Our Good Vibes Sunday guest this week is Joel Contreras. Joel is a real estate agent turned developer and interior designer based out of Phoenix AZ. Adam and I first discovered him on instagram through a friend’s profile. Being modern architecture fanatics, we instantly were mesmerized by Joel’s modern designs. However we became even more impressed when we realized that he was doing in Phoenix, exactly what Adam and I have planned to do in our hometown here in Cali. That is transforming neglected homes by preserving the architectural integrity and melding it into modern additions and finishes; all while keeping a sustainable budget. In a nutshell, this guy has created a design movement in his city and continues to shift the paradigm. Design can sometimes feel unrealistic to middle class america, but Joel proves that with proper education and an eye for design, everyone can own a one of a kind home. It’s no wonder that he’s caught the attention of publishers such as Dwell Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden and more. Today we probe at Joel’s mind and discuss what inspires him, how he got his start, his wife’s life changing experience with cancer, his advice for aspiring designers and developers and so much more.