Lani Adeoye is an award-winning designer and the founder of Studio-Lani, a design brand spanning sculpture, lighting, furniture, fashion and assistance devices. While her practice is multifaceted, it is consistently rooted in the ethos of connection, drawing individuals in on a deeper level, nurturing and celebrating shared human values. Her creative process seamlessly blends the rhythmic warmth of her Nigerian heritage and echoes of time-honored craftsmanship with a futuristic approach. This re...
Apr 14, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This episode is a throwback/unreleased conversation from 2020. About Marcus Ducheine Cofounder, Greenhaus Foods linkedin.com/in/marcusducheine • Serve as Sales Executive to prospective and existing clients, uncover business challenges or goals, driver revenue and recommend investment in plant based alternatives and proteins for food establishments, hospitals, and meal preparation companies. • Responsible for recruitment of net new clients and manufacturing prospects to add to our portfolio of gr...
Aug 22, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This is an unreleased throwback episode from 2020. Born and raised in South Florida, Nathan Delinois (Nate Dee) has numerous influences... this includes his Haitian background and the use of color in a lot of Haitian art, as well as in street art. The design quality of the Art Nouveau movement and the drama of Greek art from the Hellenistic. These elements can be seen in his work. Additionally, he takes some influences from the pop surrealists.
Dec 07, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Guest\\ Axel Void Axel Void (Alejandro Hugo Dorda Mevs) was born in Miami in 1986 to a Haitian mother and a Spanish father. He was raised in Spain from the age of three, where he was strongly influenced by classical painting and drawing. Axel Void has been in contact with graffiti writing since 1999. He studied Fine Arts in Cádiz, Granada, and Sevilla, and based himself in Berlin until moving to Miami in 2013, where he currently resides. Axel is a multimedia artist driven by a passionate interes...
Aug 06, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Born of Nigerian heritage in the United States, Azeez chose the career path of architectural visualizations and photography as his storytelling and purpose-driven medium. Here is a slice of his American experience so far. Guest\\ Azeez Bakare Azeez Bakare is a 3D Artist, Photographer, and Videographer who helps firms, agencies, developers, and solopreneurs translate their ideas into high-quality visualization. Spending over 9 years in the industry, Azeez knows that quality in visualization matte...
Jun 13, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
A conversation about the current state of the architectural design profession and its institutional and educational biases. How far has the profession evolved and the work that still needs to be done within the context of inclusivity and social justice? Listen and join the conversation - leave your comments and questions. Guest\\ Germane Barnes Germane Barnes is an Assistant Professor and the Director of The Community, Housing & Identity Lab (CHIL) at the University of Miami. He is also the ...
Jun 09, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
A conversation about sustainability and inclusivity challenges within the fashion industry. Guest\\ Jordana Guimarães , Co-Founder at FASHINNOVATION Over 15 years experience as a Marketing, Sales & Public Relations Director in the lifestyle & fashion industries and recently co-founded FASHINNOVATION: a platform showcasing innovations via ways of technology, shaping the fashion industry. Strong focus on sustainability, women empowerment & inclusivity. About Urblandia Urblandia is an e...
Jun 05, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We tend to have many blind spots when it comes to identifying and prioritizing problems within our cities. Sometimes this can be attributed to a lack of awareness, not just personal or institutional interest. "It takes a village" is more than just a famous African Proverb used on email signatures and distributed by memes on social media, but its literal meaning could help tackle issues such as foster care challenges within our built environment. Community impact also requires careful "village" p...
May 23, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Disparities exist almost everywhere in our global society. In this episode, we take a look at how community redevelopment factors into the future of underserved local neighborhoods, such as Overtown - located in the heart of Miami's urban core. About Our Guest Keon Williams is a native of Miami, Florida, born in the heart of one of Florida’s oldest Black communities named Overtown. Mr. Williams is a 2008 graduate of Bethune- Cookman University with a degree in Politic Science. Mr. Williams also ...
May 17, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
On this episode we take a look at how the state of political and economic systems keep abusing its greatest asset, the human capital. This is often made more apparent during times of crisis, not just during a pandemic. Derrick Scott, Ph.D Lecturer | Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs | Florida International University (FIU) Ph.D University of Maryland College Park GIS, Urban Geography, Geo-Economics/Politics, Housing issues, New-Urbanism, Smart Growth, Areas; West Indie...
May 09, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The lasting psychological impact resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly challenge our future societal behaviors, especially how we gather. We explore how public spaces could strategically and reassuringly reopen for use and programming; serving as a catalyst for the mental healing and well-being of our communities to safely reconnect. Joined by Meg Daly (Founder of Friends of the Underline), Clyde Higgs (CEO of Atlanta Beltline), and Arnaud Karsenti (Managing Principal of ...
Apr 29, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 5
About Avra Jain With a career path that has taken her from bond trading on Wall Street to developing properties along some of Miami's trendiest streets, Avra Jain has earned a reputation for identifying the next it neighborhood. The recipient of three Sundance Film Awards for the documentary Dark Days , this industrial engineering graduate from Purdue University develops projects based around two of her favorite pursuits: art and architecture. Jain suggests “Through art and architecture, life an...
Apr 22, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The future of sustainable and resilient architecture in a post-pandemic world - while preparing for pandemics or system shockers. About Jaya Kader Jaya Kader is the founding principal of KZ architecture. Born and raised In San Jose Costa Rica, she spent 15 years in Boston before moving to Miami. She earned a Master of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1988 and is currently a member of its Alumni Council. Throughout her professional tenure, and under the tutelage of world-r...
Apr 15, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we explore the future of "impact entrepreneurship" and its role in real estate investing and development. About Tony Cho Impact Entrepreneur, Real Estate Innovator & Community Builder Tony Cho is the founder and CEO of Metro 1, a forward-thinking real estate brokerage, management, and development firm focused on shaping neighborhoods and developing sustainable cities in South Florida and beyond. The company has completed over $2.5 billion in real estate transactions since 20...
Apr 07, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
I'm excited to kick off our first season and episode of Urblandia with guest Mitchell Joachim of Terreform, NYC! Listen as we discuss the future of urban development within the context of putting people and the planet first. About Terreform Terreform ONE [Open Network Ecology] is a nonprofit architecture and urban design research-based consulting group. We endeavour to combat the extinction of all planetary species through pioneering acts of design. Our projects aim to illuminate the environment...
Apr 01, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
