2026

Colleen McCann helping a client with her energy clearing expertise to improve their home

How Colleen McCann of Style Rituals Uses Energy Clearing to Move Luxury Listings

Most agents will tell you a luxury listing won't move because of price, presentation, or timing. But every once in a while, a property checks every visible box—flawless staging, sharp pricing, beautiful photography—and still refuses to sell. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Colleen McCann of Style Rituals, the author of Crystal Rx, a former editorial fashion stylist of fifteen years, and the...

Lisa Berg host of LUXEtalk podcast with guest Seth Phillips founder of ADU Gold discussing accessory dwelling unit investment strategies in California

Seth Phillips of ADU Gold: The Hidden ADU Strategy Smart Investors Are Using in California

I have hosted a lot of conversations on this show about luxury real estate, investment strategies, and building wealth through property. But every once in a while, someone sits down across from me and completely changes the way I see the market. This was one of those conversations. Seth Phillips of ADU Gold is the person most people in the California real estate industry call Mr. ADU. He is a...

Seth Phillips ADU Gold Los Angeles podcast interview on LUXEtalk discussing ADU laws and Los Angeles housing development

Seth Phillips, ADU Gold, and the Los Angeles ADU Opportunity

On LUXEtalk, I sat down with Seth Phillips to talk about a corner of the market that still feels mispriced. Seth Phillips of ADU Gold matters here because his thesis is simple: when the law lets a lot carry more units and land prices haven’t caught up, disciplined builders get an opening. What made this episode worth writing about is that Seth didn’t arrive at that thesis from theory. He got there...

Jordan Stolch MiKADO Personal Styling example of neutral-toned suits showcasing lifestyle branding and cohesive professional fashion identity

Jordan Stolch MiKADO Personal Styling on Why Your Style Is Your Most Underused Business Tool

You have built your expertise, earned your credentials, and delivered results. But when someone finds you online or at a networking event, they form an impression in seconds - before they hear your resume. If your personal style and professional confidence feel disconnected from who you are, that gap is costing you trust. That is exactly why I invited Jordan Stolch MiKADO Personal Styling founder and...

Modern luxury home exterior at sunset featuring clean architectural lines, pool, and landscaping by Mark Nichols MNichols Design

Mark Nichols MNichols Design Reveals What It Really Takes to Build a Custom Luxury Home

Most people who dream of building a custom home picture the finished product. What they never picture is the twelve months of decisions, constraints, and creative problem-solving that happen before a single wall goes up. That gap is exactly why I invited Mark Nichols MNichols Design founder, California and Washington licensed architect, and LEED accredited professional, onto LUXEtalk. With over 15 years...

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Debbie Biery Switch Retreats: The Leadership Coach Helping High-Achieving Women Flip the Switch and Live in Full Alignment

If you have reached a level of success that looks impressive from the outside but feels hollow on the inside, you already know the problem. External achievement without internal alignment is one of the most disorienting places to be - and most high-achieving women spend years there without a clear path out. In this episode of LUXEtalk, I sit down with Debbie Biery Switch Retreats creator, humanitarian, and...