{"podcast":{"title":"Wealthyist","slug":"wealthyist-7108446","podcast_index_feed_id":7108446,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/wealthyist","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9fzlYgQSKs2GTe84t3M6JP01XMEUpR9pXCxWgyUN6CY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MWRm/YWQ1NmRjOWIwNmNm/MjExZmE3MjViNTU0/Njk5NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Annex Wealth Management","episode_count":72,"summary":"Wealthyist, the podcast that discusses the lifestyles, choices, and strategies of the wealthy. Each week, the Annex Private Client team talks to experts in a variety of areas to discuss trends and paths visited by people who have built or are in the process of building significant wealth.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T22:18:55.167980+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446"},"episode":{"title":"Wealthyist E69 | Luxury Homes That Live Well: Kitchens, Wellness Suites & Future-Proof Design for the Wealthy with Amber Kolacki-Hake","slug":"wealthyist-e69-luxury-homes-that-live-well-kitchens-wellness-suites-future-proof-design-for-the-wealthy-with-amber-kolacki-hake","published_at":"2026-07-10T14:15:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446/wealthyist-e69-luxury-homes-that-live-well-kitchens-wellness-suites-future-proof-design-for-the-wealthy-with-amber-kolacki-hake","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/399d87ff","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/399d87ff/38f5616a.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Wealthyist, host Austin Grandinetti sits down with Amber Kolacki-Hake, designer at Wise Design Builders, to explore how affluent homeowners in the Lake Country area (and beyond) are thoughtfully redesigning their homes to match evolving lifestyles. Key highlights include: The rise of multi-zone kitchens — entertainment/show kitchens with clean, streamlined islands for gathering, paired with hidden “dirty” working kitchens for serious cooking and prep, plus dedicated walk-in pantries. Wellness-focused spaces — spa-like primary bathrooms and dedicated wellness suites featuring steam showers, multi-sensory experiences, hot/cold therapy, and calming retreats. Future-proofing & aging in place — wider doorways, barrier-free showers, lever handles, drawers instead of cabinets, and holistic planning that considers resale value versus “forever home” needs. Four-season living — enclosed four-season rooms and lower-level remodels to maximize Wisconsin’s seasons. Smart, timeless technology — layered lighting controls (Lutron Caseta/RadioRA), scene settings, and flexible systems that avoid fast-outdated tech. Design philosophy — a holistic, “begin with the end in mind” approach that mirrors financial planning: long-term vision, master planning, education, and avoiding unnecessary spending or trendy mistakes. The conversation draws clear parallels between strategic home design and wealth management — both emphasize clarity on goals, future needs, and building something that truly supports your desired lifestyle for decades to come.","meta_description":"In this episode of Wealthyist, host Austin Grandinetti sits down with Amber Kolacki-Hake, designer at Wise Design Builders, to explore how affluent homeow…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1442,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wealthyist-7108446/episodes/wealthyist-e69-luxury-homes-that-live-well-kitchens-wellness-suites-future-proof-design-for-the-wealthy-with-amber-kolacki-hake/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wealthyist-7108446/wealthyist-e69-luxury-homes-that-live-well-kitchens-wellness-suites-future-proof-design-for-the-wealthy-with-amber-kolacki-hake.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}