The Art of Holistic Design

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Mike Booth, Principal of the Aura-Soma Academy and Artist

2026-09-2956:10

In this episode, I’ll be talking to Mike Booth, Principal of the Aura-Soma Academy and fine artist. Aura Soma is a system of colour, plant and crystal energies that bring ease, balance and calm to the energetic system. We’ll be discussing Mike’s journey with Aura Soma; bringing the invisible into the physical plane; the importance of listening to the inner voice and stepping towards the heart; the biodynamic Shire Farm and Mike’s work as an artist. And I’m delighted that Mike ends the episode...

India Holmes & Bella Valenzia, Founders of Pelican House Rugs

2026-09-2243:58

In this episode, I’ll be talking to India Holmes and Bella Valenzia, founders of Pelican House Rugs. We’ll discuss how the pair met through a shared love of crafts and connection with India; weaving, energetic resonance and ancestral memory; how every rug carries the story of its maker; recognising and supporting female artisans with good working conditions; Be-Kin x Pelican Rug’s astrological collaboration; seeing the world through ‘creative goggles’; travel, adventure and inspiration; and w...

Mira Nakashima, George Nakashima Foundation

2026-09-1554:21

In this episode, I’m honoured to talk with renowned American woodworker and designer Mira Nakashima, President and Creative Director of George Nakashima Woodworkers, founded by her celebrated father. We discuss Mira’s journey as a daughter, designer, mother, adventurer, one of the first women to gain a Harvard degree, and a businesswoman who has steered the family business to success since her father’s passing. We’ll find out more about the house, studio and workshop in New Hope, Pennsylvania...

Sasha Compton, Artist & Designer

2026-09-0848:35

In this episode I’ll be talking to British Artist and Designer Sasha Compton, who is internationally recognised for her freehand painting and decorative ceramics. We’ll cover the rituals and habits that nurture creativity; nature as the inspiration and guide; balancing commercial work with self-initiated projects; the importance of structure; finding the ‘why’ to spark ideas and steer direction; and why it makes sense to embrace imperfection. I hope it inspires you in your own creative journe...

Alan Hughes, Principal of the Inchbald School of Design

2026-09-0157:38

In this episode, I’ll be talking to Alan Hughes, Principal of the pioneering Inchbald School of Design, and my former teacher. We’ll discuss the philosophical dimensions of design; Inchbald’s focus on the individual; people’s emotive reactions to designed spaces; allowing your intuition to guide you as a designer; creativity as an instinct that is linked to the survival of early humans; using curiosity to offset the risks of AI; allowing the space to be bored and let you subconscious bubble u...

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