Iman has over 15 years in the design industry starting at Benjamin Moore paints retailer as a Colour Consultant to graduating with honours from interior design school to owning her own design business for the past 6 years. Iman is able to help her client's personality/brand come through their interiors whether it is residential or commercial. Focusing on balance function and aesthetics, Iman loves to help her clients obtaining a space that best suites them.

Guest: Iman Stewart (Instagram: @imanstewartinc Website: www.imanstewart.com)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

Principal Designer Erica Gelman, a graduate of the esteemed International Academy of Design & Technology leads the talented team. Erica prides herself on a keen eye for detail; combining formal training with her flair for style and impeccable sense of colour to create truly unique spaces. Erica’s work can be seen in numerous national lifestyle publications. Her design approach is simple yet sophisticated; a combination of lush textures and bold patterns infused together to create timeless designs.

Guest: Erica Gelman (Instagram: @erica_gelman Website: www.ericagelman.com)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

At avenue design inc., making a house into a home is the ultimate thrill. Their belief is that the home should be both beautiful and functional - specifically tailored to the clients' needs, and one which expresses their individual personality and lifestyle. Owner and Principal Designer Eva Healy joins Cynthia this week as they discuss 'navigating the hard talk'.

Guest: Eva Healy (Instagram: @avenuedesigninc Website: www.avenue-design.ca)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor phenomenon, impostorism, fraud syndrome or the impostor experience) is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a "fraud". On this episode, Cynthia and her longtime friend Yasmien discuss this very really pattern of self doubt.

Guest: Yasmien F

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

Cynthia's guest on this episode of The Fizz is Nicole Beben. Together they discuss leadership and finding your "ah-ha" moment. They will also discuss Systems – why they’re important – what can be systemized versus what can’t. How to deal with mistakes? Element of trust involved - allow opportunities for mistakes to happen and to be rectified but how do you notice when to draw the line when it’s your name on the door? Tips on communicating for positive change in your team? How these tips/suggestions can be taken forward into a lot of different relationships (kids, spouse, clients…)

What is life like now? It's a jam packed episode with plenty to digest.

Guest: Nicole Beben (ianwalterhouse.com Facebook: @WalterhouseRealtyGroup Instagram: walterhouserealtygroup)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

This week, Cynthia is joined by Katie Gutierrez or Errez Design based out of Florida. Cynthia and Katie have a very deep conversation about

business strategies, life and everything in between.

Guest: Katie Gutierrez (www.ErrezDesign.com www.BiographicalDesign.com)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

He's baaaaack! Tony Soda joins Cynthia this week to discuss the importance of having a plan when considering any home renovation. From budget to construction and everything in between. Tony is very candid on the reality of making these ideas come to life as he also stresses the lost art in the importance of using quality materials. You don't want to miss this one.

Guest: Tony Soda (www.sodapopconstruction.com)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

Ridam Gulati is the Co-founder & CEO of Giden. Born and raised in India, he was surrounded by decorative hardware at his father's business. Profoundly influenced by his father's work, he has been actively involved in the home design industry for the past 5 years with his family business, a luxury home lifestyle brand MYOH as a brand and strategy manager. After realizing the industry's gaps from a marketing & advertising lens, he was frustrated by how the traditional methods of bringing brand awareness were no longer applicable to new emerging brands in the industry. He saw an opportunity and predicted how brands and designers would collaborate and add more value to their vendor/buyer relationship. He pursues, helping interior designers monetize their influence on social media while helping brands tap into customer lead sales by using video reviews from their customers to increase conversions. His goal is to help designers parlay their projects into a profitable personal brand as influencers and community ambassadors for the brands they work with.

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Learn:

• How to monetize your Influence as an Interior Designer

• How to use data to convert more leads

• How to get more brand collaboration

• The difference between PR and social

• How to Trigger Emotional Responses in Your Audience

• Best Email Management Tools & Practices

• How to grow your social audiences

Guest: Ridam Gulati (www.giden.co @gidenmedia)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

This week we are joined by Shay Nammari, a designer / project estimator turned tile and wallpaper maker. After years of tolerating the corporate life, Shay felt compelled to leave her full time job with a general contractor as a project estimator, to pursue a business in the creation of cement tile inspired luxury vinyl tiles and peel and stick wallpaper that she fell into, and never looked back. Her work has been featured on HGTV, CityLine, breakfast Television, and she has worked with some of the design's industry's finest.

Guest: Shay Nammari (www.thegoodtile.com @thegoodtile)

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)

The entire crew is back this week with stories and discussion of jumping in head first and taking a leap of faith in business. Cynthia also shares a story of expanding into a new office space and where that currently stands. For questions and comments, e-mail us at [email protected] or contact us via our social media channels below.

Host: Cynthia Soda (Instagram: @sodapopdesigninc)

Co-host: Allie Johnson (Instagram: @allieejohnson)

Co-host: Madyson Johnson (Instagram: @madyjohnson)

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes (Instagram: @pnt_creative)