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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!
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In this episode of “Unspoken Words,” we are joined by Allyn Martin, the Learning Strategy & Experience Manager of Shaw, to discuss the topic of unconscious bias. Through a thought-provoking conversation, Martin helps us understand what unconscious bias is and how it affects our daily lives. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode of "Unspoken Words" to broaden your perspective and challenge your perceptions.The Unspoken Words Series is sponsored by: Patcraft, 3form, Formica, PLP, Pall...
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 demands of their careers and families. We are excited to shine a spotlight on their incredible stories and offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of their lives. From managing deadlines and client meetings to raising children and maintaining a household, ...
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 their educational journey. Through a range of events such as networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and portfolio reviews, IIDA provides students with invaluable chances to connect with industry professionals and gain practical experience. This co...
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 workspaces that can accommodate neurodiverse individuals, leading to the development of more inclusive policies, programs, and procedures to support them. HOK has produced a comprehensive report on this subject, and in today's episode, we will explore how design...
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 to taking the helm of a major association during a financial crisis, Cheryl shares how she navigated challenges with grace, whether facing discrimination as a Black woman leader or balancing her career with raising two children.Her wisdom on practicing sel...
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 demands of their careers and families. We are excited to shine a spotlight on their incredible stories and offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of their lives. From managing deadlines and client meetings to raising children and maintaining a househol...
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. Christine shares the challenges she faced during this transition and how she overcame them with determination and perseverance. Her story is not only inspiring but also enlightening, as she offers valuable lessons and insights on what it takes to succeed in the compe...
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 design industry.
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 translating industry-specific jargon in different languages, and she shared how acting classes aided her in improving her public speaking skills. Katherine also offered insights into the pros and cons of her multicultural background, both in her work and personal...
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 design is not just a career for women and that diversity and inclusion are essential for fostering creativity and innovation for everyone. His career journey and experiences in the field of architecture and interior design are sure to inspire and motiva...
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, present, and future efforts to establish legislation for Interior Design. We will talk about what a Title Act is, what the current code offers Interior Designers and where we hope to see improvement. We will talk about the national momentum that is driving c...
"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 special role involves fearlessly delving into difficult yet crucial topics that need to be understood. In this engaging episode, we explore the evolving workplace with diverse generations coexisting. How do these distinct generations come together as a cohesive...
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 to pursue her passions in life and have others join her in this amazing journey called life. You won’t want to miss it.
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 and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 4 years old. In this episode we talked about the challenges with language and culture retention when someone moves to a new country at a young age and why mental health is becoming a hot topic in the architecture ...
This week join us with co-host Jazel Colemen, Amairani Gonzalez and guest speaker Charlene Reed. In this first episode of our series "Open Mic" we have Charlene the Interior Design program coordinator at Orange Coast College. She shares some insight on how a student design competition works. We will hear about the type of work a student in a design studio works on. For this research competition the students were to develop a storyline for the refugees they were designing for. They were a...
"Beyond Words" EP-01For the first episode of the “Beyond Words” Series, we invited Jade Li, our current President of the IIDA Southern California Chapter to share her personal stories. (Fun fact, Jade is the first AAPI President elected for IIDA Southern California)Jade grew up in Ha’erbin, China, and moved to the U.S. with her family at 12. In this episode, Jade shares her education, culture, and language journey in the U.S. We also discussed her career as a Commercial Interior Designer, her...
This is the trailer to explain one of the five series on our Podcast about Fireside chats. This series will be an educational series about advocacy and legislative efforts in California. And how you can learn more about what advocacy in our industry is, how it’s important for everyone to be involved and how you can help make a difference.
Welcome to the conversation continues podcast with IIDA EDI! We are excited to have you here!IIDA EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) seeks to create a more diverse industry for our future. Break the glass ceilings. Show that all voices matter and should be in the “C” suites. Embracing the true make up of the community that we design in. And allow design to be reflective of what is needed for healthy environments. The conversation continues podcast is created to serve as a platform to ...
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