Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Sarah Jelks with Nequette Architecture & Design. Listen in as we hear about Sarah's start in New Orleans, studying interior design at Auburn University, and how she found her way to her current position as design lead at Nequette. You will also learn about her propensity to wear facial hair for Halloween costumes and her skills at the Nequette pot luck. It's a fun episode and we hope you check it out!

It's a two-fer on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Amelia Hicks with Davis Architects and her twin sister Margaret Hicks with Hatcher Schuster Interiors. It was a joy to sit down with both sisters and hear their journey from Tampa to Samford to both working at A/D firms in Birmingham. It's a fun dynamic interviewing two people who know each other so well and we hope you find the discussion as enjoyable as we did.

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Adam Whitley of Interface. We had a great conversation with Adam learning about his background in the flooring industry, extensive schooling at Auburn, and what part of the Unicorn he makes up with his partner in the market. It was nice to turn the tables and ask "All-In Design wants to know..."

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Tracy Engel with ASD|SKY. Tracy comes to the podcast with a lot of experience and shares her path through the industry and longevity with her current firm. We speak on the importance of developing relationships and Tracy shares some tips on how to impress when you are young designer. For people that know Tracy, she is direct and has a great sense of humor. It's a fun episode, so we hope you check it out.

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Jennifer Mitchell with Tarkett. We follow Jennifer's journey from interior designer in Texas and Louisiana to her current position as a sales rep for Tarkett. We also explore Jennifer's role with IIDA and upcoming events with our local chapter.

Join us on this episode of "All-In Design" where we speak with Jim Griffo, president of the Alabama Interior Design Coalition and adjunct professor at Samford University. Jim has had a long career in the industry, formally as a Managing Principle and Director of the Architecture and Interior Design Studio for Gresham Smith in Alabama, president of the local IIDA chapter, and having received Emeritus member status by IIDA. Jim also may be related to one of the hosts (they at least share a last name).

This is a wide ranging discussion with someone with a deep well of experience in this industry and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

Join us on this episode of All-In Design as we speak with Alexa Turner with CCR Architecture & Interiors. We had a wide ranging discussion starting with Alexa's start at Lowes (a job, by the way, that Mark couldn't get), working at Tarkett's plant in Florence, and then her first commercial job at GMC. Alexa helps us to understand storytelling within interior design and how that can keep an interior space stay timeless. We delve a bit into exotic pets, combinatory play, and how both mushrooms and Alexa can help you pass on from this world. It's a fun discussion and we hope you take a listen.

Join us on this incorrectly numbered episode of "All-In Design", as we talk with our friend Mary-Claire Brown with Turnerbatson. On this episode, we talk about Mary-Claire's journey from nursing to interior design and her tapping into her creative side within the interior design profession. We also discuss her previous role as IIDA Alabama chapter President and her uncanny ability to rescue pets and pawn them off on others. It's a fun discussion with a good friend as we kick-off 2026.