Talk Shop with Ariel Okin: A Fenimore Lane Production

• How Shea McGee Built a Design Powerhouse: One Home at a Time

  This week, Ariel sits down with Shea McGee, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Studio McGee, and one half of the powerhouse duo behind the beloved design brand. Shea shares how a single home remodel, documented casually on social media, sparked an unexpected career pivot, growing into the Studio McGee universe we know today.She walks us through the evolution of her brand: from launching her design firm in 2014 to building a thriving e-commerce platform, McGee & Co., and spearheading collaborations with Target, Kohler, Ann Sacks, and more. Ariel and Shea also dive into her bestselling books, Make Life Beautiful and The Art of Home, and of course, her hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeover.Thoughtful, grounded, and endlessly creative, Shea reveals how she’s helping millions “Make Life Beautiful” through elevated, accessible design. You’re going to love this conversation.—Follow Shea: https://www.instagram.com/shea_mcgeeLearn more about Studio McGee: https://www.mcgeeandco.com/Explore Shea’s ShopMy storefront: https://shopmy.us/shop/sheamcgee—To join Ariel and our Season 5 guests on ShopMy, download the ShopMy app, create a shopper account, and start building wishlists and shopping your favorite pieces: https://go.shopmy.us/join/arielokin?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=talkshop

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• Inside the World of Guy Oliver: Britain’s Master of Timeless Design

  This week on Talk Shop, Ariel heads across the pond to welcome one of the UK’s most accomplished interior designers: Guy Oliver, the creative mind behind Oliver Laws in Mayfair. Guy’s path to design is anything but conventional, from childhood weekends hunting antiques in Scotland, to leaving home at 17 to serve in the Royal Navy, to ultimately becoming one of Britain’s most respected designers and philanthropists.Guy has transformed some of the world’s most storied hotels, including Claridge’s, The Connaught, and The Shelbourne in Dublin, and even redesigned the State Rooms at 10 Downing Street. But beyond his work on luxury hotels and private estates, his passion lies in craft, heritage, and cultural preservation. As Creative Director of the Turquoise Mountain Foundation, Guy works to restore historic architecture in Afghanistan, trains local artisans, and integrates their extraordinary craftsmanship into projects around the world—including his suites at The Connaught, where Afghan woodcarving and miniature painting add profound depth and narrative.This conversation is filled with lessons on creativity, purpose, resilience, and the power of design to honor history. It’s an inspiring look at a life lived with curiosity and conviction.—Learn more: https://www.oliverlaws.com/Explore Guy’s ShopMy storefront: https://shopmy.us/shop/guyoliver—To join Ariel and our Season 5 guests on ShopMy, download the ShopMy app, create a shopper account, and start building wishlists and shopping your favorite pieces: https://go.shopmy.us/join/arielokin?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=talkshop

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• Revisiting A S2 Favorite: Annie Meyers-Shyer on a life Inspired by Film & Design

  While we’re preparing new episodes, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes: Annie Meyers-Shyer. A friend, and returning guest to the show, Annie has meticulously been documenting the renovation of her family’s historic home in sunny Los Angeles on her instagram account, @thisoakhouse – and it’s quickly become a fan favorite. So whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting, this episode is a must-listen.—Originally from LA, Annie comes from a life grown up in Hollywood, thanks to her filmmaking parents, the iconic writer, director and producer Nancy Meyers and her father, also a writer, director and producer, Charles Sheyer. Annie’s love for design and fashion has followed her from a young age, as a fresh out of college editor at Harper's Bazaar to working on the PR team at Chanel, and has most recently landed her in the form of a modern day design oracle. Ariel sat down with Annie to chat all things interiors, home inspiration, renovation musts and don'ts, and more!—Explore Annie’s ShopMy storefront: https://shopmy.us/shop/thisoakhouse—To join Ariel and our Season 5 guests on ShopMy, follow these simple instructions:1. Download the ShopMy app, linked below2. Sign up for a Shopper Account3. Create a Circle with Ariel & your favorite tastemakers! (For inspiration, we've added some of our #TalkShopPod favorite ShopMy storefronts from guests past and present below! Start building wishlists and shopping curated goods from your favorite tastemakers all in one place: https://go.shopmy.us/join/arielokin?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=talkshop---Shop Friends of the #TalkShopPod's ShopMy Storefronts: - Annie Meyers-Shyer, This Oak House LINK: https://shopmy.us/shop/thisoakhouse - Louise Roe, Sharland England LINK: https://shopmy.us/shop/louisevroe-Paloma Contreras, Paloma Contreras Design + Paloma & Co LINK: https://shopmy.us/shop/palomacontrerasdesign - Amanda Jones Vaughan, That Said LINK: https://shopmy.us/shop/amandajonesvaughan- Eliza Crater Harris, Sister Parish Design LINK: https://shopmy.us/shop/sisterparish?Section_id=312498&tab=collections

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• Revisiting A S1 Favorite: Jake Arnold on Design and Storytelling

  While we’re preparing new episodes, we’re revisiting one of our very first favorites: Jake Arnold. From his approach to creating beautiful, thoughtful spaces to the stories behind his most iconic projects, Jake shares insight, inspiration, and a peek behind the curtain of his design world. Whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisiting, this episode is a must-listen.--On this week's episode of Talk Shop, Ariel welcomes the fabulously talented AD100 Designer, Jake Arnold, to the podcast. Jake’s work – eponymous with ease, luxury, and comfort – is at the forefront of a new wave of designers, creating fresh, modern spaces that transcend time and trends. Along with designing homes and spaces for celebrities like John Legend & Chrissy Teigen, Jake has collaborated on collections with top brands including Parachute, Lulu & Georgia, and most recently, Crate & Barrel. --Explore Jake’s ShopMy storefront: https://shopmy.us/shop/jakearnold--To join Ariel and our Season 5 guests on ShopMy, download the ShopMy app, create a shopper account, and start building wishlists and shopping your favorite pieces: https://go.shopmy.us/join/arielokin?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=talkshop

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• The Things That Matter: Nate Berkus on Home, Style, and Storytelling

  This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by one of the most influential designers of our time, Nate Berkus. Known for his classic, layered, historically-rooted approach to interiors, Nate has spent nearly 30 years helping people create homes that reflect who they are, not just how they live. Starting his interior design firm at just 24, Nate’s world has since expanded far beyond interiors, into product collections, television, film, and bestselling books. From curated furniture collections to collaborations with Kravet, Living Spaces, PetSmart and more, Nate’s design sensibility extends into every corner of the home. Nate is also the Travel Ambassador for Celebrity Cruises, and even served as Executive Producer on the Oscar-winning film The Help–multifaceted is an understatement.Nate has authored two New York Times bestselling books, and his newest book, Foundations: Timeless Design That Feels Personal, out November 18th, is the most intimate distillation of his philosophy: your home should tell your story, and that story should unfold slowly, over time. Join us for this warm and wise conversation with the wonderful Nate Berkus.-Join Nate and Friends on November 18th for a special event in NYC at Symphony Space: https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/nate-berkus-and-friends-foundations-timeless-design-that-feels-personal—Learn more: https://nateberkus.com/Follow Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateberkus/Explore Nate’s ShopMy storefront: https://shopmy.us/shop/nateberkus?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=nateberkus-storefront—Get Started on ShopMy TodayTo join Ariel and our Season 5 guests on ShopMy, create a free shopper account to build create a free shopper account to build wishlists and shop your favorite pieces: https://shopmy.us/home/shoppers?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=talkshop

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