{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Design","slug":"beyond-the-design-6419672","podcast_index_feed_id":6419672,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/beyond-the-design/","website_url":"https://beyond-the-design.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2d1fe2fa-7aba-48a1-b9ad-139e9843a5e6/SROii16-vY4wVlnpETXQfCm6.jpg","author":"Cray Bauxmont-Flynn","episode_count":116,"summary":"Step into the captivating world of design with Beyond the Design. Unveiling the untold stories and shedding light on the real heroes shaping the industry, this podcast goes beyond the glamour to explore the journeys, experiences, and profound insights of visionary leaders. Each episode ignites a sense of curiosity, delving into the intersection of living in a creative atmosphere and tackling the industry's most pressing issues. Prepare to be inspired as we engage with today's foremost practitioners, including renowned designers, architects, manufacturers, emerging brands, and influential tastemakers. Their wisdom will quench your thirst for design and empower you to forge connections and embrace transformative ideas. From the realms of architecture, interior design, furniture, and urban planning to the intricacies of creativity and visionary perspectives, Beyond the Design covers an expansive range of topics. As a devoted design enthusiast, you'll find a treasure trove of inspiration here. Join us as we pull back the curtain and hear firsthand from the trailblazers of the design industry. Discover their thoughts on the ever-evolving landscape of creativity, emerging trends, sustai…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T14:20:54.995271+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-design-6419672"},"episode":{"title":"Orchestrating Space with Kari Bennett","slug":"orchestrating-space-with-kari-bennett","published_at":"2026-07-03T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-design-6419672/orchestrating-space-with-kari-bennett","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-design-6419672","url":"https://beyond-the-design.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9cb775be-cc17-4df0-a1bb-477331b4357f.mp3","summary":"Kari Bennett’s professional evolution is a compelling story of shifting from purely creative instincts to high-level systemic mastery. In the earlier chapters of her career, she identified strictly as a traditional interior designer, focusing heavily on aesthetics, material curation, and spatial beauty. However, as she navigated the complex execution of major commercial and residential projects, she recognized that exceptional design could not exist without bulletproof operational structures. This realization marked a major turning point, pushing her to study the underlying mechanics of business efficiency. This evolutionary shift ultimately led to the founding and scaling of Edge Design, widely known as EdgeID. Rather than letting her business be dictated by the chaotic, fragmented workflows common in the design trade, Kari intentionally built a studio defined by clear parameters, reliable execution pathways, and ironclad operational precision. She transitioned her internal identity from a singular creative individual to a master strategist, building an ecosystem where ideas are never left as abstract sketches but are systematically Karid all the way through to physical reality. Today, Kari stands as a celebrated firm leader who successfully balances a busy professional career with a vibrant, grounding family life that includes her husband, three children, and the family dog. She candidly acknowledges that her passion for her craft is what fuels her drive every single morning, making her genuinely look forward to stepping into the car and tackling new design challenges. Her journey serves as an inspiring blueprint for creative entrepreneurs, proving that true professional fulfillment comes from marrying artistic talent with a passion for building lasting people and sy…","meta_description":"Kari Bennett’s professional evolution is a compelling story of shifting from purely creative instincts to high-level systemic mastery. In the earlier chap…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1809,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-design-6419672/episodes/orchestrating-space-with-kari-bennett/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-design-6419672/orchestrating-space-with-kari-bennett.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}