HereHome founder, Aysia Woods joins forces with her mom, Connie Christophe Woods, for a mother-daughter exploration of what it means to be “home” and how we can all create the community and lifestyle we’re seeking. With levity and heart, the duo discusses everything from affordable interior design to family dynamics to navigating life’s seasons through their perspectives and those of special guests.
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The Fall/Winter Collection: How to prepare for a new year, with Aysia + Connie. (Season 1 Finale)
Just like that, we've reached the last episode of The Fall/Winter Collection! And, it's the season finale. Aysia and Connie talk about if and how they reflect, celebrate, and prepare to move into a brand new year. They answer some deep questions from Aysia's favorite New Year's processing tool, and reflect on the season. Enjoy this vulnerable, happy episode. See you in 2023!
The Fall/Winter Collection: Three holiday thoughts, a solo with Aysia.
Enjoy this quick solo episode where Aysia chats about a few things that have been on her mind, including some holiday goals and reflections.
The Fall/Winter Collection: A holiday hosting masterclass, with Connie + Tony.
Episode 3 of the holiday series focuses on all things holiday hosting! Aysia talks with two very special guests - the expert entertainers themselves, Connie and Tony, aka both of Aysia's parents. The three talk about the basics everyone should know about holiday hosting, and break down everything from shopping on a budget, what you should be doing while the party is in full swing, to the wind-down. You're going to want to get your notepad out for this one!
The Fall/Winter Collection: Thanksgiving across cultures, with Caroline + Giuliana.
The second installment of the holiday series is a two-parter, and we're exploring Thanksgiving from foreign perspectives... literally! First, Aysia and Connie talk with their beloved family friend Caroline, and how she typically spends Thanksgiving as a Kenyan living in America. Then we hear from Giuliana, Aysia's good friend and former event helper. She talks about her love for Friendsgiving, and what Japanese holidays she thinks Americans could learn a thing or two from.
The Fall/Winter Collection: Preparing for sustainable holidays, with Kristin Russell.
Welcome to the first episode of the 5-episode holiday series! Today, community and environmental activist and business owner Kristin Russell joins Aysia in discussing how we can celebrate the holidays in a more eco-friendly way. She also provides helpful tips for living closer to zero-waste and the importance of seasonal living.
Leading myself home, a solo episode with Aysia.
We've got the first-ever solo episode this week, friends! Aysia walks listeners through a couple of specific moments + experiences in her life that led to her intrigue about the concept of "home." At the end of the episode, she answers questions from listeners, then she reunites with Connie to hear about her Morrocan adventures.
Curating your home style + industry trends, with interior designer Chelsea Albright.
On today's episode, Aysia chats with licensed interior designer and founder of Places Studio, Chelsea Albright, for an enlightening and informative conversation discussing a variety of hot topics prevalent in the current interior design industry.
Lessons on creating a village when it's most important, with Miss Crystal Jackson.
Woods family friend (and one of Connie's best friends!), Miss Crystal Jackson joins the podcast to talk about why and how the two of them made sure that their children, especially as black kids growing up in a predominantly white area, had each other to lean on. Connie and Crystal also give advice to people who find themselves being "other" in their local community. At the end, you’ll find a fun little segment where Connie chats all about an exciting trip to Morocco she has coming up.