The Jeff Schlarb Podcast

San Francisco-based interior designer hosts influential and inspiring guests from all walks of creative disciplines discussing everything, with a creative proclivity. Yes, proclivity.

Ep. 52: Fnnch

Walking around San Francisco you've probably passed by one of his paintings of honey bears, lips, or cans of LaCroix. His art can also be found in LA, New York, Miami, Chicago, St. Louis, Tel Aviv and Hong Kong. Fnnch joins the show to discuss the inspiration and execution of his street art, murals and fine art.

02-10
42:32

Ep. 51: J. Riccardo Benavides

If you have attended a fabulous event in the Bay Area over the past 20+ years, it was probably created by J Riccardo Benavides. We discuss how he brings his ideas to life with wit, whimsy, a bit of the unusual and sometimes appropriately bizarre methods.

12-30
43:21

Ep. 50: Hilary Newsom

The PlumpJack Group president clearly has a great eye for hotel design and hospitality as she discusses the hotels, restaurants, and wineries in the group's portfolio. Hilary also discusses her annual PlumpJack/LINK Golf Classic fundraising event, being a 5th generation San Franciscan, and of course, being the older sister of Governor Gavin Newsom.

11-12
46:11

Ep. 49: Drew Alter

Drew Altizer has been behind the scenes photographing high society in the Bay Area for the past fifteen years. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the man behind the camera, including his southern upbringing and his namesake firm.

10-15
44:50

Ep. 48: Dorka Keehn

Talk about a powerhouse! Dorka Keehn is an award-winning artist and chairs the Visual Arts Committee that commissions all the city’s public artwork and also works with developers on their public art requirements.

10-01
40:36

Ep. 47: Jarrod Baumann

The founder of Zeterre Landscape Architecture stops by the studio to reflect on his 20 years of experience developing projects ranging from jewel box cottage gardens to expansive estates, massive civic parks and boutique luxury resorts.

06-10
40:11

Ep. 46: David Nayfeld

After working at restaurants in New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, David Nayfeld is now here in San Francisco as chef and co-owner of Che Fico, an Italian Taverna in the Nopa neighborhood. His ambition is refreshing, his family background is inspiring, but most importantly, his food is delicious.

05-29
34:14

Ep. 45: Simone Marean

Simone Marean, the CEO and Co-Founder of the non-profit organization Girls Leadership, discusses how they are equipping girls all over the world with the skills to exercise the power of their voice.

05-23
38:28

Ep. 44: Ross Cobb

Ross's extreme dedication to his craft, in regards to both viticulture and winemaking, is very apparent after chatting with Jeff in the studio. The founder of Cobb Wines discusses his winemaking techniques, the lower-alcohol expression of his Pinot Noir, and how his travels in Burgundy influence his Sonoma Country wine.

05-14
52:57

Ep. 43: Kara Swisher

The technology business journalist and co-founder of Recode is usually interviewing Silicon Valley legends like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Bill Gates. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn Kara's story of grit and determination to hold the technology industry to the highest standards of ethics and values.

03-12
33:17

Ep. 42: Johannes Girardoni

The Austrian-born, American-raised sculptor and installation artist is best known for his reduc­tive inves­ti­ga­tions at the intersec­tion of sculp­ture and paint­ing. He discusses his most recent projects, which rearticulate sculp­ture as archi­tec­ture, and inte­grates nat­ural phe­nom­ena and dig­i­tal infor­ma­tion in sub­ver­sive ways.

02-08
45:49

Ep. 41: Christopher Michel

He is a former Naval officer, a Harvard Business School graduate, an entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist and now...an incredible photographer. Christopher Michel stops by to chat about his new career in photography and the inspiring path that led him there.

12-04
45:46

Ep. 40: Gregg Lynn

With Gregg's passion for the real estate industry, work ethic, and philanthropic efforts, it's no surprise he and his team have sold over $1 Billion worth of real estate in San Francisco. Tune in for some inspiration!

10-25
47:35

Ep. 39: Alf Nucifora

The Chairman of the Luxury Marketing Council Northern California Chapter is usually the one hosting panels and interviewing industry leaders. But today we turn the tables and learn all about Alf and his experience working with luxury brands and Fortune 500 companies.

09-24
01:00:17

Ep. 38: Dilara Saatci

Dilara Saatci's jewelry reflects her extensive cultural background of Istanbul, Berlin and now San Francisco. She chats about her story and how she is bringing a touch of glamour to daily lifestyle with her luxurious yet affordable jewelry.

09-04
43:34

Ep. 37: Sobia Shaikh

Whether she is writing for her lifestyle blog, Shaikhen and Stirred, or chatting with Jeff on the podcast, Sobia Shaikh speaks her mind. She discusses everything from travel and handbags to skincare and her family roots in Pakistan.

08-26
44:32

Ep. 36: Kevin Hackett

Kevin Hacket is co-founder of Síol studio and leads the multi-disciplinary firm. He’s highly creative and articulates his evaluation of the design process with ease. This taping may be the source and seed of a San Francisco architectural summit? We’ll have to wait for history to catch up to know for sure.

07-21
59:58

Ep. 35: Stephen Sutro

Stephen is the founder and Principal of Sutro Architects and practices residential, mixed-use, retail, and hospitality architecture. He discusses the changing San Francisco neighborhoods, his hobby of designing theatrical sets, and even flying cars.

06-25
38:52

Ep. 34: Suzanne Tucker

Suzanne Tucker is recognized today as one of the country’s leading interior designers. She discusses her passions, techniques and inspirations behind her unique designs, furniture lines, textiles and books.

03-07
53:24

Ep. 33: Dr. Mitch Kusy

Dr. Kusy is an distinguished author and professor in the Graduate School of Leadership & Change at Antioch University. He chats about his new book, "Why I Don't Work Here Anymore," which identifies different problems business leaders face related to workplace incivility. One listen and you'll be on your way to restoring personal well-being and team performance at your job.

02-14
55:03

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