On this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, Shawna and Brittainy sit down with Kaitlyn Wolfe, founder of Kaitlyn Wolfe Studio. From launching her Scottsdale-based design firm to creating custom furniture and a curated retail experience, Kaitlyn shares how she blends natural elements with modern design while running multiple creative ventures. Discover her design philosophy, inspirations from national parks, and the story behind her one-of-a-kind studio.

Chapters (Estimated up to 27 min):

00:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind

00:25 – Meet Kaitlyn Wolfe: Designer, Builder & Entrepreneur

02:20 – Blending nature with design

04:45 – National Parks inspiration

06:30 – Bringing softness into modern style

08:15 – Highlight projects & design process

10:40 – Shop My Warehouse: A curated retail experience

13:10 – Custom furniture line & tile collection

15:45 – Balancing multiple business ventures

18:00 – Dream locations to design a home

20:00 – Hobbies & life outside of design

22:30 – The feat of visiting every national park

24:15 – Where to find Kaitlyn Wolfe

26:30 – Closing remarks

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On this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with architects John Anderson, AIA, and James Trahan, AIA, of 180 Degrees Design + Build. They dive into the world of design-build, balancing high-end residential and commercial projects, community involvement, and the creative challenges of architecture in Arizona.Whether you’re curious about adaptive reuse, historic preservation, or the role of design in shaping community, this episode is full of insight and inspiration.📍 Subscribe for more conversations with top architects, designers, and builders redefining modern living in Arizona.⏱️ Chapters (estimated timings):00:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Masterminds00:45 – Meet 180 Degrees Design + Build (John & James)02:00 – Balancing design-build vs. construction for others03:45 – Exploring commercial and residential projects05:30 – Special project: Desert Botanical Gardens09:00 – Community involvement & Arizona Kids Build13:30 – Preserving history through design16:30 – Unique architectural details & inspiration19:15 – Challenges of construction in Phoenix21:00 – Reflections on architecture school22:30 – Wrapping up: contact info & final thoughts🔗 Connect with John Anderson & James Trahan🌐Website: https://www.180degreesinc.com/📸 Instagram: @180degreesincFor more episodes on design, architecture, and modern luxury in Arizona.📩 Follow beSpoke real estate🌐 https://bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx

How does a female founder break into the male-dominated world of custom home building and thrive? In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Cammie Beckert of Cameron Custom to explore her journey, lessons learned, and the art of delivering a truly bespoke building experience.

From the evolution of her business, to working with top architects and designers, to the vision behind award-winning projects like Skyview, Cammie shares insights that will inspire both homeowners and industry professionals.

Timestamps (estimated timings):

0:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind

0:20 – Introducing guest Cammie Beckert

0:51 – Background and education

1:20 – Defining success in custom home building

2:27 – Family ties to Camelot Homes

3:04 – How Cameron Custom differs from Camelot

4:11 – White Horse community and the pivot to custom builds

5:09 – The evolution to a true custom builder

6:28 – Design-build approach and team structure

8:07 – Building a dedicated Cameron Custom team

9:59 – Client process: from vision to budget

11:44 – Assembling the design and build team

13:16 – Managing budget throughout the project

14:54 – Why builder involvement early is key

15:39 – The award-winning Skyview project

17:01 – The luxury Airbnb concept

18:22 – Showcasing current projects: Arcadia home

19:04 – Modern desert refuge with Susan Begeman Interior Design

20:16 – Design inspirations and dream collaborations

21:18 – Rapid-fire questions: superhero, design priorities, favorite area

22:46 – Best business advice: “Failing Forward”

24:28 – Harvard exercise lesson on learning from mistakes

25:32 – Where to find Cameron Custom online

26:05 – Closing remarks and outro

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In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with the incredibly talented Alfonso Verduzco—creative designer, artist, and founder of two unique collections: Raices and Carbón. Discover how Alfonso blends Mexican heritage, Italian sophistication, and modern minimalism into his high-end furniture and tile work. From working with artisans in Oaxaca to collaborations with brands like Rolls-Royce, Alfonso’s story is rich with passion, creativity, and purpose.

🎙️ Chapters (estimated timings):

00:00 – Intro to Modern Home Masterminds

00:32 – Meet Alfonso Verdugo: Designer, Artist & Visionary

01:22 – Raices Collection: Honoring Oaxaca’s Artisans

03:07 – Collaborating with Construction Zone

03:26 – Carbón Collection: Brutalism, Elegance, and Heritage

05:15 – Alfonso’s Journey: Mexico to Milan

07:20 – Merging Cultures Through Design

08:30 – Alfonso’s Signature Aesthetic: Dark, Moody & Timeless

09:39 – Designing the Iconic Awards in Blackened Wood

11:04 – Lava Rock & One-of-a-Kind Tile Art

12:22 – Tiles as Art Installations in Luxury Homes

13:59 – Agave-Inspired Tiles and the Mezcal Connection

15:41 – A Future in Mezcal?

16:08 – The Carbón Furniture Line: Materials & Meaning

17:29 – Italian Leather & International Collaborations

18:02 – Global Partnerships: Rolls-Royce, Bentley & More

19:09 – Rapid Fire Q&A with Alfonso

21:25 – Final Reflections: Faith, Purpose & Resilience

22:15 – Where to Find Alfonso + Outro

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This week on Modern Home Mastermind, we sit down with visionary architect Amit Upadhye, AIA. From his upbringing in India surrounded by ancient temples, to designing homes in the Arizona desert that literally align with the sun, Amit shares how architecture can transcend time, place, and even dimension. Discover how the sun, science, and soul shape his work, including homes designed around Polaris, Equinoxes, and even a concrete wall cast with beer.

Chapter estimated timings:

00:00 - Intro to Modern Home Masterminds

01:00 - Meet Amit Upadhye: Roots, influences, and heritage

03:30 - Growing up in India and discovering architecture

06:45 - Louis Kahn, Le Corbusier, and architectural lineage

09:30 - Khan’s influence and working on IIM Ahmedabad

12:10 - Teaching architecture at ASU

14:00 - Core values in architecture: honesty, materiality & sun as consultant

17:20 - The Sun Temple in India and Surya Namaskar in architecture

20:30 - "Essence of the Desert": designing for sunrises, sunsets, and celebration

25:20 - Casting concrete with beer: the broken waterline story

27:30 - Creating architecture with emotional and spiritual resonance

29:00 - “ET” Project: aligning Polaris and NASA inspiration

33:30 - Designing light, shadow, and sacred geometry

36:00 - Guest house as an asteroid: storytelling through design

38:30 - Invited to Venice Architecture Biennale

40:00 - Designing with nature, birds, and the Big Dipper

42:00 - END of Chaptered Section

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This week on Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with modern artist and sustainability advocate Laura Madden. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Laura transforms reclaimed materials—like chef coats, fabric scraps, and even a torn duvet—into bold contemporary artwork. Discover how she champions circular design, the evolution of her artistic identity, and her belief that AI will never replace the soulful human hand in art.

🎨 From adaptive reuse to sculptural wall art, this episode is packed with insight into how beauty and sustainability can coexist in modern luxury homes.

Chapter (estimated timings):

00:00 - Introduction to Modern Home Mastermind

00:42 - Meet Laura Madden: Artist & Sustainability Advocate

01:13 - Laura’s Definition of Sustainability

02:42 - Materials Laura Uses in Her Work

04:02 - The Chef Coat Collaboration with Christopher Gross

06:19 - Techniques: Paint as Adhesive & Texture Creation

07:28 - Working with Leather and Creating Sculptural Wall Art09:14 - Laura’s Secret Artistic Journey

10:37 - Embracing Her Identity as an Artist

12:11 - The Story Behind “The Twins” and Her Early Face Series

13:20 - Evolving Themes: Second Chances, New Beginnings

15:13 - How Her Fashion Industry Past Informs Her Art

16:34 - The Chef’s Kiss Piece & Human Touch in Art vs. AI

17:49 - “LOVE” Installation: 244 Canvases of Transformative Art

18:53 - How Laura Sells & Commissions Her Art

20:17 - Laura’s Creative Process & “Mad Scientist” Moments22:05 - Knowing When a Piece is Finished

22:52 - The Story Behind Her Leather Supply

24:43 - Rapid Fire Round: Inspiration, Tools & Surprising Materials

27:23 - The Duvet Story: Turning Personal Loss into Client Treasure

28:21 - Where to Find Laura Madden’s Art

28:39 - Closing Thoughts & beSpoke Brokers Contact Info

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🌐Website: https://www.lauramaddenstudio.com

https://www.iamlauramadden.com

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This week, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with OTTO founder Eli Kogan, a visionary blending luxury real estate, high-end car storage, and car culture. From building the ultra-modern OTTO Car Club in Scottsdale to dominating the Porsche Sprint racing circuit (in his mom’s car!), Eli shares the story of how his passion for cars turned into a full-service experience for collectors. Learn how OTTO is reshaping the way luxury homes, garages, and lifestyle intersect in Arizona.

⏱️ Chapter Timings:

00:00 – Meet Eli Kogan & what OTTO is all about

03:00 – Why OTTO is more than just car storage

06:30 – OTTO Works: In-house service, restoration & racing

10:00 – Membership types, storage options & flexibility

13:30 – Why location matters: Scottsdale Airpark strategy

15:00 – From racing with clients to winning championships

18:00 – Real estate meets car culture: solving the garage problem

21:00 – Designing OTTO to feel like home

23:00 – “Bagels and Bullsh*t” – reinventing car meetups

25:00 – Auction insights & car buying advice

28:00 – Rapid Fire: Dream cars, collector mistakes & OTTO’s future

30:00 – Where to find OTTO & final thoughts

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📍 OTTO Car Club | OTTO Works – Scottsdale, AZ

📸 Instagram: @ottocarclub

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Join hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson of beSpoke real estate as they sit down with acclaimed architect Brent Kendle, AIA of Kendle Design Collaborative. Discover how Brent blends innovation with regional sensitivity to craft timeless desert homes that feel as if they’ve always belonged. From the secrets behind rammed earth construction to the art of creating legacy homes, this conversation dives deep into the philosophy, process, and people behind some of Arizona’s most iconic modern residences.

Timestamps (estimated timings):

00:00 – Intro to Modern Home Masterminds

01:00 – Meet Brent Kendle, AIA & Kendle Design Collaborative

02:20 – Defining Regional Modernism

05:30 – Designing homes that belong in the desert

08:45 – Why Kendle’s homes rarely change hands

11:40 – Record-breaking home sales & architectural quality vs amenities

15:00 – Spec homes vs client-specific design

17:10 – Desert Jewel: Integrating rock outcroppings into home design

21:00 – Desert Geode: Crafting privacy, views & bold architecture

24:30 – Kendle’s trusted collaborators: builders, landscape architects, and designers

26:10 – The artistry and challenges of rammed earth construction

30:00 – Sourcing soil from site: Infusing spirit into the structure

33:15 – Beauty marks vs perfection in materiality

36:10 – Concrete floors, cracks, and custom finishes

37:30 – The Kendle client experience: 22-page lifestyle questionnaire

41:30 – Site-responsive design and working with neighbors

45:20 – Modeling to protect views & designing within topography

48:15 – Rapid Fire Round:

Connect with Brent Kendle:

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📍 Cattle Track Arts Compound, Scottsdale, AZ

📸 Instagram: @kendledesign

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In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with acclaimed architect Erik Peterson, AIA, founder of PHX Architecture. From his roots in Chicago to designing iconic spaces in Arizona and Beverly Hills, Erik shares stories from working at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Architects, revamping the Arizona Biltmore, and shaping modern clubhouses and resorts.

Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, real estate professional, or someone who loves a great origin story — this episode offers an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how architecture becomes personal, timeless, and truly living.

📍 Chapter Timestamps (estimated timings):

00:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Masterminds

00:52 – Meet Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture

01:57 – Falling in love with architecture in 5th grade

03:05 – High school design and drafting roots

04:23 – Rome changed everything: study abroad and beyond

05:06 – Working in London with Terry Farrell Architects

06:13 – Moving to Arizona and getting into ASU

06:58 – Getting hired at Taliesin Architects

07:36 – What it was like working in Wright’s studio

08:45 – Wright’s unrealized project: Monona Terrace

10:24 – Transitioning from Taliesin to golf course design

11:55 – Designing Apache Clubhouse and more

13:36 – Launching his firm and challenges to Arizona’s reputation

14:43 – Breaking into LA and the creative energy there

16:11 – Weekly LA commutes and balancing both markets

17:11 – The real story behind the Arizona Biltmore and Frank Lloyd Wright

21:15 – Finally landing the Biltmore renovation

22:07 – COVID, expanded budgets, and iconic redesigns

23:13 – Creating the Spire Bar: inspired by Wright, designed for today

24:35 – Designing homes with light, scale, and story

25:14 – What makes architecture “living”?

26:24 – Collaborating with Modernist and redefining bespoke

27:56 – 🔥 Rapid Fire Questions 🔥

29:04 – Why hospitality design is his current favorite

29:42 – Phoenix vs. LA — and the opportunity after the fires

30:08 – Best advice: Listen.

30:51 – Where to find Erik online

31:16 – Closing thoughts from Bespoke Brokers

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Website: https://phxarch.com

📸 Instagram: @phxarch

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🎙 Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers

Hosted by Shawna Glazier & Brittainy Williamson

In this episode, we sit down with Cavin Costello, co-founder and principal architect of The Ranch Mine, a visionary firm reimagining modern living through deep connections to nature, place, and people. From their start in a down market to international commissions in Belize and Oman, Cavin shares the principles and stories that shape their work.

🕒 Chapters & Topics (estimated timings):

00:00 – Intro & Meet the Hosts

00:38 – Guest Intro: Cavin Costello of The Ranch Mine

01:24 – Founding Story: From Job Hunting to Business Launch

03:29 – Why “The Ranch Mine”? Name Origin Explained

04:50 – Mission: Connecting People to Nature & Each Other

07:06 – The Collaborative Design Process

09:49 – Working with Builders & Landscape Integration

10:30 – Project Highlights Begin

10:52 – 🛶 Ski Ranch House: A Desert Lake Retreat for Triathletes

15:06 – 🏔 Pine Canyon in Flagstaff: Designing Around HOA Constraints

17:12 – 💍 Lumen House: North Carolina Wedding Venue with Purpose

19:06 – 🌴 Belize Project: Concrete Craftsmanship & Local Culture

21:50 – 🌍 International Projects in Australia, Oman & More

22:39 – The Value of Global Perspective in Local Design

23:50 – Team Culture & Gender Balance at The Ranch Mine

24:53 – Rapid Fire Round

25:17 – Cavin’s Favorite Arizona Design Aspect

25:41 – Family Time & Staying Present

26:10 – Design Trends, Advice for Aspiring Architects

27:44 – Where to Find The Ranch Mine

🌐 Explore The Ranch Mine

Website: https://www.theranchmine.com

📸 Instagram: @ranchmine

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