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Hosted by real estate brokers Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson from beSpoke real estate, Modern Home Mastermind is the ultimate source for exploring modern luxury in Arizona. We'll guide you through the dynamic world of real estate, architecture, and construction in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Each week, we dive into conversations with the visionary architects, innovative builders, cutting-edge interior designers, creative landscape architects and others shaping the modern spaces in the Valley of the Sun. Join us as we explore the art of modern living together!

  1. 5D AGO

    Inside Arizona Luxury Real Estate with Joan Levinson | 35 Years Selling Paradise Valley Homes

    In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with legendary luxury real estate agent Joan Levinson, one of the most accomplished agents in Arizona with over $2 billion in career sales. Joan shares the story of how she unexpectedly built a powerhouse career in luxury real estate, why becoming an expert in a specific market like Paradise Valley made all the difference, and how the luxury home market has evolved over the past 35 years. From the early days of hand-drawing property maps to today’s modern estates with wellness spaces and smart home technology, Joan explains what truly drives value in high-end homes. The conversation also dives into design trends, mistakes spec builders often make, and how storytelling and neighborhood knowledge can transform the way luxury properties are marketed and sold. If you're interested in luxury real estate, architecture, or the business of selling high-end homes, this episode offers incredible insights from one of the best in the industry. Estimated Chapter Timings: 0:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Mastermind & Joan Levinson 1:20 – Joan’s unexpected start in real estate 3:10 – Becoming self-taught and mastering the Paradise Valley market 6:00 – From commercial real estate to luxury residential 8:40 – How the luxury market and modern homes have evolved 11:00 – Design trends today: wellness spaces, single-level living & views 14:00 – Spec homes vs. custom homes: quality, location & pricing mistakes 18:00 – Marketing luxury homes through storytelling and lifestyle 21:30 – The psychology of luxury estates and creating anticipation 23:40 – Rapid fire: first home sold & biggest lessons in 35+ years 26:00 – Why listening to clients leads to unexpected dream homes 28:10 – Favorite architecture styles & staying available for clients 🔗 Connect with Joan Levinson 🌐 Website: https://www.joanlevinson.com/ 📸 Instagram: @joanlevinson 🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    29 min

  2. MAR 4

    Inside the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Preserving a Global Legacy at Taliesin West

    What does it take to preserve the legacy of one of the most influential architects in history? In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, we sit down with Joseph Specter, President & CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, to explore how the foundation is carrying forward the ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright through education, preservation, and innovation. From stewarding UNESCO World Heritage sites like Taliesin West and Taliesin to engaging the next generation through youth programs and modern partnerships, we discuss how organic architecture continues to shape the way we live today. We also unpack: • The difference between the Foundation, the Trust, and Fallingwater • What “values-based preservation” really means • Why Wright embraced experimentation (and imperfection) • How design can build deeper community in a digital world If you love modern architecture, preservation, or the philosophy behind great design, this conversation is for you. Estimated Chapter Timings: 0:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Mastermind & Guest Joseph Specter 2:00 – What Is the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation? 5:15 – Foundation vs. Trust vs. Conservancy vs. Fallingwater 9:30 – Organic Architecture & Why Taliesin Was Never Meant to Be a Museum 13:45 – Values-Based Preservation Explained 17:30 – Education Programs: From K–12 to University Partnerships 21:00 – The Foundation’s Collections & Intellectual Property 24:30 – Licensing, Design Partnerships & Democratizing Good Design 28:00 – Visitor Impact: 100,000+ Guests at Taliesin West 31:30 – UNESCO World Heritage Designation & Global Responsibility 34:30 – Events, Tours & Community Programming 37:30 – Rapid Fire: Favorite Wright Property & Modern Relevance 40:00 – Misconceptions About Wright (Leaky Roofs & Imperfection) 42:00 – How to Support & Engage with the Foundation 🔗 Connect with The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation 🌐 Website: https://franklloydwright.org/ 📸 Instagram: @wrighttaliesin 🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    42 min

  3. FEB 25

    Jessica Hutchison-Rough on Leading Urban Design Associates & Custom Desert Architecture

    What happens when a legacy architecture firm transitions to the next generation?In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, Jessica Hutchison-Rough, AIA Principal Architect of Urban Design Associates, shares how she balances honoring her father’s 40+ year legacy while evolving the firm’s design philosophy for today’s custom luxury homes. From site-driven architecture and sustainability strategies to listening deeply to clients and leading as a woman in a male-dominated industry, Jessica gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to design timeless, custom homes across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Flagstaff. We also explore indoor-outdoor living, sustainable design beyond “gadgets,” and the emotional intelligence required to guide clients through multi-year custom builds. If you love modern desert architecture, luxury custom homes, and thoughtful design leadership — this episode is for you. Estimated Chapter Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind 00:41 – Introducing Jessica Hutchison Rough 01:34 – Growing Up in Urban Design Associates Ltd. 02:28 – Taking the Helm & Evolving the Firm 04:11 – Why Listening Is the Most Important Skill 06:23 – Sustainability: Beyond Solar & Gadgets 07:45 – Designing for Site, Style & Client Lifestyle 09:47 – Pine Canyon Project (Flagstaff) 13:58 – Desert Highlands Project (Scottsdale) 15:27 – Paradise Valley Contemporary Home 18:11 – Being a Woman in Architecture 19:10 – Rapid Fire: Travel, Inspiration & Frank Lloyd Wright 22:05 – Favorite Local Spots & Life Outside Architecture 22:41 – Iconic Awards Win 23:13 – Where to Find Urban Design Associates 23:32 – Closing Thoughts 🔗 Connect with Jessica Hutchison-Rough 🌐 Website: https://www.urbandesignassociatesltd.com/ 📸 Instagram: @udaltd 🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    24 min

  4. FEB 18

    Designing Homes as Art: Mark Tate on Desert Architecture, Living in the View & Timeless Design

    How do you design a home that feels more like a piece of art than a structure? In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with acclaimed architect Mark Tate, founder of Tate Studio, to explore the emotional side of modern architecture. With a background in fine arts, Mark shares how his artistic training shapes his approach to site-specific desert homes, why he designs for feeling over trends, and what it truly means to “live in the view.” From indoor-outdoor living and client collaboration to overcoming challenging sites and crafting gallery-like spaces for art, this conversation dives deep into the philosophy behind timeless, modern design. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, future custom home client, or design professional, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how great architecture comes to life. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the masterminds shaping modern living across Arizona. 00:00 – Welcome & Mark Tate Introduction 01:00 – Mark Tate’s Background as an Artist 03:45 – Designing Architecture That Evokes Emotion 04:30 – Timeless Design vs. Trends 05:45 – Understanding the Client & Collaborative Process 07:10 – “Living in the View” & Indoor-Outdoor Design 09:30 – Designing for Climate, Privacy & Environment 10:45 – Architecture as a Relationship, Not a Transaction1 2:20 – Site Analysis & Turning Challenges into Opportunities 14:45 – Floor Plans as Puzzle Pieces 16:10 – Sculpting the Home in 3D & White Models 17:45 – Material Selection & Design Refinement 18:30 – Touring Featured Desert Modern Projects 20:15 – Galleries, Art Placement & Movement Through Space 22:15 – Challenging Lots & Creative Rewards 23:30 – Rapid Fire Design Questions 26:05 – Mark’s Favorite Space: The Art Studio 27:05 – One-Word Design Philosophy: Keep It Simple 27:45 – Where to Find Tate Studio & Episode Wrap-Up 🔗 Connect with Mark Tate 🌐 Website: https://www.tate-studio.com/ 📸 Instagram: @tatestudio.architects 🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    29 min

  5. FEB 11

    Turning Bold Design into Reality: Inside The Guild’s Custom Fabrication Process

    In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with Evan Emery and Mikhail Gladchenko of The Guild, the in-house fabrication studio at 180 Degrees Design Build. From custom steel and woodwork to groundbreaking 3D-printed concrete, The Guild specializes in solving the hardest design challenges and bringing highly detailed architectural elements to life. We explore how fabrication bridges the gap between design intent and construction reality, why collaboration between architects, builders, and makers is critical, and how emerging technologies are reshaping what’s possible in modern homes and landscapes.If you’re passionate about architecture, custom homes, innovative materials, or the art of buildingthis episode is for you. Estimated Chapter Timings: 0:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Mastermind 1:00 – Meet The Guild: in-house fabrication at 180º 3:00 – Evan & Mikhail’s path to The Guild 5:00 – How The Guild collaborates with design teams 7:00 – Pushing boundaries with new fabrication techniques 9:30 – The 180º office cascading wall project 12:00 – Engineering challenges behind the feature wall 14:30 – Byrnes Residence: working with iconic architecture 17:00 – 3D printed concrete landscape project 19:30 – Designing large-scale gathering spaces 21:30 – Solving installation challenges with a “keystone” 23:30 – CNC fabrication and the spa feature 25:30 – Big projects vs. small custom features 26:30 – Rapid fire: favorite materials 27:30 – Advice for homeowners building custom features 28:00 – Where to find The Guild & closing 🔗 Connect with The Guild 🌐 Website: https://www.bytheguild.com/ 📸 Instagram: @bytheguild 🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    28 min

  6. FEB 4

    Second-Generation Builder Creates High-Performance Modern Homes | Evan Boxwell of Boxwell Homes

    What truly separates a great builder from the rest? In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, we sit down with Evan Boxwell, President & CEO of Boxwell Homes, to uncover what it takes to build exceptional modern homes in Phoenix’s most desirable neighborhoods. Evan shares his journey from growing up on construction sites to launching his own building company during the 2008 recession—and how that experience shaped his disciplined, systems-driven approach to luxury homebuilding. We dive deep into why pre-construction planning, budget clarity, and advanced BIM (Building Information Modeling) are game-changers for clients building custom homes. ⏱️ Estimated Chapter Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Evan Boxwell & Boxwell Homes 1:45 – Growing up in construction & being a second-generation builder 4:00 – Starting a building company during the 2008 recession 6:30 – Why planning is everything in custom home construction 9:15 – How BIM & 3D modeling prevent costly mistakes 12:30 – Budget transparency & setting realistic expectations 15:00 – Design trends shifting toward warmer modern architecture 17:45 – Wellness, outdoor living & multi-generational homes 20:30 – Advice for first-time custom home clients 23:15 – What sets Boxwell Homes apart in luxury construction 25:30 – Final thoughts & closing 🔗 Connect with Boxwell Homes 🌐 Website: https://boxwellhomes.com/ 📸 Instagram:  @BoxwellHomes  🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    26 min

  7. JAN 28

    Inside Luxury Cabinet Design | Rob Rubin of AK Studio

    In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Rob Rubin, owner of AK Studio, to explore what truly makes a kitchen, bath, and interior space functional, timeless, and beautifully designed. Rob shares his inside-out approach to design, explaining why organization, proprietary engineering, and collaboration with architects and builders are the foundation of successful spaces. From appliance placement and prep flow to hidden storage, material durability, and long-term home maintenance, this conversation dives deep into how thoughtful design can improve daily living. The episode also showcases standout projects—including award-winning residences and once-in-a-lifetime builds—highlighting the craftsmanship, millwork, and interior architecture that define Rob’s work. Whether you’re a homeowner, architect, builder, or design enthusiast, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration for creating spaces that feel calm, intentional, and enduring. Chapters /Estimated Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind 01:00 – Introducing Rob Rubin & AK Studio 02:30 – What sets AK Studio apart in high-end kitchen design 04:00 – Designing kitchens from the inside out 06:00 – Kitchen flow: cooking, prep, refrigeration & counter space 08:00 – Hidden storage, organization & proprietary engineering 10:00 – Why homeowners must be involved in the design process 12:00 – Maintaining your home like a car 14:00 – Choosing durable vs. delicate materials 16:00 – Closet systems & personalized organization 18:00 – Beyond kitchens: millwork, furniture & interior architecture 20:30 – Award-winning and once-in-a-lifetime projects 24:30 – Craftsmanship, materials & execution at the highest level 27:30 – Making complex design feel calm and timeless 28:45 – Rapid fire: must-haves for modern kitchens 31:00 – Gas vs. induction cooking 33:00 – Advice for homeowners building or remodeling 34:30 – Where to find AK Studio & closing thoughts 🔗 Connect with Rob Rubin with AK Studio 🌐 Website: https://www.akstudioaz.com 📸 Instagram:  ⁨@AKstudioaz⁩  🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    35 min

  8. JAN 21

    Ty Harrison on Design-Driven Homes, Craftsmanship, and Building with Intention

    In this episode, we sit down with Ty Harrison, AIA to explore the intersection of architecture, craftsmanship, and intentional building. Ty shares his perspective on what truly defines quality in modern homes, how thoughtful design decisions shape the way people live, and why collaboration between architects, builders, and clients is essential to creating lasting spaces. From discussing the evolution of high-end residential projects to breaking down what separates good construction from great construction, this conversation offers insight for homeowners, design professionals, and anyone passionate about elevated living. Whether you’re interested in modern architecture, luxury homes, or the behind-the-scenes process that brings thoughtful projects to life, this episode delivers real-world insight from someone deeply rooted in the craft. Estimated Chapter Timings: 0:00–2:30 – Introduction & Ty Harrison’s background 2:30–6:00 – Philosophy on design, craftsmanship, and quality 6:00–10:00 – What defines a well-designed modern home 10:00–14:30 – Collaboration between builders, architects, and clients 14:30–18:30 – Common mistakes in residential projects 18:30–22:00 – Building with longevity and intention 22:00–26:00 – Advice for homeowners and industry professionals 26:00–28:00 – Final thoughts and closing insights 🔗 Connect with Ty Harrison 🌐 Website: https://www.tyharrison.com 📸 Instagram: @tyharrisonarchitecture 🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind— where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration. 📩 Follow beSpoke real estate 🌐 https://bespokephx.com 📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx

    28 min
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Hosted by real estate brokers Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson from beSpoke real estate, Modern Home Mastermind is the ultimate source for exploring modern luxury in Arizona. We'll guide you through the dynamic world of real estate, architecture, and construction in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Each week, we dive into conversations with the visionary architects, innovative builders, cutting-edge interior designers, creative landscape architects and others shaping the modern spaces in the Valley of the Sun. Join us as we explore the art of modern living together!

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