What happens when a people-person meets the world of real estate? In this episode, Brinn sits down with Edie Weintraub—founder of Terra Alma and East Coast real estate visionary—to explore how food, gathering spaces, and local business can transform neighborhoods.

From building women-led brands to activating vacant spaces with pop-ups and jazz clubs, Edie shares her story, her strategies, and her passion for creating spaces where community thrives.

Listen to how placemaking becomes powerful when heart, hustle, and human connection come first.

The world of architectural design is changing rapidly. Gone are the days when blueprints and 2D drawings were enough to help clients visualize their projects. Today, immersive technology like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and large-scale projections are revolutionizing how we experience and refine designs before construction even begins.

In this episode of Beyond the Blueprint, we sit down with Jay Schimpf, CEO of Authenticus, a company at the forefront of spatial visualization technology. Jay and his team have built a cutting-edge studio in Houston, where architects, designers, and clients can walk through full-scale projections of their plans, interact with digital models, and gain unparalleled clarity before making major decisions.

Whether you're an architect looking to enhance client presentations, a developer seeking to reduce costly design changes, or a business owner curious about the future of XR (extended reality), this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible.

Overview of the Episode

🔹 The Origins of Authenticus – How Jay's background as a designer and builder led to the creation of a revolutionary visualization studio.
🔹 The Power of Spatial Design – Why most clients struggle to visualize plans and how Authenticus helps bridge the gap.
🔹 Innovations in Architectural Visualization – How AR, VR, and large-scale projections are transforming design processes.
🔹 Real-World Applications – From custom home builders to large-scale commercial developers, how different industries are leveraging these tools.
🔹 The Future of Extended Reality (XR) – How holographic meetings, AI-driven design, and interactive smart environments are shaping the future of architecture.

Jay shares fascinating insights, real client success stories, and the tangible benefits of these technologies—like preventing costly design errors, improving collaboration, and saving businesses thousands of dollars in rework.