Best Kendra Shea Host Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 307 with Emily Feicht 1:59:34

4d ago1:59:34

1:59:34

Emily and I were connected through pod guest, and friend Peter. This ended up being a really great conversation. We talk about what it is like to be freelance designers, her schooling at University of Oregon, her summer working for AmeriCorps and Habitat for Humanity, plus geek out about theatre for a bit. Enjoy! Timestamps: Welcome: 00:25 First no…

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Episode 306 with Katie Hogan 1:25:15

18d ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Katie is such a generous and genuine person. She and I crossed paths a few times but really got to talking during my last NeoCon. Interior Design is her second career, and she went forward knowing how and where she wanted to work. Doing just that now, we talk about that journey, and much more. Also, I’m so loud again in this episode, ugh, sorry! Ti…

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Episode 305 with Bob Ustanik 2:04:20

1M ago2:04:20

2:04:20

Timestamps: Welcome: 00:10 First non- drink related question: 04:35 Schooling, Internships & Work Experience: 10:43 The Big Questions: 1:03:07 The Fun Stuff: 1:35:15 Show Notes: Show notes from this episode can be found on our website. Thanks for listening! Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Sh…

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Episode 304 with Kimiya Khezri 1:28:12

2M ago1:28:12

1:28:12

This episodes’ designer, Kimiya Khezri, resides in Vancouver, BC. We will talk about her schooling and work life as an Interior Designer in Canada, her journey as a residential designer and what drives her designs. Note: My sound is not great this episode, I was still working through some mic issues when this was recorded. I sound tin-can-y, someti…

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Episode 303 with Nicole Nelson 1:39:13

2M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Nicole is another talented designer I know through IIDA. I’ve had the benefit of seeing her portfolio grow, and am excited for you all to hear about her experience in college during the lockdown, her internships, her business and marketing background, and her design journey. Note: There are some volume/sound issues in my audio early on in this epis…

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Playing Catch-Up! 1:08

2M ago1:08

1:08

No new episodes this week, but look for a classic Design Over Drinks Episode to hit the airwaves next Wednesday. Episodes will start releasing every other week moving forward. Photo by Logan Westom Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 M…

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Interior Design Legislation Part 2: Current Affairs 1:18:34

2M ago1:18:34

1:18:34

In Part 2 of our Legislative Deep Dive I talk with Matt Thompson and Megan Onley about what the current happenings in Washington State, Idaho and a bit on Alaska and Oregon. We Talk about where these states are in their journey toward legislation, what bill language might look like, the process post introduction of a bill, and ways you can take act…

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Interior Design Legislation Part 1: History & Background 30:06

3M ago30:06

30:06

This is our first Deep Dive Episode! One of the most important things happening in our profession right now is the push for legislation across the country for Interior Design. This is not been a short, or easy journey and I hope to begin to tell those stories here. My hope is that this episode along with part 2, will be primer for those trying to u…

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First Deep Dive Topic is Legislation! 0:35

3M ago0:35

0:35

Our first Deep Dive Topic on Legislation will go live on February 19th! Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: [email protected] Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks…

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Episode 302 with Kristen Petersen-Motan 1:43:17

3M ago1:43:17

1:43:17

In this episode Kendra talks with Kristen Petersen-Motan. An Interior Designer who specializes in education spaces. We talk about restroom design, the importance of sustainability and resources for being more sustainable in your material selection. We also discuss the decolonization of design and the importance of...you guessed it...Networking! Tim…

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Episode 301 with Ethan Doherty 1:33:14

3M ago1:33:14

1:33:14

In the first episode of the new season, Kendra talks with Ethan Doherty, an Environmental Graphics and Interior Designer who currently resides in Colorado. They chat about Ethan's schooling at Kansas State, and what led to his current role. We also touch on what school was like during lockdown, what Diversity in Design means and more! Timestamps: W…

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New Podcasts Coming Your Way 0:40

3M ago0:40

0:40

We have more types of episodes this season. I will continue the original Design Over Drinks format, but want to expand how we connect with the profession, and people out side A&D who want to understand it. First is Deep Dive, where we explore one topic in depth. These episodes will be in multiple parts. First more of an oral book report if you will…

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Binge Our First Two Seasons 0:34

4M ago0:34

0:34

While you wait for Season 3 on February 5th, now is the time to binge our first two seasons! Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: [email protected] Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @D…

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New Episodes Coming Soon! 0:40

4M ago0:40

0:40

New Episodes of Design Over Drinks start February 5th. Find us wherever you get your podcasts. Find us On Patreon and Instagram @DesignOverDrinksPod and @DesignOverDrinks.bsky.social Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qree…

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Design Over Drinks 2.13 - Peter Harrison 2:04:47

2+ y ago2:04:47

2:04:47

Season 2, Episode 13 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Peter Harrison Current Firm: Gensler Portland Design Program Attended: Utah State University, Major Interior Design, Minor Landscape Architecture Drink of Choice: Lemon Lime Lemongrass Seltzer Kendra Drinking: Sweet Rosé Drinks Discussed:Mead (Honey Wine) NOTES: Trading Spaces HGTV CIDA …

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Design Over Drinks 2.12 - Deidre Knowles 2:21:11

3y ago2:21:11

2:21:11

Season 2, Episode 12 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Deidre Knowles Current Firm: Bassetti Architects Design Program Attended: The Art Institute of Colorado Drink of Choice: Red Wine Kendra Drinking: Mushroom Half-caff coffee Sunset Magazine Landscape Designer Art Institute Seattle, Clarification: AIS had multiple Architects as faculty, an…

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Design Over Drinks 2.11 - Jessica Holman 2:20:51

3y ago2:20:51

2:20:51

Season 2, Episode 11 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Jessica Holman @jessica.holman Current Firm: Concentric Design Program Attended: Art Institute of Seattle in 2013 BFA Drink of Choice: Water, Mint Tea, Coffee Chocolate Cream Cold Brew from Starbucks Kendra Drinking: Porter Revel Wine and Lemonade over ice IIDA ASID NEWH RDI Filson Facto…

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Design Over Drink 2.10 - A Layman Asks #4 (Free Version) 40:49

3y ago40:49

40:49

The NeoCon Episode! NeoCon Hub Nick Cave STEM from Dance RPM Steak Little Goat Diner Dunkin Donuts International Building Code Master Format Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: [email protected] So…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2.9 - Charlotte Leveque 3:24:39

3y ago3:24:39

3:24:39

Season 2, Episode 9 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Charlotte Leveque @charlotteevaaah Current Firm: Currently working at United Tile, but looking for the right firm. Design Program Attended: U of Oregon Undergrad (Art History), Drexel University in Philadelphia, then Thomas Jefferson University, also in Philly. Drink of Choice: Water and …

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2.8 - Merylin Ortac 2:12:19

3y ago2:12:19

2:12:19

Season 2, Episode 8 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Merylin Ortac @mkessi Current Firm: McClellan Architects Design Program Attended: Bellevue College, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design Drink of Choice: Turkish Tea Kendra Drinking: Wine LINKS: Altos de Chavon School of Design (Fashion) Tadao Ando, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth,…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2.7 - Kate McQuade 2:19:50

3y ago2:19:50

2:19:50

Season 2, Episode 7 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Kate McQuade @kate7m Current Firm: Design Well Spent Design Program Attended: Bellevue College, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design Drink of Choice: Chateau Ste Michelle Sparkling Wine Kendra Drinking: Grocery Store White Wine WSU - Minor in Fine Arts Inglenook Winery Francis Ford…

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Design over Drinks Episode 2.6 - Michelle Northfield 1:42:01

3y ago1:42:01

1:42:01

Show Notes- Michelle Northfield Current Firm: Gensler Design Program Attended: University of Oregon (Ducks), Bachelor of Interior Architecture Drink of Choice: Hot Tea Kendra Drinking: Red Wine Architectural Digest Cal Poly Summer Program (Design) Tiger Beat Magazine National Geographic Highlights for Children Husky (University of Washington) Couga…

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Design over Drinks Episode 2.5- Christie Thorpe 1:16:10

3y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Episode 5 of Season 2 of Design over Drinks, Kendra talks with Christie Thorpe @christiethorpe.art. Current Firm: Ankrom Moison, but at the time of recording was working for BCRA Design Design Program Attended: Washington State University (WSU) Drink of Choice: Chai Tea Kendra's Drink: Hot Toddy Biophilic Design Parametric Design Jennifer West Show…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2.4 - A Layman Asks #3 (Free Version) 30:14

3y ago30:14

30:14

In this episode we touch on the following topics: MEP Teams Fire Safety Codes Well AP Certification; where I allude to the Monroe school district's struggle with PCBs (I said PFBs, I meant PCBs). Link below to the article I mention. Value Engineering; which devolves into a long rambling discussion on the evolution of designed spaces in healthcare s…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2.3 - A Layman Asks #2 (Free Version) 49:22

3y ago49:22

49:22

In this episode we touch on the the following topics. Construction Documents Form Parti Mid-Century Modern; what is it? Why it is used too much; in our opinion & how might we move past white-coded design? Here's a link to the Slate article Simon refers to; talking about the problematic history of Mid-Century Modern Design. Here is a link to the boo…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2.2 - WRD Crossover 2:16:32

3y ago2:16:32

2:16:32

On this episode of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Jamie, Lauren, and Lisa of the Whatcha Reading Dude (@wrdpod) Podcast. Drinks: Lisa: Cold Brew (and Bailey's?) Jamie: Irish Coffee (Coffee and Irish Whiskey) Lauren: Tea Kendra: Sun Liquor, Holiday Spice Blend and Tea Hot Toddy (Hot water, some spices and Whiskey) London Fog (Earl Grey tea wi…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2.1 - A Layman Asks 25:34

3+ y ago25:34

25:34

The pod's new series " A Layman Asks" (do you have anything better? We will happily take suggestions! [email protected]) Simon, Kendra's husband, pod editor, and not-a-designer asks about all those terms Kendra slings around. On the free version we talk FF&E and Elsie de Wolfe. Subscribe to our Patreon for the full episode! Design Over …

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Design Over Drinks - Season 2 Teaser 0:54

3+ y ago0:54

0:54

We're back with Season 2, starting February 3rd, 2022 Design Over Drinks is Hosted, and Edited by Kendra Shea Produced by Kendra Shea and Simon Shea Season 3 Graphics and Cover Art by Tano Design Season 3 Music is by Qreepz Email: [email protected] Socials/ Patreon: @DesignOverDrinksPod BlueSky: @DesignOverDrinks…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 8 - Hannah Morrow 1:45:35

3+ y ago1:45:35

1:45:35

Episode 8 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Hannah Morrow @hmarieee28 Current Firm: B+ H Architects, but at the time of recording was working for KMD Architects Design Program Attended: Bellevue College Drink of Choice: "Emperor's Cloud Mist" Green Tea IIDA NPC Interior Design Magazine Hey, there are some programs that I found out about afte…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 7 - Emily Spillar 2:13:01

3+ y ago2:13:01

2:13:01

Episode 7 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Emily Spillar @ems_world who is now taking a sabbatical after working for Dal Tile pre-pandemic Design Program Attended: Spokane Falls Community College, and Washington State University Drink of Choice: Cold brew coffee with sweetener Bedlam Coffee New York School of Interior Design NCIDQ WELL AP N…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 6 - Kendyl Smith 2:32:12

4y ago2:32:12

2:32:12

Episode 6 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Kendyl Smith @kendyl._smith Current Firm: Shepel Homes Design & Build Design Program Attended: University of Idaho Drink of Choice: Red Wine Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers IDI: Chair Affair Charrette IIDA National Student Design Charette in Chicago - I can't find anything on the National Charret…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 5 - Natalie Gould 1:29:17

4y ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Episode 5 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Natalie Gould @babyzouk79 Current Firm: Six Walls Interior Design Design Program Attended: Bellevue College Drink of Choice: Vodka, Sparkling Water, and a splash of pomegranate juice Arch Daily article with websites to find diverse people for rendering IIDA NPC RDI PNW Parsons School of Design - He…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 4 - Eleanor Jodway 1:34:26

4y ago1:34:26

1:34:26

Episode 4 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Guest Eleanor Jodway @eleanor_alive Current Firm: SABArchitects, Healthcare Design Program Attended: Seattle Pacific University Drink of Choice: Chamomile Tea Kendra was 100% wrong in her guess, not Harold’s LTD but Harney & Sons LTD ZGF Architects Housewarming LLC Seriously Happy Homes The Go Game…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 3 - Lorenzo Salazar 2:03:50

4y ago2:03:50

2:03:50

Episode 3 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Guest Lorenzo Salazar @lozosalazar Current Firm: At the time of recording this, January 2021, Lorenzo had been laid off from his previous job because of Covid. Happy to report he is now back at David Whitney Architects! Design Program Attended: San Jose State University Drink of Choice: Boulevardie…

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Design Over Drinks Episode 2 -Tineke Reali 1:33:00

4y ago1:33:00

1:33:00

Episode 2 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Guest Tineke Reali @laurelhouse_pgh Note: We had some sound issues with this one. Please bear with us as we work out the kinks in these first few episodes! Current Firm: Katerra Design Program Attended: Bellevue College Drink of Choice: Martinez https://www.liquor.com/recipes/martinez/ 1 ½ oz. Old …

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Design Over Drinks Episode 1 - Mayra Garcia 48:42

4y ago48:42

48:42

Episode 1 of Design Over Drinks, Kendra talks with Guest Mayra Garcia @m.garcia1191 Current Firm: Sister companies Housewarming LLC & S|365 Consulting + Design Design Program Attended: Bellevue College Drink of Choice: Sparking Water Elsie De Wolf – Considered the first Interior Designer started working in 1905, still under the term “decorator” Che…

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Design Over Drinks, The First Sip 1:38

4y ago1:38

1:38

Trailer for a new Podcast, Design Over Drinks. Host (and a designer) Kendra Shea will interview emerging Interior Design professionals on a variety topics including their personal experiences, and bigger topics like diversity, advocacy, trends and everything in between. Why over drinks? Because, designers often have a beverage in hand. From coffee …

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