South Cypress Podcast

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Interviews with the design community (architects and interior designers)

Episodes

  1. #10 Jessica Babler | President of IIDA Alabama, Interior Designer at KPS Group

    08/28/2024

    #10 Jessica Babler | President of IIDA Alabama, Interior Designer at KPS Group

    Welcome to the South Cypress Podcast, where members of the design community share their stories, knowledge, and expertise. Today we’re joined by Jessica Babler. Jessica is an interior designer at KPS in Birmingham, AL, and currently serves as the President of IIDA Alabama. In this episode Jess shared the story of moving from Iowa to Birmingham without knowing anyone, and what it was like to connect with the design community in a new place. She also gave us an update on the latest and greatest with IIDA AL. We’re so thankful that Jess carved out the time to be our guest. If you’re interested in developing authentic relationships while building your professional network then this episode is for you. LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUTH CYPRESS - https://southcypress.com/ Episode Links: IIDA AL Professional Development Symposium - September 20th - https://www.iida-al.org/events/s/event-24325 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-babler-b2170946/ KPS - https://kpsgroup.com/ Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithbrandonwhite/ Work Matters Podcast - https://workmatters.com/ceo-on-the-go/ Crestwood Community Band - https://www.crestwoodcommunityband.com/

    45 min
  2. #9 Mickey Davis | giving back, living with intention, connecting to community

    07/09/2024

    #9 Mickey Davis | giving back, living with intention, connecting to community

    Welcome to the South Cypress Podcast, where members of the design community share their stories, knowledge, and expertise. Today we’re joined by Mickey Davis. Mickey is the current Director of Sales and Installation at Carpet Specialties. He has been in the flooring business for nearly 50 years. If you’re connected to the design community in Birmingham he probably needs no introduction. Mickey and I talked about his story, how he got involved in the flooring business, and what it’s been like connecting to the design community. He shared about how his perspective changed after a significant health event. We also talked about what Mickey calls “paying our civic rent” - which is how he and the team at Carpet Specialties seek to be good stewards and give back by offering pro-bono flooring work for charitable organizations in our community. I’d also like to mention that Mickey serves on the board for Studio by the Tracks here in Birmingham. Studio by the Tracks is a studio for artists with autism. If you’re interested in learning more about this great organization please check them out at studiobythetracks.org I was challenged by this conversation with Mickey, and genuinely enjoyed it. Thanks for giving it a listen. LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUTH CYPRESS: https://southcypress.com/ LINKS: Studio by the Tracks: https://www.studiobythetracks.org/ Connect with Mickey Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeydavis/ Carpet Specialties: https://carpet-specialties.com Connect with Brandon White on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithbrandonwhite/

    1h 15m
  3. #8 Tim O’Brien | hybrid workplace culture, ergonomics, developing relationships, how the furniture world works

    04/02/2024

    #8 Tim O’Brien | hybrid workplace culture, ergonomics, developing relationships, how the furniture world works

    Episode Links: Learn more about South Cypress: https://southcypress.com Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obrienptim/ Innerspaice: https://innerspaice.com/ns/ Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithbrandonwhite/

    1h 24m

  4. 02/14/2024

    #7 Ryan Misner | culture of mentorship, attracting talent, internships, Samford interior design + architecture

    Ryan Misner is an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture & Interior Design at Samford University. He joined Samford in 2018 to teach in the CIDA accredited Interior Design program and to guide development of the new Master of Architecture Program, seeking NAAB accreditation. His primary teaching areas include design fundamentals, design communication and graphics, portfolio development, and design process. Prior to joining the faculty at Samford, he worked as a project architect at award-winning firms in Washington, D.C. He has 20 years of experience in all phases of design and construction management, and has worked on a variety of project types, including: base buildings, commercial interiors, hotel/hospitality, urban planning, and branded environments. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Director of Examination Development & Research at the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). While there he primarily oversaw the development of the test specification for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®), led the development of ARE 5.0, and other new research initiatives within the Council.

    1h 1m
  5. #6 Mary-Claire Brown | NCIDQ certification, studying, testing, why it’s important

    12/13/2023

    #6 Mary-Claire Brown | NCIDQ certification, studying, testing, why it’s important

    This episode is a deep dive into NCIDQ certification. Mary-Claire completed her certification within the last couple of years, so she has a fresh perspective on the process. She schooled me up on how to become certified, exam format, best practices for studying, and why it’s so important to consider NCIDQ as an interior designer. If you’re considering NCIDQ certification or just need a resource to pass to others who are, you won’t want to miss this one.

    47 min
  6. #5 Liz Hunsicker | IIDA advocacy and diversity, transition from designer rep, tips for working with reps, best practices for reps, community

    10/10/2023

    #5 Liz Hunsicker | IIDA advocacy and diversity, transition from designer rep, tips for working with reps, best practices for reps, community

    Haworth Website: https://www.haworth.com/na/en.html Liz's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethnester/ South Cypress: https://www.southcypress.com/

    51 min
  7. #4 Seth Rodwell | Composers of Community Design, Sustainability, Attainable Housing, Approachable Design, Firm Culture, Nequette’s Design Approach

    08/25/2023

    #4 Seth Rodwell | Composers of Community Design, Sustainability, Attainable Housing, Approachable Design, Firm Culture, Nequette’s Design Approach

    Brandon White and Seth Rodwell sit down to discuss community design, sustainability, attainable housing, approachable design, firm culture, and Nequette’s design approach. South Cypress's website: https://southcypress.com/ Nequette Website: https://nequette.com/ Brandon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonwhitesouthcypress/ Seth's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-rodwell-507321185/

    1h 4m

  8. 05/30/2023

    #3 Koby Thompson | The Story of element526, Overcoming Adversity, What Makes Great Hospitality Design, Advice for New Designers

    The South Cypress Podcast is brought to you by South Cypress, a flooring provider for commercial designers. Visit ⁠SouthCypress.com⁠ to create a Designer Account to sample tile, hardwood, LVT, and stone for your next commercial project. ⁠Koby Thompson, RID⁠ of ⁠element526⁠ sits down with Brandon White of South Cypress to discuss: Overcoming adversity What makes great hospitality design Advice for new designers

    1h 7m

  9. 04/21/2023

    Episode 2: Leslie McClenny, Senior Design Associate at KPS Group, Inc, discusses Evidence Based Design

    Leslie McClenny, RID, IIDA, EDAC, LEED AP ID+C at KPS Group, Inc, Senior Design Associate at KPS, sits down with Brandon White to discuss: - What is Evidence Based Design - How evidence teaches us to design buildings from the inside out - Historical examples of evidence based design - How to work with clients on evidence based design - Certification - What's bringing her joy (spoiler alert: spring time in the South) This podcast is brought to you by ⁠South Cypress⁠, a premiere, user-friendly flooring provider for the design community.

    44 min

  10. 03/23/2023

    Episode 1: Sammi Woronoff, RID, and President-Elect of IIDA discusses networking for interior designers

    Sammi Woronoff, a healthcare Interior Designer at Gresham Smith and IIDA-AL President Elect sits down with Brandon White to discuss: Her time studying interior design Choosing between commercial and residential design Tips for interior design internships How to network with the design community This podcast is brought to you by South Cypress, a premiere, user-friendly flooring provider for the design community.

    51 min
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