Cynthia records an impromptu podcast, up late with some thoughts swirling around about consultation costs, the justification of charging for creative ideas and the struggles and frustration when that is questioned. This is a quick 10 minute episode that feels as if you retain an hours worth of information. Don't miss this very candid and raw episode.

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

Crystal is the principal of Crystal Collinson Interiors (aka Builder Designer), a full-service design firm specializing in the Design and Decorating of Model Homes, Sales Presentation Centres and small commercial projects. Crystal Collinson Interiors works with many of the GTA’s largest home builders. Be sure to check out part 2 of this podcast on her podcast channel. You can follow her at:

http://builderdesigner.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/builderdesigner.ca/

https://www.instagram.com/builderdesigner.ca/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-collinson/

https://theproductivedesigner.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theproductivedesigner/

https://www.facebook.com/pg/theproductivedesigner/posts/

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

This week Cynthia was asked to be part of the first of a speaker series with a panel of colleagues as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the future of the interior design business, quarantine spaces, home offices and so much more.

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

This week, Cynthia has a very entertaining and informative conversation with fellow designer Sarah St Amand. Sarah has more than 20 years of design experience from her beginnings at Benjamin Moore's corporate office to starting her own business. Listen as they discuss the interior design process and everything that comes with it including timelines, process and most importantly....budget. Find Sarah at www.stmamanddesign.com

Instagram: sarahst.amandinteriordesign

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 226.931.6236

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

Carly has been co-owner of Carriage Lane Design Build since 2011. In that time she’s had the chance to use her out of the box skills as a designer and stylist for shows on HGTV, such as the Property Brothers, House and Home and others. Carly’s tenacious nature has made her a force to be reckoned with and has resulted in her being hand-picked for the 30 under 30 NKBA award in 2013. The award recognizes 30 people under the age of 30 all over North America in the design and construction industry who are forward thinking CEOs, entrepreneurs and cutting-edge designers. In 2019 she and her team founded and opened up The Collective Toronto the first coworking space for builders, interior designers and architects

Find her at

https://www.carriagelanedesigns.com/

https://www.thecollectiveto.com/

@carriagelanedesign_build

@thecollectiveworkspace

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

This week we are broadcasting a simulcast with the Creating Culture Podcasts Phil and Alexis Talledes. Head over to their podcast for part 1 and then we wrap things up here for part 2

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

This weeks special guest is the owner of Rebecca Hay Designs and Host of the Resilient by Design podcast, Rebecca Hay. Rebecca's known for her authentic, all-inclusive approach to life. Rebecca believes in the power of community and sharing our knowledge. She is on a mission to give other designers and entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. Her design firm is a multi award winning Toronto design firm specializing in magazine worthy family homes. Their work has been showcased in the pages of top design and lifestyle magazines and Rebecca is a regular columnist for several GTA publications. You can follow her at

www.rebeccahaydesigns.com, www.instagram.com/rebeccahaydesigns www.facebook.com/rebeccahaydesigns

www.youtube.com/channel/UCkeH21grLjMPHDXhrrcVo5A

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

This weeks special guest is Subject Matter Specialist, Inclusive Design Advocate and one of Canada's experts on living in place and wellness in the home, Linda Kafka. Linda joins Cynthia this week discussing evolving your business, connecting and how offering something different that your competitors are not able to offer is key in growing and changing your business. Linda can be contacted at [email protected], [email protected], http://linkedin.com/in/lindakafka

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

The Band is Back Together....virtually. Cynthia, Allie and Madyson are back together talking about how they have had to adjust working in the "new normal", how working from home individually has changed their routines and what they are looking forward to and not looking forward to when we eventually have moved on from the pandemic.

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes

Cynthia goes virtual this week with her guest, client and friend, American actress Amy Davidson. She is known for playing Kerry Hennessy in the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules as well as many other TV and film projects. Today they sit down (virtually) and chat about how they came into each others lives. Apologies for the audio quality at times the volume reduces on Cynthia's voice.

Host: Cynthia Soda

Co-hosts: Allie Johnson and Madyson Johnson

Executive Producer: Phil Talledes