Inside the Design Studio with David Peck
This podcast is where creativity meets real lifeācandid conversations on reinvention, identity, and designing a life that fits (with a bit of humor, because why suffer twice?).
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I sit down with designers, founders, artists, authors, and culture-makersāand sometimes go soloāto pull practical insights from real careers, real pivots, and real behind-the-scenes moments.
Expect thoughtful takes on creativity and designing a life you love, with enough humor to keep it from feeling like homework. No perfection requiredājust smart conversations you can actually use.
46. She Nearly Died in a Houston ER. Now, Rayna Reid Rayford Is Building the App Every Black Mother Needs
Rayna Reid Rayford was sent home from a Houston ER twice while suffering from acute necrotizing appendicitis ā and it took five physician family members to save her life. Now she's building the app she wished had existed.
37. Brisbane to Birkin: Ghosts, Glam, Grit
One of my best friends, Australian stylist and salon owner David Bamford, joins me for a wild, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving conversation. From blue mohawks and Farrah Fawcett helping his green card, to opening a River Oaks salon five weeks before lockdown, to bringing a Birkin to mediationāthis is grit with glam.
Episode 31. Hustling Into Fashion PR: Travis Paul Martin on Reinvention, Grit, and Making It Work
David talks with longtime friend Travis Paul Martin about building a career in fashion PR, the importance of proximity and timing, and designing a life you truly love.
Episode 23. Wickedly Creative: Jennifer Kahn on Upcycling Broadway and Building Scenery Bags
Former Broadway stage manager Jennifer Kahn founded Scenery Bags to upcycle theatrical sets and costumes into unique, sustainable accessories. Discover how she turned a maternity project into a thriving business, the stories behind Broadway's most popular shows, and what's coming with the Wicked movie.
Episode 19. Money Makeover: How to Have Fun with Your Finances (Without the Guilt!)
Financial coach Kelsa Dickey challenges the "right way" to manage money. Learn why personal finance isn't just math, how to personalize your financial strategy, and why binary thinking is damaging your relationship with money.
Episode 15. From Refugee to Haute Couture: Natalia Fedner on Dressing BeyoncƩ and Building a Fashion Brand
From refugee to fashion industry iconādiscover how Natalia Fedner built a globally recognized brand by balancing artistic vision with business acumen.
Episode 14. Lion's Gate Manifesting with Elaine Turner (LIVE!)
Discover how Houston fashion designer and entrepreneur Elaine Turner built her luxury brand by combining impeccable design with genuine human connection and resilient business strategy.
Episode 10. LIVE! With Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell & Kimberly Phipps-Nichol of Roki Design
Join David Peck as he sits down with Kimberly and Roslyn from Roki Design to explore how these Houston-based designers are creating luxury silk scarves with purpose and story.
Episode 6. LIVE! Designing a Career You Love | University of Houston Talk
A live talk recorded at the University of Houston on designing your career, finding your unique purpose, and harnessing the power of mindset to create the life and career you love.
Premiere Episode | Unraveling the Threads: Why Iām Starting This Podcast
The podcast is officially here! In this premiere episode, David Peck introduces Inside the Design Studio and reveals why he's launching now, how he broke through perfectionism, and what designing your life really means. Perfect for creatives seeking intentional living.
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