Raneen Nosh is an architect and designer whose path has been anything but conventional. Born into a family of Iraqi immigrants who settled in Canada before the Saddam regime, she grew up navigating two worlds—deeply rooted in heritage yet shaped by a spirit of exploration. Her parents, both seekers in their own way, introduced her to meditation at 16, fostering a perspective that would guide her through life and career.

Her journey in design began in web and graphic design at Vancouver Film School, where she co-founded what would later become Invoke Media. But her curiosity led her beyond digital spaces—into architecture, industrial design, and humanitarian work across the globe. She studied in Paris, explored sustainable materials in the Philippines, and lived in Tokyo, where she developed a deep connection to minimalism as both a philosophy and a way of life.

From one of the world’s top architecture firms Herzog & de Meuron to taking on projects that deeply inspire her, Raneen has carved a path that honors both structure and intuition. Now at another pivotal moment, she’s embracing the shifts ahead, guided by a sense of timing, purpose, and play.

In this episode, we explore how spirituality and design minimalism intersect; balancing intuition with technical rigor; recognizing when it’s time to move on; design as a personal calling or part of a larger mission; and much more.

[TIMESTAMPS]
1:48 - Family

17:46 - Her creative genesis

38:47 - Her work

50:13 - What she is unlearning

54:26 - Final question

55:35 - Where to find her

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Terry McBride is a trailblazer and veteran in both the music and wellness industries, someone who has an uncanny prescience. He is also thoughtful, kind, and—in speaking to his team during the coordination of this conversation—very beloved.

As the co-founder and CEO of Nettwork Music Group, Terry helped shape the careers of some of the most iconic artists of our time, including Sarah McLachlan, Coldplay, and the Barenaked Ladies. Under his visionary leadership, Nettwerk became a global powerhouse (with teams in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and more), selling over 150 million albums, and revolutionizing how artists navigate the digital era.

But Terry’s influence doesn’t stop at music. In 2007—after discovering yoga and experiencing it across the world—he turned his passion for mindfulness into YYOGA, a wellness company that has redefined the yoga studio experience across Canada. Terry’s commitment to innovation, whether in artistry or holistic well-being, is deeply inspiring.

In this episode, we explore Terry’s incredible journey—his youth as a national level field hockey player and budding civil engineer; the monetization of emotions in music & wellbeing; YYOGA and Nettwerk safe spaces for community; hyperlocal reasons why YYOGA has expanded into franchising; how he knows if a music artist or yoga instructor has that ‘it’ factor’; the future of music; his hope for the next generations; and much more.

[TIMESTAMPS]

3:57 - Growing up

6:58 - How his mind works and how it made him different in the music industry

22:23 - Discovering yoga and founding YYOGA

29:53 - How he can tell someone has the 'it' factor and what contributes to their success

35:19 - What his other passions are looking like

36:02 - What he feels with where he is at in his life

39:56 - Truths that he lives by

55:33 - Final question

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Zeke Reed is pure energy in motion. Whether reporting compelling stories for KCRW or producing music in his Topanga Sessions sound studio, he’s constantly contemplating, creating, and doing.

During his early childhood, his father worked as an NAACP defense attorney while his mother pursued her PhD in Theatre at UCLA. Seeking a closer connection to nature, the family relocated from Venice Beach to Topanga Canyon, where Zeke spent much of his childhood exploring the hillsides. Although both parents were accomplished academics and professionals, they also nurtured his deep passion for creativity and music—his father had been a violinist in the University of Virginia orchestra. In fifth grade, Zeke joined a gifted school program in The Valley, broadening his horizons beyond the tight-knit Topanga community.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Zeke also attended UVA, where he pursued neuroscience. This path was inspired by a neighbor who worked in the field and led Los Angeles County’s Department of Mental Health. His college thesis on Detroit earned him a spot in the CORO Fellows Program, giving him hands-on experience in public affairs across multiple sectors. Yet, despite this academic trajectory, Zeke felt an enduring pull toward music. He formed a band with a friend, performing at college parties, and continued to develop his creative identity.

Today, Zeke bridges his academic and creative pursuits with an interdisciplinary approach. By day, he’s a values-driven journalist; by night (and any other available hour), he’s a musician/producer who recently released his first EP Mushroom Disco.

In this episode, we explore his mother’s time with a troupe of gypsy actors in Eastern Europe during the Cold War; his self-designed course of study in college that sparked an interest in urban politics and cities; and music as a lifelong thread—from playing the cello in the LA Junior Philharmonic to performing at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. We also delve into his growing role in the global music community, the intersection of journalism and sustainable business models, and much more.

[TIMESTAMPS]

4:03 - Growing up

11:34 - If he ever felt pressure to lean into academics

12:58 - Why he chose neuroscience at the University of Virginia

17:46 - Music as a thread and starting his college band

20:10 - The music versus academic path

25:38 - His creative process

30:05 - His values as a journalist

42:06 - His philosophy of “tastes beginning to match your abilities”

48:48 - How he feels about his life

51:57 - Final question

54:49 - Where to connect with Zeke

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