07 - NCIDQ Lowdown with Julianne Rodriguez, Founder of Creative Confidante - Part 2

We're picking up where we left off, talking to Julianne Rodriguez. In this episode, we are taking a deeper dive into the NCIDQ exam. Julianne is going to answer some of the deeper questions about eligibility, offer study tips and go into more detail on resources available for taking the NCIDQ exam. This episode will help set you on the right path but first commit to listening to this episode.

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06 - NCIDQ Lowdown with Julianne Rodriguez, Founder of Creative Confidante - Part 1

Does the thought of the NCIDQ Examination scare you? We bring it into focus with Creative Confidante. First step, listen to this episode. Second step, get a friend to listen. Third step, well, you will have to listen to find out.

In this two-part series we hear from Julianne Rodriguez with Creative Confidante. Julianne has a career in commercial interior design and is welcomed to the show for her work towards enhancing and encouraging interior designers to take the NCIDQ Exam. In this episode we will discuss her background that lead to creating Creative Confidante.

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05 - Arch-I-Slang Got You Scratching Your Head

Industry Acronyms! In this light hearted episode we unpack the use of acronyms by exploring the:

  • Relevance and use of acronyms within the architectural community

  • History and difference between acronyms and bacronyms

  • Arch-i-slang acronyms challenge

  • Our role as interior designers and how it relates to the use of acronyms 

Wondering what the Arch-i-slang challenge is. Read the full shownotes and listen to the show.

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04 - Q&A Emerged with Ellen Cusick

Emerged! You will come away with insight into one designer’s path. Along the way you will hear about the jankety and scrappy side of her interior design practice. This interview is designed for the emerging practitioner. The discussion will focus on how Ellen Cusick, a seasoned practitioner has navigated her career path. If you’re a designer that is wanting to grow your practice or you have a degree in Interior Design and are unsure where you want to take your practice this episode is for you. Enjoy listening to how this kick ass woman navigates the permit department and relates the design process to her favorite cocktail. Why, because good interior design is a ‘flavor bomb’.

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03 - Navigating Office Culture

In this episode we will look at:

o   How feedback loops play a role in office culture 

o   Importance of warming up with a new team

o   Forming a relationship with your team to balance task and process during deadlines

o   How emotional intelligence plays a role in group dynamics 

You will come away with thought provoking questions to prompt you to consider office dynamics and how you show up within design teams. At the end we will share simple yet effective exercises you can implement to support you as you work with teams. 

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01 - Mile Long Trace Trailer

We kick off this podcast with an overview of why the podcast was named Mile Long Trace. Hint hint there is a metaphor in the name plus I unpack the term design practice and share a design process tip you won’t want to miss. This will give you a foundation and insight into the shows structure.

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