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Hosted by Manny Makkas · arts · EN-US · 24 episodes
The In the Workroom with Manny podcast offers a unique look behind the scenes of the interior design world. Each month, Manny, owner of Makkas Workroom, gets up close and personal as he talks with industry leaders, partners, and peers in candid, insightful conversations about working together and within our ever-changing industry. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a seasoned professional, you'll get a front-row seat to the stories behind great design.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe In the Workroom with Manny podcast offers a unique look behind the scenes of the interior design world. Each month, Manny, owner of Makkas Workroom, gets up close and personal as he talks with industry leaders, partners, and peers in candid, insightful conversations about working together and within our ever-changing industry.
In The Workroom With Manny is hosted by Manny Makkas. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Leading by Example with Larissa Cook" (5 October 2026, 29 minutes), "Building The Layered Life with Rachel Reider & Kate Maloney Albiani" (8 September 2026, 33 minutes), and "Designing from the Inside Out with Ryan and Christina Wikman" (1 June 2026, 37 minutes).
In The Workroom With Manny publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 24 episodes.
Booking probability for In The Workroom With Manny is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In The Workroom With Manny requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In The Workroom With Manny's contact route on record: verified email.
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Manny Makkas hosts In The Workroom With Manny, an arts show with 24 episodes published.
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Episode #11
Manny sits down with Larissa Cook, President of FBN Construction, to talk about her path from executive assistant to estimator and ultimately president of the company. Larissa shares how hard work, a willingness to step...
Episode #10
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 for interior designers looking to grow their...
Episode #7
<p >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, Christina crafts the interiors, and together...
Episode #6
<p >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, classic American architecture and the craft...
Episode #5
<p>Manny sits down with Stephanie Sabbe, Founder & Principal of Sabbe Interior Design, joining us from Nashville, to talk storytelling through design, building a personal point of view, and balancing family with...
Episode #4
<p>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 family-run rug and carpet companies. They dig...
Episode #3
<p>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 Construction, for an honest conversation about...
Episode #2
<p >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 it's like to lead a beloved regional...
Episode #1
<p>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 building a studio with intention, the power of...
Episode #12
<p >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 residential repaint business into a leader in both...
Episode #11
<p>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 McSherry Interiors. Fresh off her cozy lake...
Episode #10
<p >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 highly personalized interiors. Together, they dive...
Episode #9
<p >In this episode, Manny welcomed longtime friend and former neighbor Corinne Acampora, Founder and Principal Designer of Acampora Interiors, to the podcast. They talk about Corinne's winding path into design, the...
Episode #8
<p >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. From working together in Maria and Phil's...
Episode #7
<p>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 — from boutique hotels on Martha's Vineyard to...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, Manny sits down with builder extraordinaire Kevin Cradock, owner of Kevin<br /> Cradock Builders, to explore his journey into the industry and the philosophy that sets his<br /> award-winning team...
Episode #5
<p >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 and work between her Boston studio and her...
Episode #4
<p >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 design firm. Leslie reflects on how her legal...
Episode #3
<p >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 her reach, voice, and recognition as a platform...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode, Manny sits down with his parents, Maria and Phil Makkas, the founders of Makkas Workroom, for an inspiring and heartfelt dialogue about their immigration journey, the family they left behind, and...
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