Opening doors to what's possible
when you love what you do.
Love What You Do is a podcast about the people who bring design to life. Through stories, insights, and honest conversations, we explore what really changes when you love what you do–and how optimism, care, and creativity open the door to what's possible.
Hosted by Doug Shapiro, Love What You Do is an unfiltered, human-first podcast where conversations unfold naturally—with the people shaping the future of furniture and design. Each episode is unscripted, uncut, and deeply personal, offering a rare glimpse into the passions, challenges, and moments that define creative work.
Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or watch on YouTube.
"This podcast is for you all. It's for the people who build, who design, create, think, who help make the spaces of our lives better.
And it's for the ones who might need a little reminder of why they love what they do."
– Your Host, Doug Shapiro
Episode 1 - UNCUT
The Color of Optimism | Cheryl Durst
She’s a legend. And she’s our first guest.
In our premiere episode, Cheryl Durst, EVP & CEO of IIDA, discusses design, optimism, and what it means to wonder well.
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Episode 2
From Burnout to Belonging | Rex Miller
In this episode, Doug sits down with Rex Miller for some real talk about work, purpose, and finding balance. We talk about what it means to love what you do — and how grace plays a big role in making that possible.
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Born Twice | Gilbert Broco
Gilbert Broco grew up in Puerto Rico and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design Architecture from the University of Puerto Rico in 2002. He moved to Florida in 2006 where he became NCIDQ Certified and a Florida Registered Interior Designer. Gilbert is the President for the CI Group, a Contract Furniture Dealership with 8 locations across the Southeast.
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What If We Get It Right? | Jane Hallinan
Jane Hallinan, Perkins Eastman, proves that climate talk doesn’t need doom and gloom. She shows how humor and good stories can spark greener choices. Jane gives us a list book recommendation and would like your help in finishing her list. It’s a feel-good episode with a Mr. Rogers-style of neighborliness!
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Never Complete | Krystal Lucero
In this episode we hear from Krystal Lucero, designer, mom, and survivor whose story blends grace, grit, and joy. From navigating motherhood and design to overcoming cancer twice, Krystal shares candid insights on resilience, wellbeing, and staying true to yourself. Her journey is a reminder that the pursuit of getting to better is never complete.
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Don't Rush the Good Stuff | Mike Goetz
Doug talks with HOK’s Mike Goetz about design that feels, leadership that cares, and why TikTok counts as “cultural research.” They explore how creativity, curiosity, and care shape great work — and why slowing down might be the key to loving what you do.
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Episode 7
The Optimism Equation | Shreya Somani
Doug Shapiro sits down with Shreya Somani, Senior Designer at Arcadis in Washington, D.C., to explore the science and philosophy behind optimism. The conversation weaves through themes of resilience, patience, and curiosity, connecting optimism to the act of questioning, the delay of gratification, and the pursuit of meaning in design and life..
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Bring your Designer | Julia Machado
Doug sits down with Julia Machado, Vice President of Internal Operations at Price Modern. Julia shares her journey from designer to operations leader, and why the most impactful sales meetings include the designer. She discusses the beauty of uncovering “I didn’t know that” moments, both in business and in life, and how those moments can spark transformation.
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The Map of a Meaningful Career | John Sadlon
This episode of Love What You Do goes beneath the surface of a creative career with John Sadlon, Principal and Global Workplace Leader at Perkins&Will. Guided by a personal map of sketches—from the Guggenheim to Brancusi’s Bird in Space—John shares the stories and lessons that have shaped his work and worldview. He reflects on running the Boston Marathon, why you should never cross the “finish line” empty, and how a risk he finally took at 30 changed the course of his life. John also recounts losing his partner in a tragic accident, and how that experience led to 20 years of meditation, a deeper sense of intention, and a daily choice to spend his energy on connection and gratitude. It’s an episode about design—but even more, about the art of living fully.
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