Hospitality Design: What I've Learned Podcast
1) Chantell Walsh, Strategic Hotels & Resorts
Growing up in a small town in central Minnesota, Chantell Walsh’s creativity took the form of graph paper floorplans and endless hours outdoors inventing adventures. A pivotal job shadow at local arch...Show More
2) Greg Bradshaw, Adam Farmerie, Kristina O'Neal, and William Harris, AvroKO
For more than two decades, AvroKO has pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a design firm. Founded by longtime friends Greg Bradshaw, Adam Farmerie, Kristina O’Neal, and William Harris, the mul...Show More
3) Craig Stanghetta, Ste Marie
Raised in Sault Ste. Marie, a small industrial town in Northern Ontario, Craig Stanghetta grew up surrounded by hospitality—his family owned the city’s oldest hotel. Though initially drawn to theater,...Show More
4) Sarah Klymson and Simon Marxer, Hyatt
As senior leaders shaping the future of Hyatt's wellness-focused brand Miraval, Sarah Klymson and Simon Marxer bring complementary expertise to the table: Klymson is a trained architect and global des...Show More
5) Dr. Jonathan Leary, Remedy Place
Growing up in a small town outside Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Jonathan Leary always had big dreams. At a young age, he had plotted to move to Los Angeles and pursue a career in medicine, despite ne...Show More
6) Caroline and Sabri Farouki, Farouki Farouki
Caroline and Sabri Farouki, partners behind New Orleans-based studio Farouki Farouki, bring a personal and global perspective to their practice. Caroline grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana in a home des...Show More
7) Suchi Reddy, Reddymade
Suchi Reddy’s creative journey began in Chennai, India, where she grew up in a vibrant home curated by her mother—think scenic wallpaper, terrazzo floors embedded with marble fragments, and a rich mix...Show More
8) Jacu Strauss, Lore Group
Born in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, Jacu Strauss’ early years were marked by his imagination—crafting dollhouses from wine boxes and drawing urban streetscapes in the dirt. With limited acces...Show More
9) Morris Adjmi, Morris Adjmi Architects
As founder of his eponymous New York firm, visionary architect Morris Adjmi's work is deeply rooted in a respect for heritage while embracing innovation. With a career shaped by early experiences work...Show More
10) Cathy O'Brien, Naturopathica
From her childhood in Larchmont, New York to leading a renowned wellness company, Cathy O'Brien’s wide-ranging career spans the music industry as well as the beauty and wellness sectors, where she hel...Show More