For the final episode of From Brain to Home, we spoke with design psychologist Amber Dunford—someone who quite literally helps people think through their interiors. Her work sits at the intersection of mental health, neuroscience, and interior design. What results is not just a home that looks beautiful, but one that supports how we feel, […]
In the latest episode of On the Table with Ashley, we welcome designer and climate activist Verda Alexander, whose work lives at the intersection of innovation, intention, and environmental advocacy. From crafting some of Silicon Valley’s most influential office spaces to co-creating the Eco Playbook—a guide to sustainable design practice—Verda’s path is one of constant […]
In our recent two-part podcast episode, we sat down with two minds deeply attuned to material, process, and meaning: Alyssa Gerassimoff, curator and founder of Erria Design, and Hannah Bigeleisen, designer and artist whose practice bridges object and architecture. What began as a conversation about sourcing and storytelling became something richer—an exploration of how creativity […]
In the seventh episode of our From Brain to Home series, Ashley is joined by Âme Atendre’s creative director Dylan Williamson for a warm and open conversation with sculptural furniture designer Hannah Bigeleisen and design platform founder Alyssa Moff. This is a story of practice, process, and the spaces—physical and digital—that shape the way we […]
What if something as ordinary as light could transform how we sleep, think, and feel? In this week’s episode of On the Table With Ashley, we welcome Dr. Mariana G. Figueiro—a leading voice in the science of light and health. With over 140 scientific articles and a TEDMED talk that helped bring this topic into […]
When criminologist and writer Dr. Yvonne Jewkes sat down with Ashley Gould for a deeply personal episode of On the Table, what unfolded was a conversation about loss, memory, and the transformative potential of space. Part memoir, part meditation, this episode invites us to reconsider not just the walls around us, but the quiet architecture […]
In part one of this two part episode of On the Table with Ashley, we delve into the complex and critical issue of prison architecture and the broader systems of incarceration. Ashley engages with Dr. Yvonne Jewkes, a criminologist and prison design expert, who challenges our current approaches to prisons and rehabilitation. The conversation sheds […]
At Âme Atendre, we believe that the things we surround ourselves with should serve a deeper purpose. In this episode of On the Table With Ashley, we sat down with father-son duo Michael and Gage Upwall of Upwall Design. Based in Park City, Utah, they combine artistry and craftsmanship to design homes that seamlessly blend […]
At Âme Atendre, we believe that a home is more than a collection of furniture and decor—it is a reflection of the lives lived within it. Thoughtfully designed spaces have the power to evoke emotion, foster connection, and shape the way we experience the everyday. In the latest episode of On the Table with Ashley, […]
At Âme Atendre, we believe that the way we engage with the world around us—from the spaces we inhabit to the art we consume—deeply influences our well-being. Our latest podcast episode explores this idea through the lens of neuroaesthetics, the science of how aesthetics impact our minds and emotions. In part 2 of a fascinating […]
