Today's episode I address the disappointment of the strides we took in 2020 & 2021. I wish that people took a look at the BIGGER picture and not just the performance that they needed to appear to be in community. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-m-davis/message

Today I am sharing how we must all slow down & CELEBRATE our wins! Too often we arrive at a goal & want to move to the next BIG thing! We need to stop & take in our accomplishments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-m-davis/message

Jay Jeffers is the founder of JayJeffers Inc., coowner and designer of The Madrona, a boutique hotel and restaurant in Healdsburg, CA, and a celebrated interior designer known for creating luxurious, livable spaces with soul. At his renowned design firm, JayJeffers Inc. – which has offices in San Francisco and New York City – Jay offers a full range of concept-to-installation services including interior architecture, custom furniture design, art and antiques acquisitions and decoration,...

Andrew Lieberman is an associate principal and design director at award-winning hospitality design firm AvroKO’s San Francisco studio. As a strategic leader, Andrew oversees the design teams responsible for creating and implementing the interior experience and architectural design of projects, while coordinating closely with the larger project team to meet all client needs and goals. He’s worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. Stints in hotels and restaurants served as an...

The daughter of immigrants and entrepreneurs, Alex grew up traveling often throughout Europe and the Middle East, giving her exposure to unique aesthetics and experiences.  Born and raised in New York, her work is rooted in a traditional East Coast aesthetic.   After graduating from USC with a degree in finance and working at Merrill Lynch, she quickly learned the corporate life wasn't for her and started an event design company in early 2009, which grew to be one of the most highly regarded...

Lucy is known for her fearlessly bold & timeless interiors. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, The Washington Post, The Hunt, and more including several national cover stories on her business process and design beliefs. She brings a diverse set of skills sets with her background in both medicine and fine arts. She brings both her right and left brain strengths to create a one of a kind project and process for clients. She currently leads her team outside of Philadelphia but...

A boutique design firm located in the Baltimore / Washington DC area, Laura Hodges Studio focuses on creating beautiful, tailored spaces while fully expressing every client’s individual style and taste.  Principal Laura Hodges is known for an international aesthetic along with a love for unique and dynamic environments. Laura’s childhood home was located in a small, picturesque town in northern England and her love of design began in early childhood. Influenced by a Norwegian grandmother,...

This episode is me sharing my frustration with titles conflating. For ME, it is important to educate potential clients on what they are getting when they hire a designer as oppose to an influencer as oppose to a friend with a good eye. This is not a knock on anyone but it is to give clarity on the things that you should look at when thinking you may need to hire a designer. I hope this helps! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gail-m-davis/message

Kevie Murphy is the founder and principal of k.a. murphy interiors, a full-service design firm focused on high-end residential interiors. In Kevie’s interiors, function dictates and informs, while beauty always transcends. Balancing both, in striking and elevated ways, is fundamental to her vision. Design wasn’t Kevie’s first career. Growing up in Port Jefferson Station, New York, Kevie went to Boston University and then attended law school. This led to her working as an Assistant District...

Olivia Westbrooks is an award-winning interior designer and the proud owner of Olivia Westbrooks Interiors, a boutique firm specializing in residential new construction and renovation. With nearly two decades of experience in the residential interior design and building industries, Olivia brings a unique blend of design expertise and construction knowledge to every project she undertakes. Olivia's journey in interior design began at Louisiana State University, where she pursued her passion...

It's a new year AND Black History Month! It's good to be back. I am just sharing a few thoughts to get you started & keep you on track. Please make sure to check out Rachel Cargle on instagram. She is providing AMAZING prompts for Black History Month. And while DEI has been dropped like a bad habit, it is important to still do the work! We should ALL want to learn & do better for humanity because the world is a dumpster fire & it needs some dynamic people like YOU!

Patrick's passion for design began at a young age, springing from an education in Theatre Arts and blossoming into a nearly 20 year career in the Los Angeles interior design community.  Drawing inspiration from Southern California's iconic style and architecture, Patrick's work has become synonymous with livable sophistication, timeless beauty, and environmental consciousness, earning him a reputation as one of the top interior designers in Southern...

Angelina Lippert is the Chief Curator and Director of Content of Poster House in New York City, the first museum in the United States dedicated to the art and history of the poster. She holds an MA in the art of the Russian Avant-Garde from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and a BA in theology and art history from Smith College. She is the author of The Art Deco Poster, and has lectured at SVA, The Cooper Union, NYU, Pratt, The New York Times, the American Center Moscow, Columbia...

Since founding her boutique, Washington, DC design firm, Shawna has been recognized for her clean and refined design approach.  Shawna Underwood Interior Design is faithful to providing clients with quality and functional design that create timeless, bespoke interiors with turnkey service.   With professional experience designing and furnishing historic and nationally recognized buildings, Shawna decided to share her love for intricately crafted interiors and materials by opening her own...

Erin holds a B.S. in Interior Design and is a NYS Certified Interior Designer, Professional member of the American Society of Interior Design, and a National Council of Interior Design Qualifications certificate holder. Before co-founding Curated Nest Interiors, Erin spent ten years running her namesake interior design studio, EMC2 Interiors, where she worked for a diverse range of clients including families, corporate CEOs, magazine editors, television shows, and...

Ana joined Creative Matters as a designer in 1999, enjoyed many years as Creative Director and became a Vice President and partner in 2017. She balances a combination of highly evolved technical expertise with insightful planning, creative designs and organized leadership. Ana manages a team of versatile professionals who contribute diverse skills, languages and cultural fluencies to each project they touch.  With an extensive and international portfolio, Ana is no stranger to collaborating...

Sara Gruber is a highly experienced Textile Designer and Collection Developer with over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality and Furniture industries. She's known for her skills in Trend Forecasting, Textiles, Painting, Weaves, and Yarn Development. Sara is exceptional at creating beautiful woven and printed fabrics, overseeing every step from the idea to the final product. During her long career at Valley Forge Fabrics, Sara has played a crucial role in innovative design, strategic...

This is an episode that is from the heart. I receive a lot of phone calls, DM's & text messages asking me who do I use for...fill in the blank. In this episode I am sharing it ALL! I am NOT saying that I have all of the answers but where I can lend a hand, I will! There is enough for us ALL to win & be successful at what we do. In business, just like in life you must take ACTION! You can't just keep taking in information, you must DO! I hope this episode helps you where and/if you...

Delia LaJeunesse is an art consultant for individuals and interior designers with a focus on helping folks who have never considered becoming art collectors navigate the art market to find art they truly love. By guiding clients through a personalized and unpretentious process to empower them as collectors, Delia meets clients exactly where they’re at offering education, arts appreciation practices and resources, while curating art for their homes.  Prior to beginning this company, Delia...

Since launching BHDM Design in 2012, Dan has encouraged his growing team to create evocative spaces that people want to be in, stay in, celebrate in, and live in. In tandem with a vast portfolio of residential projects across the US, Dan has worked with a number of renowned brands and beloved clientele including the Harvard Club of New York, Google, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, and Calvin Klein, among others. He has also helped visually define successful startups including Casper, Tend, and...

For nearly 20 years, we at Annie Elliott Design have listened to our clients, earned their trust, and created gorgeous homes that feature our hallmark mix of modern furnishings, antiques, and art. Once we understand your needs and preferences – and, importantly, how you live – we design comfortable spaces that withstand the rigors of family living and shine when you entertain. We invigorate your home with the finest furniture, enliven it by juxtaposing pattern with solid textures, and pull...

Founder, creative director, and award-winning interior designer Ami Mckay holds the esteemed distinction of being recognized as one of "Canada's Top Five Interior Designers" by Chatelaine Magazine and is further acknowledged as one of the "Top 5 Designers to Watch" by Rue Magazine. As a sustainable and forward thinker for her company PURE Design Inc, Ami has brought forth recognition in prominent publications such as Architectural Digest, Time Magazine, Martha Stewart, House & Home,...

KES Studio is a boutique atelier that offers innovative and smart interior design and lifestyle services for design-forward residential clients and one-of-a-kind hospitality environments. Whether it’s from travel, art and even her clients, Kara is always drawing inspiration and looking to expand her knowledge, push her imagination and challenge norms to stay at the cutting edge of design and lifestyle trends. https://www.kes-studio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kesstudio/?hl=en

Nicole Gibbons is an interior designer and entrepreneur best known for her fresh use of color and fashion-forward point of view on decorating. Her work and expertise has been sought by top media outlets like HGTV, OWN - Oprah Winfrey Network, TLC, Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Better Homes & Gardens and more. Before pursuing interior design, Nicole spent nearly a decade managing PR for one of the world’s largest retail brands. Not only has her...

Susan Hayward is an award-winning interior designer, member of the American Society of Interior Designers and International and Furnishings Design Association, and CAPS certified by the National Association of Home Builders. Before entering the interior design industry, Susan worked in the public relations and development field for many years after graduating from Boston University. After her son was born, Susan left her public relations position and she and her husband, Everett, started a...