ICONIC HOUR

Renee Dee

Welcome to ICONIC HOUR with Renee Dee. As publisher of luxury lifestyle magazine ICONIC LIFE, Renee talks each week with the tastemakers, curators, designers and innovators in the luxury space. ICONIC HOUR celebrates the art of living beautifully with features on exceptional design, architecture, style, cuisine, luxury travel, wellness and living your best life. ICONIC HOUR showcases the vibrant people behind the products, the dreams behind the designs and the innovation behind inspiring ideas. As a multi-media brand, ICONIC LIFE magazine's mission is to be the storytellers behind the stuff and curators of all things ICONIC in our beautiful print magazine (serving Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Orange County and Palm Desert), our luxury portal iconiclife.com with fresh content daily, our YouTube channel with new content weekly and our engaging social channels. The thread that ties it all together is Living Beautifully, and we celebrate enjoying the best of the best and being our very best every day at ICONIC LIFE. Grab your coffee or a glass of wine, because it's ICONIC HOUR!

  1. 17h ago ·  Video

    Building Arizona's Finest Homes with Tony Calvis

    In this episode, we sit down with Tony Calvis, founder of Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, who shares insights from his decades-long career, the evolution of luxury homebuilding, lessons learned from building extraordinary homes and what it takes to create lasting value in today's luxury market. For more than four decades, Tony Calvis Sr. has helped shape Arizona's luxury residential landscape as the founder of Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes. Widely respected for his commitment to quality craftsmanship, integrity and client service, Calvis has built a reputation for creating some of the region's most exceptional custom homes. Under his leadership, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes has become synonymous with timeless design, meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative building process that brings each client's vision to life. The company has earned numerous industry accolades and has partnered with many of the Southwest's leading architects, interior designers and landscape professionals to deliver award-winning residences. A passionate advocate for excellence in homebuilding, Calvis believes that every home should reflect the unique lifestyle, personality and aspirations of its owners. His dedication to craftsmanship and innovation has helped establish Calvis Wyant as one of Arizona's premier luxury home builders. Website: calviswyant.com Instagram: calviswyant   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

    51 min
  2. 1d ago

    Building Arizona's Finest Homes with Tony Calvis

    In this episode, we sit down with Tony Calvis, founder of Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, who shares insights from his decades-long career, the evolution of luxury homebuilding, lessons learned from building extraordinary homes and what it takes to create lasting value in today's luxury market. For more than four decades, Tony Calvis Sr. has helped shape Arizona's luxury residential landscape as the founder of Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes. Widely respected for his commitment to quality craftsmanship, integrity and client service, Calvis has built a reputation for creating some of the region's most exceptional custom homes. Under his leadership, Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes has become synonymous with timeless design, meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative building process that brings each client's vision to life. The company has earned numerous industry accolades and has partnered with many of the Southwest's leading architects, interior designers and landscape professionals to deliver award-winning residences. A passionate advocate for excellence in homebuilding, Calvis believes that every home should reflect the unique lifestyle, personality and aspirations of its owners. His dedication to craftsmanship and innovation has helped establish Calvis Wyant as one of Arizona's premier luxury home builders. Website: calviswyant.com Instagram: calviswyant   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully. TAGS: calviswyantluxuryhomes, arizonaluxuryhomebuilder,iconichourpodcast,iconiclifemag

    49 min
  3. Jun 3

    Designing the Extraordinary with Jaque Bethke

    In this episode, we sit down with ICONIC  interior designer Jaque Bethke to explore the remarkable journey that has shaped her career and design philosophy. From her early influences and path into the world of luxury interiors to becoming one of the industry's most respected creative voices, Jaque shares the experiences that have defined her success. Jaque Bethke is a renowned interior designer in Scottsdale and the creative force behind JAQUE, a luxury interior design firm in Scottsdale known for its distinctive, hospitality-driven approach. With more than three decades of experience across hospitality, residential, commercial, and lifestyle design, Jaque brings a rare perspective to every project.  As a leading Jaque Bethke interior designer, her work is defined by an ability to translate vision into immersive environments that feel intuitive, elevated, and deeply personal. Jaque's design journey began at the Taliesin School of Architecture, where her early concepts quickly gained recognition. Her work led to opportunities with the Wynn Corporation, contributing to landmark projects including the MGM Grand Las Vegas and the iconic Bellagio. These formative experiences shaped her signature approach, rooted in the principles of a hospitality interior designer in Scottsdale, where experience, flow, and emotion guide every design decision. Today, Jaque leads projects across the United States and internationally, designing luxury residences, hospitality environments, retail experiences, and commercial spaces with a consistent focus on precision, emotion, and timeless design. See how this philosophy is applied across our design build services in Scottsdale. Her expertise extends beyond interiors. Jaque is known for designing custom furniture and statement pieces that bring depth, artistry, and individuality into every space. Her work has been featured in national publications and on HGTV, reinforcing her position as a leader in luxury design. For Jaque, design is personal. Every project is approached with intention, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, resulting in environments that feel effortless, refined, and enduring.   Website: jaque.design Instagram: jaquebethkedesign   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

    46 min
  4. May 20

    The Mold Realtor: Finding Healthy Homes With Christy Hutchison

    In this episode, we're joined by Christy Hutchison, an exclusive Holistic Realtor specializing in environmentally safe, wellness-focused homes designed to support healthier living. From mold awareness to healthier building materials and indoor environments, Christy shares what it truly means to identify and create a home that prioritizes human well-being. Website: https://healthyhomechristy.com/about/ Instagram: healthyhomechristy    BACK STORY Christy Hutchison is a Holistic Realtor serving Arizona and California, specializing in helping clients find environmentally safe, mold-free homes that support overall wellness and healthy living. After discovering her own home was making her sick, Christy embarked on a personal journey of healing that ultimately transformed both her life and career. That experience exposed a critical gap within traditional real estate — a lack of understanding around how homes can impact health. Today, Christy combines her firsthand knowledge with real estate expertise to help clients identify homes that prioritize clean air, low-toxin materials and healthier living environments. From hidden mold and VOC exposure to overall environmental safety, she advocates for buyers seeking more than just a beautiful home — but a true healing sanctuary. Through her work and partnerships within the wellness and design space, Christy is helping redefine the future of luxury living through the lens of health, intentionality and human optimization.     SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

    20 min
  5. May 6

    Flipping the Future of Wellness with Scott St. John

    In this episode, we sit down with Scott St. John, co-founder of FlipMyLife, and Laura St. John from Strong Confident Living, to explore a movement built on transformation, from the inside out. Flip My Life® is more than a wellness brand- it's a mission rooted in helping people age better, shift their energy, and make the decision to move from unhealthy to healthy. Having flipped their own lives, Scott and his team believe that when one person rises, we all rise—and that true change creates a ripple effect far beyond the individual. In this conversation, Scott and Laura share how Flip My Life® is redefining what it means to support a wellness journey. Backed by experts across medical, mindset, movement, and nutrition, the brand goes beyond products-offering access to workshops, fitness guidance, and real-world tools designed to create lasting change. Hear directly from the founders, believers, and success stories behind the movement, and discover why Flip My Life® is positioning itself as the company of the future. Website: flipmylifenow.com Instagram: flipmylifenow   BACK STORY Scott is the Co-Founder of Flip My Life, a fast-growing wellness company rooted in mindset, behavior change, and science-backed support. For more than 25 years, he has helped people. From children to CEOs and professional athletes rewrite the beliefs they hold about themselves. Known for his energy, approachable leadership, and attitude-first philosophy, Scott specializes in guiding individuals toward a stronger sense of confidence and possibility. He has spent his career showing people that lasting transformation begins with the stories they tell themselves and that when they flip their mindset, everything else follows. Through Flip My Life's pillars of Nutrition, Attitude, and Movement, Scott empowers others to build the resilience, self-belief, and momentum needed to change their lives from the inside out. As seen on Netflix's Selling Sunset, NBC's Access Hollywood, Women's Health, and more—Laura St. John is the go-to Celebrity Mindset Coach for people ready to break through and level up. With her refreshingly real approach, Laura draws you in with her radiating warmth then empowers you with the tools to flip your mindset fast. She's most known for her signature Flip It method—teaching you how to turn fear, doubt, or overwhelm into clarity and confidence. Whether you're pivoting in life, building your dream, or just tired of being stuck, Laura helps you sharpen your imagination, quiet the noise, and take bold action toward the life you're meant to lead.     SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

    31 min
  6. Apr 15

    The Collector's House Celebrates 10 Years of Refinement

    In this special episode, we sit down with Jamilyn Fournier, the visionary behind The Collector's House, a luxury showroom redefining curated living in Scottsdale. We explore Fournier's journey, her eye for the rare and meaningful, and how she's built a space that celebrates timeless design and the art of collecting. Website: thecollectorshouse.biz Instagram: thecollectorshouse   BACK STORY Jamilyn Fournier, Founder & CEO of The Collector's House, a luxury to-the-trade & retail showroom in the heart of Scottsdale. Known for its hand-curated vignettes and refined furniture collections, globally sourced antiquities, and original art.  Since founding the company in 2015, Fournier has built an immersive destination for locals and travelers that celebrates artisan craftsmanship, storytelling through individuality, and timeless, collected interiors for a refined, worldly clientele.    SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

    39 min
  7. Apr 1

    The Art of High-End Audio: Inside LMC Home Entertainment

    In this special episode, we sit down with Mike Ware, co-founder of LMC Home Entertainment, one of the nation's premier destinations for luxury sound and home cinema. With showrooms in Scottsdale and Tempe, Arizona, LMC has spent over 25 years curating some of the finest audio systems on the planet, earning top honors from elite brands like Burmester, Linn, McIntosh, Sonus faber, and Wilson Audio. Website: lmche.com  Instagram: lmc_home_entertainment BACK STORY LMC Home Entertainment is one of the nation's premier high-end audio and video showrooms, with locations in Scottsdale and Tempe, Arizona. The company represents an elite selection of electronics and loudspeakers from leading manufacturers across North America and Europe, and is frequently recognized as Dealer of the Year for prestigious brands such as Burmester, D'Agostino, Linn, McIntosh, Sonus faber, and Wilson Audio. LMC is driven by a passion for crafting exceptional music and home cinema systems tailored to each client's unique vision. Its dedicated listening rooms feature some of the finest audio systems in the world, allowing clients to experience everything from entry-level high-performance speakers like the Wilson Audio TuneTot to the extraordinary Wilson Audio WAMM Master Chronosonic, ranging from around $10,000 to nearly $900,000. Notably, LMC is the only showroom in the world to display the Wilson Audio WAMM. The company was co-founded 25 years ago by Mike Ware, whose lifelong passion for audio began early. From building speaker kits as a youth to operating a small audio business while serving in the Navy, Ware's path has always been rooted in sound. After returning to civilian life—including time as a service director at a Mercedes-Benz dealership—he partnered with Leslie and Mike McPheeters to establish LMC Home Entertainment. Today, LMC continues to set the standard by offering not only world-class brands but also an environment where those products can truly shine. With more than 15,000 square feet of demonstration space across its showrooms, the company presents complete audio systems ranging from accessible high-end setups to ultra-exclusive installations exceeding seven figures. Among its most remarkable showcases is a system approaching $2 million in value, featuring Wilson Audio WAMM speakers, the dCS Varèse Music System, and flagship electronics such as Dan D'Agostino's Relentless Amplifiers. SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR  If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much! ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE! JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

    28 min
  8. Mar 4

    The Next Chapter of ICONIC LIFE

    In this special episode, we introduce the new owner of ICONIC LIFE magazine, Tracy Thomas II, and explore what this exciting new chapter means for the brand's future. From honoring the publication's legacy of elevated living and design, to unveiling a bold vision for what's next, this conversation offers an inside look at the evolution of an iconic platform. Tune in as we discuss leadership, innovation, and how ICONIC Life plans to continue inspiring discerning readers in fresh, meaningful ways. Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: iconiclifemag   BACK STORY It is an honor to introduce myself as the new owner of ICONIC LIFE. As someone who grew up in the Phoenix area, I have admired this publication for many years, not only for the beauty of its pages but for the community it brings together. Stepping into this role is a privilege and an inspiration. My career has been shaped by building and scaling businesses across a variety of industries, from early stage startups to large corporate environments. I studied entrepreneurship and business economics at the University of Arizona and later earned my MBA from the University of Southern California, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation. Along the way, I have worked in product, strategy, venture investment and corporate development, helping organizations grow through thoughtful innovation and meaningful partnerships. While my background is not in publishing, those experiences will help strengthen and expand what makes ICONIC LIFE so special. I am deeply grateful for our exceptional team and for the many talented contributors who bring their creativity, expertise and passion to every issue. Their dedication is the reason this publication continues to thrive; it's a privilege to work alongside such remarkable people. To our readers, partners and friends, please know that the heart of ICONIC LIFE is not changing. You can continue to expect the highest quality editorial, personalized service and a deep commitment to highlighting the people and businesses that make our community extraordinary. I am excited for the future and the opportunity to build on this strong foundation. Thank you for welcoming me into this role. I look forward to growing together and continuing the ICONIC LIFE tradition that celebrates the art of Living Beautifully.   SUBSCRIBE TO ICONIC HOUR If you enjoyed today's podcast, I'd be so appreciative if you'd take two minutes to subscribe, rate and review ICONIC HOUR. It makes a huge difference for our growth. Thanks so much!   ICONIC LIFE MAGAZINE  Stay in touch with ICONIC LIFE magazine. We invite you to join our digital VIP list and SUBSCRIBE!   JOIN OUR ICONIC COMMUNITY Website: iconiclife.com Instagram: @iconiclifemag Facebook: Iconic Life YouTube: ICONIC LIFE   FOLLOW RENEE DEE Instagram: @iconicreneedee LinkedIn: Renee Dee   Thanks for being a part of our community to Live Beautifully.

    43 min
5
out of 5
80 Ratings

About

Welcome to ICONIC HOUR with Renee Dee. As publisher of luxury lifestyle magazine ICONIC LIFE, Renee talks each week with the tastemakers, curators, designers and innovators in the luxury space. ICONIC HOUR celebrates the art of living beautifully with features on exceptional design, architecture, style, cuisine, luxury travel, wellness and living your best life. ICONIC HOUR showcases the vibrant people behind the products, the dreams behind the designs and the innovation behind inspiring ideas. As a multi-media brand, ICONIC LIFE magazine's mission is to be the storytellers behind the stuff and curators of all things ICONIC in our beautiful print magazine (serving Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Orange County and Palm Desert), our luxury portal iconiclife.com with fresh content daily, our YouTube channel with new content weekly and our engaging social channels. The thread that ties it all together is Living Beautifully, and we celebrate enjoying the best of the best and being our very best every day at ICONIC LIFE. Grab your coffee or a glass of wine, because it's ICONIC HOUR!

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