The Conversation Continues with IIDA SoCal EDI
IIDA SoCal EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) seeks to create a more diverse industry for our future. We explore how to break glass ceilings, show that all voices matter, and explore a world where we can grow, learn, and make impactful change in our design industry. Our hope is to dialogue together, in a safe environment, about EDI in our industry, to promote meaningful, healthy, and effective transformations on how we practice and create interior design."The conversation continues" podcast was created to serve as a platform to continue the conversation around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in commercial interior design and affiliated industries. Each episode brings an intimate and thought-provoking conversation around EDI highlighting individuals from our industry. Come join us, and let’s continue the conversation!
Episodes
29 episodes
Embracing Change and Cultural Identity with Cabello Costa
Series “In My Own Words”: This episode of The Conversation Continues Podcast features Cabello Costa from Interface, who shares his journey from growing up in Brazil to building a life and career in the United States. He reflects on how...
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Celebrate Women in Construction with Daniela Ortega
Series “Living Your Truth”: In honor of Women’s Month, we’re celebrating women in construction with Daniela Ortega. Daniela shares her remarkable journey from being a stay-at-home mom to founding an all-female painting business—and ...
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Healing by Design: Creating a Better Future for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Series “Unspoken Words”: This episode of The Conversation Continues Podcast features Lauren Wagner and Teresa Endres from Taylor Design, who share their deeply personal journeys as cancer survivors and how their experiences reshaped th...
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Honoring Black History Month with Patience Bryant
Series Open Mic: In this special episode, we celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring conversation featuring Dr. Patience Bryant, Executive Director for Black Student Academic Success at CSUF. Patience’s journey to CSUF is nothing ...
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Unlocking Creativity and Self-Discovery with Blooms and Poems
Series “Living Your Truth”: This episode of The Conversation Continues Podcast features Mabel and Noelan, the creative minds behind Blooms and Poems, a unique studio that blends floral arrangements with poetry. Mabel, an inter...
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Embracing Change with Grace and Resilience with Chaza Toulain
This episode of the Conversation Continuous Podcast features Chaza Toulain, a Syrian-born architect who shares her remarkable journey of cultural adaptation across three countries. Chaza recounts her experiences growing up in France, readjus...
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Episode 18
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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Weina Li
In today’s episode, interior designer Weina Li shares her fascinating journey from growing up in China to building a career and life in the U.S. She openly discusses the cultural shocks, challenges of being an older student, and struggles wi...
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48:18
Growing and Learning along the Way with Cynthia Kern
Join us for an enchanting journey as we delve into the fascinating story of Cynthia Kern, an award-winning children's author who spent over twenty-five years behind the scenes at Tangram Interiors before embarking on her path to writing childre...
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Design Dads in Motion: Juggling Career and Family
Join us for a heartfelt Father's Day tribute as we delve into the world of working dads in our industry. In this special episode, we're dedicating our time to celebrating and exploring the unique experiences, challenges, and joys of fatherhood ...
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38:41
Advocating for Change: Strategies and Successes in Interior Design Legislation
A panel of experts in advocacy for interior design share valuable insights into the profession's legislative landscape and the importance of collaboration and individual advocacy. They discussed the role of interior design associations, includi...
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Unconscious Bias with Allyn Martin
In this episode of “Unspoken Words,” we are joined by Allyn Martin, the Learning Strategy & Experience Manager of Shaw, to dis...
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Episode 18
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38:32
Design Moms in Motion: Juggling Career and Family - Part 2
Part 2: In celebration of Mother's day, we are dedicating a special episode to the remarkable women who excel in the roles of both designers and mothers. These 'design moms' are the epitome of multitasking, effortlessly juggling the de...
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Episode 17
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Benefits of Joining IIDA as a student with Brett Shwery
In this exciting episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Brett Shwery, FIIDA, the President of the IIDA Southern California Chapter. Brett gives us an inside look into the various ways that IIDA can benefit students as they embark on...
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Episode 16
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Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace with Mike Goetz
In this week's episode of Unspoken works we are fortunate to have one of the expert team members from HOK, Mike Goetz, who specializes in neurodiversity in the workplace. Employers are now recognizing the importance of designing workspace...
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Episode 15
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Resilience and Grace: Cheryl Durst's Path to Living Authentically
In a candid and inspiring conversation, design industry leader Cheryl Durst, Vice President and CEO of IIDA, opens up about her remarkable journey of breaking barriers and living authentically. From humble beginnings as a substitute teacher ...
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Episode 14
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56:34
Design Moms in Motion: Juggling Career and Family - Part 1
Part 1:In celebration of Women's History Month, we are dedicating a special episode to the remarkable women who excel in the roles of both designers and mothers. These 'design moms' are the epitome of multitasking, effortlessly juggling the...
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Episode 13
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Be Thankful For The Journey With Christine Peter
In this episode of Open Mic, we have the pleasure of delving into the fascinating journey of Christine Peter in the world of interior design. What makes her story unique is her transition from criminology to interior design. Christi...
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Episode 12
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The Life of a Lobbyist and IIDA’s Legislative Future
Have you ever wondered how to create change? Join us for an interview with IIDA’s lobbyist, Full Moon, as we discuss what it means to be lobbyist, how IIDA is leveraging their service, and exciting news about the impact IIDA is driving in the d...
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Episode 11
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38:16
Beyond Words: Multicultural Perspectives in the World of Lighting with Katherine Rentner
Katherine, a seasoned lighting specialist based in Los Angeles, began her journey in the United States at the age of 22, where she completed her engineering degree in Miami, Florida. We discussed the unique challenges of learning and transla...
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Episode 10
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54:20
Open Mic: Sergio Lechuga on diversity in our industry
Sergio Lechuga, the Director of Interior Design at HMC Architects, will be featured on this episode of “Open Mic”. Sergio will be discussing the importance of diversity in the industry and why it is significant. He will emphasize that interior ...
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Episode 9
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Fireside Chats: The History of Legislation in California with Susanne Molina
EP 01 - Curious about the history of Interior Design in the State of California? Wondering why we need to advocate for our profession? Well, join us in this episode as we dive into the nitty gritty and interview Susanne Molina about past, prese...
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Episode 8
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Ageism: Finding common ground with Allyn Martin
"Unspoken Words" Ep-01Welcome to our first episode of our new "Unspoken Words" series! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Allyn Martin, the brilliant Learning Strategy & Experience Manager at Patcraft and Shaw Contract. Allyn's ...
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Episode 7
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30:17
"Living Your Truth" with Chidimma Abuka
In our first episode of “Living your Truth” we invited Chidimma Abuka who is Strategist at Gensler Orange County. Join us today for the inspiring conversation of what keeps Chidimma moving and thriving. And truly how adversity has lead her t...
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Episode 6
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25:42
Don't be afraid to fail with Von Dominguez
For the second episode of "Beyond Words" series, we want to share a previously recorded podcast. We invited Von Dominguez - interior designer, architect and full-time professor at Cal State Long Beach. Von was born in the Philippines an...
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Episode 5
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