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Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with two creative minds who live at the intersection of design, branding, and storytelling– Brant Lyons, founder of OnBrant Agency, and Dillon Arnold, founder and creative director of Haus of Black.

This conversation explores what happens when story stops being a buzzword and starts becoming a business strategy. Brant shares how his background in global advertising and real estate marketing has shaped his belief that trust, emotion, and human connection are the true drivers of conversion in the digital age. Dillon brings a deeply personal perspective, tracing his design philosophy back through generations of builders and reflecting on how craftsmanship, vulnerability, and legacy inform the way he creates spaces that feel intentional rather than transactional.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Storytelling is no longer just aesthetic– it is a strategic tool for building trust, clarity, and alignment with the right clients.

Great design lives at the crossroads of creativity, budget, and collaboration, where builders, designers, and brands translate vision into reality.

Authenticity and evolution are essential, allowing both businesses and creative identities to grow without losing their core.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Learn more about today’s guests

Brant Lyons:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/brantlyons/?hl=en)

Website: (https://onbrant.com/)

Dillon Arnold:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/hausofblck/?hl=en)

Website: (https://hausofblack.co/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Julia and Matt Ryan, the husband-and-wife creative team behind Design Proper, an upcoming platform dedicated to telling the deeper stories behind interior design through immersive video, thoughtful interviews, and behind-the-scenes access.

Julia and Matt share how their backgrounds in fashion, film, and creative production led them to build a space where designers are seen not just for the finished room, but for the intention, process, and humanity behind every choice. They talk about the gap they saw in how design work is represented, why authorship and collaboration matter, and how storytelling can help designers attract more aligned clients, collaborators, and opportunities. Throughout the conversation, they explore what it means to spotlight emerging talent alongside established names, how video can create a more human connection than a single still image, and what it takes to bootstrap a global creative platform while keeping integrity at the center of every decision.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Design becomes more meaningful when the story of the artist is given as much space as the finished work.

Video and conversation can offer a deeper, more human way to experience creative process and intention.

Supporting designers, artisans, and collaborators helps preserve the integrity and soul behind beautiful spaces.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Learn more about today’s guests

Design Proper:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/designproper/)

Website: (https://www.designproper.co/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Malee Ann Cherry, owner and principal designer of BRANDid, and KatieRose Berry, associate interior designer, two voices shaping a woman-led studio redefining what intentional, story-driven design looks like in Nashville and beyond.

Malee and KatieRose walk through their very different paths into the design world, from film school and hospitality projects to residential homes and civic spaces. They unpack how asking better questions leads to better spaces, why understanding codes and construction deepens creativity rather than limiting it, and how visual storytelling becomes a shared language between clients, architects, and builders. Along the way, they reflect on collaboration, leadership, and what it really takes to build a design firm that serves both people and processes with equal care.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Design begins with listening, and the best spaces grow from understanding how people truly live and work.

Strong collaboration between designers, architects, and engineers turns technical constraints into creative opportunities.

Building a meaningful firm requires curiosity, trust in your team, and a commitment to learning every layer of the business.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Learn more about today’s guests

BRANDid:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/brandid.nashville/)

Website: (https://www.brandinteriordesign.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.