031 – Magalie Rene-Hayes September 9, 2016

Magalie René-Hayes creates beautiful spaces for a better world. She takes a unique approach to design that combines holistic ideas, scientific research, and social-good to create spaces that improve lives. Magalie is founder of Kid-Smart Spaces™, helping parents and educators inspire smarter, happier, healthier children, and a speaker on topics including interior design, personal growth, transitioning careers, school design, and creating a balanced home. In 2008, Magalie leveraged 15 years of project management, marketing, and design experience to segue to the non-profit world at philanthropic powerhouse, The Ford Foundation. Inspired by their headquarters in one of New York City's oldest green buildings (designed by renowned architect Kevin Roche), she launched Kid-Smart Spaces in 2012 and has been transforming learning spaces ever since. Magalie works on a variety of residential, commercial, and institutional projects in the New York Tri-State area, Los Angeles, and Arizona. She has been featured in Dr. Oz The Good Life and Good Housekeeping magazines.