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Head to Brooklyn, New York with us this week as we catch up with @stephencantonson in Episode 10 of The Aggregate.  "Nothing is lost" details the life of an inner artist, and the hustle needed to turn a dream into reality, while conjuring and creating sculptural masterpieces for a worldwide clientele base.

Travel with us to Japan this week for a chat with Momoko Nakamura of @kyotoresearchinstitute - "Heritage at heart, and the three pillars of natural life in Japan" highlights how wonder and respect of an ancestral culture formed an institution steeped in education and longevity. SHOW NOTES: https://www.kyotoresearchinstitute.com/ https://maanahomes.com/

In Season 3, Episode 8, we travel to South Africa by way of Big Sky, Montana for a site conversation with Zarine Erasmus and Ally McLeod of @_arrcc -  The talk gives a glimpse into the duties of design, and the constant hustle that's necessary to bring high-end projects across finish lines throughout the world. SHOW NOTES: https://www.arrcc.com https://www.highline-partners.com https://locatiarchitects.com https://thecoolhunter.net https://www.pandomo.com

In Season 3, Episode 7, we head to Bulgaria for an educational conversation with Dimitar Mihaylov of @hempcretebulgaria -  "Hemp: A Grassroots Movement" discusses the archaic ways in which the plant is viewed in Bulgaria, and the progressive efforts that are being made to cultivate a new reality, while prioritizing the countries human health and building development. SHOW NOTES konopobeton.bg

In Season 3, Episode 6, we hit the star studded streets with Tim Jordan of @californiawalldesign - Learn how a kid from Missouri took a decorative painting background and propelled it to higher levels amongst California's most elite structures through the application of plaster, goldleaf, and gilding.  In addition to application techniques, the chat also highlights the mental fortitude needed to navigate the stressors of the incessant business hustle. SHOW NOTES: www.californiawalldesign.com

Season 3, Episode 5 takes us to Albuquerque, New Mexico as we check in with Nick Harmon, owner of the innovative company @fresco_harmony - The fun banter highlights Nick's early years as a drywaller, and the inner artistic voice that compelled him to create a cutting edge manufacturing company that's steeped in creative joy and bold ambition. SHOW NOTES: https://www.frescoharmony.com/https://thedrywallpodcast.podbean.com/

Season 3, Episode 4 takes us to Guatemala as we visit with Matt (@lwhome_org) - "You might find yourself somewhere" details the selfless humanitarian efforts of Matt Paneitz.  Learn about his Texas roots and the reasons he left a life of comfort to eradicate poverty while building one school at a time. SHOW NOTES: lwhome.org [email protected] https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-japan-prize-education-sustainable-development-awards-projects-guatemala-japan-and-zimbabwe

Listen to Season 3, Episode 3 as we zip to Russia by way of Florida for an esoteric adventure with Vasili Isakov of @contemporary.relief - The chat recounts a productive upbringing in the Eastern bloc and details the artistic mentality that pushed him to break from his counties societal norms to pursue a greater plaster dream in America. SHOW NOTES: https://contemporaryrelief.com/

Time to tune into Season 3, Episode 2 as we head north to Virginia for a restoration chat with @joellehuntsberry - "In the background" discusses childhood roots, the shunning of a formal education, and the reasons why she’s chosen a life of research and plaster design, while bucking the status quo, and working on some of America’s most prestigious structures. SHOW NOTES: https://www.buildnaturally.com/ https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-hand-sculpted-house/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20956811929&gbraid=0AAAAAD-HT7QK7lHZ8eSysjr_-S13C3shD&gclid=Cj0KCQiArt_JBhCTARIsADQZaymzpkbF0-amsYw-k5sNHJGWlhl3PCs2FfyDocjNh81MhTvjpHRB3v4aApDfEALw_wcB

Join us for Season 3 - Episode 1!  Learning Curves with Puerto Rico's @vision.wst tells the story of Marisol Garayua and Abraham Negron's early childhood connection and life paths that led to the formulation of an island plaster company steeped in determination, transparency, and empowerment. SHOW NOTES: www.visionwallsurfaces.com

Join us in Miami this week for the Season 2 finale of The Aggregate as we link up with Gian Carlo Sagasti.  Empire of the Exotic tells the story of a young man who conquered adversity to humbly enter the industry through familial ties, and rise as a household name in the world of plaster.  The episode highlights the need for education in the trades, the notion of health over wealth, and the inevitable power of social media. SHOW NOTES: https://exoticwallfinishes.com/ exoticluxuryline.com

Join us in Scotland this week as we check in with @tylerlottjohnston to discuss her unconventional life path and the circumstances that led her to a passion driven career of conservation, as well as the old places and new ideas that inspired the creation of her firm Codaeh.  But that's not all!  We'll take a deep dive into her roles with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, The Scottish Traditional Building Festival, and The Building Limes Forum. SHOW NOTES: https://codaeh.com/ https://www.spab.org.uk/ https://www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk/

Join us for Part 2 of our Moroccan passion project as Manu Narendran, Sam Johnson, Padraig Gould, and local craftsmen Yassin Ben Haddou, and Mustapha Daghni slow it down in The Smile Says It All.   The heartfelt episode discusses the lessons learned as cultures around the globe converged to a rural village in North Africa for a monumental knowledge exchange that propels a new wave of hope amidst our fast paced world. SHOW NOTES: Samas Design Thumb Impressions New Age Artisans

Join us in Morocco as Manu Narendran, Sam Johnson, Padraig Gould, Ismail Barda, and local craftsmen Yassin Ben Haddou and  Mustapha Daghni compare and contrast their past experiences and preconceived plaster notions in Week 1 of preparations and tadelakt installation.  The rustic chat details the mission statement of the @atlasculturalfoundation and exactly why plasterers from around the world convened at this mosque for a monumental restoration. SHOW NOTES: samas_design atlasculturalfoundation.org thumbimpressions.org newageartisans.com

Slide into London with us this week as we check in with Conor McGouran of @cmg_finishes - We'll cover the solid foundations of his trowel trades, and the humble resolve to provide not only elite wall systems for his clients, but an equally rewarding craft for his crew.