The Mood Board Interview Series

The Mood Board Interview Series

By Angela BeltArtsDesign
Download on the App Store

The Mood Board Interview Series episodes

  • Seana Freeman, Geeky Glamohemian

    On this week’s podcast, I decided to focus on the the other side of interior design, home ownership. When you look at the facts, only 25% of African Americans are homeowners, while our White countertops are over 70%.  I decided to talk to Black Tastemaker Seana Freeman about the history of barring Black people from home ownership in the US, and discuss how can we create generational wealth today? Plus, we talk about what are decorating tips and tricks for first time home buyers, and will we ever see Naomi Campbell again? 


    50 min
  • Genevieve Gorder, Interior Designer & TV Personality

    I decided to catch up with my friend Genevieve Gorder a few months ago when the pandemic had just started to learn about how was she surviving quarantine life in Manhattan, and talk about how she doing interior design work when NOTHING is business as usual.  Listen, laugh, and get inspired about Gen’s thoughts on 5 design trends from 2020 from Elle Decor. 

    35 min
  • Interview with Illustrator/Author Andrea Pippins and Music Journalist/Author Marcus J. Moore

    This interview is a part of my series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? A few months ago I decided to follow-up with two tastemakers and learn what life looks like during quaratine living abroad.  I also wanted to hear whats new with their careers since they left the US.  Marcus J. Moore is an award-winning music journalist, senior editor, curator, pundit, budding music supervisor and author of The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America. The book is being published by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, on October 13, 2020.  Andrea Pippins is an illustrator and author, and her most recent publication is called, Who Will You Be?  Her picture book is about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become.  Andrea resides in Stockholm, Sweden with her family. 

    46 min
  • DABITO, Old Brand New
    DABITO is the founder and creative director of OLD BRAND NEW, a creative studio specializing in interior design and brand partnerships.  In our conversation, Dabito shares how interior design was an outlet to help him deal with his depression growing up as a child.  We also discuss the 5 must-haves every room should have to get the DABITO stamp of approval.
    36 min
  • 8. Interview with Designer Rochelle Porter & Chef Rashad Frazier

    This interview is a part of my series, Where Are The Black Tastemakers Now? I follow-up with two tastemakers during quaratine about life and their businesses. Rochelle Porter designs home decor and activewear clothing for her company Rochelle Porter Designs.  Chef Rashad Frazier is the owner of Yoshi Jenkins, a unique food platform which curates dining experiences for brands. 

    35 min
  • 6. Interview with business strategist and author Magalie Rene

    This interview is a part of the Where Are The Black Tastemaker's Now? Series.  I connected with Magalie Rene about the importance of self care in a time of pain and suffering.. We all need tools protect our mental health to heal, grieve, and focus on strategies to move forward with allies. 

    51 min

About The Mood Board Interview Series

From the publisher's feed

Conversations with tastemakers about the intersection of race, culture, and interior design.