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Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast

Sarah Steimer

Booking Overview

This built-environment design interview podcast explores how architecture, planning, interiors, engineering, and sustainability shape health, well-being, and user experience, typically featuring practicing architects, designers, engineers, planners, and related specialists. PR agencies could credibly pitch design leaders with notable project case studies, affordable-housing or energy expertise, retail futurism, sustainability credentials, or other specialized built-environment knowledge; booking difficulty is likely low because the show primarily features accessible professional experts rather than high-profile public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 57 subscribers

Instagram: 4.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@cushingterrell.com

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Host

Sarah Steimer - Podcast host and interviewer focused on how the built environment and design influence people’s feelings, experiences, health, and well-being.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practicing architects, interior designers, engineers, planners, sustainability leaders, energy specialists, and other built-environment professionals with direct project, organizational, or research expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of relevant architecture, design, planning, energy, or sustainability projects, Demonstrated expertise in affordable housing, retail design, workplace strategy, energy districts, or other built-environment priorities, Professional certifications or specialized design credentials, Documented project case studies and practical experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Sandi Rudy - Design Futurism, Identifying Signals That Inform Design, Data-driven Concepts, And The Future Of Offices

Sheri Blattel - Artificial Intelligence, Physical Retail Spaces, Changing Shopper Habits, And Omnichannel Retail Experiences

Randy Rhoads - The Affordable-housing Crisis, Community Engagement, Desirable Housing Design, And Public-sector Support

Laura Dougherty - The Affordable-housing Crisis, Community Health, Resident-centered Design, And Building Support For Affordable Housing

Randy Rhoads - Designing Affordable Housing, Resident And Community Engagement, And Building Government Support For Housing As Essential Infrastructure

Recent Topics

Built Environment, Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability, Urban Planning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast
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Managing Change: Where Historic Preservation May Be Headed

September 16, 2026

We chat with Murray Miller, Historic Preservation Manager at Cushing Terrell, about how efforts to make historic preservation more relevant have also made the practice more inclusive, accountable, and transparent — and how proposed changes could significantly damage progress made since 1966.

Designing for the Unknowable Future

July 15, 2026

We’re chatting with Interior Design Director Sandi Rudy, who recently became a Certified Design Futurist. She'll describe how to identify signals that might inform design and create tangible, data-driven concepts. Sandi also discusses how she’s used this framework to help tackle challenging questions, such as the future of offices.

AI and Physical Retail: What's Next

June 09, 2026

Our conversation with Associate Principal Sheri Blattel focuses on how technological advances — in particular, AI — affect physical retail spaces. We'll also explore how young shoppers’ shifting habits, like returning to the mall and requiring an omnichannel experience, are changing the retail landscape.

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast?

Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast is hosted by Sarah Steimer. Its publicly listed email is info@cushingterrell.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast: info@cushingterrell.com.

How many listeners does Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast?

Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing architects, interior designers, engineers, planners, sustainability leaders, energy specialists, and other built-environment professionals with direct project, organizational, or research expertise. Common among recent guests: Leadership of relevant architecture, design, planning, energy, or sustainability projects; Demonstrated expertise in affordable housing, retail design, workplace strategy, energy districts, or other built-environment priorities; Professional certifications or specialized design credentials. Recent guests include Sandi Rudy, Sheri Blattel, and Randy Rhoads.

How hard is it to get booked on Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Good, Thoughtful Hosts, A Design Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Built Environment, Architecture, Interior Design, Sustainability, and Urban Planning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@cushingterrell.com

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