Being Home With Hunker

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Being Home With the Plant Kween (Christopher Griffin) Mar 28, 2022

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On the Being Home With Hunker podcast we feature Christopher Griffin, aka Plant Kween.

Christopher self-describes as a Brooklyn-based Black queer non-binary kween. That’s queen with a K, people! They are a nurturer and if you follow them on Instagram, you’ll see Christopher’s love in action with their beloved green gurls.

In this conversation, we’ll hear some amazing practical greenery tips, including spring-cleaning tips for plants, as well as the three best plants for beginners. I mean, of course -- we are talking to the Plant Kween. However, Christopher also likes to encourage people to figure out plant care on their own -- that tips and tricks learned online should be used as guidance. As they say, there’s no absolute truth: Lean into curiosity and be intentional with what you bring into your space. Although, if you are one to be inspired with advice and ideas, Christopher just released their beautiful first book called, Go Grow, Gurl!: Plant Kween’s Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden

We also get heart-centered in this conversation where they share about the influence and inspiration of their grandmother and mother in their life. It’s sweetness that you’ll definitely want to hear. And joy – there’s so much joy here.

Instagram: @plantkween

Book: You Grow, Gurl!: Plant Kween’s Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

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Being Home With Professional Home Organizer Life in Jeneral (Jen Robin) Mar 21, 2022

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On the Being Home With Hunker podcast we feature professional organizer Jen Robin founder of Life in Jeneral.

As you'll hear Jen share in this conversation, there is a strong emotional aspect to her business — she believes in "connection over collection" — and she likes to go deep into people’s homes and by default, into their stories. She believes that people just want to be heard, and this guides her in how she can help them based on their personal needs.

It’s so Jen. As she says, she’s “a feeler.” And she's on a mission to help as many people as possible.

We’ll also hear about her two superpowers as an organizer, the two biggest reasons why people put off organizing their homes, and her expert tips on how people can maintain those super organized pantries.

Website: LifeinJeneral.com
Instagram: @lifeinjeneral and @jenrobin

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With Everyone's Favorite Therapist (Lori Gottlieb) Mar 14, 2022

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Today on the show we have Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.

Lori is also the co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast and writes The Atlantic’s weekly advice column, “Dear Therapist.” So, suffice to say, Lori knows about human nature.

In this conversation, Lori talks about the difference between satisficers and maximizers, and how we make choices about what to put in our homes based on what we value.

She also shares about how (due to the pandemic) she’s been able to see inside people’s homes in a way she never would have in the past since many of her therapy sessions moved to Zoom – and how she could see new aspects of people’s personalities, and what’s important to them, based on their aesthetic choices.

Website: LoriGottlieb.com
Instagram: @lorigottlieb_author
Book: Maybe You Should Talk to Somone
Workbook: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: The Workbook
Podcast: Dear Therapists
Advice Column: Dear Therapist
Watch: Lori’s TED Talk

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced and hosted by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With Etsy's Trend Expert (Dayna Isom Johnson) Mar 07, 2022

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On the Being Home With Hunker podcast we feature Etsy’s in-house trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson.

Dayna (who is also a judge on NBC’s “Making It,” a crafting competition hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman) has been at Etsy since the early days — over 10 years.

As Etsy’s trend expert, she’s passionate about connecting shoppers with products that complement their personal style. She keeps her finger on the pulse … and that’s no small feat with 5.2 million business owners on Etsy! But working with the sellers is what she loves.

Dayna believes that every everyone is creative, even those who say they don’t have a creative bone in their body. She encourages us to reconnect to when we were children and to remember what made us happy when we were younger. And then, we can bring a piece of that into our home spaces.

We talk about home trends, how she created her position at Etsy, her list of personal favorites, including books, home scents, and Etsy finds — and we also hear about her experience in becoming a landowner for the first time, including the powerful story behind buying this special piece of land. It’s truly beautiful.

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With a Vintage Arts Dealer (Gladys Tay) Feb 28, 2022

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Today on the show we have Gladys Tay, a designer and vintage arts dealer.

Gladys loves to look for things that are uncommon, and bring life andcharacter into a home.

It took her awhile to admit she has an eye for design because she didn’t study it in school, however design has always been a natural and intuitive part of her. She was encouraged by her dad to explore her creativity, and he taught her that it’s okay to be different, to break the rules, and not to conform to the norm.

Gladys encourages people to take risks and to keep an open mind — that when it comes to design it’s okay to make mistakes. The more you experiment with your own style, the better you get.

Her personality is as bright and colorful as her style — and her design philosophy is one I think that many of us can get on board with: do whatever you want, play, and don’t worry about the trends.

Website: GladysTay.com

Instagram: @thegladystay

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With Golde Superfood Founder (Trinity Mouzon Wofford) Feb 21, 2022

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Today on the show we feature Trinity Mouzon Wofford, co-founder and CEO of Golde, a superfoods wellness company that features products such as latte blends, face masks, and smoothie boosters.

Trinity grew up on almond butter and sardines, so it was no surprise when she found herself interested in exploring the intersection of wellness with natural beauty – which led to the creation of Golde with her partner Issey Kobori.

They launched with just one product – the Original Turmeric Latte Blend – out of their one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. And as their company has grown, so has their space – they have since moved to a new home in upstate New York.

We talk about the 1865 house she and Issey recently bought in Hudson Valley; their process in decorating their home; and how gardening is a point of inspiration for her, teaching her about tenacity and perseverance, which she then applies in other areas of her life.

Website: Golde.co

Golde on Instagram: @golde

Trinity on Instagram: @trinitymouzon

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With P.F. Candle Co. Creators (Kristin Pumphrey and Tom Neuberger) Feb 14, 2022

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Kristen Pumphrey and Thomas Neuberger are the founders of P.F. Candle Co. Based out of Los Angeles, their candles capture the true essence of California.

If you’re a candle or incense lover, chances are you have one of their products in your home right now. Kristen started the company from their second bedroom back in 2008, with Tom joining when they got their first 4,000 purchase order from West Elm – and the rest, as they say, was history. (Oh, and…they’re married.)

Kristen and Tom are DIY to the core: if they don’t know something, they figure it out. (Thanks, Google!) They talk about how they choose scents and tell stories through their candles; they share learnings on how to start your own business; and finally, they share their top candle care tips – and rescue care tips – so you can have healthy, long-lasting candles. These are expert candle ideas, folks!

They believe that scents help control the feeling in our home and that fragrance is that final layer in home design. Haven’t you been lighting up candles more often these past couple of years? We certainly have.

Website: P.F. Candle Co.

Instagram: @pfcandleco

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With Mandy Moore's Interior Designer (Sarah Sherman Samuel) Feb 07, 2022

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On the Being Home With Hunker podcast we feature Sarah Sherman Samuel, a designer whose work includes interiors, textiles, furniture, and artwork. She’s been featured in Architectural Digest, Sunset Magazine, Dwell, and Domino, to name a few. Maybe you were among the many who swooned when you saw the redesign of actress Mandy Moore’s house? Yes, that was Sarah’s work.

Sarah recently launched three new websites: Sarah Sherman Samuel (her design portfolio); SSS Edit (a redesign of her personal blog); and SSS Atelier (a virtual gallery of her plaster artwork, large scale silk screen tapestries, and vintage finds – all for sale.)

She is a designer and artist who is happiest when she’s creating – and sees the beauty in imperfection. As she says, she likes her house and her furniture to have “a little bit of wonk.”

If you’re wondering how she has time to do everything that she’s doing, you’re not alone. She gets this question a lot. And her answer might surprise you.

Websites:

Instagram: @sarahshermansamuel

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With a Color-Loving Interior Designer (Rachel Moriarty) Jan 31, 2022

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Rachel Moriarty is a San Diego-based, award winning interior designer. Her work has been featured in publications such as Vision Magazine and San Diego Home and Garden Lifestyle, and she has also been featured on HGTV and The Design Network. And in addition to her design work, she also teaches Visibility Coaching to other interior designers on digital strategy and positioning.

Rachel loves to celebrate color (in her work and her personal style) and her multicultural roots. They go hand-in-hand. She is an example of what finding joy in our work looks like. Her style is colorfully coastal, and as she says, this either magnetizes people to her or repels them. If you don’t like color, you need not apply. She describes herself as an introvert in extrovert clothing and has had a career path where every job along the way has been preparing her for the work she does as an interior designer. Rachel also shares how she prepares herself daily to tap into her creativity – and how she works with her ADHD to get into that creative space.

As she says, the more fun she has, the better it gets: the better her projects get, and the better her clients get. If you want to smile today, listen to the podcast just to hear her infectious laugh. We dare you not to feel inspired after hearing this conversation.

Learn More About Rachel Moriarty

If you want to learn more, read more, discover more about Rachel, visit any of these places:

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being Home With an Original Interior Design Blogger (Dabito) Jan 24, 2022

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About Our Guest

Dabito, an interior designer and founder of Old Brand New, a studio that specializes in design, brand partnerships, and art direction.

Dabito started his interior design career in blogging, where he has been able to put all his talents to work, including photography, printmaking, and art. He has a passion for thrifting and believes that decorating is really about celebrating your life.

As he says, “fill [your home] with all the things you love.” He believes that’s what “makes a space unique, it’s the weird things that really tell a story.”

Dabio shares how an IKEA catalog became his decor bible at a young age, how growing up in a three-bedroom home with three generations shaped his journey to becoming a designer, and how decorating is really about celebrating your life.

Website: Old Brand New

Instagram: @dabito

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.

This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.
Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.
Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.
Show art designed by Mory Men.

ABOUT HUNKER

Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.

Visit us, follow us, learn more.

Hunker: Hunker.com
Instagram: @hunkerhome

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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