In The Workroom With Manny – Details, episodes & analysis

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In The Workroom With Manny

Manny Makkas

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Business

Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 24

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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Data updated on 25/10/2026

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🇺🇸 USA - Design
27/10/2026
#52
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26/10/2026
#80
🇺🇸 USA - Design
25/10/2026
#51
🇺🇸 USA - Design
12/09/2026
#91
🇺🇸 USA - Design
05/08/2026
#89
🇺🇸 USA - Design
13/04/2026
#89
🇺🇸 USA - Design
12/04/2026
#62
🇺🇸 USA - Design
11/04/2026
#65
🇺🇸 USA - Design
10/04/2026
#42
🇺🇸 USA - Design
09/04/2026
#27

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Leading by Example with Larissa Cook

Season 2 · Episode 11

Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 28:30

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 in wherever needed, and the mentorship of FBN's longtime leaders shaped her career and leadership style. She and Manny discuss team culture, accountability, customer service, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Larissa also talks about FBN's residential work, the company's growth, and her interest in continuing to expand into larger and ground-up projects. They also reflect on women in construction and the value of leading by example.

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Building The Layered Life with Rachel Reider & Kate Maloney Albiani

Season 2 · Episode 10

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 32:38

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 businesses with intention. Rachel and Kate share how their friendship and years of exchanging business advice inspired them to build something they wished had existed earlier in their careers. They discuss process, hiring, collaboration, taking the next step in business, and the value of learning from peers who understand the same challenges. They also reflect on how The Layered Life has grown beyond its first retreat into an ongoing community focused on education, support, and connection.

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Caring for a Legacy with Eric Haydel

Season 2 · Episode 9

Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 31:25

Manny sits down with Eric Haydel, President, Creative Director, and Owner of M-Geough, as the Boston Design Center showroom celebrates 75 years in business. Eric shares his path from interior designer to showroom owner and the responsibility of caring for a long-standing history while keeping the business fresh. They discuss supporting designers, customization, small business, creating a wow moment, and M-Geough's strategic partnership with Bang & Olufsen. Eric also reflects on his South Louisiana roots, playing flag football, spending time with family, and actively giving back to his community.

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Rethinking Design-Build with David Supple

Season 2 · Episode 8

Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 31:52

Manny Makkas welcomes David Supple, CEO of New England Design & Construction and a thought leader in sustainable luxury design-build, for a conversation about the relationship between design and construction. David shares how his early experience as an architect and carpenter shaped the way he built his company, and why he believes design and construction belong together. The conversation explores the company's certified passive house retrofit in Somerville, the importance of client decision-making, and what it takes to grow and train a strong team. Along the way, Manny and David also talk about family, sports, and David's love of pickleball.

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Designing from the Inside Out with Ryan and Christina Wikman

Season 2 · Episode 7

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 36:48

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 they create homes that feel seamless and connected from the inside out. They share how they combined their businesses, the story behind Chestnut Grove, their new Winchester office, their love of bulbs and New England stonework, and how they balance family life while running a creative studio together.

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Timeless New England Architecture with Mike Tartamella

Season 2 · Episode 6

Monday, May 4, 2026 • Duration 24:12

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 behind great residential design. Mike shares how an architect uncle first sparked his interest in residential architecture and how that early inspiration led to a career designing the kind of homes he once admired. They also get into family, community, and golf, and what it really means to show up for clients and colleagues.

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Story, Perspective & Staying Grounded with Stephanie Sabbe

Season 2 · Episode 5

Monday, April 6, 2026 • Duration 26:09

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 business. Drawing from her journey and book, Stephanie shares how resilience, perspective, and early influences have shaped her path, along with the realities of running a design business and managing projects day-to-day.

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Legacy and Leadership with Ben Arcari Cook

Season 2 · Episode 4

Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 32:54

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 into the nuances of design, the importance of true customer service, and what it means to grow up in a family business — along with the lessons that come with carrying that legacy forward.

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Culture, Collaboration, and Running a Successful Business with Chandon Georgian and Charlie Gadbois

Season 2 · Episode 3

Sunday, February 1, 2026 • Duration 31:17

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 culture, collaboration, and what it really takes to run a successful design and construction company. Together, they dig into what working well together actually looks like, how strong team culture shapes better projects, and the behind-the-scenes realities of building and leading a business in today's world.

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Talking New England Design with Kathy & Jenna

Season 2 · Episode 2

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 • Duration 41:09

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 publication and how the magazine continues to evolve alongside the design community it serves. This episode dives into connection, collaboration, and the stories that inspire us. Kathy and Jenna share the behind-the-scenes of what makes New England Home tick, the power of staying authentic in a changing media landscape, and the importance of relationships that have shaped their careers and the region's design scene.

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