng shui and...
Stephanie Burns - Founder and CEO of Chic CEO
June 15, 2014 11:15 - 56 minutes - 26.6 MBA mid westerner at heart, Stephanie landed in San Diego after college when a friend convinced her that it was the place to be. Having never been to California this may seem like a bold move, but for Stephanie it was exactly where she needed to be. After gaining two bachelors degrees, one in marketing, she went on to obtain her MBA in business. What she quickly found out was that there were few resources for women who wanted to start a business, and her friends were looking to her to find the...
Amy Wray - Editor Of Mod City Mag
May 07, 2014 15:13 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBAmy Wray Mod City Magazine. When it comes to being an entrprenuer we all have challenges. Therefore we all need support, mentorship and empowerment in order to move forward. Todays Design 101 guest is Amy Wray, editor and PR expert of Mod City Mag. Amy’s online magazine not only provides women the encouragement and information they need to feel empowered but it also provides an outlet to find the best beauty products, fashion tips and lifestyle must haves. As the editor of Mod City Mag her ...
12: Maria Killam, True Color Expert
April 06, 2014 12:32 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBMaria Killam is an internationally sought after colour expert with a no-nonsense approach to color advise. She is a design blogger, author, trainer, decorator and stylist who is passionate about all things colour and design. Her blog, Colour Me Happy not only showcases her vast knowledge of all things color but also educates the masses on the do's and don'ts of neutrals, and undertones in the finishes that surround us. Colour Me Happy is one of the top 10 colour blogs in North America with ...
Style & Inspiration: How to start your next design project in 5 easy steps
February 12, 2014 14:12 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBStyle and inspiration - how to determine your style - why a home needs its style defined - what exactly is style? - how to develop a plan and direction - where to find inspiration and still stay focused - the tools necessary to put your inspirations and style into action
Style & Inspiration: How to start your next design project in 5 easy steps
February 12, 2014 14:12 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBStyle and inspiration - how to determine your style - why a home needs its style defined - what exactly is style? - how to develop a plan and direction - where to find inspiration and still stay focused - the tools necessary to put your inspirations and style into action
New Mexico Astrologer, Tom Brady
January 09, 2014 10:19 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBAstrology is not fortune telling or a free tarot reading from the state fair. Although many psychics use astrology in their readings, astrology is more like a heavenly weather report that helps us understand and see trends. It also lets us know when it is summer or when it is winter. Now this is not a glorified Star Wars episode full of imaginary laser beams, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader battles, with a backdrop of sparkly stars. No, this is learning about astronomy and having ...
Libby Wilkie, An Eye For Detail
December 17, 2013 09:03 - 56 minutes - 26.7 MBBack before the internet and instant gratification, licensing was devoted to artists with a true vision and ability. Retailers would go to such artists, like Libbie Wilkie and request various product designs and an item would go into production after a year of planning, mock-ups and design ideas. That item would then circulate in an industry for two to three years or longer and make retailers millions. Fast forward to today. Artists no longer hand paint or create anything by hand. Most items...
Lori May, Atlanta based Interior Designer
November 17, 2013 17:43 - 57 minutes - 27.1 MBJoin Lori and I as we discuss the transition from the corporate world into the design world. What it means to be a real business owner and how to stay accountable. What are the benefits of being your own boss? Have you ever thought about the cons of being a business owner? Learn how to better your interior design business, expand your value and create multiple streams of income.
Feng Shui With Tisha Morris
October 22, 2013 19:27 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBI'm thrilled to have my friend, Tisha Morris on the show today. Tisha passed the bar exam and quickly became a top attorney in Nashville, only to find that it wasn't very fulfilling. After much soul searching, an interior design degree and becoming a yogi, she discovered the art of feng shui. As she puts it, "I am a space healer" Join me as I sit down with Tisha today to dicuss what feng shui is, how it benefits your well being and gets more peace in your life and home.
The Decorating and Staging Academy
September 16, 2013 14:39 - 55 minutes - 26 MBWhat makes your house stand out? Would you like to know how to use what you have, choose color without regrets and get out of your own way? The decorating and staging academy by JoAnne Lenart Weary will teach you just that. DSA teaches you how to avoid bright shiny object syndrome so that you can move past the fear and get decorating results! With a plethora of online courses and classes taught all over the country, DSA has classes for every subject on decorating. Join me as I talk with ...
Varian Brandon Business Break Through Coach
July 18, 2013 15:13 - 57 minutes - 27.1 MBVarian Brandon is a business breakthrough coach. Varian is most often referred to as a business coach, but her true skill as a mindset mentor, and a gifted motivational speaker has helped thousands of entrepreneurs reach their financial and career goals. She holds a masters in business management, corporate communications and a BA in organizational communication. Varions journey began in the 90s when she began cultivating her skills as a stellar saleswoman. After 17 years of impr...
Business 101 with Barbara Viteri
May 01, 2013 20:39 - 57 minutes - 27.1 MBOn today's podcast I sit down with Barbara Viteri from Viteri Style Management, a boutique consulting firm specifically for the interior design trade. Her firm focusses on bite sized, easy to manage systems, simple to follow organization and design specific software to optimize efficiency and profitability. Her passion for design with a nuts and bolts approach to the business side of things, takes your hobby into full blown design empire. Tune in to learn the top three mistakes that every de...