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Complementary Colors
by MCG Explore Design
Complementary Colors is a podcast for interior design professionals with your hosts: Melissa Pribyl, Cara Rude, and Casey Kee. Join us to talk about the challenges we all face as commercial interior designers, and the insights and inspirations we find along the way.
Episodes
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The Lies We Tell in Green: A Conversation with Jon Strassner
Episode 20: In this episode of we sit down with Jon Strassner, an industry provocateur known as an environmental storyteller, strategic advisor, and co-host of the Break Some Dishes podcast. With nearly three decades of experience in the commercial interiors industry, Jon brings a passionate and...
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Mike Johnson on Sustainability and the Living Product Challenge
Episode 19: Join Cara Rude for a conversation on with Mike Johnson, Senior Director of Materials team at the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). Mike is a passionate advocate for sustainability, with a focus on wildlife preservation, ecosystem health, and the development of sustainable...
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From Inspiration to Implementation with Design Futurist, AJ Paron
Episode 18: In this episode of Complimentary Colors we sit down with Design Futurist, AJ Paron. AJ is the Executive Vice President at Sandow Design Group and is responsible for the B2B brands of Interior Design Magazine, Metropolis Magazine and ThinkLab. She is an accomplished interior designer…
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Exploring the Power of Place with Doug Shapiro from OFS
Episode 17: Live from NeoCon in Chicago! Join your hosts, Cara Rude, Melissa Pribyl, and Casey Kee for a very special conversation with Doug Shapiro from OFS. Doug is the Vice President of Research & Insights at OFS, and hosts the Imagine a Place podcast. He shares his personal journey and some...
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Public Art & Cultural Storytelling with Crystal Worl
Episode 16: In this episode Melissa Pribyl is sitting down with special guest, Crystal Worl to talk about the importance and impact of public art. Crystal is a talented and multi-faceted artist based in Juneau, Alaska. She shares her experiences working on large scale public art installations,...
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How Steelcase is Embracing Change & Innovation
Episode 15: Join Danielle Razo and McKenna Hall from Steelcase on this episode of Complementary Colors. Together with your hosts, Melissa Pribyl and Ashley Killian, we’ll talk about their personal journey and how Steelcase is focused on innovation, and inclusion. What sets them apart and how are...
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Finding Your Voice | The Art of Standing Up for Yourself
Episode 14: Imposter syndrome comes for us all! Join us for an empowering episode of Complimentary Colors as we take a personal and professional look at self-advocacy in the workplace. Cara Rude leads a conversation with Melissa Pribyl, Ashley Killian, and Casey Key to talk about the challenges…
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Rethinking How We Conduct Meetings – Part 2
Episode 13: You're on mute! This is Part II of our series on more effective meetings with creativity and connection. When is "no meeting" the best option? We all agree that if the purpose isn't clear, you're better off sending an email or better yet, cancelling the meeting all together. But how…
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Rethinking How We Conduct Meetings – Part 1
Episode 12: This could have been an email! But seriously, how can we make our meetings more effective, both in-person and virtual? Join Melissa Pribyl and the team for an in-depth discussion about how to combat digital exhaustion, and how our workdays have actually increased since 2020. We'll…
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Is DIY a Fad, a Phase, or a Lifestyle?
Episode 11: When it comes to DIY, are you nailing it or failing it?? Join Interior Designers, Casey Key, Cara Rude, Ashley Killian, and Melissa Pribyl, as they share their own trials and triumphs when it comes to DIY. From the nostalgia of wallpapering with Mom to the challenges of blending…
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Embracing Neurodiversity and Universal Design
Episode 10: In this episode we're diving into the expansive topic of neurodiversity and designing spaces that are inclusive for everyone. Your hosts, Melissa Pribyl, Cara Rude, Casey Key, and special guest, Ashley Killian, discuss their personal experiences with neurodiversity, the impact of...
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Behind the Design: A Spicy Take on Overused Buzzwords
Episode 9: Join professional Interior Designers, Casey Key, Melissa Pribyl, and Cara Rude, as they unpack the buzzwords, jargon, and slang that have them rolling their eyes and sometimes scratching their heads. What do these buzzwords really mean and how do they impact communication within the...
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Can Creativity Be Efficient?
Episode 8: Can we really cultivate inspiration and commoditize creativity or does that just stifle the process? Join Cara, Melissa, and Casey (yes, Casey is back!) as they talk about finding a balance between meeting deadlines and incubating new ideas. Let’s dig in and brainstorm a better…
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The Essential Role of FF&E
Episode 7: It's time to talk about Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) as a crucial aspect of interior design and space planning. Why does it feel so complicated and how can we make it easier, while building a greater sense of connection and culture in the process? Join Melissa, Cara, and...
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Alphabet Soup | Speaking in Code
Episode 6: Let's crack the code when it comes to all the industry acronyms and abbreviations we have for programs, rating systems, credentials, products, processes, and code references. In this episode we're talking about the ones we feel are most helpful and important, and the impact they've had...
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Creating Space to Be Human in an AI World
Episode 5: How can we adapt and use artificial intelligence to design more creative spaces? In a world of limitless options, it’s more important than ever to celebrate our humanity. Join Cara, Melissa, and Casey as they talk about their hopes, fears, and the opportunities available with AI. Watch...
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Perception vs. Reality | Our Value as Designers
Episode 4: We've all had our moments confronting "My Wife Does That" mentality. It's easy to feel undervalued and unappreciated in this industry. How can we better advocate for our profession and flip the script? In this episode Casey, Melissa, and Cara talk about what it means to be an Interior...
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Meaningful Spaces and the Impact of Public Art
Episode 3: How do you define space? Is your definition the same in your personal life as your work life? Cara, Melissa and Casey talk about how we create space, and the many ways that public art can evoke emotion and expand our perspective. Watch this episode on YouTube HERE Resources:...
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What Does it Mean to be Authentic?
Episode 2: When do you feel the most authentic as a professional? Being vulnerable, especially in a work setting, can be tricky business. In this episode we're talking about the challenges of being real to yourself and your core values, and how that can impact (maybe even elevate) our work as...
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Don't Call it a Comeback | Talking About Trends
Episode 1: Why is Grandma so hot again? Join us as we talk about the nature of trends, why we follow them, and what we think is coming next. How can we best serve our clients and help them understand the difference between something that's truly timeless and just a passing fad? Watch this episode...
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Intro to Complementary Colors
Introducing Complimentary Colors, a podcast for Interior Design professionals with Melissa Pribyl, Cara Rude, and Casey Kee. Join us to talk about the challenges we all face as commercial interior designers, and the insights and inspirations we find along the way.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Complementary Colors is a podcast for interior design professionals with your hosts: Melissa Pribyl, Cara Rude, and Casey Kee. Join us to talk about the challenges we all face as commercial interior designers, and the insights and inspirations we find along the way.
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MCG Explore Design
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Complementary Colors is a podcast for interior design professionals with your hosts: Melissa Pribyl, Cara Rude, and Casey Kee. Join us to talk about the challenges we all face as commercial interior designers, and the insights and inspirations we find along the way.
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Complementary Colors is created and hosted by MCG Explore Design.
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