In The Workroom With Manny

Building The Layered Life with Rachel Reider & Kate Maloney Albiani

Manny welcomes Rachel Reider back to the podcast, along with Kate Maloney Albiani. As co-founders of The Layered Life Collective, they talk about the community they built

Caring for a Legacy with Eric Haydel

Manny sits down with Eric Haydel, President, Creative Director, and Owner of M-Geough, as the Boston Design Center showroom celebrates 75 years in business. Eric shares h

Rethinking Design-Build with David Supple

Manny Makkas welcomes David Supple, CEO of New England Design & Construction and a thought leader in sustainable luxury design-build, for a conversation about the relatio

Designing from the Inside Out with Ryan and Christina Wikman

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny welcomes husband-and-wife team Ryan and Christina Wikman of Chestnut Grove Design Group. Ryan shapes the landscape, C

Timeless New England Architecture with Mike Tartamella

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny sits down with Mike Tartamella, AIA, Managing Principal at Patrick Ahearn Architect, to talk about creating timeless,

Story, Perspective & Staying Grounded with Stephanie Sabbe

Manny sits down with Stephanie Sabbe, Founder & Principal of Sabbe Interior Design, joining us from Nashville, to talk storytelling through design, building a personal po

Legacy and Leadership with Ben Arcari Cook

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny catches up with Ben Arcari Cook of Landry & Arcari, a third-generation leader at one of New England's most trusted fa

Culture, Collaboration, and Running a Successful Business with Chandon Georgian and Charlie Gadbois

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, Manny sits down with Chandon Georgian, Principal & Founder of 111works, and Charlie Gadbois, Owner & President of Wellen Co

Talking New England Design with Kathy & Jenna

Manny is joined in the workroom by New England Home Magazine's dynamic duo, Publisher Kathy Bush-Dutton and Editor-in-Chief Jenna Talbott, for a conversation about what i

Quiet Confidence & Classic Design with Jocelyn Chiappone

We're kicking off Season 2 with award-winning designer Jocelyn Chiappone, Owner & Head Designer of Digs Design Company. In this episode, Manny and Jocelyn talk about buil

More Than Paint with John Speridakos

In the final episode of Season 1 of In the Workroom with Manny, John Speridakos, CEO of Cosmos Painting, shares the journey of growing his company from a small residentia

Laughter, Collaboration & Defining Success with Meg McSherry

Get ready for plenty of laughs on this episode of In the Workroom with Manny as Manny sits down with the warm and witty Meg McSherry, Owner and Principal Designer of Meg

Inspired Interiors for Living Well with Dane Austin

In this episode, Manny is joined by Dane Austin, principal of the award-winning Boston-based firm Dane Austin Design, known for crafting vibrant, sophisticated, and highl

Reflecting on 11 Years of Timeless Design with Corinne Acampora

In this episode, Manny welcomed longtime friend and former neighbor Corinne Acampora, Founder and Principal Designer of Acampora Interiors, to the podcast. They talk abou

Growth and Success: A Conversation with President Tim Kaelin

Tim Kaelin, President of Makkas Workroom, walks down the hall to join Manny for a conversation about growth and what it took to evolve the business into what it is today.

The Making of a Great Designer–Workroom Relationship with Rachel Reider

Before closing out 2024, Manny sat down with celebrated interior designer Rachel Reider, founder of the award-winning firm Reider + Co. With over 40 projects together — f

The Art of the Build with Kevin Cradock

In this episode, Manny sits down with builder extraordinaire Kevin Cradock, owner of Kevin Cradock Builders, to explore his journey into the industry and the philosophy

Talking Customer Service with Laura Keeler Pierce

Today, Manny talks to New England designer, retail shop owner, and 2023 New England Home 5 Under 40 winner Laura Keeler Pierce. They discuss how she balances family life

From Law to Design Excellence, Leslie Fine Shares Her Career Journey

In this episode of In the Workroom with Manny, acclaimed interior designer Leslie Fine shares her inspiring journey from a career in law to building her award-winning des

Hot & Anxious with Erin Gates

Manny sits down with Erin Gates— acclaimed interior designer, blogger, and New York Times bestselling author, to talk about how she does it all. Erin talks about using he