From Inspired Interiors to Informed Estate Planning

Mary Gill welcomes two dynamic guests in this insightful episode of Real Estate 101. In the first segment, Emmy-winning designer Mikel Welch, known for his work on Hack My Home and The Drew Barrymore Show, shares his remarkable rise from Southfield, Michigan, to national recognition. He opens up about his creative process, his love for accessible luxury, and the power of design to shape how we live and feel. In the second half, Attorney Althea DeBarr-Johnson returns to the show to guide listeners through the essentials of estate planningbreaking down probate, wills, and trusts in practical terms. Together, these conversations bridge the worlds of home, heart, and heritage, showing that real estate is about much more than property; it’s about purpose and legacy.