Episode 22 | Representing with Christine Lavigne, Founder of Home Agency
Christine Lavigne, Founder of Home Agency, a talent representation company, shares her various experiences that led her to establishing her own business. She explains what talent agents do, and some best practices for how creatives seeking representation should present themselves to prospective agents. Home Agency has offices in New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Seoul and represents photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists among other creatives.To see more about Christine visit www.alifecreativepod.comVisit us on Instagram @alifecreative
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Episode 21 | Reflecting on the First 20 Episodes with Melanio, Marcie & Chris
This mini episode marks a milestone — 20 episodes! We take a moment to reflect on what has resonated most with us so far, share a few behind-the-scenes updates, and highlight some of the other projects we’ve been working on. Our producer, Chris Kangas, joins us to give a peek behind the scenes of making the podcast. And finally, we take a moment to thank our guests, our sponsor Rowenta, and our music creator Pierce McIntyre.
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Episode 20 | Designing a Heritage Brand & Restructuring for Growth with Kevin Seitz and Rob van Wyen, Founders of Seitz
In this episode, we talk with Rob Van Wyen and Kevin Seitz, the team behind the furniture brand Seitz. We discuss how their complementary skills shaped the company, why they paused to focus on the operational side, and how they’re approaching their re-launch while continuing to work full-time. The conversation also covers their upcoming Monocle residency, working with skilled Swiss makers, and their commitment to creating long-lasting pieces in a culture that often favors disposable design.Visit www.alifecreativepod.com to see more of Kevin and Rob's work.Follow us @alifecreative on Instagram.For 10% off your next order at www.RowentaUSA.com use ALIFECREATIVE at checkout.
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Episode 19 | Constructive Dialogues with David Mann, AIA Principal at MR Architecture + Decor
In this episode we sit down with David Mann, founding principal of MR Architecture + Decor, to explore his path from an early fascination with buildings as a child to building a successful career in architecture and design. David reflects on his education at Pratt and the formative experiences in his early career, the leap to starting his own practice, and how MR Architecture + Decor has evolved over the years. He shares why he resists defining his aesthetic too narrowly, the collaborative process he embraces with clients, and what it takes to make retail spaces both personal and globally resonant. Visit www.alifecreativepod.com to see more of David's work.Follow us @alifecreative on Instagram.For 10% off your next order at www.RowentaUSA.com use ALIFECREATIVE at checkout.
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Episode 18 | Curating and Collecting with Fritz Karch, Stylist and Collector
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of collecting with Fritz Karch — a true renaissance man. From his early start as a passionate collector to his longtime role as Editorial Director of Collecting at Martha Stewart Living, Fritz shares his unique perspective on styling, antiques, and curating meaningful objects. We explore his background in styling, co-authoring Collected: Living With The Things You Love, his longtime running of his vintage shop, and collaborating with MR Architecture. Join us for an inspiring conversation about creativity, collecting, and living with the things you love.Visit www.alifecreativepod.com to see more of Fritz's work.Follow us @alifecreative on Instagram.For 10% off your next order at www.RowentaUSA.com use ALIFECREATIVE at checkout.
This is a weekly show where listeners learn how creators navigate their careers in the arts, and find community with like-minded people who face similar challenges and joys while pursuing their passions. We'll be talking with photographers, artists, interior stylists and designers, food stylists, crafters, creative content creators, writers, publishers, marketers, and so many more. If you're interested in a career in the arts or any creative field, or you just want to know how creators are inspired and execute on their ideas you'll want to catch this show, and if you're looking for a creator community you've found your people here.
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