Divine Details

Intentional Design and Translating Story into Space with Ashley Wilkins.

On today’s episode I sit down with Ashley Wilkins, Founder of Islyn Studio, an award winning woman-owned and operated design studio, headquartered in New York City. Ashley founded Isle Studio in 2017 as a way to shift design into a kinder, more meaningful place. Hailing from the poppied Coast of Northern California, Wilkins is inspired by the spiritual power inherent in beautiful idiosyncratic places. With a focus on curiosity, collaboration, and cultural storytelling, she and her team build immersive spaces for a wide swath of clients in a range of culturally-relevant industries. Named HD Magazine’s “Wave of the Future”, Ashley’s relentless commitment to innovation and her expertise in spatial storytelling have solidified her as a trailblazer in the design industry, consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern design.   Islyn Studio Website: https://www.islynstudio.com/ [https://www.islynstudio.com/] Instagram: @islynstudio   Ashley Wilkins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynwilkins/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynwilkins/] Instagram: @ashleynwilkins

Divine skincare and finding the right provider with Shyanie Kumar.

On today’s episode of Divine Details I sit down with Shyanie Kumar, MD. Shyanie is the Founder and Medical Director of Skin Medical Aesthetics and a Trauma Surgeon at Saint Anthony Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She first became interested in aesthetics while struggling with severe cystic acne in her 20s. She underwent many failed treatments and procedures until she finally met the right provider where she learned that detailed consultation with comprehensive skin case therapies results in a successful outcome.   Shyanie wants to provide a place where clients can trust their providers. She wants each client to know that at Skin! Denver they will receive in depth consultations and only be recommended treatments that will work for them. No gimmicks, no over selling and no wild promises that do not pan out only amazing results.   Skin! Medical Aesthetics Website: https://skindenver.co/ [https://skindenver.co/] Instagram: @skin.denver   Shyanie Kumar Instagram: @denverskinmd   Brands sold at Skin! Medical Aesthetics Plated Skin Science [https://platedskinscience.com/] EltaMD [https://eltamd.com/] Revision Skincare [https://revisionskincare.com/] ZoSkinHealth [https://zoskinhealth.com/]

What makes F&B a successful venture with COJHO's Mitch Prensky

This week, I sat down with Mitch Prensky, Founding Partner of COJHO Hospitality based in New York City. With a focus on hospitality industry trends, food service excellence, and empowering employee training, Mitch’s team delivers unparalleled culinary creation and operations. His journey through notable roles including Director of Culinary at Hyatt, has honed his expertise in F&B concept development and revenue management. His role as Culinary Officer for COJHO, leverages this expertise, where he orchestrates the development of full-service restaurants and hotel F&B operations. Mitch’s vision is to craft unique dining concepts that not only delight guests but also set industry benchmarks.   Mitch Prensky LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-prensky-mba-5865b415/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-prensky-mba-5865b415/] COJHO: https://cojho.com/ [https://cojho.com/]   Projects Mentioned Olive and Sea [https://www.oliveandseaftl.com]

Ideating with intention with Keghan Hurst and Ashlynn Dawes

Keghan Hurst is the ideator of brands, creator of experiences, and founder of the Fylament Collective —a Denver-based creative strategy studio that transforms ideas into unforgettable brand identities. At Fylament Collective, Keghan leads her "collective" team with a distinctive approach to brand development—one rooted in human connection, emotional resonance, and sensory storytelling. The name says it all: like a filament conducts electricity to spark light, Fylament—with a “Y”—conducts your ideas into something tangible, beautiful, and built to last. From big-picture strategy to the finest brand details, Keghan’s work is all about bringing intention and impact to every touchpoint.   Ashlynn Dawes is a multi-faceted creative with many passions and purposes. She operates professionally under the nom de guerre of Dawes Studio. She is fascinated by developing the most artistic solutions to design quandaries and collecting inspiration from worldly experiences — from vintage finds and quirky curiosities to the natural beauty of Mother Earth. With deep experience in branding design from previous stints at agencies from big to boutique, Ashlynn now brings subtle taste and expressive style to a variety of creative projects: spanning interior concepting, art and installations, illustration and brand identity design, and creative direction of all disciplines.   Keghan Website: www.fylamentcollective.com [https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/DJTSCv2w4psE5052c5uptQafLH?domain=fylamentcollective.com] Instagram: @fylament_collective   Ashlynn Website: Dawes.Studio [https://dawes.studio/] Instagram: @dawes.studio

OG boutique hotels with Jennie Yip

This week I sat down to chat Jennie Yip. Jennie is is an entrepreneur, F&B strategist and hospitality consultant. Founder and Creative Director of JenJuice Hospitality and Co-Founder of COJHO. Jennie’s experience in the culinary and hospitality industry spans over three decades. She partners with Real Estate Developers looking to activate spaces with standout F&B, Chefs & Restauranteurs ready to scale or shape their next venture, and Boutique hotel brands that want to create destination-worthy dining and beverage programs. Her collaborations have included hotels such as Gramercy Park, Delano Miami, and Mercer. She has also worked directly with celebrity hoteliers and restauranteurs including Ian Schrager, Geoffrey Zakarian, Andre Balazs, and Jean Georges.  Today, Jennie has partnered with Mitch Prensky to found COJHO to widen their F&B consultantcy to real estate developers and corporate hotel brands.    Jennie Yip Website: https://www.jenjuicehospitality.com/about/ [https://www.jenjuicehospitality.com/about/] COJHO: https://cojho.com/ [https://cojho.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-yip-19659421/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-yip-19659421/]