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What if style wasn’t something you put on — but something you lived? In this expansive and intimate conversation, stylist, creative director, and visual storyteller Diamond Mahone Bailey shares how style, wellness, creativity, and identity are inseparable — and how learning to trust herself has reshaped not only her work, but her entire life.  Originally from Texas and now based in Mexico City, Diamond reflects on her journey through fashion, luxury retail, styling, and creative service — and how moving away from constant output created space for deeper intuition, healing, and evolution

What happens when your entire identity has been built around the thing you do — and suddenly, you stop doing it? In this raw, generous, and disarmingly honest conversation, musician, producer, and performer Daoud opens up about the moment he walked away from music, moved to a tiny village, and intentionally stripped away the identity he had spent his whole life building.  He shares what he discovered when he stepped into the world without the trumpet, the stage, or the external validation — and what remained when everything else fell away.

What does it take to build a creative life when you don’t fit into any of the boxes the world gives you? In this deeply honest and intimate conversation, ceramic artist and designer Perla Valtierra shares the story behind her unmistakable aesthetic — and the years of confusion, questioning, cultural dislocation, and rebuilding that shaped the woman and the work we know today.  Raised traveling through rural Mexico with her photographer father, Perla grew up guided by craft, markets, everyday objects, and the textures of real life — long before she realized these experiences would become the foundation of her design philosophy.  But her journey wasn’t linear. In Europe she found herself misunderstood — too designer for the art world, too craft-rooted for design, too Mexican for the institutions that didn’t know how to place her. She didn’t fit their context. She didn’t fit their boxes. And she began to doubt her place entirely.  Yet that very displacement set the stage for her clarity. A scholarship in Japan changed everything. Immersion in lineage, mastery, and cultural reverence helped her understand that there isn’t one way to create, one way to belong, or one scale at which craft becomes legitimate. She returned to Mexico with new language, new confidence, and a vision rooted in both heritage and innovation.

What does it mean to live a life guided by conviction instead of ambition? To build a career rooted in passion, obsession, and honesty; not hype or trends? In this deep, expansive conversation, world-renowned designer Héctor Esrawe opens up about creativity, failure, turbulence, self-trust, and the unexpected moments that shaped his philosophy and his work.  Born in downtown Mexico City to a family of Lebanese and Mexican heritage, Héctor shares how early memories, migration, and cultural duality formed his worldview — and why he has always been driven by curiosity, craft, and an internal compass rather than external validation.  This episode is an exploration in creativity, philosophy, and resilience. An intimate look at a mind that has shaped some of the most iconic spaces, objects, and design narratives in contemporary Mexico. If you’re a designer, artist, entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own creative path, this conversation will stay with you.

When does your life finally start feeling like yours? In this powerful conversation, Elena Kosharny; artist, creative director, founder of Aazár, and one of Mexico City’s most magnetic community builders, breaks down the truth about belonging, identity, creativity, and the courage it takes to build the life you actually want.  Born in Lithuania, shaped by the trauma and resilience of Eastern Europe, hardened by New York, and softened by Mexico City, Elena shares how a lifetime of “not quite belonging” became the foundation for her creative power, her entrepreneurial path, and her ability to create home wherever she goes.  This episode is a masterclass in self-trust, creative courage, and learning to stop settling; in work, love, or life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of what you’re “supposed” to do next, this conversation will call you forward.

In this episode of The MG Method, Michelin Restaurateur, Chef and creative director Lucho Martínez opens up about his unconventional path from a childhood split between Veracruz and Nashville to leading some of Mexico City’s most forward-thinking immersive restaurants (Ultramarinos, Em, Martinez & Cafe Tormenta) & experiences.  Lucho reflects on how independence, intuition, and humility shaped his craft, and why he refuses to be defined by the title “chef.” Through stories of resilience, creativity, and transformation, he reveals how cooking became both a form of survival and a vehicle for self-expression and how he is exploring his next chapter in storytelling, media, and building worlds beyond the kitchen.

After a three-year pause, MG Method  the podcast, returns — not to pick up where it left off, but to begin again with presence and intention. In this solo episode, Max reflects on the pause that birthed an agency, a shift in creative identity, and a deeper understanding of resistance, trust, and surrender. This is a conversation about learning to listen to your body, embracing stillness, and creating from who you’re being, not just what you’re doing — a reminder that growth doesn’t always come from movement, but from the courage to be still long enough to start again.

MG Method the podcast is back! We filmed 6 episodes in Mexico City earlier this year and we can't wait for you to listen!

Cibelle Levi is LA-based renowned photographer +director often celebrated for her diverse photography with celebrities, brands, hospitality and nature. Cibelle's grounded spirit has supported her craft and allowed her to document humanity in intimate ways . Her on and off set demeanor and photography has garnered credentialed clientele, artists, entertainers, such as :Hailey Bieber, Lucy Hale, Willow and Jaden Smith, Kristina Bazan, Megan Fox, Euphoria's Maude Apatow, Miranda Kerr, Priyanka Chopra, Insecure's Jay Ellis and Hip Hop's new rockstar Saint Jhn.

Dianna Cohen founded Crown Affair, a hair-care brand, in early 2020 after years working behind the scenes at millennial startups such as Away, Outdoor Voices and Harry’s. Although Crown Affair is relatively new it's already earned a respectable place on many top shelves— its sleek branding, aesthetic and product line ranges from hair brushes, thoughtful towels, https://cna.st/affiliate-link/K3zshu2iNQ6MVnH5umy2jgXH9Ssuf8jyurvhRm9fNPu9UWTKrJAtqcFMEt8CjyDQEELPco3CreGCHVVGyHsx6WrqrUPMjAsymrDzZWHqZjTQQbtd1ac9o2C7ryGtmSsycj3?cid=61aa50a4140ff57c06f465c5andxid=fr1648678611302gef (shampoo and conditioner) etc. https://cna.st/affiliate-link/C8EegXATswqY43NngZEY338vPehLEYi1zRjCVc4moiFTT5xTR194exjFiCVBZ8WK5vpqm4yuiBV1eYYuNdQxY7oSfahjUmbVUzNBnivCNMjDjrin?cid=61aa50a4140ff57c06f465c5andxid=fr1648678611302gjd (The Renewal Mask)—which is currently sold out everywhere. Cohen's appreciation for wellness as a means of resistance against the https://www.self.com/story/hustle-culture (erratic startup culture) in which she began her career is evident in Crown Affair principals such as " Take Your Time" which invites us to prioritize that which is important to us.

As malls across the country succumb to declining foot traffic and the lure of online shopping, a development in Los Angeles’s artsy Culver City neighborhood is proving that it’s still possible to draw customers in person—if you design the right experience. In this episode, we sit down with Developers David Fishbein and Joey Miller, principles of the real estate company Runyon Group, who prioritize experimentation.  Platform is a curation of boutiques, workout studios, offices, and restaurants by up-and-coming chefs, all housed in an Instagram-worthy refurbished industrial complex. As customers line up for guided yoga classes and stroll through its outdoor gardens, the Platform is emerging as a template for a new kind of shopping experience. Special thank you to Maggie Hund, Head of Brand at Runyon Group, for facilitating an incredible experience.  This episode is supported by: OSEA Malibu - Amazing skincare and beauty products -  (use this link for 10% off your order) Amass - Incredible candles, spirits, lotions and hand sanitizers - use code 'MGMETHOD' for 10% off your order Follow: @maxinegoynes @mgmethod Copyright 2022 MG METHOD

Manifestation Coach, Certified Yoga Instructor, Art Therapist and Co-Founder of How You Glow, Jessie De Lowe provides life-enhancing and enlightening experiences to clients across the globe. Through one-on-one Manifestation Sessions, Relationship Coaching sessions and group Manifestation Workshops that blend her background in therapeutic healing with spirituality, positive psychology and neuroscience, De Lowe inspires people to live the most vibrant life possible and step into alignment with their soul’s true calling.  Jessie is the host of a podcast entitled Madly Forever, in which she explore the secrets to fulfilling relationships, everlasting vitality and passionate love. Jessie lives (and loves!) in Montecito, California with her husband Brian DeLowe and sweet daughters Amelie Sophia and Lucia Dove.  This episode is supported by: OSEA Malibu - Amazing skincare and beauty products -  (use this link for 10% off your order) Amass - Incredible candles, spirits, lotions and hand sanitizers - use code 'MGMETHOD' for 10% off your order Copyright 2022 MG METHOD

In this week's solo podcast episode we sit down with MG METHOD Host Maxine Goynes and reflect on several mental frameworks and recent experiences that have provided opportunity for expansion. When something is true in life, that truth shows up in many ways. The idea is simple- once we have a direct experience of greater potential, it frees us to embrace that potential in our everyday lives. When we experience ourselves, or witness in another person, something that we've once believed to be impossible, we are freed in our beliefs to transcend limitations in our own lives. We explore, 'How do we awaken our phenomenal potential in our everyday lives?'

Raised in New Zealand, the son of a fine artist and an orchardist, Spencer Falls left home for California at age 17 for dreams of being an actor. In between gigs, he began itching for a creative outlet and on a whim, started selling hand-wrapped bouquets on Abbot Kinney out of his 1980 VW van, lovingly named Untho. Today, The Unlikely Florist has moved from the streets of Abbot Kinney to a studio next door, and turned from a one-man show into a growing collective of artists inspired by the natural world, and the people living in it. By channeling nature's unique voice, the Unlikely Florist (aka Spencer Falls) creates arrangements designed to inspire consciousness, question conformity, and stir the soul. This episode is supported by: https://oseamalibu.com/?rfsn=6208759.a249392andutm_source=refersionandutm_medium=affiliateandutm_campaign=6208759.a249392 (OSEA Malibu) - amazing skincare and beauty products - https://oseamalibu.com/?rfsn=6208759.a249392andutm_source=refersionandutm_medium=affiliateandutm_campaign=6208759.a249392 (use this link for 10% off your order) https://amass.com/ (Amass) - incredible candles, spirits, lotions and hand sanitizers - use code 'MGMETHOD' for 10% off your order Copyright 2022 MG METHOD

In this episode, we sat down with Cassie Ebner, Founder of  Palo Santo Studios. We discuss a wide range of topics from creative expansion, spiritual practices, body image, reworking self-image, non-linear career paths, understanding trauma + narratives, internal brand culture, and taking risks in order to live + create in alignment.  Palo Santo Studios is a multi-division creative studio, wholesale showroom, physical space, and an in-house brand. The showroom is a curation of emerging brands, rooted in sustainability, thoughtful design, community, connection, and well-being. They showcase a lifestyle—the type of products, clothes, and objects that someone thoughtful and integrated would want access to.  They connect with stores that share this vision and uphold this slower way of existing. The creative division operates much like a creative agency/production company. They produce photo and video campaigns across all types of clients in the fashion, lifestyle, and beauty space. They also have a physical space that they rent out for shoots and their own projects as well.  This episode is supported by:   OSEA Malibu - Amazing skincare and beauty products -  (use this link for 10% off your order)  Amass - Incredible candles, spirits, lotions and hand sanitizers - use code 'MGMETHOD' for 10% off your order  Copyright 2022 MG METHOD