Best Aaron Estabrook Podcasts (2025)

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Always a Bridesmaid: A Skill Set Vignette 12:20

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In this episode, Cheryl shares a memorable story from her past that highlights unexpected twists and enduring reflections. Join Cheryl for a compelling conversation that touches on vulnerability, beauty, and the lasting impact of a single moment. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Inst…

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Sneaker Design: The Skill of Aesthetic Storytelling and Cultural Interpretation 1:04:09

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Cheryl Durst’s latest conversation is with Solomon Renfro, a talented sneaker designer at New Balance, who shares his unique journey from studying interior architecture to becoming a footwear visionary. Solomon and Cheryl dig into the psychology behind fashion choices and the cultural significance of sneakers. With keen observations on trends, huma…

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The Skill Set Studio: Your questions get answers 34:54

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In this special episode host Cheryl Durst and executive producer Adriana Morton listen to voicemails left by attendees for Cheryl during NeoCon 2023 in the OFS showroom. Cheryl answers questions on topics like staying inspired as a designer, the future of the workplace, and the difference between interior design and interior architecture. Tune in t…

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Fight for Better 41:45

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Today I'm talking with Annie Bevan, sustainability collaborator, facilitator, visionary, and changemaker. She's an Impact Icon, CEO of mindful MATERIALS, founder and CEO of SMSC, and global head of sustainability for Superior Essex, but most importantly what I have come to appreciate and love the most is she's a good human being. Her desire and dri…

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Fearless Difference Making 16:12

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Bonnie Sharphouse is an independent sustainability consultant with more than fifteen years of experience in corporate sustainability strategy, program design, management systems, and reporting for the manufacturing, chemical, CPG, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. Whether Bonnie knows it or not, she and I are good friends. I can't tell you the la…

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Mr. Lucky 36:50

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Mr. Lucky might sound like a funny title for a conversation with Gabe Wing, but you'll soon see why it's the perfect title. MillerKnoll says Gabe has fundamentally reimagined the way their products are designed. And even though Gabe does this work day in and day out, I still get the impression he's pinching himself from his rough start in chemical …

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A Fighting Chance 19:31

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A fighting chance might be a tenet of Aaron VanderGalien and Deksia, but it's also one of his core values. A serial entrepreneur himself, Aaron's passion for growing other entrepreneurs and his love for his community led to his Impact Icons award. When you put resources into people, into buildings, into your values, it's amazing the impact you'll h…

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Living in the Moment: The Skill of Perpetual Motion and Grace 45:16

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An Olympian, a writer, a public speaker — Winter Vinecki has done it all. From a very early age, she has been in constant motion, pushing herself to be the best she can be and pursuing life’s next challenge. In addition to competing all over the world, she somehow manages to find the time to advocate and share her father’s legacy. Listen to Cheryl …

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Sustainably Amusing 45:53

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In this episode, we delve into a conversation with Eric Corey Freed - an architect, author, and teacher with a remarkable sense of humor and a crucial role as the Sustainability Director at Cannon Design. Eric shares his unique perspective on climate change, preferring to liken it to a disease no one would want our planet to catch, rather than usin…

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Behavioral Profiling: The Skill of Mindhunting and Analytical Logic 51:32

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Why are we as humans so fascinated by true crime and programs like “Criminal Minds” and “Mindhunter,”? Complex criminal behavior and understanding the “why” and the “who” behind violent crime, led me to an intriguing opportunity to talk with former FBI criminal profiler Mark Safarik. Now the president of his own behavioral science consulting firm, …

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Conservation: The Skill of Stewardship and Advocacy 36:51

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People, paperwork and polar bears — Nicki Boyd’s career revolves around these three things and much more. As the curator of applied behavior at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, she is responsible for educating and advocating for the animals and programs under her care. In this conversation, we discuss the characteristics of “the modern zoo” as we…

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Seat 6A, Traveling While Black: A Skill Set Vignette 7:12

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What happens when your ability to live your life is questioned? When simply to authentically exist in places where other’s limited imaginations won’t allow the reality of “you”? Welcome aboard a Skill Set Vignette that details an ordinary business trip that required extraordinary grace, calm and sense of self. Join me for “Seat 6A, Traveling While …

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Change-Making: The Skill of Overcoming the Odds and Discovering Yourself 46:42

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In many ways, Pierre Jean Gonzalez surpasses expectations, and has done so his entire life. From beating the odds of his social circumstances to coming out as queer amidst prejudice to eventually appearing as the acclaimed Alexander Hamilton in the national touring company of the renowned musical, “Hamilton”, Pierre is truly non-stop. Tune in to he…

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Elevating Experience: The Skill of Empowering Others and Leaning into Beauty 50:39

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I am so honored to have had the opportunity to talk with Rebecca Walker and learn from her directly about her experience as a writer, feminist, and activist as well as the influence her parents had on her love of art, craft, and memorializing a life well-lived. In this poetic conversation, Rebecca Walker invites us to lean into beauty and to help e…

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The Skill Set Studio: The Stuff 27:36

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I am joined once again by my producers, Adriana and Doug, to talk about “stuff” — the skills, experiences, memories and more accumulated over our lifetimes that give us purpose and mold us into who we are. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Instagram Follow The Skill Set on LinkedIn…

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Legacy-Keeping: The Skill of Preservation and Curation 28:03

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I’m honored and proud to call Llisa Demetrios — grandaughter of influential designers Ray and Charles Eames — a friend and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to learn more about her upbringing and how having access to such iconic industry changemakers impacted her experience and shaped her unique skill set. In this conversation, we discu…

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Minding the Gap 28:15

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In today’s episode, Jen talks with Impact Icon Jane Rohde, Founder, and Principal at JSR Associates, a healthcare and senior living design firm developing programming, planning, and care models that focus on the desired outcomes of residents, patients, staff, family, and visitors. Jane believes in a global, cultural shift toward de-institutionalize…

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The Great Connector 42:35

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In today’s episode, Jen talks with Jon Strassner, Chief Sustainability Officer at the American Society of Interior Designers, and co-host of Imagine a Place Productions podcast, Break Some Dishes. This conversation is like overhearing two friends having coffee. Jon shares his tips on how to do business with friends, why sustainability simply isn’t …

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The Top Floor: A Skill Set Vignette 8:06

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In this short episode, which I like to call a "slice of life," I share a very personal story from my childhood that shaped who I am today and informed both my dignity and my defiance. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Instagram Follow The Skill Set on LinkedIn For more information on …

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The Skill Set Studio: Bucket List 23:23

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The Skill Set Studio: Bucket List My producers Doug and Adriana join me for a special episode in which I share my learnings from a recent keynote speaker and dive deep into bucket lists and their connection to our skill sets. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Instagram Follow The Skil…

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Phoenix Rising 41:44

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In today's episode, Jen talks with Brandi Susewitz, Founder and CEO of Reseat, which is automating and transforming the process of reselling high-quality office furniture across the country. Reseat was founded in 2020 and in their first year alone they saved more than 3 million pounds of furniture from the landfill. The now award-winning digital pl…

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Introducing Impact Icons 2:12

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Hosted by Mortarr and Ecomedes' Jen Levisen, Impact Icons celebrates sustainability leaders within the built environment who have been instrumental in building the foundations needed to shape the skyline for a greener tomorrow. From energy and water to carbon, health, circularity, and social, our industry has unsung heroes who move the needle in on…

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Storytelling: The Skill of Creativity, Self-Assuredness and Peacemaking 44:18

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Storytelling: The Skill of Creativity, Self-Assuredness and Peacemaking J.D. Netto is what I would describe as a multiplicity of beautiful things — he is a best-selling author, artist, entrepreneur and so much more. J.D. firmly believes that art releases us to our destinies and he has used this admirable ideal to connect with those who may feel lik…

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Tattoo Artistry: The Skill of Purpose, Precision, and Expression 43:07

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Tattoo Artistry: The Skill of Purpose, Precision, and Expression Steph Tamez is more than just a tattoo artist — they are an anthropologist, historian and expressionist using the art of tattooing to bring culture to skin and help people tell their story. Through this unique art form, Steph has earned a vulnerable sense of trust with their clients t…

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Connection: The Skill of Preparedness and Reading the Room 26:34

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Connection: The Skill of Preparedness and Reading the Room As Director of Strategic Sales for IIDA, Tracey Thomas’ career is built on connections—whether with customers or peers or even just her personal relationships, she uses her intentionality and acute emotional intelligence to make people comfortable without compromising herself. She has maste…

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Courageous Resilience: The Skill of True Grit and the Art of Interpreting Need 43:04

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Dr. Manny Hernandez and Dr. Colleen Mullen each seek to diagnose need and provide excellent healthcare, to their patients. As physicians and care providers—Colleen as veterinarian and Manny as a healthcare design consultant and ER physician—they both exercise an abiding sense of awareness of and relentless passion for meeting the physical and emoti…

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Igniting Passion: The Skill of Lifelong Learning and Intuition 33:05

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In celebration of National Back To School Month, I host third grade teacher and summer-camp innovator, Juan Edgar Gonzalez Jr. With an almost-evangelical commitment to building lifelong learners, he shows us how authenticity and the practice of honoring others where they are could be the most important skills to develop as leaders and mentors. In t…

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Mastering Mindfulness: The Skill of Focus and Being Present 46:43

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A modern-day Hercules, air traffic controller, Navy veteran, and world record holder, Mike McCastle seems to exist at the convergence of concentration and clarity. Although incredibly authentic and down-to-earth, he demonstrates superhuman strength when it comes to his capacity to tune out the noise and keep all the balls in the air. This month, I …

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Calm Under Pressure: The Skill of Steady Hands and Stage Presence 40:16

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At first glance, Dr. David Langer and Allison Asarch have very little in common—David is a neurosurgeon and Allison is an aspiring country music star. But through a thoughtful discussion about what skills are necessary to be successful in each of their careers, I uncovered a unique quality they share: an aura of calmness that makes them popular wit…

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Introducing Skill Set! 12:35

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What are the skills that inform your work, your life, your direction? Call them street smarts, emotional intelligence, soft skills, or pure grit: beyond the degrees, certifications, and resume items lies a different — perhaps more important — world of abilities. These are the skills that truly make us good at what we do, and offer clues to who we a…