Growing up in Chicago, Stuart Graff was introduced to Frank Lloyd Wright’s work at a young age, evolving into a lifelong passion for the work of America’s greatest architect. In 2016, he ended his corporate career to commence more important work as the President and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, stewarding one of the world’s great cultural legacies to ensure its relevance for our time and for the future: teaching us how to build and live better, as one with the world around us. Stuary joins Renee Dee to talk about the legacy of Wright, his foundation and preserving ICONIC architect ..read more

Kurt and Deanna Mangum II are the husband and wife behind CoupleyFit™, a health and wellness blog promoting healthy living for couples. The two are based in Phoenix, Arizona and share their favorite tips, recipes, recipes and experiences on their own health journeys with their community of followers. The multi-media content creators focus on a goal of sharing “generational health” and giving the next generation the gift of great healthy habits.   Kurt and Deanna joined Renee Dee to talk about their journey to fitness, sharing wellness content in the digital space and how to change your li ..read more

Hailing from a small town in Canada, Lisa Simonsen knew she was destined for more. Snagging a spot in the top .05 percent of national real estate brokers isn’t an easy feat, but New York City real estate agent Lisa Simonsen sure makes it look that way. Her intense client focus paired with her worldly perspective have been the main components of her immense success and her record-breaking sales have given her a national voice. Simonsen has had features in publications such as Yahoo Finance and The Real Deal, and even has an upcoming television project, Kendra Sells Hollywood season 2, in the wo ..read more

It’s no secret that ICONIC LIFE Magazine has partnered with the best of the best on a very special project—the nation’s first-ever sustainable showhouse, the Net Zero ICONIC Home.   This journey follows the building of this home from the ground up, and we’ve been learning so much along the way from the wonderful partners and sponsors on this project.   This showhouse is unlike any other we’ve done before. This home has one design team, but features a variety of incredible sustainable and innovative brands that are all working together to create a high-efficiency, forward-thinking hom ..read more

Tom Smith serves as the CEO of Set Jet. An experienced businessman, Smith founded Taser in the early 1990s, bringing the company to market with a $2 B market cap. After retiring as chairman, he took his passion for flying (Smith is an experienced pilot with over 10,000 hours of flying time) to start Set Jet, an exclusive private jet charter membership. Set Jet makes travel simple, offering the convenience and luxury amenities of private air travel, made more accessible as members can purchase tickets on Set Jet, often at a similar price point to first-class commercial travel.   Tom joins ..read more

As Chairman and CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, Craig Jackson has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most respected collector car and restoration experts. Growing up in the family business gave Craig the opportunity to develop the expertise that has helped propel Barrett-Jackson’s evolution into the world’s leading collector car auction and automotive lifestyle event.   Craig joins Renee Dee to talk about growing up in the family business, expanding Barrett-Jackson’s footprint within the luxury automotive space, and why classic cars will never go out of style.   We ..read more

Designer and store owner, Oliver Smith has been making exceptional jewelry since 1981. With exquisite designs, competitive pricing, and the highest quality of craftsmanship and ethical standards, Oliver creates jewelry to last a lifetime. He opened his first store on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, and relocated to sunny Scottsdale in 1985. There he opened a small shop focused on designing, appraising, buying and selling jewelry and watches.   Oliver joins Renee Dee to talk about the origins of his business, getting the family involved and keeping the focus on quality.     We in ..read more

Arizona-based architect Mark Candelaria is recognized for his timeless luxury designs and signature style rooted in classical form and functionality. In Mark Candelaria Homes, the architect presents 12 new projects and pulls back the curtain to share the stories behind them. An avid traveler and hobbyist chef, Candelaria includes a recipe with each house, many times prepared for or with the client as a grand finale.   Mark joins longtime friend Renee Dee to talk about launching his new book, what you can expect to see and how to pre-order!   We invite you to SUBSCRIBE!   You can ..read more

The world’s best chocolatier is from Switzerland. With his exceptional chocolate creations, Elias Läderach was able to beat 19 international competitors at the World Chocolate Masters 2018 in Paris. The Läderach family have been crafting chocolate delicacies for decades, and their reputation for excellence has been the backbone of their success. Two of Elias’s ideas that particularly impressed the World Chocolate Masters jury are available at Läderach stores: the Masters Tablet Caramel and the Masters Bonbon Mandarine.   Elias joins Renee Dee to talk about handcrafting chocolate masterpie ..read more

Keith Galbut is the Founder and President of Advocate – Residential Construction Advisors, a residential construction advisory and owners’ representation firm. Luxury home construction requires the coordination of a network of professionals including architects, contractors, engineers, and lenders. Unfortunately, the interests of these professionals are not always directly aligned with those of homeowners. Advocate specializes in representing homeowners to ensure their interests are directly aligned with a team of experienced building professionals.   Keith joins Renee Dee to talk about t ..read more