TV personality Kelli Ellis & BCN educator/radio show host Lucas Abram, welcome you to a new go-to podcast crafted just for the discerning enthusiast of design, art and infotainment plus Kelli and Lucas throw in their distinct gift of gabbing. Each ep brings you news and interviews with some of the fiercest creators, designers and entertainers, breaking down how design and art- not to mention a barrel of laughs- keeps joy in your world - day and night!
Episode 11: Stacy Garcia Has a License to Design and the Chops to Prove It!
Designer Stacy Garcia shares her expertise on design, business, and defying time with her unique perspective on fashion, fabrics, and interiors.
29 Dec 2024
Episode 10: How an Expat Creative Melds Worlds with Expertise featuring BCN Designer Philissa Williams!
The creative fun that IS Barcelona-based designer/creator/ stylist AND caterer Ms. Philissa Williams of ThemBe Studios sprang forth and made itself right at home with us in-studio. From the gorgeous (and malleable!) designs she creates for friend to the pod, rocker Tori Sparks, to the events she caters and the fashions she creates, what makes her story so enticing is the way she adds a touch of true renaissance woman to all she does. Something to aspire to is what we love to serve up on Design Meets Life, and Philissa always turns it OUT!
15 Dec 2024
Episode 9: Learning How to Really Say Aloha, and Mean It, to Your Well-Being with Dr. Kevin Patterson!
Dr. Kevin Patterson shares his holistic approach to well-being, empowering women and the LGBTQIA+ community to break free from burnout and cultivate genuine self-care.
24 Nov 2024
Episode 8: The Step-by-Step Guide to Pursuing Musical Dreams Despite It All featuring musician/composer/muse to the stars, Mitchell Kaplan!
Musician and composer Mitchell Kaplan, celebrated for his work with Janet, Michael, and Madonna, shares his step-by-step guide to pursuing musical dreams despite industry challenges and setbacks.
10 Nov 2024
Mark Candelaria lights Us Up
Mark Candelaria is the season one architect featured in Kelli's new show, 'Extravagant Spaces,' now available on The Design Network's YouTube! Mark joins us from one of his global retreats as he shares how he became one of the most sought after architects world-wide. Giving back while pursuing his passions in architecture and design, this true Renaissance man has been traveling the world for decades, pairing design and volunteerism, not to mention his culinary skills (!), to everything he does. This episode will inspire you and put that pep in your step that we all need!
3 Nov 2024
Episode 6: Patti Carpenter Builds an Award-winning Empire
Ms. Patti Carpenter joins us from her lovely home to share some of the knowledge and fun, juicy details she has amassed over her years running top fashion brands, managing brand trends and designing her world around OTHERS while also empowering them, all at the same time. From fashion to interiors, trends and fragrances to colour patterns, Patti has been principal at Carpenter & Company for years and is an award-winning designer in her own right. With incredible stories and discoveries from her travels all over the world, Patti's findings bring the world exclusive access to the unique creations of artisans from around the globe...straight to your home, just like our podcast!
27 Oct 2024
Gus Ruiz Creates Magical Spaces for TV and Film crews throughout Cataluna, Spain.
Gus and his team have nearly two decades of experience converting rundown spaces and buildings into the homes, mansions and buildings you see on TV. With Gus and his partner’s design concepts spread out over six different locations in BCN and outside, his designs and creations have helped make television, film, events and shoots taking Set design to a new level. From his original creative daze in the Dominican Republic to his travails and triumphs here in Spain, hearing Gus talk about how his creations have slowly and almost magically fallen into place is not only inspiring, but also funny and refreshing.
20 Oct 2024
Ep. 4 Sundance, Gaudi and Emmy award-winning director and producer, Alex Lora chats about creating in two countries
Lucas and Kelli speak with Emmy, Sundance Film Festival, 2-time Gaudi winner, as well as, Goya-nominated Spanish director Alex Lora, calling in from NYC to share inspirations and motivations that he has achieved across the cinematic landscape. This recent inductee to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (yes, folks, he's an Oscar voter!) drops some truth bombs about the industry and why he loves it, even more so after nearly two decades in the business.
29 Sept 2024
Tori Sparks is on Fire
On our Sophmore episode, we welcome dear friend and the reigning Queen of Flamenco Rock Fusion in Catalonia, award-winning recording artist Tori Sparks. As one of our nearest and dearest in the creative arts and reporting world here in BCN, we were so damn happy to have her in the studio with us and what we learn is that Tori’s is a story of tenacity and hustle, as well as, making the game work in your favor.
26 Sept 2024
Tease: Tori Sparks
Hear why we're so excited to have Rock diva Tori Sparks in the studio with us sharing the life of a performer, touring Europe and how she carved her path froom the US to Spain.
21 Sept 2024
Bobby Berk Spills Tea
In this premiere ep, we go deep with Emmy award-winning and one of streaming's biggest design stars, Bobby Berk. From teenage homelessness to the design heights of NYC, his own brand and a starring role on Netflix's Queer Eye, Bobby lays down truthiness with longtime friend Kelli Ellis and deep dives with Lucas about everything you're dying to know.
21 Sept 2024
Tease: Bobby Berk
On our first episode, we thought it best to serve up something juicy with a dash of gossip with a friend that knows how to rearrange your furniture, your home and your life - all at the same time! We are big believers in going WAY beyond surviving to thriving and on this kick-off pod, none other than Mr. Bobby Berk of Netflix's Queer Eye steals the show with his unstoppable bravado and uncanny sense of humour. Trust, the life of a working designer or creator is a constant go-go-go and we are here to help remind us all to design our lives not forgetting to include ourselves in it on the Design Meets Life Podcast starring Kelli Ellis and Lucas Abram.
17 Aug 2024
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On each Design Meets LIfe episode, our guests will explain the What, the Why and the When about how art and design first affected them and how they apply that into their work...& most importantly, into their lives. We bring you our hilarious rants and interviews with some of the world’s fiercest and funniest creators, designers and entertainers. After all, the whole damn world needs to smile a bit more, and we are two more people here to do that for ya. So grab your favourite poison and let’s get at it!
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