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Architectette023: Aysia Woods: Embracing Heart, Enriching HomeWelcome to one of our final Architectette episodes of 2023! Today, we welcome Aysia Woods. Aysia is based in Savanna, Georgia and is a self-described anthropreneur- an anthropologist and an entrepreneur.
She has made a career out of understanding people and applying that knowledge to bring people together at events, in business, and at home.
We talk about:
- How anthropology and design can be mixed to create an atmosphere that fosters community, belonging, and a sense of home.
- Aysia shares her tips for successful event planning, how sh...2023-11-2735 min
HereHome: The PodcastShared living situations. Stories, tips, advice.Aysia and Connie answer listener questions about sharing a home or space with others. Enjoy this fun, relatable episode!
Episode Summary
Aysia's life update :)
Connie's college roommate horror story
Expectations vs reality of living with others
Blending interior decor styles and pieces
How do you balance together time and personal space?
Finances, communication, and more communication
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Episode Summary
Aysia's life update :)
Connie's college roommate horror story
Expectations vs reality of living with others
Blending interior decor styles and pieces
How do you balance together time and personal space?
Finances, communication, and more communication
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Enjoy & save the curated ...2023-11-1944 minHereHome: The PodcastIt's just us! A fall convo and Q+A.Aysia and Connie have some lighthearted conversations, share what's been going on lately, and answer listener questions. Enjoy!
Episode Summary
A few announcements (Join the Nov. 15th Rising Tide Society event + book your free HereHome Travel consultation!)
Fall feelings + what's new
New sibling dynamics?
Aysia's excitement for some authentic "hygge" (How to Hygge by Signe Johansen)
Connie makes a case for Getaway House
Don't let "oversaturation" stop you
How we select our guests
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Want the HereHome style? Work with us...2023-10-2944 minHereHome: The PodcastIn between cultures, with fashion designer Wiaam Shabi.In this episode, Aysia and Connie welcome stylist, student, and fashion designer of InBetween, Wiaam Shabi. They discuss her inspiring story origin story that brought her from Morroco to Savannah, and all things creativity, the complications of being an international student, and more in this seriously soulful episode.
Episode Summary
Her big leap from Casablanca to Savannah
Creativity as cultural connection
Blessings + challenges of being an international student
The geopolitics of “home”
Advice for homesickness
Wiaam's Instagram
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Follow us on socials: Instagram, Facebook, and P...2023-10-1535 minHereHome: The PodcastSavannah storytelling, with Editor in Chief Colleen McNally.Aysia and Connie have a special conversation with Colleen Ann McNally, Editor in Chief of Savannah Magazine. They discuss her story and get a behind-the-scenes look into the magazine’s thoughtful storytelling.
Episode Summary
Colleen’s journey to Savannah Magazine
How to gain trust in a new community
A conversation around “aspirational luxury”
The responsibility of telling people’s stories
Advice to feel more connected to your community
Colleen's Instagram, Savannah Magazine's Instagram
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Follow us on socials: ...2023-10-0335 minHereHome: The PodcastWelcome to Season 3!On this Season 3 kick-off, Aysia welcomes listeners, and then she and Connie chat about their summer hiatus. Happy to be back!
Episode Summary
Welcome!
Aysia + Connie's summer hiatus
Trips, illness, and home updates
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Share this podcast with...2023-09-1714 minHereHome: The PodcastThe nuances of female friendship, with Friendship Coach Danielle Bayard Jackson.The ladies have an enlightening conversation with friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson. A friendship coach, educator, and founder of FriendForward, she shares tools and mindset tips to improve our platonic female connections. Danielle answers personal questions and a tricky listener question. Enjoy!
Episode Summary
Danielle's friendship origin story
The lack of "third places"
When + how to conduct a friendship audit
Learn the 3 factors of “friendtimacy”
Collecting friends vs. choosing friends
How to manage hosting fatigue
Leveraging culture for connection
Advice on a tricky listener situation
Danielle's links: FriendForward podcast, Instagram, coaching
For more...2023-09-1747 minHereHome: The PodcastEmbracing fear + starting over, with Stephanie Christophe.On this Season 2 finale, Aysia and Connie welcome a very special family member onto the show - Aunt Steph. She shares the story of her big move from Alabama to Savannah after a divorce and how she's navigating starting over. She candidly talks about processing emotions, how to make moving plans [and pivot when things go awry!], and gives advice to any listeners who are faced with a big decision. Enjoy this honest, funny, and inspiring episode! See you back for Season 3 in the fall.
Subscribe for exclusive, bonus podcast episodes for a monthly...2023-05-1447 minHereHome: The PodcastRedefining home, a foster care story with Whitney Lam Gilliard.The ladies have a moving conversation with Whitney Lam Gilliard, the founder + CEO of Gilliard and Company, about redefining "home" after a tumultuous upbringing in the foster care system. Whitney shares her personal story and provides listeners with sage advice on how to find safety within yourself. Prepare to be inspired.
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Episode Summary
Whitney opens up about her childhood in foster care
Culture shock: moving from Vietnam to Washington, DC
How to build your own safety + permanency
The...2023-04-3042 minHereHome: The PodcastWhat I'm learning about home right now, a solo with Aysia.Enjoy this bite-sized, solo episode with Aysia as she shares her latest lessons and realizations about "home." At the end, she chats about a few home-related things that she's digging at the moment.
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Episode Summary
Season 2 pulse check
Aysia's becoming a handywoman?
Experiencing more communal living in Savannah
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger
Decluttering inspiration from Barta House
Thomas Liquidation in Savannah, GA for the best deals!
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When your birth country isn't "home"
You Are A Global Citizen: A Guided Journal F...2023-04-021h 06HereHome: The PodcastTalking "Home Therapy" by Anita Yokota.Join Aysia + Connie as they dissect a thought-provoking book, Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness, Boosting Confidence, and Creating Calm, by therapist-turned-interior designer Anita Yokota. They share what they learned and provide listeners with their personal experiences with some of Anita's topics.
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Episode Summary
If you're interested, get a copy of Home Therapy!
Home domains: individual/organization/communal/renewal
How self-limiting beliefs impact your home
Why & how to create intention trays
Aysia + Connie explore positivity loops
Seeking...2023-03-1944 minHereHome: The PodcastWelcome back! Community building with Nikki Krecicki.Welcome to Season 2 of HereHome: The Podcast! Aysia + Connie kick off the season with a conversation about community building with Nikki Krecicki, owner of Provisions, photographer, hostess extraordinaire, and true renaissance woman. Also, Aysia announces an upcoming event!
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Grab a ticket to the March 21st event!
Nikki's journey from marine biology to fashion photography
Storytime - Nikki's grandma in Vogue and National Geographic
The importance of community + collaboration
Her lightbulb moment over a meal at The Dabney
Her leap from Vogue to NY...2023-03-0557 min
HereHome: The PodcastThe Fall/Winter Collection: How to prepare for a new year, with Aysia + Connie.Just like that, we've reached the last episode of The Fall/Winter Collection! And, it's the season finale. Aysia and Connie talk about if and how they reflect, celebrate, and prepare to move into a brand new year. They answer some deep questions from Aysia's favorite New Year's processing tool, and reflect on the season. Enjoy this vulnerable, happy episode. See you in 2023!
Episode Summary
What kind of New Year's Eve person are you?
Do your own Yearly Life Audit
Eliminating negativity & changing career mindsets
What Aysia + Connie want to shed in 2023
Reflecting on Season 1
Suleika J...2022-12-1133 min
HereHome: The PodcastThe Fall/Winter Collection: Three holiday thoughts, a solo with Aysia.Enjoy this quick solo episode where Aysia chats about a few things that have been on her mind, including some holiday goals and reflections. Happy listening!
Episode Summary
Happy belated Thanksgiving!
Podcast updates
Making space for those who struggle during the holidays (Chinae Alexander's IG)
DC Central Kitchen storytime
A future, big HereHome goal
How holidays change as you age
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HereHome: The PodcastThe Fall/Winter Collection: A holiday hosting masterclass, with Connie + Tony.Episode 3 of the holiday series focuses on all things holiday hosting! Aysia talks with two very special guests - the expert entertainers themselves, Connie and Tony, aka both of Aysia's parents. The three talk about the basics everyone should know about holiday hosting, and break down everything from shopping on a budget, what you should be doing while the party is in full swing, to the wind-down. You're going to want to get your notepad out for this one!
Episode Summary
Join the Farmsgiving event
Learn more about Bourbon & Blues
Tips for hosting on a budget
P...2022-11-1345 min
HereHome: The PodcastThe Fall/Winter Collection: Thanksgiving across cultures, with Caroline + Giuliana.The second installment of the holiday series is a two-parter, and we're exploring Thanksgiving from foreign perspectives... literally! First, Aysia and Connie talk with their beloved family friend Caroline, and how she typically spends Thanksgiving as a Kenyan living in America. Then we hear from Giuliana, Aysia's good friend and former event helper. She talks about her love for Friendsgiving, and what Japanese holidays she thinks Americans could learn a thing or two from. Enjoy!
Episode Summary
Having a monolithic view of the holidays
Caroline teaches us about nyama choma and ugali
How the meanings of...2022-10-3033 min
HereHome: The PodcastThe Fall/Winter Collection: Preparing for sustainable holidays, with Kristin Russell.Welcome to the first episode of the 5-episode holiday series! Today, community and environmental activist and business owner Kristin Russell joins Aysia in discussing how we can celebrate the holidays in a more eco-friendly way. She also provides helpful tips for living closer to zero-waste and the importance of seasonal living.
Episode Summary
Sustainability as a lifestyle
How to use “waste” for gifting
Turning holiday food waste into compost
Where to start at home - bathrooms + laundry
Mission: replace plastics
Sustainable hosting tips
How to avoid products that are “greenwashed”
Daily seasonal living for your mental health
...2022-10-1635 min
HereHome: The PodcastLeading myself home, a solo episode with Aysia.We've got the first-ever solo episode this week, friends! Aysia walks listeners through a couple of specific moments + experiences in her life that led to her intrigue about the concept of "home." At the end of the episode, she answers questions from listeners, then she reunites with Connie to hear about her Morrocan adventures.
Episode Summary
An eye-opening homestay in New Zealand
Hospitality inspiration from around the world (GVI)
Studying sociocultural anthropology
What Aysia's learned from her event experience
Redefining identity during a big move
Advice - living in your first solo apartment + balancing creativity
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HereHome: The PodcastCurating your home style + industry trends, with interior designer Chelsea Albright.On today's episode, Aysia chats with licensed interior designer and founder of Places Studio, Chelsea Albright, for an enlightening and informative conversation discussing a variety of hot topics prevalent in the current interior design industry. Enjoy!
Episode Summary
Chelsea's journey to Places Studio
Let's talk DIYers/home influencers
When do we actually hire an interior designer?
Crushing gendered industry thoughts
Translating personal style into home style
Using 3 words to find your interior design style à la Allison Bornstein
Diverse designers redefining "luxury"
Are gallery walls or herringbone floors still in?!
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HereHome: The PodcastLessons on creating a village when it's most important, with Miss Crystal Jackson.Woods family friend (and one of Connie's best friends!), Miss Crystal Jackson joins the podcast to talk about why and how the two of them made sure that their children, especially as black kids growing up in a predominantly white area, had each other to lean on. Connie and Crystal also give advice to people who find themselves being "other" in their local community. At the end, you’ll find a fun little segment where Connie chats all about an exciting trip to Morocco she has coming up.
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A glimpse into Aysia + Connie’s Penns...2022-09-0449 min
HereHome: The PodcastHow to make a home anywhere, with Captain Evan Woods.Enjoy a conversation with the podcast's first guest, Evan Woods. As a captain in the Marine Corps, frequent traveler, and an introspective soul, he speaks with Aysia and Connie about adjusting to new environments, keeping in touch with loved ones, how he creates his "home" everywhere, and gives advice to those who find themselves feeling unsettled. You'll also have a few extra chuckles from the sibling banter - Evan is Aysia's brother!
Episode Summary
Being a cultural chameleon
Tips for grounding when feeling unsettled
Refining your relaxation tools
Evan’s love for Spike Lee movies
Managing la...2022-08-2145 min
HereHome: The PodcastMeet your hosts! Mother-daughter duo, Aysia + Connie Woods.In this first episode, enjoy a warm welcome from HereHome founder, Aysia Woods, meet her co-host (her mom!), and tune in to an entertaining conversation about how their relationship has evolved from childhood into adulthood, their favorite and least favorite things about each other, and what home means to them right now.
Episode Summary
Welcome + what's next
Redefining home post-military
The "itchy feet" urge
What does "home" really even mean?
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