Modern Design Minds Podcast

Modern Design Minds Podcast episodes:

• 02.19.2020

  #35 Fixed pricing

  This week Amy interviews Melissa about fixed pricing.  Where to find our guest: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Where to find our hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors on Instagram.

  
• 02.12.2020

  #34 Kristin Glandon

  Kristin Glandon is Landscape and Interior Designer in Seattle.  Where to find our guest: kristin_kgdesigns@ on Instagram.  Where to find our hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors on Instagram.

  
• 02.05.2020

  #33 Jenna Wraye talks starting her own design group

  Jenna Wraye owns Aurora Design Group based out of Des Moines Iowa. She joins the design minds to talk about striking out on her own and the challenges she has faced over the past 2 years. Enjoy! Where to find...

  
• 01.28.2020

  #32 Talking cost-plus with Aubrey Davis

  This week Aubrey Davis co-owner of Davis Custom Builders of Texas joins to talk about the differences between cost-plus vs fixed price and how to work with clients in the design phase. Enjoy! Where to find our guest: Aubrey Davis...

  
• 01.14.2020

  #31 Q&A Part 02

  New Year new Melissa and Amy! They answer questions about working with new materials, what trade they would work in, goals for the new year and much more! Where to find our hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy...

  
• 01.08.2020

  #30 Q&A time with Melissa and Amy

  Melissa and Amy answer questions about design decisions, working with subcontractors, working full-time vs. self-employed and much more! Where to find our Hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors on Instagram.

  
• 12.19.2019

  #29 How can an interior designer add value to your next project?

  Amy and Brian Charron speak at the Cape Code Lumber - Build on Expo. They discussed the relationship between designer and builder and how designers can add value to your project. The conversation was moderated by Kristen Wright.  Where to...

  
• 12.11.2019

  #28 Zack Dettmore talks builder & designer relationship

  Zack Dettmore is the belt-on owner of Dettmore Home Improvements based near Rutherford, NJ. He joins the girls to discuss the challenges of growing your business while staying small, working with designers, and having children. Enjoy! Where to find our guest:...

  
• 11.27.2019

  #27 We have a new host! (kinda)

  This week on Modern Design Minds Amy shares her story about meeting a dream client unexpectedly in a coffee shop. Melissa talks about her never-ending new home project. Amy also drops some big news! Enjoy! Where to find our hosts:...

  
• 11.06.2019

  #26 Mike Elayan shares how to qualify builders

  Today on Modern Design Minds, Amy and Milissa are talking with Mike Elayan from ECS Homes out in New Jersey. If you are thinking about renovating or building a home Mike talks about how to qualify a builder, what you...

  
• 10.30.2019

  #25 New copyright law

  Today on modern design minds Mellisa and Amy are discussing a new copyright law that might change things for a lot of people online as well as how people are adapting to the book that Amy shared last week How...

  
• 10.23.2019

  #24 Life changing books and Instagram hacks

  Today on modern design minds Amy is sharing a life-changing book and three helpful tips from it and Melissa is sharing Instagram hacks because she doesn't read.  Where to find our hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors on Instagram...

  
• 10.15.2019

  #23 Amy and Melissa say hello!

  Amy and Melissa catch up on the last couple of months and dive into the new format for the podcast. Also, they talk about Melissa's  Instagram post that went viral. Don't miss it! Where to find our hosts: Melissa Hryszko...

  
• 06.21.2019

  #22 Amy and Melissa say goodbye!

  Amy and Melissa talk about the future of Modern Design Minds. Tune in for a special episode.   Where to find our Hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors on Instagram Follow @moderndesignminds for updates on guests and content. 

  
• 06.12.2019

  #21 Carpenter Natasha Fritz joins

  Natasha Fritz is the owner and lead carpenter for Natual Carpentry based near Toronto. She joins the girls to discuss her unique process for hiring employees, women in the trades, building science, and pushing the craft forward.  Where to find...

  
• 06.04.2019

  #20 Social butterfly Kristen Wright shares her secrets to networking

  Kristen Wright is our first guest to join us in our Boston studio! She runs Kristen Wright Design out of Boston MA. She dives into the world of networking and where to start, accountability, yards sales, design and much more! Where...

  
• 05.28.2019

  #19 Lori Paranjape talks Nashville design aesthetic

  Lori Paranjape is an interior designer out of Nashville TN. Lori talks about designing houses around how her clients lifestyles, minimizing outside input, the luxury of saying no and much more!  Where to find our guest: Lori Paranjape @mrsparanjape on Instagram....

  
• 05.23.2019

  #18 Taylor DeBartola was bit by the Art bug

  Taylor DeBartola of Taylor DeBartola Interiors out of Charleston South Carolina joins the Design Minds! Taylor talks about his process of designing from the walls and floor inward, using art, his love for coffee tables, print is NOT dead, and much...

  
• 05.15.2019

  #17 The AMAZING Meredith Heron

  Meredith Heron is the Principal Designer of Meredith Heron Design based in Toronto CA. She talks about the Kolbe test, working in TV, and going from being a teacher to an interior designer. Buckle up for a fun ride! Where to...

  
• 05.07.2019

  #16 Heidi Solomon House Whisperer

  Heidi Solomon is a house whisperer also known as a home organizer. She owns Posh Boston out of Boston MA. She shares her process, how she works with clients and some interesting organization stories.  Where to find our guest: Heidi Solomon...

  
• 05.01.2019

  #15 Wendy Hicken drops some business coaching knowledge (for interior designers)

  Wendy Hicken from Interior Design Master Class joins the design minds. She is a business coach who specializes in coaching interior designers. She shares some inside tips on how to make you and your business flourish. Wendy is based near...

  
• 04.24.2019

  #14 You asked questions we have answers!

  Melissa and Amy answer questions ranging from needing a degree to be a designer, dealing with trolls, trends, software and much more.  Where to find our Hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors on Instagram. 

  
• 04.16.2019

  #13 Jessica Bennett has an inspirational and insightful conversation with Melissa and Amy

  Jessica Bennett talks about trends, hiring a successful team, education, and collaborating with influencers such as Rachel Parcell and Tan France. Jessica is the Owner and Design Principal of Alice Lane Home Collection & Alice Lane Interior Design based in Salt Lake City,...

  
• 04.10.2019

  #12 Stephanie Giesbrecht talks design

  Stephanie is our first Canadian guest on Modern Design Minds! She is an interior designer based out of Langley British Columbia. We touch on work-life balance, current projects, and process. Enjoy!  Where to find our guest: Stephanie Giesbrecht @stephaniejeandesign on Instagram. ...

  
• 04.03.2019

  #11 Steve Tiek talks hiring help

  Steve Tiek of Tiek Design Group based out of Utah joins Mellisa and Amy. He discusses hiring staff and building relationships with designers.   Where to find our guest: Steve Tiek @stevetiek on Instagram.  Where to find our Hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram....

  
• 03.27.2019

  #10 Overlooking moulding details? Ryan Mulkeen talks moulding

  Ryan Mulkeen talks about how to bring craftsmanship and attention to detail back into homes and shares some of the things he's learned about moulding with his 14 years of experience working for Kuiken Brothers.  Where to find our guests: Kuiken Brothers @kuikenbrothers...

  
• 03.20.2019

  #9 Q&A time with Melissa and Amy

  Melissa and Amy answer questions ranging from design decisions, choosing colors, fears, lighting, giving design advice to friends & family, and much more.  Where to find our Hosts: Melissa Hryszko @verandainterior on Instagram. Amy Lynn @amylynn_interiors on Instagram. 

  
• 03.13.2019

  #8 Mike & Nour Elayan of ESC Homes talk design

  Mike and Nour Elayan run ESC Homes a construction management company that focuses on the details based in New Jersey. They talk about education saying NO to leads, their own personal home, and social trends.  Where to find our guests: Mike...

  
• 03.05.2019

  #7 Gretchen & Jason Black talk design and build

  Gretchen & Jason Black are out of Louisville Kentucky and own a home building company and a design business. They talk about renovating their most recent home, client interactions, and the love-hate relationship with Instagram. Where to find our guests: Gretchen Black...

  
• 02.27.2019

  #6 Marianne Simon talks about running a business on the west and east coast

  Marianne Simon of Marianne Simon Design out of Seattle, WA, and Charleston, SC talks about restoring her historic home from 1780, and the reality of working on both coasts. 

  
• 02.20.2019

  #5 Q&A Melissa and Amy answer your questions

  Melissa and Amy answer questions ranging from working with the right clients, trusting your gut, photography licensing and much more. 

  
• 02.12.2019

  #4 Tasha Davis has a different perspective on the design build process

  Tasha Davis of Tasha B Davis Interiors is one of Alabamas premier designers. She shares "I started with a construction company and not an interior design business so my point of view is different. I identify with the contractor more than...

  
• 02.05.2019

  #3 Dina Holland talks Home Depot's shady marketing strategy

  Dina Holland of Dina Holland Interiors aka Honeyandfitz on Instagram joins Melissa and Amy to talk about Home Depot's shady marketing strategy that is creating a storm in the interior design community.

  
• 01.30.2019

  #2 Amanda Giuliano talks trends and process

  Amanda Giuliano of Giuliano Designs in Long Island, NY went from being a pilot to an interior designer. She shares her inspiring story and much more with the girls. 

  
• 01.16.2019

  #1 Welcome to Modern Design Minds

  Modern Design Minds Podcast is hosted by Melissa Hryszko, the co-owner of Veranda Estate Homes and Amy Lynn owner of Amy Lynn Interiors. In our first episode, we share our stories about how we got into the design field and have a...