All-In Design

Hosted by Chad Moore & Mark Griffo

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Jun 2026

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"All-In Design" is IIDA Alabama's podcast that invites you into the dynamic world of commercial interior design. Immerse yourself in the artistry, innovation, and inspiration that shape the spaces where we work, collaborate, and create. Discover the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and timeless design principles that define the ever-evolving landscape of commercial interiors.

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June 16, 2026Episode 591 hr 20 min

Episode #59 - Interview with Jenn Mercier

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Jenn Mercier with 5th Dimension. After a lengthy discussion about Design Week in Chicago (NeoCon and Design Days), we get into Jenn's journey from working at various firms around the Atlanta area, to finding 5th Dimension, and then her move to Birmingham four years ago. Jenn has been involved in IIDA for many years with the Georgia chapter and is now joining the Alabama chapter's board. We discuss how to layer in design trends into a project, how to get ahead of value engineering, and how talented she is at the Irish Goodbye.

June 1, 2026Episode 581 hr 12 min

Episode #58 - Interview with Lauren Hulsey

On this episode of All-In Design, we speak with Lauren Hulsey of Barrett Kent Studio. Join us as we hear about Lauren's journey from Anniston, to Tuscaloosa, to 30A, to Atlanta, and then to Birmingham - a circuitous route of making bold moves, trial by fire, and gaining experience and knowledge along the way. We also learn all about her firm's work on the Mountain Brook Fire Station, which is a type of project we have never discussed on the podcast and was fascinating to discuss. We hope you'll give it a listen.

May 15, 20261 hr 16 min

Episode #57 - Interview with Jenine Kilgore

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Jenine Kilgore, owner of Gallery Services Collaborative. Jenine has been a strong supporter of IIDA and Gallery Services has hosted many of our local chapter's industry events (just a quick shout out). For anyone that knows Jenine, they would not be surprised that this is a free flowing conversation - one that goes from her history and the history of Gallery Services, to her sons already planning what they will take when she passes, to how her company can work with a client in a myriad of ways. It's a fun conversation full of laughs and we hope you'll give it a listen.

May 1, 2026Episode 561 hr 20 min

Episode #56 - Interview with Leah Newton

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Leah Newton with Live Design Group. Live Design takes a different approach to the initial conversations and design process, with a 2-day in person design session with their clients. We also discuss technology and where the industry may go as AI becomes a bigger and bigger part of our lives and, of course, we get sidetracked and talk about movies and TV shows. It's a fun discussion and we hope you check it out!

April 15, 2026Episode 551 hr 4 min

Episode #55 - Interview with Sarah Jelks

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Sarah Jelks with Nequette Architecture & Design. Listen in as we hear about Sarah's start in New Orleans, studying interior design at Auburn University, and how she found her way to her current position as design lead at Nequette. You will also learn about her propensity to wear facial hair for Halloween costumes and her skills at the Nequette pot luck. It's a fun episode and we hope you check it out!

April 1, 2026Episode 541 hr 23 min

Episode #54 - Interview with Amelia and Margaret Hicks

It's a two-fer on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Amelia Hicks with Davis Architects and her twin sister Margaret Hicks with Hatcher Schuster Interiors. It was a joy to sit down with both sisters and hear their journey from Tampa to Samford to both working at A/D firms in Birmingham. It's a fun dynamic interviewing two people who know each other so well and we hope you find the discussion as enjoyable as we did.

March 15, 2026Episode 5354 min

Episode #53 - Interview with Adam Whitley

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Adam Whitley of Interface. We had a great conversation with Adam learning about his background in the flooring industry, extensive schooling at Auburn, and what part of the Unicorn he makes up with his partner in the market. It was nice to turn the tables and ask "All-In Design wants to know..."

March 1, 2026Episode 521 hr 7 min

Episode #52 - Interview with Tracy Engel

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Tracy Engel with ASD|SKY. Tracy comes to the podcast with a lot of experience and shares her path through the industry and longevity with her current firm. We speak on the importance of developing relationships and Tracy shares some tips on how to impress when you are young designer. For people that know Tracy, she is direct and has a great sense of humor. It's a fun episode, so we hope you check it out.

February 15, 2026Episode 511 hr 9 min

Episode #51 - Interview with Jennifer Mitchell

Join us on this episode of All-In Design, as we speak with Jennifer Mitchell with Tarkett. We follow Jennifer's journey from interior designer in Texas and Louisiana to her current position as a sales rep for Tarkett. We also explore Jennifer's role with IIDA and upcoming events with our local chapter.

February 1, 2026Episode 501 hr 26 min

Episode #50 - Interview with Jim Griffo

Join us on this episode of "All-In Design" where we speak with Jim Griffo, president of the Alabama Interior Design Coalition and adjunct professor at Samford University. Jim has had a long career in the industry, formally as a Managing Principle and Director of the Architecture and Interior Design Studio for Gresham Smith in Alabama, president of the local IIDA chapter, and having received Emeritus member status by IIDA. Jim also may be related to one of the hosts (they at least share a last name). This is a wide ranging discussion with someone with a deep well of experience in this industry and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.