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!
The Conversation Continues with IIDA SoCal EDI
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 their approach to healthcare design. Lauren and Teresa discuss the challenges of treatment, the emotional toll of recovery, and the gaps in patient-centered care that inspired them to create the Ideal Cancer Center, a reimagined approach to oncology facilities. They highlight the importance of empathetic design, from improved arrival experiences to holistic recovery spaces that support both patients and caregivers. Through their powerful storytelling, they shed light on the need for advocacy in healthcare, the significance of community support, and the transformative impact of designing with compassion. Their conversation offers a compelling perspective on how personal hardship can drive meaningful change in the built environment, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of design and human resilience.
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The Ideal Cancer Center: Improving Designs through the Patient’s Lens
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