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Drink in the StyleDrink in the Style Live! Episode 9This month on Drink in the Style – we’re hitting the road!
On June 21 we had a live broadcast from Else Warehouse in the North Loop. In the second episode we recorded, hosts Gregory Rich and Bethany Wrede Peterson welcome Jean Bardot, an internationally acclaimed dominatrix who explores domination as an art form.
It’s an evening of provocative conversation, creative exploration, and of course—stylish cocktails. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind episode!
2025-07-0444 minDrink in the StyleDrink in the Style Live! Episode 8This month on Drink in the Style – we’re hitting the road!
On June 21 we had a live broadcast from Else Warehouse in the North Loop. In the first episode we recorded, hosts Gregory Rich and Bethany Wrede Peterson welcome Diana Cardenas, a visual artist known for her bold figurative and geometric work.
It’s an evening of provocative conversation, creative exploration, and of course—stylish cocktails. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind episode!
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She Thinks Big®How to Get Clients Through Podcasting with Bethany Wrede PetersonHow can you find and attract new clients for your business?For the past few weeks on this podcast, you’ve heard about creating a vision, systems, and processes in your business. You’ve heard about facing the truth of your numbers and the people you choose to work with behind the scenes.Now, in this final episode of the “Business Audit to Business Awesome” series, podcast coach Bethany Wrede Peterson bridges it all to the backend of your business and talks about using the power of podcasting to attract new clients.And if you’r...2023-07-1131 min
Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching31\\ Want to Elevate Your Interior Design Business? The Power of Coaching for SuccessHave you ever felt hesitant to ask for help? You’re not alone; I used to hesitate to ask for help too. But I realized that there is power in asking for help.
Imagine how wonderful it would be to no longer worry about having all the answers or wondering if asking for advice will be viewed negatively. You can eliminate these doubts and worries with the help of a coach, who can give you tailored advice based on expertise and past success from other clients. As a result, there will be more interesting conversations that can le...2023-03-2718 minDrink in the StyleArtist Matthew G.G. Holm and Bethany Wrede Peterson2022-12-2651 min
Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching18\\ The Embrace of Change: How An Interior Designer Pivots to Become a Podcast & Messaging Coach with Bethany Wrede PetersonHave you been thinking of pivoting but are still unsure? Perhaps, you want to start a podcast? Well, you'll find this episode helpful if you need help like I was. Why? Because my podcast coach is here to share her inspiring interior design journey with us.
Instead of getting a degree, Bethany began her interior design career as an intern. What gave her the confidence to do this? Her learning-by-doing approach to her interior design career. It was based on the belief that disciplines are all-encompassing.
The result? Since she didn't let what she lacked...2022-12-2644 minDrink in the StyleMartinex Drinks with Bethany Wrede Peterson2022-04-1843 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastPower Talk Friday: Bethany Wrede Peterson: Unlocking Your Voice as an Interior DesignerToday with Bethany Wrede Peterson: Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. Today, I’m talking with Bethany Wrede Peterson, an interior designer, host of Arrived podcast, and business coach who specializes in helping designers find their unique voice. Bethany and I are talking today about a topic that isn’t new to the podcast—unlocking your unique voice, your niche, the thing that you do that nobody else does that makes you the obvious, only choice. But Bethany manages to frame it in a way that opened my eyes, despite the fact that I have been having...2021-09-2459 min
The Go Solo ShowBethany Wrede Peterson: Find Your VoiceOn this week's show, Jonny meets Bethany Wrede Peterson, the solopreneur behind podcast coaching business Find Your Voice.2021-03-311h 00
ARRIVED.60. Finding Your Voice to Affect Change, with Marguerite PenroseHow often have you thought, "I'm just one Voice. How can I make an impact?"
Turns out, your one Voice may affect more change than you could ever imagine.
On the season finale, of ARRIVED. celebrating Women's History Month, I speak with my old friend, anti-racism and mother-and-baby home campaigner, Marguerite Penrose, about how she's used her Voice to affect legislative change – and reach over two million people in the process.
Tune in to hear Marguerite's story of growing up in a mother-and-baby home in Dublin; how she's using her Voice to raise awa...2021-03-3143 minARRIVED.59. Women, Leadership, and WFH, with Harriet MinterQuestioning how productive you really are while WFH? Wondering how to switch off when your work life is your home life is your work life (and repeat)? Turns out, there are unique challenges women who work from home face, as we head firmly into a working from home revolution.
Today on ARRIVED., I chat to female leadership journalist and author, Harriet Minter, about
– why the language of contemporary women's magazines still assumes outdated tropes of women's work lives – even in 2021
– how Harriet came to launch the Women in Leadership section in the Guardian newspaper
– h...2021-03-3149 minARRIVED.58. How to Rock Your PR Game, with 'FemFounder' Kristin MarquetConfused about how to get your Voice published in major media outlets? Worry that your story or personal brand isn’t unique enough? Having a solid PR strategy is a must – even for creative solopreneurs and small business owners. But pitching for publicity can be a mindset minefield for the uninitiated.
Today on ARRIVED., PR and publicity goddess, Kristin Marquet, is giving you (and me!) the lowdown about why amping up your PR game is an absolute must when it comes to running and growing your business; the right way to approach and pitch editors; one exercise to p...2021-03-3041 minDrink in the StyleRainwater with Bethany Wrede Peterson2021-03-2943 minARRIVED.57. Patience, Publishing, and PowerBitches, with Rachel HillsHave a dream to share your Voice by writing and publishing a book? Wonder how to create space through a membership that makes a true impact on your niche?
Today on ARRIVED., I chat with an old friend from my London days, Rachel Hills, who has done both. Rachel gets real about the behind-the-scenes of penning a non-fiction book for one of the biggest publishing houses in the world; why the Voice of that book was born from her own sexual insecurity in her mid-twenties; how she flipped the traditional networking model on its head in creating...2021-03-2738 minARRIVED.56. Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free, with Nancy LevinShow of hands: how often have you put your needs aside to accommodate the wants of others? How often have you felt burned out, resentful, or drained because you've put yourself and your Voice last? If you're raising your hand (like I am!) you may be guilty of breaking your own boundaries.
Today on ARRIVED., I chat to the queen of healthy boundary-setting, Nancy Levin, about the no. 1 myth of boundary-setting; the sneaky ways in which we sublimate our own needs to accommodate others; why NOT setting boundaries is a subtle form of self-sabotage; how to reframe...2021-03-2551 minARRIVED.55. Trusting Your Intuition to Innovate Your Business, with Julie CampbellAs creative entrepreneurs and small business owners, we're often told to not get stuck in the creative process; to instead get our products and services to market as quickly as possible. So what happens when you know you're onto something big – but it's going to require a bit of time and effort to get your vision right?
Today on ARRIVED., I chat to wallpaper entrepreneur and Pasted Paper Founder, Julie Campbell, about leading your business with intuition; how to believe in yourself (before anyone else does); why true innovation is a slow burn; and, aptly, why it's ne...2021-03-2342 minARRIVED.54. Why 97% of Online Course Creators Fail, and How to Be the 3% That Succeed, with Tina DahmenOne of the best ways to scale your business model and leverage the power your Voice (aside from podcasting!) is to create an online course. But here's a fact: 97% of course creators fail to sell enough courses to make all their course creation worth the hard work and effort.
So, how can you be one of the 3% that succeed in adding a course to their business model? Today on ARRIVED., I'm chatting with Online Course & Business Coach, Tina Dahmen, about how to create and launch a successful online course.
Speaking from her own successes and...2021-03-1938 minARRIVED.53. Embracing Your Multi-Hyphenate Creativity, with Lauren AparicioEver feel like a sh*tshow because you've got too many passions to focus on just one? (Me too!) Turns out this could be your secret superpower.
Today on ARRIVED., I'm getting real with actor, model, host, singer, voice-over artist, and unapologetic multi-hyphenate creative, Lauren Aparicio, about leveraging your many talents to amplify your Voice.
In this raw (and hilarious) convo, Lauren and I discuss how to embrace being multi-hyphenate creative; the quiet power of active listening; collaborating in the Clubhouse era; the problem with too much positivity; how to stop being a 'Shadow Artist...2021-03-1647 minARRIVED.52. Cultivating Creative Connection, with T Keaton-WoodsKicking off a nine-part series of interviews celebrating Women's History Month, today I speak with my friend, the beautiful T Keaton-Woods.
T is a Dublin-based artist manager and coach focused on supporting and empowering artists, creatives, and female entrepreneurs.
Join us for an honest and at-times comical discussion on the coaching process; being called out; the courage to prioritize your health – and how to show up in a ball gown!
Through her background in producing and events, T developed a passion for making sure artists have safe and nurturing spaces in which they ca...2021-03-1038 minARRIVED.51. How Women Can Be Better to One AnotherOn International Women's Day, and the start to Season 3 of ARRIVED., I'm kicking off the celebration of Women's History Month with an unlikely episode about how we as women can sometimes be less than kind to one another. Today I'm disclosing a recent personal incident as a basis for how our actions and assumptions can effect other women; and how we can take greater care of each other in our communication, through conflict.
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Your Voice deserves to be heard. Discover how podcasting can help your personal brand make an impact – while making a profit. Sign up today for Find Your Voice, my 8...2021-03-0924 minARRIVED.50. Wonder Woman: Teresa Potocka on Pitching, Rejection, and Getting Out of Your Own WayIn any business, pitching is part of the game – and so is rejection. But for creative solopreneurs, it can sometimes be difficult to maintain a mindset of momentum when we are faced with so many unknowns.
This week I chat with modern day Wonder Woman, Teresa Potocka of the award-winning television and communications business, Sensethefuture Pictures (sensethefuturepictures.com), about transitioning your career with confidence, not giving up on your ideas, adapting your leadership style for authenticity; and the value of learning French!
Follow Teresa on Twitter: @potockateresa and @stfpictures
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Isn't it time for your...2021-02-1229 minARRIVED.49. The Problem with MotivationHow many times have you set a goal for yourself, only to fall short of it, due to a lack of motivation?
This week on ARRIVED., I'm chatting all about the inherent problem with motivation - and how to take action to achieve the goals we say we want, through practice, endurance, and a subtle mindset shift.
Your Voice deserves to be heard. Discover how podcasting can help your personal brand make an impact, while making a profit. Sign up today for Find Your Voice, my 8-week podcast launch course courses.atelierwrede.com
F...2021-02-0315 minARRIVED.48. Are You Asking Too Many Questions?When it comes to learning a new skill and working toward your goals, do you love asking questions? Do you seek out trainers, mentors and peers to help you navigate the answers? Do you Google or YouTube the hell of 'How-To' tutorials?
I fall into the trap of asking questions so much that it can often keep me stuck in even more confusion than when I started.
This week, I'm using my biggest challenge to date – puppy training! – as a metaphor for learning the answers, and mastering a skillset by the art of DOING. When we m...2020-12-1813 minARRIVED.47. How to Fall in Love With Your (First) Home, with Jessica VelazquezBuying one's first home can be a huge milestone when it comes to solidifying a sense of identity. But the road from taking ownership to feeling like you've 'arrived' in it can present its own challenges.
This week, I chat to interior designer and first-home design specialist, Jessica Velazquez, about how to fall in love with your first home, from the minute you take possession.
Find Jessica at interiorsbyjessica.ca and on Instagram at @interiors_by_jessica.
This episode is brought to you by Find Your Voice, a podcast launch course by yours t...2020-12-0343 minARRIVED.46. How to Be Ungrateful, Part 2Yesterday, in Ep45, we talked about how insincere a gratitude practice can feel this time of year, and completed an exercise instead in ingratitude.
Today, on Part 2 on this special Thanksgiving double feature, we're going to tie it all together with another exercise that will help you feel more empowered (and realistic) this Thanksgiving.
This episode is brought to you by Find Your Voice, a podcast launch course by yours truly! My self-paced, 8-week course will guide you, step-by-step, through every aspect of starting your own podcast: from finding your WHY to honing your message...2020-11-2622 minARRIVED.45. How to Be Ungrateful, Part 1It's almost Thanksgiving. The time of year we're supposed to put on a stupid nubbly sweater and 'count our blessings'. But what if – like me! – you're not feeling especially grateful this year? What if the mere word 'gratitude' just makes you want to vom a little in your mouth?
Today, on Part 1 on this special ingratitude double feature, we're going to deep dive with an exercise on some of the darker emotions that come along with our ambivalence about a gratitude practice (especially during a time of year when it can feel more canned than that cranberry sauc...2020-11-2518 minARRIVED.44. A Year in the Making: How Podcasting Can Help You Find Your VoiceWould you commit to a routine that helped you drop perfectionism, stop second-guessing your work, and develop the confidence to speak up and be heard?
To celebrate the first anniversary of the ARRIVED. podcast, I'm sharing my journey this past year, and how podcasting has unexpectedly helped me grow in not just my business, but also in my mindset.
If you struggle with perfectionism, over-analyzation and an 'all-or-nothing' mentality, press PLAY now!
This episode is brought to you by Find Your Voice, a podcast launch course by yours truly! My self-paced, 8-week course...2020-11-1718 minARRIVED.43. Reclaiming Your Space (and Your Voice) after a BreakupHow do you find your voice again after a breakup? This week, I'm tackling a Listener Q&A from Lewis in Birmingham, UK, who wants to know how to reclaim his space after his girlfriend moved out.
Other episodes you might enjoy:
Ep002: Six Steps to a Home Meditation Space
Ep004: Designing Your Life After Divorce, with David Waters
Ep018: How to Design a Space that Feels Like You (Not a Catalog)
This episode is brought to you by Find Your Voice, a podcast launch course by yours truly...2020-11-1216 minARRIVED.42. Four Letter Word: Why 'Just' Isn't Just Another WordWhen it comes to finding one's voice – and feelings of arrival – what we say to ourselves (our inner voice) is incredibly important. The word 'just' can be the most dangerous four letter word in the English language; it can act to subconsciously downplay our lifestyle – or worse – our self-esteem, especially when we use it in the context of talking about oneself and our accomplishments.
Today on the show, I'm giving three examples of how we can diminish our own greatness – and our voice – with one simple four letter word. And, how to reframe the word 'just' (and your inner v...2020-11-1117 minARRIVED.41. Weighty Issues: How to Take Ownership Right NowWelcome back! On the first episode of Season 2, we’re chatting all about taking ownership of your decisions and your results – both positive and negative.
For example: I've gained 20lbs since the pandemic began, ta-daaa!! But I'm owning it.
We've probably got another six months (or more) of 'Lockdown Life' coming our way. How can we use this continued pandemic life as a catalyst (not an excuse!) to get back on track and back to our goals and positive routines?
Find out today, on ARRIVED.
This episode is brought to you by Find...2020-10-2823 minARRIVED.ARRIVED. returns Oct 28th!The ARRIVED. podcast returns for Season 2! Join me – and my distinguished guests – for a revamped season, starting October 28th. We're gonna deep dive and get real to help you find your voice, tell your story, and create space for what matters. Because no matter who we are, we've all got one goal in common: we all want to feel like we've ARRIVED.
Be sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode!
Season 2 of ARRIVED. is brought to you by Find Your Voice, a podcast launch course by yours truly! My self-paced, 8-week course will guide...2020-10-2601 minARRIVED.40. What 'Arriving' Means to MeOver the course of 39 episodes of ARRIVED., I've interviewed coaches, designers, fitness instructors, tech entrepreneurs & authors to help single men bring their A-game home. At the end of each interview, I ask my guests what 'arriving' means to them.
Yet, I've never turned the mic onto myself when it comes to this question. Today, I'm taking the mic to reflect on what 'arriving' means to me.
I've also got big news for you today on the show – this is not an episode to miss!
This episode is brought to you by Find Your Voice, a...2020-09-2217 minARRIVED.39. License to Spill: Designing a Care-Free HomeDo you love to entertain, but get anxious about the potential spills, stains and drinks rings that come along as collateral damage to your space?
This week's Listener Q&A comes from Ethan in Milwaukee, who wants to know how to invest in and design his space so that it’s not too precious to host his mates. Luckily I’ve got him (and you!) covered this week with some easy hacks for a care-free home.
Do you have a home space (or head space!) question you'd like me to answer on the show? Head to at...2020-07-2818 minARRIVED.38. #WFH: Why You Can't Focus Right Now (and 8 Hacks to Clear Your Physical & Mental Space of Distractions)Are you getting down on yourself because you’re not nearly as productive these days, working from home during lockdown? It’s a real thing, and we’re all experiencing it.
This week's Listener Q&A is courtesy of Jason in Nashville, who’s feeling distracted, foggy, and unproductive working from home during the pandemic. I’ve got eight hacks to sort him (and you!) right out – let’s do this!
Do you have a home space (or head space!) question you'd like me to answer on the show? Head to atelierwrede.com/question and your question cou...2020-07-2119 minARRIVED.37. In Vino Veritas: How to Get Real About Your FriendshipsHave you ever wondered if your fellow dinner party guests are secretly scoffing at the choice of wine you've brought to the table? You're not alone!
This week's question comes from Etienne in Geneva, who wants to know whether to confront a friend for another guest's bad behavior at a recent dinner party.
Do you have a home space (or head space!) question you'd like me to answer on the show? Head to atelierwrede.com/question and your question could be featured on the show!
This episode is brought to you by Find You...2020-07-1411 minARRIVED.36. Pretty in Pink: How to Design with Pink (and Keep Your Man Card)Hey gents! I'm dedicating the summer to answer your listener questions, with power-packed episodes in 15 minutes or less!
This week's question comes from Ryan in Edinburgh, who wants to add the color pink to his space, but doesn't know how to keep it feeling masculine.
Do you have a home space (or head space!) question you'd like me to answer on the show? Head to atelierwrede.com/question and your question could be featured on the show!
My podcast launch course, Find Your Voice, is now open for enrollment! This self-paced, 8-week course wil...2020-07-0714 minARRIVED.35. Moving On Up: How to Make Your Girlfriend Feel at Home When Moving in TogetherHey gents! I'm dedicating the summer to answer your listener questions, with power-packed episodes in 15 minutes or less!
This week's question comes from Jaxon in Chicago, who wants to know how to make his girlfriend feel welcomed into his 'stereotypical bachelor pad apartment', now that they'll be cohabiting.
Do you have a home space (or head space!) question you'd like me to answer on the show? Head to atelierwrede.com/question and your question could be featured on the show!
Do you want to come home knowing you've ARRIVED? Work with me 1-2...2020-06-3014 minARRIVED.34. Living Large: 5 Home Hacks to Make Your Space Feel BiggerIt's been quite a year, and it's only June. While I love nothing more than bringing you gents episodes each week that ask you to dive deep and get real, with all that's going on in the world right now, I've decided to take the rest of the summer to bring you some lighter, more easily implementable 'home hack' episodes – based on listener questions – to free up your much needed bandwidth.
So, get ready for short, sweet, power-packed episodes that answer your design questions in 15 minutes or less. BOOM!
This week, I'm tackling the question: "How c...2020-06-2324 minARRIVED.33. Empty Vessel: Why Self-Care is the Most Powerful Form of ActivismIn our collective attempt to create lasting change in an unjust world – to peacefully advocate for equality – we can easily inundate ourselves and lose sight of our own daily needs – whether we're black or white.
Our advocacy and activism, if left unbounded, can lead to burnout, illness and ineffectiveness.
Today on the show, I share some of my early experiences, misinterpretations, and a-ha moments in educating myself on white privilege; and show you gents how you can continue to educate, be educated, and make an impact in the fight for equality without losing sight of your o...2020-06-1620 minARRIVED.32. Idle Hands: How To Do Nothing to Be More Productive, with Andrew SmartFeeling less than productive these days? It's a collective thing. The pandemic, and its aftermath, have slowed the productivity levels of virtually everyone.
Instead of accepting giving ourselves a much needed break from our pre-pandemic life time management regimen, we instead are deluged with news articles, podcast episodes and our social media feeds telling us how we can learn a new language, drop those last 20 lbs or even start our dream business with all that spare time we suddenly have during quarantine.
It’s about enough to make me want to zone out til this pa...2020-06-0950 minARRIVED.MUTED: In Observance of #BlackOutTuesdayThis week, it's not my turn to speak. Instead of bringing you another episode, I'm stepping out from behind the mic to LISTEN.
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
#BlackLivesMatter
#TheShowMustBePaused2020-06-0305 minARRIVED.31. Perfect 10: Why Your Perfectionism is Killing Your Love LifeHave you ever wondered why you still haven’t found the right person to marry? Why your relationships end in inevitable incompatibility, and your partner’s inability to truly understand you? Do you often suffer FOMO that a better person is just round the corner, a swipe away?
You may know intuitively that there is no such thing as a Perfect 10. But, your prospecting and perfectionism may be killing your love life in ways you didn’t even realize.
This week on the pod, we’re examining why there is no such thing as a perfect...2020-05-2639 minARRIVED.30. Late to the Party: Rethinking FOMO at Home, Work & LoveWe can’t go anywhere. Our plans have been cancelled til probably 2021 (let’s get real!). We’re no longer worried about the dinner parties we weren’t invited to, the gallery exhibitions we won’t be able to catch, the happy hours with our colleagues down the pub. Even our Instagram feeds don’t make us as wistful or envious of others’ lives as they used to. Could it be…the end of FOMO?
And yet, a gripping anxiety of missing out on life persists. Instead of missing our lattés and gym memberships, we’re missing out on the things we took...2020-05-1929 minARRIVED.29. Sensual Healing: Leaning In to Quarantine Celibacy, Part 2Excessive attention dedicated to one thing – whether that’s our screens or our sex lives – can bring about negative home habits and dull our other senses. Some studies have found that an excessive use of porn can even reduce the amount of dopamine receptors and transporters in adolescents.
Last week on the pod (Ep28), I introduced the concept of leaning in to a celibacy practice during this period of quarantine (and why a break from all sexual stimulation might be a good thing right now).
This week, I’m bringing you five alternative, sensual habits to repla...2020-05-1239 min
Welcome Home to the SuburbsThe Challenges of Transitioning to a New Lifestyle with Bethany Wrede PetersonJoin me and Interior Designer Bethany Wrede Peterson to discover how you can plan appropriately - both in terms of mindset and practicality - to ensure a smooth move to your new home. We’ll discuss why it’s okay to feel loss for your old lifestyle, and how after all the challenges are over, an amazing reward follows – living in a new home you adore. Get full show notes and more information here: https://jillkalmaninteriors.com/42020-05-1145 minARRIVED.28. Sexual Healing: Leaning In To Quarantine Celibacy, Part 1We’re still locked up in coronavirus quarantine. Show of hands, gents: Who’s bored? Who’s lonely? Who’s horny? Who’s frustrated that they can’t go out and get laid?! Who’s bored and lonely and horny and frustrated – and procrastinating with a whole lotta porn right now?
Yep! I just went there. I’m asking the personal questions this week, guys, cause let’s face it – the most intimate parts of our lives are expressed within our homes, behind closed doors.
If you’re bored and lonely, you may also be procrastinating and escap...2020-05-0531 minARRIVED.27. No Man is an Island: Why Loneliness is the Real Pandemic Men Face (and Five Ways to Reconnect Right Now)I think we can all agree – there’s some crazy shit going down with our headspace right now, ammiright? We’d probably never admit it prior, but I think we’re all feeling a little bit lonely at the moment.
Loneliness is a cringey concept, though, isn’t it? In any other version of reality than these twisted quarantimes – has any guy on the face of the western planet ever actually admitted (in any semblance of sobriety, at least) that he’s lonely?
Acute feelings of depression and loneliness contribute to suicide – the current leading cause of death o...2020-04-2839 minARRIVED.26. In This Together: The Business of Selfless Hospitality, with Zac DauntIt might sound like a crazy idea to start a business right now – but as my guest on the show today will prove, there is NEVER a perfect time to jump the corporate ship for the entrepreneurial bandwagon. So, whether you’ve recently been furloughed, laid off, or you just want a change of professional pace – this is your episode, gents!
I’ve brought Zac Daunt, founding Director of human-focused digital strategy consultancy, Tenasu, on the show this week to help you start thinking about your pivot. Zac left his role at the helm of marketing for one of the...2020-04-2141 minARRIVED.25. Step-By-Step: How to Land Your Dream Job (and Organize Your Shoe Collection), with Cyrus ColemanOne of the biggest questions I get asked by clients when I work with them on The Hustler Consult is how they can store and organize their shoes.
So, to help you guys craft your own shoe organization system, I’ve brought my client, super sneakerhead, Portland-based Cyrus Coleman onto the show this week. Cyrus landed his dream job designing in-house for Nike Basketball Apparel, and is tasked with creating the Nike-licensed uniforms for the NBA, NCAA, and WNBA teams.
You’re going to hear, step-by-step, Cyrus’ journey to Nike – and just how he landed that drea...2020-04-1442 minARRIVED.24. Industrial Strength: Resilience by Design, with Caleb ZippererWhen shopping for furniture, have you ever stopped to think about who designed that piece you're about to put in your home? Do you ever wonder about their inspiration, their creative process, or even their personal story?
My guest on the show this week, Caleb Zipperer, is the creative force behind so many of my favorite pieces offered up by CB2 (more on my love affair with the elegantly refined furniture retailer inside the episode). When I found this out, I knew I had to have him on the show.
I anticipated we'd chat about Cal...2020-04-0747 minARRIVED.23. In Good Spirits: 'Regarding Cocktails' (and How to Be a Gentleman During Quarantine), with Georgette Moger-PetraskeQuarantined at home and missing your favorite cocktail bar? Confused on how to date or dress like a gentleman while social distancing?
To help to keep you guys in good spirits in these ‘quarantimes’, I’ve brought Georgette Moger-Petraske on the the show.
Georgette is a style, travel and spirits writer whose work has appeared in Wine Enthusiast, Departures, Imbibe and Edible magazines. Her best-selling book, the liquid memoir, 'Regarding Cocktails' (Phaidon), is a recipe guide and celebration of her late husband, visionary bartender Sasha Petraske's legacy in spirits and cocktails.
In our chat...2020-03-3150 minARRIVED.22. Rise and Shine: Morning Rituals to Help You Win the DayDoes your morning routine consist of hitting the snooze button 20 times til you’re finally late for work? What about overdosing on the news and social media before you’ve even left the house? How about stubbing your toe on the shower door and cursing at the guy who cut you off in traffic?
Today on the podcast, we’re talking about morning routines, or rituals – and why you need to schedule some reflective time into your morning before the world places its demands on you and your brain.
I share the morning routines of three tho...2020-03-2429 minARRIVED.21. In the White Room (with Black Angels): Harnessing White Space For Creativity, Productivity & InnovationHow often have you felt utterly overwhelmed by all that you need to get done at work? Or mentally saturated by the daily influx of digital media? How often do you feel creatively blocked because you’re too busy to even take a lunch break?
Today on the show, I'm talking all about the power of creating margin – white space – in your work schedule, and in your headspace. I offer up three white space practices (that you can start practicing today) that have helped me restore emotional balance, 10x my productivity, bust through creative blocks (and even revita...2020-03-1734 minARRIVED.20. Have Kit, Will Travel: Fitness and Gratitude on the Go, with Kit RichHow often have you made excuses for not showing up for your workout when you’re travelling? Working long hours? Or Just plain a-motivated by the thought of hitting the gym?
On this week’s episode, I catch up with my old college friend – celebrity trainer and KichGo founder – Kit Rich (@fitbykit). We dive deep into the power of the body and how showing up for your workout everyday – even for 30 minutes – can have a dramatic impact on your personal and professional life – and your mindset.
Kit is a nationally recognized pilates expert and fitness professional w...2020-03-1054 minARRIVED.19. How to Spend It: Experiential ROI and the Art of the SplurgeWhen you think about designing your space, two considerations likely come to mind: functionality and ROI (return on investment).
We all want to spend wisely, but it’s easy to get bogged down with the pragmatics – bypassing some of the more celebratory design elements that, while seemingly frivolous, make your home an experience to arrive at everyday.
On this week’s episode, I’m walking you gents through the art of the splurge: the procurement of that one piece (or pieces) that, while not necessarily functional, have a huge impact on your emotional and experiential ROI. I a...2020-03-0330 minARRIVED.18. Personal Space: How to Design a Home That Feels Like You (Not a Catalog)Each guy I work with instinctively knows he wants his space to feel like it’s uniquely his. And yet, so many men aren’t sure of the mechanics of how to go about designing their space to make it truly their own, renting or otherwise.
On this episode of ARRIVED., I break down for you gents five hacks showing you how to design a space that feels like it’s yours – not like it’s been plucked from a catalog.
Citing examples from previous episodes with my guests, I'll illustrate how you can do something...2020-02-2532 minARRIVED.17. A Fresh Start: From Crash Pad to Bachelor Fab, with Chris HedderickA break up, a suitcase, an empty flat – and a fresh start. For my former client, Chris Hedderick, buying his first home as a newly single guy was just the beginning.
After deciding it was time for a change of pace in the renting game, Chris decided to go it alone and buy a warehouse-style loft flat in a listed ex-military store building in southeast London. He moved in with nothing but a suitcase and a mattress. Shortly after, Chris was assigned a new work location a three hour train journey from his home. To say his sp...2020-02-1837 minARRIVED.16. Man to Man: A New Model for Male Bonding, with 'The Modern Dandy's Guide to Manliness'As a guy, do you wish your friendships with other men were more emotionally fulfilling? Do you feel like you need to be stoic, posture, or adhere to outdated locker room norms of masculinity when it comes to hanging with your mates?
My guests on the show today, Wes and Liam, two of the four co-hosts from the ever-insightful podcast, 'The Modern Dandy’s Guide to Manliness' (@thedandiesguide), are on a mission to help men confidently voice their feelings over a cocktail with their mates just as easily as they’d dissect the curves of a sports car...2020-02-1159 minARRIVED.15. Risk Tolerance: Attraction, Relationships & Modern Dating, with Cora BoydWhen it comes to modern dating, are you so used to ‘ordering’ dates online that asking someone out #IRL is now too much of a risk for the potential ROI? Are you paralyzed by the all the choice on your Hinge feed? And do you know how to design your space to attract someone into your life?
On this episode of ARRIVED., I speak with Seattle-based attraction and relationship coach, Cora Boyd (@thecoraboyd), about the current dating landscape, and how being your most attractive self is a hard-won practice that runs more than skin deep.
Cora...2020-02-0452 min
ARRIVED.14. #TBT: Confessions of a Past-Self Comparison Junkie (and Four Ways to Kick the Habit)Have you ever stumbled upon a photo or a social media post in a bit of a vulnerable moment and it made you negatively compare your life now to 'the good old days'? Have you ever been in a surreal, transitional spot in your life and it's left you wading through a sh*tstorm of existential chaos and isolation?
I have...ta-da! And for about three years – after I moved back to rural Minnesota, from a decidedly more cosmopolitan life in London – I found myself in a pain cave of 'past-self comparison'. On this episode of ARRIVED., I spil...2020-01-2826 minARRIVED.13. A Man Obsessed with Elegance: Dandyism and a Made-to-Measure Life, with Nathaniel AdamsHave you ever walked down the street and passed a guy so refined from tip to toe, that you can tell he subscribes to his own unique philosophy and way of living?
I’m talking about a dandy. On today's episode, I chat with the man who literally wrote the book on dandyism, Nathaniel Adams (@nattyadams).
In this enlightening discussion, Nathaniel explains why being a dandy isn’t a hobby reserved for only the most affluent. Dandyism is an accessible mindset – and a way of life. He shows listeners how they can adopt elements of dandyis...2020-01-2148 minARRIVED.12. Listener Q&A: Visioncasting & The BrainThink vision boards are BS? I did too. Then I was asked by a listener how he could incorporate a vision board in his space to help him visualize and achieve his goals in 2020.
I considered this, and stumbled upon the work of Dr. Tara Swart, an esteemed neuroscientist and psychiatrist turned executive coach. Her extensive studies show a correlation between the ancient philosophical principles of the Law of Attraction and the physical neuro-processes that occur in the brain through the power of visualization, neuroplasticity and aligned action-taking. Pretty intriguing stuff, ammiright?
In this episode of...2020-01-1427 minARRIVED.11. Shutter Release: How to Leave Your Work at the Door, with Clint SpauldingMost of us are guilty of being unable to conclusively switch off after a long day at work. We rehash the day's events, engage in closet office politics, and even stay up late into the evening responding to emails that really could wait until tomorrow.
For NYC-based fashion, event, and society photographer, Clint Spaulding, leaving work at the door has become a carefully crafted art form – even after a frenzied red carpet affair.
On this episode of ARRIVED., I chat with Clint about his rituals for switching off, releasing the stress of his work day, and...2020-01-0727 minARRIVED.10. Rebel with a Cause: Cultivating a Well-Read Social Life, with Ben KeeneCan a book club give you the confidence to chat up a potential partner? Or feel more connected in your community? What about help you feel more attuned with your mental health? Or just help you stick to your New Years resolution of getting through that overdue stack of books?
On the eve of the new year, I chat with walking embodiment of a New Years resolution, Virgin StartUp business advisor, Ben Keene, about how his side hustle startup, Rebel Book Club, helped him go from reading four to 40 books in a year. It's also helped now hu...2019-12-3143 minARRIVED.09. How to Arrive in Your New DecadeIs there a way to guarantee happiness and success in the new decade? Are you ready to time travel with me to help your Future Self crush it in the next 10 years?
On the penultimate episode of the decade, we’re moving beyond your four walls to help you arrive home with a reframed mindset and more intentional goal-setting practices coming into 2020 and beyond.
I’m going to share with you a powerful technique that’s helped me not only get unstuck and systematise greater successes in my own life, but helped me put to bed –...2019-12-2435 minARRIVED.08. Rocking Your Walls After Relocation, with Robb McNeillHave you recently moved to a new city? Are you having a hard time figuring out how to make that new, blank space your own, after your relocation?
In this episode of ARRIVED., I chat to Portland, Oregon-based branding agency creative and muralist, Robb McNeill (@robb.mcneill), about how he approached the design of his new space after his move from longtime home, Minneapolis.
As Co-Founder of iMPuLSe Creative (@impulse_creative), Robb took to his walls to make his mark on his environment – both in his space, and quite literally on the walls of his new c...2019-12-1740 minARRIVED.07. Bringing Self-Awareness Home, with Aaron B. DukeWhen it comes to designing the life – and the home – of your dreams, how self-aware are you? Is your space a true reflection of you and your goals? Or do you feel like you need to keep up with Joneses with every design decision?
This week on ARRIVED., I chat to self-compassion guru and interior designer to Hollywood’s A-List, Aaron B. Duke (@aaronbduke), all about how to approach and strategize your space from a place of authenticity, self-awareness and vulnerability.
Aaron has a wealth of knowledge on empathetic self-development and offers listeners some simple tricks...2019-12-1035 minARRIVED.06. How to Choose the Best Upholstery Fabric to Fit Your LifestyleWith so many upholstery fabric suppliers out there, and so many considerations you may not even think about, how do you know the best fabric to source for your space – and your lifestyle? Following up from Ep05 with London-based upholsterer, Axelle Young, I go into my top eight tips on what to look for (and what to avoid) when scouting that perfect fabric for your upholstery project.
Whether you have a dog, love to entertain rowdy mates, or simply want to create a stunning showpiece out of that heirloom, think of this as part two of your unof...2019-12-0330 minARRIVED.05. How to Craft Your Story with Reupholstery, with Axelle YoungIn the first of this two-part series upholstery masterclass, I chinwagged with maker and upholsterer, Axelle Young, about her craft. In our chat, we illustrate how commissioning an upholsterer to restore even a single piece – such as a chair – can be a luxuriously bespoke experience, helping you tell a highly personalized story in your space, and facilitate better leisure-time habits in the process.
Find Axelle on Instagram at @axelleyoungstudio and her collections at The Factory, an east London-based workshop showcasing the work of local makers and artisans.
For full show notes, head over to: atelierwrede.com/0...2019-11-2636 minARRIVED.04. Designing Your Life After Divorce, with David WatersIn this candid episode, Bethany chats to David Waters, a formerly London-based creative director, about how divorce shakes up one's home life, and how to go about re-designing your space after a separation from your cohabiting lifestyle.
Hear how David used IDEO's Design Thinking model to craft a hard-working and highly personal one-room sanctuary in his busy city after his divorce. Whether you're divorced, separated, or simply living alone, get a fresh perspective on how to design your space to celebrate your independence.
Connect with David Waters at davidwaters.co
For full resources an...2019-11-1932 minARRIVED.03. Work-From-Home Hacks for Productivity & Profitability, with Tobi FairleyThis week, I interview Tobi Fairley about how to design your space to maximize your productivity and your profitability when working from home. Tobi is a business coach (DesignYou) and interior designer (Tobi Fairley & Associates), who founded her two seven-figure businesses from the comfort of her own home.
She offers listeners a fantastic perspective on designing your space by hacking activity zones, and shifting your mindset when it comes to your schedule. If you thought working from home was for slackers, don’t miss this episode.
Download Tobi's Guide to Your Most Productive Home FREE here...2019-11-1951 minARRIVED.02. The 6-Step Guide to a Home Meditation SpaceBuilding off Ep01, Bethany explains – in six easy steps – how guys can design for themselves a beautiful and inviting meditation space in their home to help them easily cultivate the habit of a daily practice.
Download Bethany's Six-Step Guide for FREE here: atelierwrede.com/meditation
Get full show notes at: atelierwrede.com/02
Want to come home knowing you've ARRIVED? Work with Bethany 1-2-1 at atelierwrede.com/arrived
2019-11-1932 minARRIVED.01. How to Man Up with Mindfulness, with Andy HixOn the inaugural episode of the ARRIVED. podcast, interior designer and Atelier Wrede (@atelierwrede) founder, Bethany Wrede Peterson, interviews meditation and mindfulness coach, Andy Hix, of London-based Wellbeing Capital Partners.
Working with clients exclusively in the financial services sector, Andy discusses how taking small, mindful steps every day at home and at work can lead to big, compounding gains in your life. He also gives home hacks for how to approach meditation as a beginner, the notion of impostor syndrome, and leveraging the power of vulnerability to ask for what you want at work and in your...2019-11-1936 minARRIVED.Introducing the ‘ARRIVED.' podcast!When it comes to bachelors, why is home so often a neglected crash pad? How can busy and successful single gents level up their homes to host their mates, impress their dates and crush their goals?
Join interior designer and Atelier Wrede founder, Bethany Wrede Peterson, every week as she demystifies the design process for domestically-confused dandies with a no-BS mix of lifestyle tips, home hacks & habits. She also chats with bachelors and other bon vivants to help guys bring their A-game to their space and come home knowing they've ARRIVED.
Be sure to subscribe whe...2019-10-3101 minDrink in the StyleThe Rain Water With Guest Bethany Wrede Peterson Of Atelier Wrede Waters2019-03-2552 min