Imagine a Place

Maria VanDeman

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Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on interior design, workplaces, physical environments, and the human experience, it regularly features design practitioners, researchers, authors, and industry founders. PR agencies could credibly pitch interior designers, workplace strategists, design researchers, authors, and leaders with expertise in human-centered environments, neuroinclusive design, or design-career development; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 220

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 834 subscribers

Instagram: 19.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Maria VanDeman - Maria VanDeman is the host of a podcast focused on interior design, workplaces, places, and the ways environments shape human experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Design professionals, workplace strategists, researchers, authors, founders, and senior practitioners with direct experience in interior design, workplace environments, human-centered design, or design careers.
Required Achievements:  
Published a relevant book or established thought leadership, Founded a design or professional-development initiative, Held senior roles at recognized design organizations, Presented or spoken publicly on design, workplaces, or leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

Amanda Schneider - Future Of Work, Generational Leadership, Workplace Culture, Authenticity, Burnout, Personal Branding, And Leading Across Generations.

Olivia Danielson-Veed - Neuroinclusive Design, Human-centered Environments, Workplace And Justice-facility Design, Well-being, Rehabilitation, Mentoring, And Empathy In Design.

Alexandra Tseffos - Dealer Designers, Professional Community, Career Development, Leadership, Mentorship, Recognition, Visibility, And Meaningful Work.

Recent Topics

Interior Design, Workplace Design, Human Centered Design, Design Careers, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Imagine a Place
:

Leading across generations: Burnout, authenticity, and the workplace of tomorrow

July 27, 2026

Amanda Schneider joins Imagine a Place for a candid conversation about the future of work, generational leadership, and what it takes to build workplaces where people can thrive. Beyond the researcher, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author, Maria uncovers the authentic Amanda, discussing motherhood, burnout, finding joy, and the "elephant circle" of women who helped her rediscover balance. Together, they explore Gen Z, personal branding, authenticity, and leading across generations with empath...

People care about people: What neurodiversity teaches us about great design

July 13, 2026

Discover how neuroinclusive design is reshaping the way we think about workplaces, justice facilities, and human-centered environments. In this episode, Olivia Danielson-Veed, independent contractor for ThinkLab and former Associate and Senior Project Interior Designer at HOK, shares practical insights on designing for neurodiversity through choice, control, and variety, while exploring how thoughtful design can improve well-being, support rehabilitation, and create spaces where more people c...

Building community for the Dealer Designer: Growth, recognition, and meaningful work with Alexandra Tseffos

June 22, 2026

Dealer designers play a vital role in shaping the workplace experience, yet many navigate their careers without a strong professional network or a clear roadmap for growth. In this engaging conversation, Maria VanDeman sits down with Alexandra Tseffos, founder of The Design POP, to discuss the evolving role of dealer designers and the power of building community within the industry. Together, they explore career development, leadership, mentorship, professional visibility, and the importance ...

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