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The Dutch designer is rule-breaker who doesn’t shy away from complicated ideas, opting for concepts that are lighthearted and surprising but always a feast for the senses. This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. 

Among her many accomplishments, the tennis superstar has found time to launch her own design firm, V Starr Interiors, as well as start her own fashion brand, EleVen. Williams’ competitive spirit has made her a noteworthy contender on and off the court. This episode is brought to you by Global Allies.

Brad Wilson has turned a pragmatic approach to hospitality into a boundary-pushing philosophy that has transformed Ace Hotels into a gamechanging brand. He hopes to do it again when Sister City launches in New York this winter.

Alexandra Champalimaud fled Portugal in the 1970s and ended up in Montreal, starting her own design firm with only three people in her apartment

In the six short years since Brooklyn-based Studio Tack was founded, Brian Smith and the three partners have made a splash on the design scene, reinventing motels and perfecting the ever sought-after authentic touch. It’s a second career for the classically trained pianist, who started out on book publishing. This episode is brought to you by Global Allies.