Emmy-winning broadcaster Baz Ashmawy joins EZ Living Style Stories to share the profound lessons he's learned from DIY SOS Ireland—where transforming homes means transforming lives. 

From heartwarming stories of community volunteers rallying around families in need to his own renovation journey and the design tricks that have inspired his personal space, Baz reveals why homes should tell our stories, the power of changing things up, and his one golden rule for creating spaces that truly support how you live. 

Whether you're here for the laughs, the tears, or practical design advice, this conversation goes beyond the surface.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

• How DIY SOS reveals the extraordinary kindness of Irish communities
• Why homes should evolve with your life rather than staying static
• The transformative power of thoughtful design details
• Learning to be comfortable with failure and building resilience through repeated attempts
• How communication and talking to people remains the most undervalued foundational skill 
• The importance of seeking expert advice along with being open minded 

QUOTES

• I think sometimes people get very tied to things being a certain way. You need to just mess it up a bit, change an atmosphere or a mood. Sometimes it's good to do drastic things. It's good to change things up - Baz Ashmawy
• Pitying people does nothing for them. Being empathetic and thinking, if I was that kid in a wheelchair, what would help me live a better life? What would give me confidence? That's what DIY does. - Baz Ashmawy
• "The biggest problem people have is they go, I'm too old, I'm too late to do this. You're just not at all. I think people have a terrible fear of failing at things. It's not luck, I've just failed more times than you've tried. - Baz Ashmawy
• Be careful what you say about yourself to yourself. The world will beat you, it'll do all the beating you need. You just don't need to do that to yourself. So it's nice to be nice to yourself. - Baz Ashmawy
• Sometimes you might have a clear vision of what you want, but talk to someone who knows what they're talking about because they can just give you a great steer. Have an open mind and be able to take people's advice and mix it with your own feelings. - Baz Ashmawy

This podcast is produced by dustpod.io for EZ Living Interiors

EZ Living Interiors is a family-owned home furnishing retailer which sets the standards for quality, style, and design in the industry. We advise on how individuals and families should furnish their living spaces to create homes that are both beautiful and functional. Our mission is to inspire and elevate the art of interior design through the promotion of high standards of product sourcing, craftsmanship, and customer service. 

We achieve this by providing innovative and thoughtful design solutions for our customers to support them to create stylish and comfortable living spaces.

Visit EZLivingInteriors.ie to learn more.

KEYWORDS

#homedesign #interiordesign #DIYSOS #homerenovation #communityspirit