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The Neil Haley ShowOlympian Bode Miller, Singularity with Gary Lyon Otto, and American Idol Alum Zachary MacKenzie | The Neil Haley Show 05-16-25Olympian Bode Miller, Singularity with Gary Lyon Otto, and American Idol Alum Zachary MacKenzie | The Neil Haley Show 05-16-25In this episode, Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller joins Neil Haley to bring attention to Water Safety Month. Bode opens up about the tragic drowning of his 19-month-old daughter in 2018 and how that loss sparked his commitment to water safety advocacy. He stresses the importance of early swim lessons, community awareness, and safety equipment like Coverstar automated pool covers. Bode emphasizes that drowning remains the leading cause of...
2025-05-1600 min
The Golf Pilgrim Top 100Moortown, West Yorkshire, EnglandWhile everyone's talking about The Masters, we're talking (again) about the master architect behind August National. Moortown's neighbours at Alwoodley have first claims on Alister MacKenzie's designs - but there's no dispute that he honed his craft in Leeds.And not content with having a link to The Masters, Moortown can also boast that it was the first British course to host the Ryder Cup.So plenty of history - but the present-day course is hugely impressive www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/moortownwww.moortown-golf-club.co.uk/
2025-04-1334 min
The Golf Pilgrim Top 100Alwoodley, West Yorkshire, EnglandWhen doctor-turned-golf archietct, Alister MacKenzie unveiled the design for his very first course, even fellow members of this Yorkshire club were a little sceptical. They asked for a second opinion. Harry Colt took a look and gave it the thumbs up.After that, MacKenzie was in demand designing courses which are still among the very best in the world. Cypress Point, Augusta National, Royal Melbourne…Respect the history, but enjoy the present…because Alwoodley merits its place among the top courses in the UK.www.alwoodleygolfclub.com/www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/alwoodl...
2025-03-1440 min
The Endurance Drive PodcastEpisode 69: Season Prep with Neil MacKenzie, DPTIn this week’s episode, we’re bringing back a fan-favorite repeat guest: physical therapist and athlete extraordinaire, Neil MacKenzie! Neil talks us through common training and recovery mistakes athletes make in the late winter and early spring, how to tell if a rehab plan is working, how to use pain as a useful indicator, how to support injured athletes from a psychological and emotional perspective, best practices for bone stress injuries and REDs treatment, run warmups, strength training, mobility, home assessments for imbalances and other issues, PT goodness of fit, and a lot more. This episode is jam-packed full...
2025-02-2752 min
The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastODG Series #7 - Discovering Alex Russell with Neil CrafterNeil Crafter and Dr John Green published the definitive biography of Alex Russell in 2016. Neil joins for this episode to delve into the life and times of arguably Australia's greatest home-grown golf architect.
We take a look at the Russell family's Scottish heritage and what prompted their subsequent move to Australia. Alex's education in Geelong, Glenalmond and Cambridge, his service during WW1 & WW2, his exploits as a Champion Golfer, partnership with Dr. Mac & utilising the undoubted construction talents of Mick Morcom... plus the design of a few decent golf courses for good measure..
Thanks for...
2025-02-201h 27
NHL Wraparound PodcastEpisode 40 - Avalanche of Change with General Manager Chris MacFarlandColorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland joins Neil and Vic to discuss flipping his goaltending tandem, the challenge of an often disrupted lineup and the promise of the Avs through adversity. Also, after missing out on MacKenzie Blackwood, the Carolina Hurricanes have made it known they are in the market for a netminder and a closer look at the trade which sent long-time Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler to St. Louis.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:07] - You need to pay attention to more drama in the Big Apple, Carolina goaltending and the first matchup of the season...
2024-12-1651 min
NHL Wraparound PodcastNHL Wraparound Short Shifts - We ARE Going to Talk About Colorado Goaltending! - Dec. 11, 2024Going back on their word not to talk about the Avalanche goaltending, Vic and Neil can't ignore it when another deal is made for a netminder. Also, a major return in Vancouver and a surprising statement about the which team has the best goaltending in the NHL. The show comes full circle somehow connecting a restaurant chain to Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com...
2024-12-1129 min
Destination Marketing PodcastThe Unique Marketing Strategies That Help Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Stand Out with Neil MacKenzieNeil MacKenzie, the CEO of Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism in Nova Scotia, joins Adam on today's episode to discuss the tactics and strategies that have helped his small destination stand out in larger markets like the Northeastern U.S. He also goes into his background and how the time that he and his wife spent in Japan teaching English became a part of how he got into travel. Later in the episode, Neil goes more in-depth on the unique tactics he's used to market his destination, such as providing photo content for Google Maps and leveraging the beautiful...
2024-11-0540 min
Hospitality Daily PodcastThe Guest Feedback Goldmine - Josiah Mackenzie [Guest Experience Research Series]This is part of my research series with Sojern on guest experience today. Download our special report here: Unlocking Revenue - How Hoteliers Build Profitable Guest RelationshipsIn this episode, I share my thoughts on the importance of online reviews in the hospitality industry and how they can be leveraged to improve guest experience and internal operations. Listen now to learn about:The Evolution of Guest Feedback - How online reviews have transformed the way hotels receive and act on guest feedback.The Power of Listening - Why listening to guest feedback...
2024-08-0705 min
Dishing Up Digital with Ellen MackenzieHow to Book Clients & Get Started as Social Media Manager with Jade McNeilThis episode is brought to you by Riverside. Use the code DishingupDigital and save! https://creators.riverside.fm/DishingUpDigital
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In this episode, Ellen interviews Jade, a successful social media manager, about her journey in the industry. Jade shares how she transitioned from studying psychology to pursuing her passion for social media management. She discusses the challenges she faced in scaling her business and going full-time. Jade emphasizes the importance of increasing prices and targeting established businesses to achieve financial success. She also shares her strategies for finding clients, including in-person meetings, cold pitching, and engaging i...
2024-03-1031 min
The Cinematologists PodcastPouring Water on Troubled Oil (w/director Nariman Massoumi)For the latest episode of the podcast Neil talks to filmmaker and academic Dr Nariman Massoumi about his wonderful short documentary Pouring Water on Troubled Oil (2023). MUBI: In 1951, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company set out to produce a publicity film promoting its activities in Iran. They hired the poet Dylan Thomas. This poetic film follows Thomas’s journey capturing his encounter with the country and its people as a political upheaval for oil nationalization unfolds.The film is not available to view yet, having been criminally overlooked by UK film festivals, but it will be at...
2024-02-2957 minThe Endurance Drive PodcastEpisode 12: A PT's Perspective on Endurance Athletes with Neil MacKenzie, PT, DPT, OCSThis week, we're bringing in one of our favorite experts to talk all things recovery, strength training, injury prevention, and injury rehabilitation. Neil MacKenzie is a PT, DPT, and OCS based at Cioffredi & Associates Physical Therapy here in the Upper Valley. Neil has been an Endurance Drive athlete for two years (and is a 2x Ironman finisher!), so he understands the unique needs and perspective of endurance athletes in his practice. We also recap some fun coaching and training insights on motivation, intentions, weight and performance, programmed Garmin workouts, and endurance training as a form of counter-culture. This is...
2024-02-0841 min
Tech Talks DailyNavigating the Crossroads of Autonomous Vehicles and Progressive Policy In this insightful episode, we explore the transformative potential of Autonomous Vehicles and their societal implications. Chris MacKenzie, representing the Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition, shares expert insights into how technology, particularly AVs, can align with progressive values while ensuring responsible operation and societal benefit. We delve into the challenges and opportunities AVs present. While they promise to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities drastically, concerns about job displacement in the transportation sector loom large. Chris emphasizes the need for effective education and retraining programs to facilitate workforce transitions in this rapidly evolving...
2024-01-2828 min
Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Megan Molten, Founder and Creative Director of Megan Molten Design and ShopThis week, we invite you to Explore Home with Megan Molten, founder and creative director of her eponymous design firm in Charleston, South Carolina. Tune in as Neil sits down with Megan to discuss her design career journey, the importance of building ironclad client relationships, and her forthcoming work featured in Flower Magazine. Megan explains how the positive feedback generated from her design-focused social media accounts gave her the confidence to transitioninto a full-time design career. Neil and Megan also touch upon how the design firm is expanding its reach, the creative process of designing a show...
2024-01-0345 min
GCU Law PodcastGCU Law Clinic Podcast with Neil Mackenzie KCFor Pro Bono Week, Neil Mackenzie KC, talks us through his career, the vitality of pro bono work and the introduction of the Pro Bono Guide.
2023-12-0520 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Yvonne Christensen and Nichole Speirs, owners of Utah-based House West DesignWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast. This week, we invite you to explore home with Yvonne Christensen and Nichole Speirs, owners of Utah-based House West Design. Listen as Yvonne and Nichole discuss how “meeting” on Instagram led to joining forces and opening House West Design. They discuss the challenges of merging two companies together, from day-to-day processes to delegation and hiring the right team. Over the course of the last 3 years, they have assembled a tight-knit, well-rounded group of designers. Next, Yvonne and Nichole talk about how Universal’s collections, quality, and depth and breadth of in-stock items allows them t...
2023-08-1145 min
PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composingImmersive Theatre with Jess-Luisa Flynn & Neil ConnollyCome with us on an immersive journey through sound and stories!We connect with influential people within the immersive theatre world: Actor and Director Jess-Luisa Flynn and Creative Director Neil Connolly. They discuss the role of immersive art today, removing audiences from their reality, and the re-emergence of more traditional art forms that has factored into the immersive theatre boom.Throughout the episode you’ll also hear music and sound design from David’s immersive theatre collaborations.Discover our guests:Jess-Luisa FlynnJessie-Lu Flynn is an actor, host and...
2023-08-0131 min
Hospitality Daily PodcastGuest Satisfaction Research And Insights - Neil James, Shiji ReviewProNeil James is Chief Operating Officer at Shiji ReviewPro, and in this episode, shares insights from their recent research on global guest satisfaction. Follow Neil on LinkedInRead the research: Guest Experience Benchmark Q1 2023The man behind the operations for 60,000+ hotels worldwide [HotelOperations.com] A few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow H...
2023-07-2424 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Rydhima Brar, Founder and Principal of RTerior StudioWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Rydhima Brar, founder and principal of R/Terior Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Listen as Rydhima discusses opening her interior design business at the very start of COVID and how her previous corporate role helped her pivot her business strategy. Then, Rydhima shares with Neil more about her childhood growing up in Kuwait and how her upbringing played an integral part in her unique aesthetic. After, they discuss Rydhima’s first visit to High Point Market and the value she found in making th...
2023-07-2044 min
join High AdventureAuthenticitySend us a textIn today's episode, Charles MacKenzie explores the concept of 'authenticity'. Is it truly authentic for the Australian media to portray Brian McNamee, the Chair of CSL, Australia's largest healthcare company specializing in blood products and vaccines, as our nation's greatest entrepreneur? Charles uncovers evidence of a cover-up, raising doubts about the media's authenticity in their portrayal of Brian McNamee and CSL. By the end of the podcast, shocking revelations will emerge, revealing them as genocidal criminals.Show links The unanimously agreed recommendations from...
2023-06-3029 min
Arizona State Parks and Trails PodcastRemembering the Granite Mountain Hotshots, 10 Years LaterThis episode is dedicated in tribute to the Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2013: Andrew Ashcraft, Robert Caldwell, Travis Carter, Dustin DeFord, Christopher MacKenzie, Eric Marsh, Grant McKee, Sean Misner, Scott Norris, Wade Parker, John Percin Jr., Anthony Rose, Jesse Steed, Joe Thurston, Travis Turbyfill, William Warneke, Clayton Whitted, Kevin Woyjeck, and Garret Zuppiger. Our thoughts are with their families on this ten-year anniversary, as well as the lone surviving member of the hotshots crew, Brendan McDonough.Our deepest gratitude to Lew Theokas, grandfather of hotshot Garret Zuppiger; Ben Pa...
2023-06-2337 min
Make My Logo BiggerMake My Logo Bigger #20 - Neil MacKenzieOn today’s episode we sit with a passionate leader in tourism, with extensive history in marketing, sales, branding, and design, our friend: Neil MacKenzie. Neil is an entrepreneur, graphic designer and tourism professional who now sits as CEO of Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism or YASTA for short. There he handles brand development, destination marketing and management, partnerships, fundraising, strategic planning and much more. In this conversation, Neil takes us on a virtual tour of YASTA's current approaches, focuses and goals for the future. With insightful conversations about sustainable tourism, year-round marketing and the ripple effects of public poli...
2023-06-2238 min
Empowered & Embodied ShowEp. 59 Nobody Puts Baby In A Corner with Mackenzie ArmstrongSend us a MessageBeing the best-kept secret in your industry doesn't help anyone - least of all yourself.So why do you keep putting yourself in the corner and expecting someone to come ask you to dance?On this week's episode, Kim and Louise are joined by Mackenzie Armstrong of Armstrong Virtual Solutions, where they're going to talk about ways you can stand out from the crowd.You can learn more about Mackenzie at:https://armstrongvirtualsolutions.com https://www.instagram.com/mackenzie.armstrong_a...
2023-06-1940 minEmpowered & Embodied ShowEp. 58 Emotional Freedom with Jennifer "Taz" VazquezSend us a MessageIt often feels as though we're living in a pressure cooker. People are restless, volatile, and tempers are blowing up left and right.And, most of us don't want to live this way. We are looking for a way out, a way that feels more stable, secure, and grounded.That's where emotional freedom comes in.There are a multitude of ways we can approach finding emotional freedom in our lives, including EMDR, EFT (or "tapping"), and somatic awareness.On this week's episode...
2023-06-1053 min
The OddsBreakers (original)Podcast 34 – 22 – The 2023 Preakness Stakes with Patrick Gates & Eric Rocco - NFC North Preview – UFC on ESPN – Sports BettingWe have a HUGE show for you today! Patrick Gates @GatorBetting and Eric Rocco @TrustRocco from TheOddsBreakers come on to talk about leg two in the triple crown! First, Kiev previews the NFC North and how it shapes up coming into the 2023 season. Next, Eric and Patrick come on to discuss the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes! What will the weather be like? Who are the favorites? How are the guys planning to attack this race? We get into a lot of discussion and have a few horses we are keying in on, as well as a few that we are toss...
2023-05-181h 18
The OddsBreakersPodcast 34 – 22 – The 2023 Preakness Stakes with Patrick Gates and Eric Rocco - NFC North Preview – UFC on ESPN – Sports BettingWe have a HUGE show for you today! Patrick Gates @GatorBetting and Eric Rocco @TrustRocco from TheOddsBreakers come on to talk about leg two in the triple crown! First, Kiev previews the NFC North and how it shapes up coming into the 2023 season. Next, Eric and Patrick come on to discuss the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes! What will the weather be like? Who are the favorites? How are the guys planning to attack this race? We get into a lot of discussion and have a few horses we are keying in on, as well as a few that we are toss...
2023-05-181h 18Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Carmin Black, Founder of Half UnitedWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast. This week, we invite you to explore home with Carmin Black, Founder of Half United. Half United is a for-profit philanthropic company that puts helping others above profit. Selling “socially good goods,” Half United works with artisans in developing countries to produce one-of-a-kind items. This leads to gainful employment in places that are in desperate need of opportunities.Neil and Carmin talk about how she and her brother started Half United when they were 24 and 19 years old, with $200 and a dream. They began working with Tom’s, who took them to Haiti...
2023-04-2027 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with John McClain, CEO and Creative Director of John McClain DesignWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast. This week, we invite you to explore home with John McClain, CEO and Creative Director of John McClain Design. Home design is in John’s blood, his family built homes and he tagged along as a kid. This led to the discovery that he loved every aspect of home design, from the foundation to the roof. Neil and John talk about how he began by decorating friends’ homes for a free lunch. On a whim, he auditioned for an HGTV special that focused on designers. He made the cut, and the expos...
2023-04-0640 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Tammy Nagem, President and CEO of the High Point Market AuthorityWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast. This week, we invite you to explore home with Tammy Nagem, President and CEO of High Point Market Authority. As the newly appointed HPMA President, Tammy describes her transition into the role and the anticipation of the upcoming Spring High Point Market. Tammy and Neil discuss how anyone who is serious about the home furnishings business needs to attend HPMKT. It is the epicenter of the furnishings industry, you will see more product, more categories, and more inspiration than at any other show. Tammy details how she and her team work d...
2023-03-2341 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense[German] - Cherringham - Landluft kann tödlich sein, Folge 43: Die geheime Partitur (Ungekürzt) by Matthew Costello, Neil RichardsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/668076 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Cherringham - Landluft kann tödlich sein, Folge 43: Die geheime Partitur (Ungekürzt) Author: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards Narrator: Sabina Godec Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 30 minutes Release date: March 3, 2023 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Folge 43 der britischen Erfolgsserie Lampenfieber in Cherringham: Der Chor des beschaulichen Ortes soll in der Londoner Royal Albert Hall gemeinsam mit anderen Chören aus dem ganzen Land Händels 'Messias' aufführen. Doch nur wenige Tage vorher wird einer der erfahrensten Sänger, der zurückhaltende Musiklehrer Arthur Chisholm, mitten in der Nac...
2023-03-0303 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseA Score to Settle - Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series, Episode 43 (Unabridged) by Matthew Costello, Neil RichardsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666895 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Score to Settle - Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series, Episode 43 (Unabridged) Author: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards Narrator: Neil Dudgeon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 18 minutes Release date: March 3, 2023 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: When Cherringham choir stalwart Arthur Chisholm is robbed in the dead of night, ending up in hospital, it seems he's just the victim of bad luck. Bad timing too, since he will now miss the choir's special holiday performance of Handel's Messiah - to be performed with scores of other local choirs, in London's...
2023-03-0303 min
Enjoy Amazing Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseIn the Frame - Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series, Episode 42 (Unabridged) by Matthew Costello, Neil RichardsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666894 to listen full audiobooks. Title: In the Frame - Cherringham - A Cosy Crime Series, Episode 42 (Unabridged) Author: Matthew Costello, Neil Richards Narrator: Neil Dudgeon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 10 minutes Release date: February 24, 2023 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Facing boredom after his long-postponed knee surgery, Jack volunteers at Morton Manor to serve as steward, chatting with visitors about the long history of the house. And when the retired volunteer Cyril Roebuck is found dead in the Great Hall, one morning, it seems at first that the dear old man must have suffered a...
2023-02-2403 min
The Firm & Fast Golf PodcastODG Series #2 - Dr. Alister MacKenzie with Neil CrafterNeil Crafter is a golf course designer, historian and author who is based in Adelaide South Australia. Neil is a second generation golf course architect, following in the footsteps of his father Brian. Neil has long been influenced and interested by Alister MacKenzie's career and has been centrally involved in the documentation of the MacKenzie Chronology for the Alister MacKenzie Society.
Today we take a look at Dr Mac's life as a golf course architect, his influences and collaborators, a number of his projects and his lasting legacy.
We thank Neil for his time and...
2023-02-041h 48
Little AtomsLittle Atoms 801 - Victoria MacKenzie's for Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on my Little PainVictoria MacKenzie talks to Neil about Julian of Norwich and Margery Kempe, in her debut novel for Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on my Little Pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-01-2729 min
Align With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign With God's Authority Part 2Are you aware you are in a spiritual battle for your soul, and that you have a part to play in that battle? Does your church train you how to fight? Did you know that God wants you to learn to use the weapons He has given you? Luke 10:19 states that God has given you authority over ALL the power of the enemy so that NOTHING will injure you. As we learn to take up the weapons He has given us, we can be victorious in areas of our lives we deemed hopeless. If this is unfamiliar territory to y...
2022-12-2340 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's Authority, Part 1Do you find stubborn patterns in your life that hinder you from experiencing God's full victory he has won on the cross for you? Maybe they're lies or fears you've believed about yourself, God or others. In this podcast you'll learn where they come from, and the authority God has given you over them. The exercise will walk you through a prayer to begin taking back those areas from the enemy. It will also review misunderstandings that many Christians have in walking out their true authority over darkness to let God shine through them with his message to the w...
2022-12-1233 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God's Forgiveness Part 1Do you find it hard to forgive at times? Do you know how important this really is to God? When your brain gets highjacked by fear, everyone feels like an enemy, and it’s difficult to forgive. In this episode you’ll learn to see others from God’s perspective which will give you compassion and urgency in learning how to forgive both others, God and yourself. Next week we will continue with Part 2.
Scriptures Used:
Deut 1:21-26, 35-36
Matthew 6:12
Hebrews 4:16
Hebrews 12:15
Luke 6:27
Matthew 18: 21-35
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2022-11-1337 minAlign With God Podcast with Bob and DeniceAlign with God: Barriers to Hearing God's Voice, Part 2Bob and Denice discuss 9 barriers to hearing God's voice that we have found prevalent among those we have worked with. They are: 1) Unbelief, that is not believing God wants to talk to us in any other way than through the Bible, 2) Not being able to quiet our minds 3) Not being grateful, 4) Filtering what we hear 5) Distractions 6) Lack of Deep Surrender 7) Past or present involvement with the occult, knowingly or unknowingly, 8) Family of origin wounds and 9) Unforgiveness.
We walk you through a few exercises one at the beginning to Quiet, and one about half way through to engage you wi...
2022-09-2427 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Erika Ward, CEO and Founder of Erika Ward InteriorsWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast. This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Erika Ward, owner of Erika Ward Interiors in Atlanta. Listen as Erika describes her journey from majoring in finance at the University of Georgia to working at her family-owned flooring business. There, she put her business acumen to the test with budgeting and estimating construction projects. Erika used this experience to be hired as the project accountant on the Georgia Aquarium. She was In her 20’s and terrified, but the experience proved to be invaluable in learning how to manage large-scale projects. Dur...
2022-09-2343 min
Brand Lift09: A Conversation with Universal Furniture's Vice President of Marketing, Neil MacKenzieNeil is the Vice President of Marketing for Universal Furniture in High Point, North Carolina. Neil is responsible for the strategic and creative direction of Universal Furniture brands, which include Universal Furniture and To The Trade. He also manages the company's licensing programs with current partners, Coastal Living Magazine and Miranda Kerr, the supermodel! Neil has over 20 years of marketing experience working with B2B and B2C clients. His specialties include strategy and branding, advertising, planning, website development and analysis, social corporate identity, and media planning.Be motivated as Neil will share some knowledge about how...
2022-09-1929 min
"She Seems So Normal" by Leigh MackenzieEpisode 26: Back to the Living Room w the Littles: Fiends Masquerade as Friends"... even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." 2 Corinthians 11:14 (NASB)
Have you ever been duped by a demon? Ever considered spiritual warfare? Let's just say that satan is a dirty dealer, a liar, and the master manipulator, shall we? When he convinces little girls to isolate, to covet, envy, and hate all the good in others' lives because she wants what they have for herself, you see him for what he is: evil.
EXCITING NEWS: She Seems So Normal: Shatter the Plastic Princess, Embrace Authentic Faith will be...
2022-08-2309 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Amy Bartlam, Interior PhotographerWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Amy Bartlam, owner of Los Angeles based Amy Bartlam Photography. Listen as Amy describes her road to becoming an interior design photographer. As a child in England, both her parents were deeply involved in the arts, and encouraged their children to be so as well. Amy's father let her use his cameras for school projects and a lifelong love affair with photography was born. Amy’s first “real” job was assisting a wedding photographer. Her favorite part of photographing weddings was focusing on the...
2022-06-1638 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Will Brinson of CBS Sports Welcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Will Brinson, CBS Sports Senior Writer. Listen as Will details how he went from an English major at NC State to a sports writer for CBS. Will began his career writing on sports message boards on his lunch breaks, he caught the eye of a sports blogger and from there, worked his way up the ranks. He has been hanging on tight to his dream job ever since. Will and Neil discuss the similarities between a well-run NFL organization and a well-run co...
2022-04-2648 min
No Man’s Land PodcastMaking democracy work, with Polly Mackenzie.Polly Mackenzie CE of the think tank Demos and former adviser to Nick Clegg joins the podcast to talk about their work on participative policy making, and what is wrong with being a partisan or a technocrat.
2022-04-1341 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Erinn Valencich or Erinn V, interior designer, real estate developer, entrepreneur and our partner on Erinn V. X UniversalWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Erinn Valencich, interior designer, real estate developer, and entrepreneur. Listen as Erinn details how she first made her way into the design industry, starting with some special childhood roots. Neil and Erinn then touch on Erinn’s progression into the custom design industry. They then discuss Erinn’s exciting new furniture collaboration with Universal, as well as take a closer look at what inspires Erinn and how she uses that inspiration to execute timeless pieces. After a chat on what Erinn is most excited abou...
2022-03-2930 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Shannon Lookabill, Director of Product Development at Universal FurnitureWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with our very own Director of Product Development at Universal Furniture, Shannon Lookabill! Listen as Neil and Shannon first start by discussing Shannon’s journey into furniture design, beginning with influence from his family as a child. They then touch on Shannon’s start at Universal and later delve into the detailed process of creating furniture products, starting with defining a need. They then chat about the many ways COVID has affected the furniture industry as well as its specific impact on design and production. And...
2022-03-2234 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Jonathan Vehar, Partner at Pilgrimage Professional Development Group, LLCWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Jonathan Vehar, Partner at Pilgrimage Professional Development Group. At Pilgrimage, Jonathan partners with organizations to help them more effectively and efficiently achieve their goals through a focus on teamwork and communication. Listen as Neil and Jonathan discuss the art of setting goals at the top of every new year. Jonathan elaborates on his advice regarding how to set specific goals while keeping in mind the steps it will take to achieve them. They then touch on COVID and how Pilgrimage has specified applicable communication...
2022-02-0340 min
Sitting Around Talking MoviesHolidazed: "The Matrix: Resurrections," "The King's Man," "Station Eleven" and More!We're in between big holidays and either that Christmas meal is making you nauseous, or you caught something while waiting in line for your Covid test. Nonetheless, you may be feeling too foggy to figure out what to watch. Don't worry, we've seen it all and we'll help you decide which megabucks production or shoestring budget indie you should see. First there's "The Matrix: resurrections." It brings back Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss but features some new people too. Is it any good? Bill Bregoli and Bill McCuddy saw it and will let you know. Neil tells us about "Mr...
2021-12-2843 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal at RUEWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal of RUE Magazine. Neil and Kelli kick their chat off by discussing more about Kelli’s professional start in blogging and how she eventually made her way to Rue Magazine. They discuss the many ways RUE has grown and changed since Kelli first joined the team as an assistant. Neil and Kelli then discuss a new market opportunity called ‘5 Minutes With’ which is hosted in the Universal Showroom. Here, designers are able to meet with Kelli and the RUE te...
2021-12-0845 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Mister + Mrs. SharpWelcome to the Explore Home podcast! This week we invite you to Explore Home with Patrick and Meghan Sharp of design studio Mister + Mrs Sharp. They first detail how they met — within the visual merchandising department of Banana Republic — and how their time spent in retail naturally propelled them into the furniture and design industry. They then discuss their perspective on working alongside your significant other, and why they are especially thankful for the opportunity to do so. They then touch on the unique community of Serenbe, located outside of Atlanta, and how their design influence can be found with...
2021-11-2333 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Tiffany Cassidy, principal designer of Lagnappe Custom InteriorsWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week we invite you to Explore Home with Tiffany Cassidy, principal designer of Lagnappe Custom Interiors located in St. Thomas, VI. Listen as Tiffany discusses her journey to living and working in the Caribbean, starting with earning a degree in chemistry and eventually finding her way to upholstery, fabrics, and now, interior design. Tiffany then shares a bit more about island life, detailing what she loves most about the laid-back lifestyle. Neil and Tiffany then discuss the opportunities and areas for growth when it comes to working with your spouse, as Tiffany...
2021-11-1932 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Ginna Christensen, founder of GC Collaborative, a boutique consulting and coaching firmWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week we invite you to Explore Home with Ginna Christensen, interior design leadership expert, business coach and consultant. First, Ginna details the start of her career at Giorgio Armani and how the lessons learned there helped shape her professional foundation as she moved from fashion to interiors. Then, Ginna and Neil delve into the topics that Ginna typically focuses on with her clients, including the importance of building a brand story and consistent messaging. Neil and Ginna then touch on the significance of locating outside resources and how to effectively and efficiently...
2021-09-081h 00Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Amy Lynn Schwartzbard and Patti Carpenter, Co-Founders of the Kaleidoscope ProjectWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week we invite you to Explore Home with designers Patti Carpenter and AmyLynn Schwartzbard as they join Neil to discuss the Kaleidoscope Project. This exciting design initiative took place at the Cornell Inn in Lennox, MA as a group of 23 diverse, under-represented interior professionals renovated and redesigned 21 unique rooms within the space. Patti and AmyLynn detail the entire evolution of the project, from how it first came to be, to the process of selecting the featured designers, and finally what makes them the most proud of the remarkable final product. Patti and...
2021-08-2633 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Ericka Saurit of Saurit CreativeWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week we invite you to Explore Home with Ericka Saurit of Saurit Creative, a digital marketing firm for the home industry. Listen as Neil and Ericka start with a brief history of Ericka’s professional career, including her years spent living and working in China. They then touch on Ericka’s involvement with Airbnb to build their Airbnb Plus division along with Universal Furniture. She then elaborates more on opening her own business and details how she helps her clients with one of their biggest requests: social storytelling. Neil and Ericka then wrap...
2021-07-3044 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Don Ricardo Massenburg of Design Incredible and Sharon Savage of Lancaster as we discuss HPXDWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week we invite you to Explore Home with Sharon Savage of Lancaster Custom Crafted Upholstery and Don Massenburg of Design Inkredible. Listen as they begin by discussing the various challenges and opportunities that COVID-19 has presented within the design industry in the last year. Then, Neil, Sharon and Don discuss HPxD (High Point by Design) — what it is, what its mission is and how it is a prime and exciting new resource for interior designers all year round. With HPxD, designers now have access to view product and meet with brands outside of...
2021-07-2644 min
Celebrity InterviewsMarvel Universe Author Makenzie LeeToday Neil will interview Marvel Universe Author Makenzie Lee. Mackenzie talks about her latest book Gamora & Nebula.
2021-06-0419 min
Creative Genius PodcastYour Home Away From Home at Market (Neil Mackenzie)With so much to see and so much territory to cover, it can be a challenge for weary designers to find a place to roost at High Point Market. Universal Furniture has got you covered, with food, drink, a place to store your stuff, learning events, welcoming staff, and a huge showroom offering something for everyone. In this podcast Gail and Erin chat with Neil Mackenzie, vice president for marketing, Universal Furniture, High Point, North Carolina.
2021-05-2541 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Danny Seo, Publisher and Co-Principal of RUE MagazineWelcome to Explore Home Podcast! This week we explore home with Danny Seo,Publisher and Co-Principal of RUE Magazine.Danny is the epitome of a modern-day Renaissance man, he is the author of 14 books, has run a non-profit organization, worked with Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon, and produced and starred on an Emmy award winning lifestyle show. Neil and Danny discuss his unusual and inspiring childhood. On his 12th birthday, which happens to be Earth Day, Danny decided he wanted to start an environmental organization. It became the largest non-profit organization for teenagers f...
2021-05-1838 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Kyla Herbes, Creator of House of HipstersWelcome to Explore Home Podcast! This week we explore home with Kyla Herbes, creator of the House of Hipsters blog.Neil and Kyla begin by talking about the birth of House of Hipster, which started as a hobby after her second child was born. Kyla knew it was special and was willing to put in the time and effort to turn it into one of the top blogs in the country. Today, House of Hipsters is a consistent award-winning blog and launched Kyla into the limelight.Kyla details how when she featured Pinterest on her...
2021-05-051h 14Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Sara Serarle, Account Director at PromoboxxWelcome to Explore Home Podcast! This week we explore home with Sara Serarle with Promoboxx. Neil and Sara discuss her time spent on the account management team at Snapchat.While there, Sara took note of how the platform fostered conversations between friends using Snapchat integrated content, allowing people to interact with brands in a personal way. Out of this experience grew a passion for advertising and social media.Sara then describes the challenges her multi-generational small family business faced when trying to implement social media into their marketing strategy. The time it takes t...
2021-04-1932 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Benno Duenkelsbuehler, (re)ALIGN CEO and Chief Growth SherpaWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week explore home with Benno Duenkelsbuehler, (re)ALIGN CEO and Chief Growth Sherpa. Neil and Benno discuss his background as a buyer and a seller. First, a buyer for Ikea and Pottery Barn for over a decade. He then changed careers to sell to exhibitors in High Point and Atlanta. This background inspired him to start his own company to help others start and grow their brands. His company, (re)ALIGN, lives at the intersection of growth and execution. Benno can help new brands grow and take their products to m...
2021-04-1332 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Scott O'Neil, VP of Global Sales for CylindoWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week explore home with Scott O’Neil, VP of Global Sales for Cylindo. Neil and Scott discuss how Cylindo’s focus on 3D product visualization platforms allow manufacturers and retailers the ability to provide customers the power to visualize products while shopping from home. You can preview the work that Universal and Cylindo have worked on here.Scott comments on how 3D technology is now front and center. With more people shopping online before stepping foot in a retail store, it is important that consumers “experience” the product online. Sc...
2021-02-0941 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Lori Paranjape, A full service luxury designer from Nashville, TN who also stars under the handle @mrsparanjape on InstagramWelcome to Explore Home Podcast! Today we explore home with Lori Paranjape, owner of her own design firm based in Nashville, TN which focuses on luxury homes and new construction. Lori's work has been featured in publications like Domino, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful and Traditional Home. Discover how an English Literature major and former TV reporter turned her beloved hobby into a powerhouse interior design firm. Lori discusses how the tempo and style of interior design has changed over the last year with the arrival of Covid-19. From directing installations via Zoom calls to finding your groove w...
2021-01-281h 03Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Melissa Galt, Interior Design Business CoachWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Melissa Galt, a premier interior design business coach. First, Melissa shares a brief history of her professional journey with Neil, detailing what influenced her transformation from being an interior designer into an interior design coach. They then touch on the advantages of digital technology and the rise of e-design and remote working, especially in the age of COVID-19. Next, they discuss how to not only define but attract your ideal client for your business. Plus, they go on to chat about how your own...
2020-12-2145 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Michele Wiebe, President, Founder and Principal Designer of Studio MWelcome to the Explore Home Podcast! After a bit of a hiatus, we are back and excited to start the series back up with Michelle Wiebe, President, Founder, and Principal Designer of Studio M based in Clearwater, FL.First, Neil and Michelle start from the beginning, detailing Michelle’s initial launch into the design industry. They then chat about the unique evolution of her business throughout the years, as well as how Michelle and husband Tom have found balance working together at Studio M. Then, they go on to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on her fi...
2020-12-0442 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Stephanie Cohen of Stephanie Cohen HomeThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Stephanie Cohen of Stephanie Cohen Home.Listen as Stephanie begins with her professional journey to interior design, one that includes switching from a law student to a full-time design student. After detailing this transition, Stephanie shares more about her business which is comprised of an interior design firm as well as a brick and mortar storefront. After delving into both the challenges and opportunities associated with owning a retail storefront, Stephanie then shares with Neil the unique impact COVID-19 has had on her business. They then discuss what c...
2020-09-2240 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with John Hillman, Real Estate Developer at Crane Island (A Coastal Living Community)This week we invite you to Explore Home with John Hillman, Vice President, and Broker at Crane Island Real Estate, an exclusive Coastal Living community. Crane Island was also the location of Universal’s second Coastal Living photoshoot featuring the Getaway collection.First, John touches on his background in the design industry and what led him to the custom home business. He then touches on the holistic community aspect of his developments and why his clients gravitate towards this kind of living. John also explains why he loves Crane Island and what makes it such a unique pl...
2020-09-0239 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with the co-founders of Regina Andrew, Carla Regina and James AndrewThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Carla Regina and James Andrew of Regina Andrew, maker of luxury interior products with an emphasis on lighting.Listen as Carla and James take us through a brief summary of their individual professional backgrounds and detail the beginning stages of Regina Andrew. They also touch on the pros and cons of running a business with your significant other as well as some lessons learned along the way. The team then discusses their home base of Detroit and how that particular location affects there unique perspective on design. Then...
2020-08-1941 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Rachel Shingleton of Pencil Shavings StudioThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Rachel Shingleton of Pencil Shavings Studio.Rachel is a self-described color obsessed interior designer with a background in graphic design. We were able to chat with Rachel about a recent collaboration that we worked on together along with Crypton Home in Oklahoma. This collaboration featured items from the Coastal Living collection, proving that this laid back, relaxed style can work just about anywhere — not just at the coast. Listen as Rachel shares how both her blog and her travels have positively affected her design approach, opening up new pe...
2020-07-2837 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Kaitlin Petersen, Editor and Chief of Business of HomeThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Kaitlin Petersen, Editor-in-Chief of Business of Home magazine.Listen as Kaitlin shares her start to journalism and what eventually led her to Business of Home. She then discusses what’s involved in putting together an issue of the magazine, from longer lead times to incorporating meaningful themes that designers will not only enjoy but benefit from, and more. They then discuss how COVID-19 has affected the design industry and Kaitlin’s personal observations on where things are headed for the future. Before finishing up, Neil and Kaitlin touch on B...
2020-07-0944 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Sean O'Connor of Universal FurnitureThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Sean O’Connor, Universal Furniture’s Senior Vice President of Sales and chief merchant for our upholstery program. Listen as Sean shares with Neil more about his personal and professional background within the furniture industry as well as how he eventually found his way to Universal Furniture. They then touch on the beginnings of Universal’s upholstery offering and how that has grown the last several years, including the launch into special order upholstery. Sean then elaborates on what the special order program consists of, including approximately 425 fabrics, 50 leather...
2020-06-1639 min
Death By ChampagneEP 87 - Ira Einhorn Part 4: Interview with Steven LevyWelcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! We have a super exciting episode for you guys this week with a very special guest. Join us as we have a chat with Steven Levy, the author of The Unicorn’s Secret: Murder in the Age of Aquarius. Our main source for our recent multi-part series covering Ira Einhorn and the murder of Holly Maddux. We discuss everything from why Levy chose to write this book to a few details we left out of the series, this was an amazing opportunity for us to ha...
2020-06-121h 11Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Sita Montgomery from Sita Montgomery InteriorsThis week, we invite you to Explore Home with Sita Montgomery, interior designer and owner of Sita Montgomery Interiors based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sita shares with Neil a bit more about her professional history and what eventually led her into the interior design industry while raising her children. They then chat about how COVID-19 has affected the business. They also discuss social media marketing and how Sita approaches Instagram and imagery as well as maintaining authenticity. For more on Sita and her work, you can visit sitamontgomeryinteriors.com or follow her on Instagram @sitamontgomeryinteriors.
2020-06-0437 minDeath By ChampagneEP 85 - Ira Einhorn Part 2Welcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! This week we bring you part two of our series covering America's Most Wanted, Ira Einhorn. We start off with a milestone in Ira’s guru life; Philadelphia’s Earth Day and follow him into the early 70’s. We then change course and dive into the life of Holly Maddux prior to her unfortunate chance encounter of meeting Ira. We end the episode pretty early into their tumultuous relationship, so much more to come on that later. This episode contains foul language, discussions about m...
2020-05-291h 16
HISTORY This WeekA Gilded Age ApocalypseMay 31, 1889. It’s raining in Johnstown, PA, causing some small flooding. But the townsfolk were used to it – this city of 30,000 was nestled in a valley between two rivers. What happened next was something every person in Johnstown feared, but hoped would never come true. The old dam at the millionaires’ resort, high up in the mountains, had failed... and unimaginable destruction was on its way.
Special thanks to Neil M. Coleman, author of Johnstown’s Flood of 1889: Power Over Truth and The Science Behind the Disaster (https://amzn.to/2LY8B4N)
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2020-05-2524 minDeath By ChampagneEP 84 - Ira Einhorn Part 1Welcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! This week we bring you our next multi-part series. This one won’t be nearly as long as our last, we promise. In this episode we introduce our killer, Ira Einhorn, and he is a character. We dive into his life growing up a genius and end with his first attempt at graduate school. We also give you a brief history on the counterculture of the 60’s and 70’s, and how that environment gave Ira a platform to stand on. We also touch on his violen...
2020-05-221h 25Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Jane Dagmi of Designers TodayThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Jane Dagmi, Editor-in-Chief of Designers Today. Listen as Neil and Jane discuss Jane's vast background in publishing as well as her love and appreciation for design. Jane also shares more on her unique professional journey that ultimately led her to her current role at Designers Today.Later, Neil and Jane delve into not only the challenges but also the opportunities that designers are facing today as we social distance during quarantine. They also touch more on working from home and how it has impacted designers as they digitally c...
2020-05-1934 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with our friends Jack Eger and Elise Gabrielson from CryptonThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Jack Eger and Elise Gabrielson from Crypton, a leading manufacturer of performance fabric. Listen as Jack and Elise each detail their unique career journeys that ultimately led them both to Crypton. Then, they delve into the importance of performance fabric especially within the furniture industry and how Crypton presents a premium solution, focusing on wear-ability and cleanability. They then discuss the evolution of performance fabrics and all of the many strides and improvements it has made in the last several years. After touching on the importance of brand p...
2020-05-1237 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Sackett Wood, President and CEO of Moore & GilesThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Sackett Wood, president, and CEO of Moore and Giles located in Lynchburg, Virginia.Listen as Sackett shares with Neil more on his professional journey in the industry, starting in the banking business and eventually merging into the world of leather goods. Then, Sackett chats more on the growth of Moore and Giles through the years, elaborating on the company’s forward-thinking tactics to grow into what they are today, especially in regards to the upholstery industry. They then discuss leather as a livable material and its interesting fusion re...
2020-04-2931 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Jessica Thuston of Coastal Living MagazineThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Jessica Thuston, special projects editor for Coastal Living Magazine.Listen as Jessica shares with Neil about her professional journey in the magazine industry, from being a founding editor of Cottage Living to serving as Southern Living’s executive editor for over 10 years. Then, Jessica discusses how the magazine industry has changed in order to suit our increasingly technology-based world, including how Coastal Living has shifted to a quarterly-based subscription and newsstand offering. After a recap of current coastal color and texture trends, Neil and Jessica wrap up with a...
2020-04-1426 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Franziska Neumann better know as FZKThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Franziska Neuman, founder and creative director of FZK Franziska, a creative agency that helps design-oriented clients grow and steward their online presence. Listen as Franziska Neumann shares with Neil more on her background, what lead her to start pursuing the interiors industry, and the “a-ha” Oprah moment that eventually became the turning point of her professional career. Then, Franziska elaborates on how she helps her designer clients navigate their online presence, from what content to post, how often to post, and even what social platforms to mainly focus on. W...
2020-03-3038 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with with Anne Sage and Laiza Cors of EmbelloThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Anne Sage and Laiza Cors of Embello, a dedicated online space for social influencers to connect with home and design brands. Embello was co-founded by Laiza, who also serves as their CEO, while Anne is Embello's talent relations strategist. Anne also has a unique background in design, media and the influencer space allows perspective on how to leverage influencer relationships for both brands and influencers. Listen as Laiza and Anne elaborate on their individual journeys in the influencer marketing space through the years and how it has evolved sin...
2020-03-1246 min
SAID - Something About Interior DesignersToma Clark Haines and Neil MacKenzie: Stay vs.GetawayIn this special two-convo episode, we check in with The Antiques Diva, Toma Clark Haines, from her confines in Venice, as well as MacKenzie from a photo shoot on Amelia Island. Ladies first, Clark Haines discusses how she’s turned quarantine into quality time and pivoted in times of uncertainty. Her realistic optimism mixed with a figure-it-out spirit is contagious ... in the best of ways. MacKenzie, director of marketing at Universal, is also very positive about the launch of Getaway, the new Coastal Living collection which premieres at pre-market next week. In addition to covering the ins and outs of...
2020-03-121h 04Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Janine Wagers - Director of Visual Merchandising for Universal FurnitureThis week we invite you to Explore Home with our very own Janine Wagers, director of visual merchandising for Universal Furniture. Have you ever wondered how Universal’s showroom gets set and ready for High Point Market twice a year? Listen as Janine reveals the magic behind making the showroom, detailing how she leads the charge to design, merchandise, and space-plan to perfection every market.Neil and Janine discuss her career within the furniture industry and how she got started. Janine, who began as a pre-med major, talks about her shift into art school, pursuing product design, an...
2020-02-1735 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Laura Thurman - Founder and Principal Designer at Laura Thurman DesignWe are excited to have Laura Thurman join us on the Explore Home Podcast. Laura, (Founder and Principal Designer at Laura Thurman Design in Nashville, TN) is well known for a global aesthetic filtered through a modern lens. She uses her upbringing in the diverse city of Los Angeles and her world travels for inspiration as she collaborates with her clients to create beautiful spaces that reflect their style, values and personality. Neil and Laura discuss the challenges and opportunities of launching and running an interior design business, networking, vendor relationships and navigating High Point Market. ...
2020-01-3146 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Gail Doby, Co-Founder and CEO of Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting. We will discuss the challenges of running a growing design firm as well as how to set goals and better measure results.Happy New Year from the team at Universal Furniture! To start the year off with a clear mind and fresh perspective, we invite you to Explore Home with Gail Doby. Gail is the co-founder and CEO of Gail Doby Coaching and Consulting, a firm that works with interior designers earning a revenue of $250,000 or higher. With Gail’s expert help, her clients aim to take their business to the next level by implementing tasks such as taking control of their business operations and prioritizing their daily responsibilities. Listen as Gail breaks down what the job of a des...
2020-01-0943 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Adam Japko, CEO of Esteem Media and founder of the Design Influencers Conference.This week we invite you to Explore Home with Adam Japko, CEO of Esteem Media and founder of the Design Influencers Conference. Home to leading national and local media brands in the luxury home design, gardening, and fine wine communities, Esteem Media is focused on connecting professionals to consumers through commonalities in both business and personal passions.Listen as Neil chats with Adam about his wine blogger background and his active role as a “Dead Head,” plus his thoughts on how social media and influencers have impacted the way brands approach their marketing strategies. Neil and Adam also...
2019-12-0951 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Peyton Jenkins, Co-Founder of Alton Lane, A premier mens clothing destination for a true custom fit. We discuss retail, fashion and start-ups.This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Peyton Jenkins, co-founder of custom men’s suit company Alton Lane, a retail shop with locations in 12 major metros across the United States.Listen as Neil talks fashion and furniture with Peyton, touching on his perspective on the current state of retail, omnichannel retailing, and what it is like to quit your day job to focus on launching a start-up company. The two also discuss the unique customer experience that Alton Lane strives to achieve for their shoppers, as well as some key takeaways that could apply to yo...
2019-11-221h 03Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Dudley Moore, Award Winning Furniture Designer and President and CEO of Otto and MooreThis week we invite you to Explore Home with Dudley Moore, furniture designer and President and CEO of Otto and Moore located in High Point, North Carolina. Listen as Neil chats with Dudley about growing up in the furniture industry, running a small family business, and how the design process has grown and evolved throughout his career. Dudley, who also serves as Chairman of the Board for the High Point Market Authority, also shares with Neil his unique perspective on the High Point Market experience, and the exclusive challenges and opportunities it presents for the city of H...
2019-11-1329 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Nina Magon, founder and CEO of Contour Interior Design and award winning designer, as we discuss the business of interior design, the Nina Magon design collaboration for Universal and the challenges of running your own business.This week we invite you to Explore Home with Nina Magon, founder and CEO of Contour Interior Design headquartered in Houston, Texas. With an extensive background in the design industry, Nina has and continues to make a strong impression in the field with extensive award-winning designs and multiple TV appearances — just to name a few. Nina defines her signature interior style as a bold, modern aesthetic with a luxurious, refined twist.Listen as Neil chats with Nina about how she got her start in the design world, what is currently on her plate, and th...
2019-11-0544 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Tom Conley, President and CEO of the High Point Market Authority as we discuss the upcoming fall 2019 market.This week, we invite you to Explore Home with Tom Conley, President and CEO of the High Point Market Authority. Listen as we discuss Tom's professional journey and the events that ultimately contributed to his longstanding career within the furniture industry. We will begin with a discussion on the intriguing evolution of the market experience and how it has changed and improved through the years. Then, we will touch on ways to best plan for your own High Point Market visit, as well as some of Tom's top tips in navigating the largest furniture trade show in the country...
2019-10-1036 minExplore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Miranda Kerr - Global style icon, Australian-born international supermodel, business women and mother as we discuss the launch of Miranda Kerr Home with UniversalThis week, we invite you to Explore Home with Miranda Kerr, Australian-born international supermodel, global style icon, business woman, wife and mother as we discuss the launch of her Miranda Kerr Home collection with Universal Furniture. Listen as we start at the beginning with Miranda’s upbringing, her extensive career journey that began in the modeling industry, her current entrepreneurial role with her organic skincare line, Kora Organics, and now as a lifestyle authority and new furniture brand. An avid traveler with an impressive social media following, Miranda also speaks on finding inspiration from your own personal journey and le...
2019-09-2938 min
Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal FurnitureExplore Home with Jeff Scheffer, President and CEO of Universal FurnitureThis week, we invite you to Explore Home with Jeff Scheffer, President and CEO of Universal Furniture, located in High Point, North Carolina. Listen and learn more about Jeff’s professional journey in the home furnishings industry and what ultimately led Jeff to Universal Furniture. Jeff offers some insightful viewpoints on what makes a furniture company tick, including his outlook on product, quality, customer service, and the best ways he has learned to not only attract but retain customers. Neil and Jeff also touch upon the upcoming High Point Market, sharing aspects that they are both looking forward to, in...
2019-09-2926 min
On the Record with Furniture TodayUniversal’s MacKenzie on the intersection of golf, furniture and the future of marketingEver wonder what marketing golf has to do with marketing furniture? Find out when Universal Furniture’s Neil MacKenzie goes On The Record with Furniture Today Editor in Chief Bill McLoughlin. Sponsored By Storis
2019-07-0839 minSitting Around Talking MoviesNuts to You! Disney's Nutcracker & the Four Realms, Boy Erased and Front RunnerThe big movies are coming fast and furious now. So we start wthis week with "Boy Erased" which stars Lucas Hedges, NIcole Kidman and Russell Crowe. It's based on a true story of a boy sent to a "gay conversion" facility in the 1990's. It's written and directed by Joel Edgerton and getting all sorts of buzz. Can a bunch of Aussies pull off this very American story? Listen in. Then we've got "Front Runner" which is also based on a true story. Hugh Jackman (what is it with Australians this week?) plays American presidential hopeful Gary Hart. Remember Gary...
2018-11-0227 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 17: The Changeling, by Victor LaValleIn this episode we’re discussing Victor LaValle’s The Changeling, which is about “One man’s thrilling journey through an enchanted world to find his wife, who has disappeared after supposedly committing an unforgivable act of violence, from the award-winning author of the The Devil in Silver, Big Machine and The Ballad of Black Tom." Show Notes Mackenzie has an exciting announcement! Lisa talks about how this book examines how fucking scary social media and our technology-driven lives are and made it scarier than it already is. Lisa discusses "the pivo...
2018-08-0654 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 13: Becky Spratford, Library World's Horror Maven (Part 1)Librarians may ask: why horror? And authors may ask: why libraries? Becky Spratford has the answers to these questions and more—her insight gave us a whole new perspective on ways to strengthen the horror community in libraries. We talk about what writers can do to build relationships with their local libraries, how reader's advisory works, the pros and cons of genres and subgenres, and so much more. Becky shares her philosophy on connecting authors and librarians with the ultimate goal of finding more readers for their books. Becky Spratford is a Librarian [MLIS] in Illinois specializing in...
2018-06-2557 min