Design Meets Life

Episode 11: Stacy Garcia Has a License to Design and the Chops to Prove It!

Designer & Businesswoman Stacy Garcia joined us in the studio while on a well-deserved Med vacay, and she served up all the goodness we love here on Design Meets Life. Over her years of business in design and interiors, she has picked up so much knowledge and shared a tonne of juicy details with us this week. Stacy, like a lot of Kelli’s mates, defies time by defining it and doing so in HER way. From fashion to fabrics, interiors to design, the energy behind Stacy's drive is palpable, and we get into some straight talk and deep conversation...all while laughing our arses off!

Episode 10: How an Expat Creative Melds Worlds with Expertise featuring BCN Designer Philissa Williams!

The creative fun that IS Barcelona-based designer/creator/ stylist AND caterer Ms. Philissa Williams of ThemBe Studios sprang forth and made itself right at home with us in-studio. From the gorgeous (and malleable!) designs she creates for friend to the pod, rocker Tori Sparks, to the events she caters and the fashions she creates, what makes her story so enticing is the way she adds a touch of true renaissance woman to all she does. Something to aspire to is what we love to serve up on Design Meets Life, and Philissa always turns it OUT!

Episode 9: Learning How to Really Say Aloha, and Mean It, to Your Well-Being with Dr. Kevin Patterson!

Dr. Kevin Patterson brings his message of holistic well-being and psychology to thousands on his social media, online and through his coaching and speaking. What Kelli and Lucas love about each time speaking with Doc Kev is that his focus really does gravitate to building from the interior and moving outward...and onward! For years now, he has also invested his focus on empowering and helping women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to break free from burnout after years on the daily grind. And we love one of the stories he posted recently where he literally called many of us out…"there are no awards given for 'most burnt out!'" Find out why his coaching clients call him Moana...Just press play!

Episode 8: The Step-by-Step Guide to Pursuing Musical Dreams Despite It All featuring musician/composer/muse to the stars, Mitchell Kaplan!

Based in LA, Mitch has been celebrated for his distinctive blend of musical artistry and creative versatility, on top of having history with some of the music industry's best like Janet, Michael AND Madonna. With a career spanning several decades, he's perhaps best known for his long-standing partnership with actress, performer and one of our fave comedienne Lady Sandra Bernhard, serving as her musical director and collaborator for decades.

Episode 7: Mark Candelaria Lights Us Up from Wherever He Is!

Mark Candelaria is the season one architect featured in Kelli's new show, 'Extravagant Spaces,' now available on The Design Network's YouTube! Mark joins us from one of his global retreats as he shares how he became one of the most sought after architects world-wide. Giving back while pursuing his passions in architecture and design, this true Renaissance man has been traveling the world for decades, pairing design and volunteerism, not to mention his culinary skills (!), to everything he does. This episode will inspire you and put that pep in your step that we all need!