The Expert Podcast

At The Expert, we set out to give you one-on-one access to the design industry’s biggest talent. And now, we’re pulling back the curtain. Welcome to The Expert Podcast, hosted by interior designer and co-founder Jake Arnold. In each episode, we’ll be spotlighting designers, editors, and founders behind some of the most exciting interiors and brands, and unpacking all things design, from hunting down the best vintage pieces to avoiding costly mistakes and creating a home that feels comfortable and timeless. You’re going to want to take notes…

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Pierce & Ward on Collecting Vintage and Designing With Intuition

Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward aren’t afraid to push boundaries. The design duo, who have built a stellar reputation designing celebrity homes from Leonardo DiCaprio to Kate Hudson and Dakota Johnson, thrive on taking design risks—and have a lot of fun doing it. Their layered interiors always feel cozy, quirky, and collected over time—a mix that feels part Hollywood and part rock’n’roll. On top of an impressive roster of A-list clients, Louisa and Emily have written a book, made the AD100 list, op...

Dec 19, 2023•36 min

Brigette Romanek on the Secret Behind Her Signature ‘Livable Luxe’ Aesthetic

Brigette Romanek is a celebrity whisperer. With a client list that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Joe Jonas, and Beyoncé, she has a gift for creating memorable, comforting spaces for personalities who not only have exquisite taste in their own right—but also deeply need their homes to feel like a sanctuary from a very fast-paced public life. Brigette’s “Gucci-Meets-Gap” philosophy and inherent warmth make her work irresistible. It’s no wonder she’s had a momentous year, culminating in a book with Riz...

Dec 12, 2023•31 min

Leanne Ford on the Question She Asks Herself Before Starting Each Project

Leanne Ford is a creative in the truest sense. After earning her stripes as a fashion stylist and creative director, she pivoted to the world of interiors when the opportunity to renovate a 1907 schoolhouse came knocking at her door. That power move proved fruitful. Since then, Leanne has starred in the hit HGTV show Restored by the Fords, launched a collection with Crate and Barrel, and published her very own magazine, Feel Free. Her signature, cozy, cream-on-white aesthetic juxtaposed with his...

Dec 05, 2023•41 min

Colin King on the Styling Mistake People Always Make and the Best Way to Shop Your Own Shelves

Colin King is a master of his craft. In just a few short years, the industry’s go-to interior stylist has amassed an impressive client list that includes leading publications and brands. He’s styled countless celebrity homes for Architectural Digest, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Drake. He’s channeled his talents into product collaborations with everyone from West Elm to The Future Perfect, Audo Copenhagen, Cultiver, and Beni Rugs—where he serves as Artistic Director. No matter the project, Colin’s si...

Nov 28, 2023•35 min

Sophie Ashby on Vintage Shopping in Paris and the Design Pitfalls to Watch For

Sophie Ashby’s career is one to watch. In 2021, she was named House & Garden’s Designer of the Year and ELLE Decoration British Interior Designer of the Year—and that was only the beginning. Since then, she co-founded the non-profit United in Design, started her brand, Sister by Studio Ashby, opened a gorgeous London Showroom, and is gearing up for the launch of her book published by Rizzoli in early 2024. That’s on top of having two kids and running her interior design business with high-pr...

Nov 14, 2023•31 min

The Duo Behind Goodee Is on a Mission to Bring Beauty and Purpose to the Everyday

Byron and Dexter Peart are changing the way we think about design. After more than a decade in fashion, the Montreal-based brothers started Goodee, a curated marketplace rooted in the principles of good design, good people, and good impact. The platform brings together artisans from all over the world producing timeless everyday objects that make a difference in the way we shop and live. On this episode, I am joined by my colleague Jessica Romm Perez, VP of Partnerships at the Expert to chat wit...

Nov 07, 2023•30 min

How Amy Astley Took Architectural Digest From Sleeping Beauty to Best in Show

Amy Astley is a trailblazer and a visionary. In her time as Global Editorial Director and Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest , she’s opened the door to a more inclusive industry and paved the way for disruptors and up-and-comers to have a seat at the table. Join us as we sit down with Amy to talk about Jake Arnold’s recent AD cover, why travel is so important for creatives, and what’s driving the global design scene. Listen in as we tap Amy for her lessons on creating a home that’s timeless...

Oct 31, 2023•29 min

Jenna Lyons Dishes on the Art of Stylish Gift Giving (That You Won’t Get Heat For)

Jenna Lyons needs no introduction. Fashion executive, style icon, creative director, beauty magnate, furniture designer, interior designer, and now reality star—there’s nothing this visionary can’t do. Join us as we chat with our friend Jenna about her insta-famous Soho loft, the things you should— and shouldn’t —be collecting, and her approach to design. Spoiler: It goes way beyond good marble and unlacquered brass. Listen in as we get into how fashion and interiors are actually more similar th...

Oct 23, 2023•21 min

TRAILER: Welcome to The Expert Podcast

Do you ever wish you had a friend on speed dial that just happens to be one of the world’s best interior designers? Or someone who you could DM your burning design dilemmas? At the Expert, we set out to give you one-on-one access to the industry’s biggest talent and brands. And now we’re pulling back the drapes. Welcome to The Expert Podcast. Join me, Jake Arnold, interior designer and co-founder of The Expert, weekly where we'll be talking with designers and founders behind some of the most exc...

Oct 13, 2023•1 min

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