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Whelmed PodcastEpisode 13 - Josie WrattenThe Whelmed Pod talks with Josie Wratten this week! She shares her unique journey through lighting and into voice acting! Talks about parenting a middle school boy. How working remote is lonely and what she does to offset that feeling. Where Josie works.Send us a text
2024-12-151h 08
Your Lighting LadyLighting Ideas for Small Spaces with Brittany LynchIn this episode I'm excited to be joined by my ex-colleague and good friend Brittany Lynch. She's currently a senior lighting designer at Clanton & Associates in Boulder, Colorado. Having lived in many small homes over the years she brings her experience and design knowledge in giving some great tips on how you can use lighting in creative and unique ways to help small spaces feel brighter and more open.We talked about: What to do when there is no existing lighting or light switch in your entryCreative ways to illuminate small living rooms and m...
2021-09-1835 min
Your Lighting LadyHow Lighting Can Sell Your Home with Rebecca HolleyI'm joined by realtor Rebecca Holley, a founder of Spaces Real Estate in Boulder, Colorado to discuss home lighting from both a buyers and sellers perspective. Rebecca has sold over 500 homes, worked with her husband in his contracting business, and moved 11 times herself in the past 16 years so she knows a thing or two about what to look out for when it comes to lighting your home.We talked about:How home design and lighting have changed in the past 5 or 10 years and what's popular right now.What are buyer expectations when looking at different types...
2021-08-1232 min
The Smell PodcastEpisode 95 - An Interview with Josie Wratten, Congenital AnosmicThis week, join me in listening to an interview with Josie Wratten. Josie is originally from Yorkshire, England and has been in the US for about 20 years. She worked as an architectural lighting designer for the majority of her career and now works in voice acting and as a podcast host for the show called “Your Lighting Lady”. Josie has congenital anosmia due to Kallmann’s Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The majority of those with Kallmann’s Syndrome are male so being female with the condition is even more rare.
We discuss how she was finally diagnose...
2021-08-0341 min
Your Lighting LadyHow Lighting Affects The Growing Brain with Dr Shelley JamesIn this episode Dr Shelley James of Age of Light Innovations Group discusses how, during lock-down in 2020, her nieces and godchildren's health and happiness was affected by a life indoors, and was inspired to do something about it. She knew that lighting makes a huge difference in our lives, and especially for growing brains. We talked about the Luna project she developed and how it covered different ways lighting impacts a growing brain and simple things you can do to improve your child's health and wellbeing, including: Understanding your body clock (and how it's different in...
2021-07-2940 min
Your Lighting LadyLighting to Help Your Circadian Rhythm with Robert SolerIn this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Robert Soler about how circadian or biological lighting in your home can help you live healthier and sleep better. Robert is a co-founder of BIOS Lighting, a NASA spinoff that creates human-centric circadian lighting solutions to help human and plant life naturally thrive. Prior to BIOS, his most prominent work was at Kennedy Space Center, where he was the Subject Matter Expert for NASA’s circadian lighting system to synchronize astronauts to a 24-hour cycle on board International Space Station.We discussed what your circadian rh...
2021-07-1530 min
Your Lighting LadyDesigning Homes for Low Vision with Nancy ClantonIn this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Nancy Clanton about how critical interior design and lighting is for those with low vision.Nancy Clanton is the founder and CEO of Clanton & Associates, an award winning lighting design firm specializing in sustainable and regenerative design. She was a part of the Low Vision Design Committee of the National Institute of Building Sciences that developed and published Design Guidelines for the Visual Environment. The guidelines provide specific design recommendations regarding the visual environment in order to afford equal access to all facilities through universal design principles.
2021-07-0132 min
Your Lighting LadyWhere to Splurge and Where to Save in Lighting Your HomeDesign choices are all about balancing when and where you can splurge and where you can save without compromising on quality.In this episode I walk through places to personalize your home, creating focal points with statement light fixtures.Whether you save or splurge on lighting, always look for good quality. I give 5 things to look out for when selecting LED lights to help you understand what you're buying.Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and rate and review to help others find it!...
2021-06-1712 min
Your Lighting LadyHow to Choose a Light Bulb that Meets Your NeedsAre you overwhelmed when looking at the labels on LED light bulbs? Confused about lumens versus wattage or what Kelvin temperature to select?Do you wonder when and why you may use incandescent or fluorescent instead of LEDs in your house?This episode guides you through the different types of light bulbs you could use in your house, why you should focus on light output not wattage, and other characteristics to consider when choosing your next light bulb.Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and ra...
2021-06-0311 min
Your Lighting LadyWhat to Consider Before Buying Landscape LightingLandscape lighting increases your home's curb appeal and enjoyment of using your garden after dark, in addition to helping with safety and security.Learn what three things you should consider before you go out and buy new lighting for your landscape.Think about the functions in your outdoor spaces and what the purpose is for lighting them.The episode also discusses why you should use dark sky friendly light fixtures, and controls that can help save energy and provide different moods depending on what you're doing.Did you enjoy today’s ep...
2021-05-2811 min
Your Lighting LadyHow Lighting Can Help Productivity In Your Home OfficeImproving the quality of the lighting when you're working from home not only helps with productivity but also improves your wellbeing. This episode discusses using daylight to help your circadian rhythm and ways you can best use natural light in your work space.It also gives you practical advice on how and where to use ambient lighting and task lighting, and bonus tips on how to look better on video conferencing!Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and rate and review it on Apple Podcasts!
2021-05-2008 min
Your Lighting LadyHow to Look Better in a Bathroom Mirror with the Right LightingDo you have shadows on your face when you look in your vanity mirror? It's probably due to the lighting.In today's short episode I'll be giving advice on where lights should be located and what kind of lighting to use to have an even illumination on your face.I'll also discuss color temperature and dimming that are key when designing your bathroom lighting.Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram @yourlightinglady...
2021-05-1405 min
Your Lighting Lady5 Common Lighting Mistakes to Avoid in Your HomeIn this episode I discuss 5 common mistakes I see people make with the lighting in their home and how you can easily fix them.They include:Underlighting or overlighting a roomNot using layers of lightUsing the wrong color temperature LEDNot using dimmersNot making the most of natural lightingDid you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!And remember to follow me for more lighting inspiration on Instagram @yourlightingladyIf there ar...
2021-05-1414 min
Your Lighting LadyIntroduction - Who is this podcast for?Welcome to the first episode - a quick introduction into who this podcast is for, who I am and what I'll be discussing.Do you love your home and all things home improvement but struggle to get the lighting right?I hope to provide you with some guidance on how to use lighting to work with and enhance the rooms in your home, where you can find quality products without breaking the budget, and teach you some technical things about lighting that you never knew!Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please leave a...
2021-05-1306 min
Your Lighting LadyYour Lighting Lady TrailerWelcome to Your Lighting Lady podcast - a place for fun inspiring ideas and practical advice to help you improve and learn about the lighting in your home! I'm Josie Wratten, a former lighting designer and lover of all things home design. Lighting is often an overlooked element in homes and the technology has changed a lot in the past few years. With people spending more time at home than ever before I want to use my two decades of lighting design experience to help you understand and create the lighting you love.I hope y...
2021-05-0400 min
LytePodJosie Wratten - Lighting Design, Who Cares? Be inspired to make sure what you're doing will spark joy in your life. Every career can and should be driven with opportunity and passion. Josie Wratten is an Entrepreneur with two decades of lighting design experience and continues to make sure that self-fulfillment is at the forefront of her career. She wrote an article early on in life that addressed who really cares about lighting and why people may fall into our out of love with it.
2021-02-1831 min