Best HGA Podcasts (2026)

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Editors' Cut: interiors+sources Staff Break Down 2025’s People’s Choice Project Winners 58:24

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What do interiors+sources readers value most right now, and what does that reveal about where commercial interiors are heading next? In this year-end Editors’ Cut episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen is joined by interiors+sources Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows and Editor Lauren Brant for a behind-the-scenes look at the People’s Choice Pr…

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Product Talk: Lauren Brant’s Most-Viewed Product Picks of 2025 12:06

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Welcome to the debut of Product Talk, a new monthly series on the I Hear Design podcast hosted by Lauren Brant. In this first annual roundup episode, Lauren shares the top five most-viewed Product Picks of 2025, chosen by your clicks on the interiors+sources website, and unpacks why these products rose to the top of the year’s analytics. You’ll hea…

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Acoustic Lighting for “Quiet Luxury”: How Design Choices Shape the Guest Experience with Jason Bird 33:18

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Industrial designer and Luxxbox founder Jason Bird joins I Hear Design to unpack the design side of acoustic lighting—how soft materials, fixture geometry, surface area, and above-table placement can absorb chatter, clarify zones, and elevate “quiet luxury” in lobbies, lounges, F&B and guest rooms. He stresses designers as the true gatekeepers of t…

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Episode 810: "Brag Worship" with Trip Lee [Artist Highlight] 1:12:26

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Southside Tribe!! We are back with an especially stirring episode, where KB and Ameen chat with Trip Lee once again to discuss his latest upcoming project—a hybrid-worship experience called 'Brag Worship.' Trip shares the inspiration behind his new emphasis, highlighting the power of worship music in shaping our faith and strengthening community. T…

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ICYMI: COMMENTARY | Architectural Community Responds to Trump’s Executive Order on Federal Design 8:12

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In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen opens with a brief update on the White House’s proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom project, including preservation groups’ calls for a rigorous review process, a December 12, 2025 lawsuit seeking to halt the work, and reporting that a new lead archite…

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Data Driven AEC Marketing And Knowledge Management with Katie Robinson 41:07

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What happens when AEC marketing owns the data story and becomes a true strategic partner to the firm? Katie Cash sits down with Katie Robinson, Chief Marketing Officer at LS3P, to unpack how a traditional proposal shop evolved into a firmwide, agency-style marketing and knowledge management team. Katie shares how LS3P aligned marketing with busines…

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Younger clients, bigger horizons: The value of aggressive investing 44:38

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On this episode of the ifa Show, Omura Wealth Advisers director Terry Vogiatzis joins host Keith Ford to dive into why aggressive, growth-focused investing, smart tax structures and customised portfolios can dramatically change long-term outcomes. Vogiatzis argues that for many younger investors, the real risk is being too conservative for too long…

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How AI Is Rewriting Design: Inside the State of AI & Interior Design Report with Guy Ailion 50:00

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How are interior designers actually using AI—and what are they afraid of? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Guy Adam Ailion, co-founder and CEO of Mattoboard, to unpack the company’s new State of AI & Interior Design report. Based on a global survey of designers and architects, the findings reveal a striking para…

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Episode 809: "Jon Keith" [Artist Highlight] 1:06:01

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Southside Tribe!! In this episode, Ameen and KB sit down with the one and only Jon Keith for a raw conversation about identity, conviction, and what it really means to show up as a Christian artist in mainstream hip-hop spaces. From the pressures of labels and PR, to the expectations of the church, John breaks down the tension between cultural cred…

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Episode 808: "Intentions Versus Reality" 1:10:11

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In this next episode of Southside Rabbi, KB and Ameen dive into one of the hardest truths to face — that good intentions don’t erase bad outcomes. From church culture to personal relationships, the team unpacks how pride and self-justification can keep us from simply saying, “I’m sorry." The conversation moves into exploring how “Evangelical sincer…

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Efficiency, compliance and construction: How advisers are rebuilding their investment process 29:26

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In this episode of the ifa Show, Vanguard Australia head of multi-asset solutions Matthew Cho joins host Keith Ford to unpack how advisers are rethinking portfolio construction amid rising regulatory demands, administrative complexity and broader market uncertainty. With advisers under pressure to deliver tailored portfolios while preserving effici…

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ICYMI: Transforming Built Environments Through Trauma-Informed Design 9:25

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In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design from interiors+sources, we revisit the article “Transforming Built Environments Through Trauma-Informed Design,” written by Carrie Meadows and originally published on August 12, 2025, on the interiors+sources website. Drawing on guidance from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin…

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Why AI adoption in advice is rising – and what's still holding advisers back 43:28

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In this episode of the ifa Show, Direct Wealth technology manager and Halosoft co-founder Nick Downey joins host Keith Ford to explore the real reasons many Australian financial advisers remain hesitant about AI, despite 74 per cent of practices are either using or planning to use AI. Downey explains why this hesitation exists, why it's rational – …

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How Architects and Designers Can Lead on Indoor Air Quality with Robert Nieminen 22:45

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How often do you think about the air your projects are asking people to breathe? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen unpacks why indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a frontline design issue—from post-pandemic health concerns and wildfire smoke to rising expectations for healthier workplaces. Unpacking insights from articles publi…

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Episode 807: "The Sacred Art Of Reading" with Trip Lee - Part Two 58:36

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Southside Tribe! In this next episode, we dive a bit deeper into why developing the discipline of reading isn’t just an intellectual hobby for bookworms — it’s a spiritual practice of love, patience, and seeking truth. Pulling from real-life ministry moments, cultural tensions, and biblical wisdom, Trip, KB and Ameen explore how rushed, shallow eng…

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ICYMI: Beyond Aesthetics: Biophilic Design & Neuroscience in Healthcare Spaces 10:27

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In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design, we revisit Jennifer Kenson’s feature, “Beyond Aesthetics: Biophilic Design & Neuroscience in Healthcare Spaces,” originally published on i+s. You’ll hear how biophilic design in healthcare goes far beyond adding plants or wood tones—it taps into neuroscience and concepts like the “collective u…

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AEC Marketing Budgeting From the Ground Up with Jason Kruger 40:48

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Consistent, ground-up financial planning is the difference between hopeful growth and profitable growth for AEC firms. Katie Cash sits down with Jason Kruger, Partner at Citrin Cooperman, to explore how AEC leaders can better align sales, marketing, and finance for intentional growth. Together, they discuss how to define success, set measurable KPI…

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Mapping the emotional journey: How advisers can build trust with clients 45:35

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, Dr Ben Neilson, adjunct professor at Central Queensland University and adviser at Complete Wealth, and Shelley Labartolo, client service officer at Complete Wealth, join host Keith Ford to break down their research on the stages of client emotions during the advice process. Their research centred on how unders…

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Episode 806: "The Sacred Art of Reading" with Trip Lee - Part One 1:06:08

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In this episode of Southside Rabbi, Trip Lee, KB and Ameen fire up a passionate conversation about the sacred discipline of reading — not just as a hobby, but as a spiritual act. From their own journeys of falling in love with books after coming to faith, to reflecting on how God chose words as His primary way to communicate with humanity, this epi…

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Inside Hospitality’s Reset: Place-Making, Storytelling, and Powering the Lobby Experience with Jill Cole 43:04

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The hospitality market is recalibrating, and design teams are adapting accordingly. In this episode, Jill Cole, President of Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates (CMCA), returns to the I Hear Design podcast to unpack what’s changed since her last guest appearance in 2023: financing slowdowns and the rise of limited-service/extended-stay, why experie…

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Spirituality Has a Productivity Problem [FREE PVLOG EPISODE — 040] 28:55

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Hello, good people of Podcast Land!. Every week I do a vlog over on my Patreon and I thought I'd post this week's vlog here for free just to give you all a taster of what the PVlog is like.Lots in this one, mostly based around some deep insights I have had recently from letting go of the magick reins and looking again at Kashmir Shivaism and the wo…

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Episode 805: "Mind Your Own Biz" with Trip Lee 1:04:27

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Southside Tribe!! In this episode, Ameen, KB and our bro Trip Lee are back in action! We dive into the chaos of our cultural obsession with everyone else’s business. From scrolling through scandals to forming opinions about people we’ve never met, we’ve turned voyeurism into a daily hobby. But the Bible calls believers to something radically differ…

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Reimagining financial advice: Breaking down the Actuaries Institute's HGA framework 48:50

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, Andrew Gale and Stephen Huppert from the Actuaries Institute's Help, Guidance and Advice Working Group joins host Keith Ford to take a deep dive into the recently released framework to address the complexities of financial advice in Australia, focusing on creating clearer pathways for consumers to access finan…

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ICYMI: HGA Completes Innovative 144,000 sq-ft Research Facility at University of Arkansas 6:34

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On this article-read episode, we spotlight the University of Arkansas’s new Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R)—a 144,000-sq-ft hub designed by HGA (with Hufft) to accelerate convergent research and regional economic development. Published on August 27, 2025, on the interiors+sources website, the piece explores how a mass-timber p…

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The future of AI, efficiency and client engagement in advice 32:39

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, MLC Expand CEO Liz McCarthy and Shadforth Financial Group CEO Terry Dillon join host Keith Ford to discuss the transformative role of AI in financial advice and how AI tools are being implemented to drive efficiency. With advice firms looking for greater automation of routine administrative tasks, AI is set to…

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Episode 804: "God and Violence" 50:00

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Southside Tribe!! In this raw and real conversation, Ameen and KB wrestle with a tough question: does violence have a place in the kingdom of God? From neighborhood fights to the Crusades, from the civil rights movement to the theological tensions between self-defense, justice, and the way of Jesus, this episode goes deep. KB also reminds us in var…

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Storytelling, Hybrid Work, and the Future of Workplace Products with Gensler’s Brandon Larcom 40:56

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In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen talks with Brandon Larcom, Global Director of Product Development at Gensler, about the strategy behind today’s most effective workplace products. Larcom unpacks how research, user personas, and storytelling guide the design process—and why “hackability,” flexibility, and hybrid work are redefi…

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Episode 803: "The Dangers of Winning" 54:39

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Southside Tribe!! In this follow-up to the "Little Fox of Success" episode, KB helps tackle a truth that’s very easy to overlook — sometimes, success can be more dangerous than failure. From Saul’s downfall to Nebuchadnezzar’s pride to Israel's stubbornness, they explore how power and achievement can quietly erode faith and dependence on God, even …

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ICYMI: Architectural Community Responds to Trump’s Executive Order on Federal Design 6:36

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In this ICYMI article-read, i+s Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows unpacks the renewed federal design directive from her article, “Architectural Community Responds to Trump's Executive Order on Federal Design,” originally published on Sept. 3, 2025, and why it’s drawing pushback across the A&D community. You’ll hear a concise overview of the order’s ca…

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Breaking down the new $3m super tax with Aaron Dunn 46:28

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In this crossover episode of The ifa Show, host Keith Ford is joined by The SMSF Adviser Show co-host Aaron Dunn to unpack the changes from the initial proposal to the current version released this week. The discussion emphasises that while the major concerns of taxing unrealised gains and lack of indexation have been addressed, many technical deta…

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Episode 802: "The Little Fox of Success" 1:00:11

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Southside Tribe, what is up!!? In this episode, KB and Ameen unpack the “little foxes” in our lives— those small, sneaky compromises that can quietly destroy faith, relationships, and even church communities. What starts as something minor can end up eroding the roots of what God is growing in us. From Jesus flipping tables in the temple to the mod…

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AI, Hybrid Collaboration, and the Next Evolution of the Office with Steelcase’s Allan Smith 43:10

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The workplace is evolving faster than ever—and the office must evolve with it. In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Allan W. Smith, President of the Americas and Chief Product Officer at Steelcase, to explore how decades of its workplace research are shaping the future of work. Smith shares insights into designing o…

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Why young professionals don't have to 'fall into' advice with Tom Moloney 43:57

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, Falcon Financial Advisers partner and financial adviser Tom Moloney joins host Keith Ford to break down why he decided to establish his own firm around 18 months ago, and the importance of developing new talent in financial advice. Moloney explains how he took an intentional approach to his career in financial…

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Episode 801: "Spiritual Abuse and Manipulation" 1:17:09

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Southside Tribe! We are back and Season 8 is in full effect! In this timely episode, KB and Ameen dive deep into the unfortunately recurring theme of manipulation, deceit and abuse within social structures, particularly churches and Christian organizations. Starting with the Garden of Eden, they discuss how humankind's first interaction with manipu…

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ICYMI: Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive Workplaces 8:37

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Knowledge Is Power: How AEC Firms Are Leveraging Data to Win Smarter with Chris Parsons 49:40

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Knowledge has become one of the most valuable assets in the AEC industry. Chris Parsons, founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, joins host Katie Cash to explore how firms can transform scattered project data and expertise into a true competitive advantage. Together, they discuss the rise of knowledge management as a C-suite priority, the role o…

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Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Waste and Building a Circular Future for Interior Design with Robert Nieminen 8:39

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Waste in the interior design industry is more than an inconvenience—it’s a systemic challenge that affects every stage of a project, from material sampling to tenant turnover. In this episode, host Robert Nieminen examines the root causes of waste and shares insights from industry experts, including highlights from Swatchbox’s groundbreaking Second…

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Key takeaways and adviser considerations from ASIC's private credit report 45:12

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, Ben Walsh, principal research consultant at WealthVantage Partners, joins host Keith Ford to break down the corporate regulator's new report on the private credit market and highlight the main areas that financial advisers need to understand. Walsh delves into the report's detailed examination of the industry,…

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ICYMI: Art in Interiors: Why Integrate Local Culture Into Commercial Spaces? 11:03

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In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read, we explore how thoughtfully curated artwork can do far more than simply “decorate” a space. It can help anchor brand identity, support wayfinding, and even deepen a sense of place and belonging for occupants. Adapted from the article, "Art in Interiors: Why Integrate Local Culture Into Commercial …

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Advice accessibility and finding your client base with Deline Jacovides 34:27

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, Mazi Wealth financial adviser Deline Jacovides joins host Keith Ford to delve into the complexities of making financial advice more accessible and why accessibility extends beyond simply trying to deliver advice at the lowest cost possible. Jacovides explains that she believes making advice more accessible inc…

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Designing for Healing: How Trauma-Informed Design Transforms Spaces and Lives with Christine Cowart and Janet Roche 50:00

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What if the spaces we design could actively reduce stress and promote healing? In this episode of I Hear Design, interiors+sources Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows sits down with Janet Roche and Christine Cowart, co-founders of the Trauma Informed Design Society, to explore the growing movement of trauma-informed design. They discuss the science behi…

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Driving Impact at the Intersection of Marketing, Sales, and Strategy in AEC with JE Dunn Construction’s Lee Jarboe 38:43

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Winning more of the right work starts long before the RFP. It starts with pipeline discipline, proactive positioning, and breaking down silos. Marketer turned business developer Lee Jarboe, FSMPS, CPSM of JE Dunn Construction, shares how accurate pipeline data, smart market mix, and account-based marketing shorten the path from first touch to real …

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Inside AFCA: How complaints and compensation really work 35:36

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, host Keith Ford is joined by Shail Singh, lead ombudsman for investments and advice at AFCA, for a deep dive into two of the most complex – and crucial – pillars of financial consumer protection: the Australian Financial Complaints Authority and the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. From resolving disputes e…

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ICYMI: The Power of Wallcoverings in Creating Salutogenic Spaces 5:31

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In this ICYMI episode of I Hear Design, we spotlight a compelling article by Heidi Lapka published on the i+s website on May 28, 2025, that explores how wallcoverings can do far more than beautify; they can actively foster well-being. You’ll discover how intentional design with wallcoverings supports the core principles of salutogenesis—the science…

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The need for legislative and regulatory improvements to the CSLR with David Berry 59:02

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, host Keith Ford sits down with David Berry, inaugural CEO of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, to unpack the challenges of protecting investors when financial advice goes wrong. They discuss high-profile failures like Dixon Advisory, Shield, and First Guardian, and the legislative and regulatory changes …

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The Power of Partnership: How Perkins&Will Project Managers Build Trust, Balance, and Better Design with Koko Nomura and Nirmala Srinivasa 40:47

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What makes a strong project management partnership—and how does it transform the way design projects unfold? In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen speaks with Koko Nomura and Nirmala Srinivasa, senior project managers at Perkins&Will, about their unique collaborative dynamic. From navigating cultural and generational differences to…

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The critical role of childhood trauma policies with Trish Gregory 41:26

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, Hayes & Co Insurance Services financial adviser Trish Gregory joins host Keith Ford to explain the importance of childhood trauma policies, how they can help parents through a child's significant health issues and why more advisers should be keeping them top of mind for their clients. Gregory details the benef…

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ICYMI: Transforming Suburban Office Campuses for the Future: Five Key Strategies 5:41

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Listen in to this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article read episode in which we revisit a story titled, "Transforming Suburban Office Campuses for the Future: Five Key Strategies," written by Dayita Kumar and published on the interiors+sources website on May 28, 2025. You'll discover how suburban office campuses have evolved from sterile, isolated…

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Why advisers need to look beyond investment returns with Thabojan Rasiah 44:18

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In the latest episode of The ifa Show, Rasiah Private Wealth founder and principal adviser Thabojan Rasiah joins host Keith Ford to discuss why the self-confessed "investment geek" believes maximising returns shouldn't be the sole objective of financial advice. Rasiah explains that while investing wisely is crucial, an overly narrow focus on invest…

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Design as an Emotional Anchor: Creating Hospitality Spaces That Truly Connect with Tiffany Woodsen 50:23

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In this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Tiffany Woodsen, founder of INK+ORO, to discuss the power of emotionally resonant hospitality design. Tiffany shares her journey from residential and nightclub design to launching a multidisciplinary studio that blends architectural precision with interior design’s emotive touch.…