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Fridays at home
podcast
The real + raw side of the internet, where we chat all things home design & building, wellbeing, lifestyle and motherhood with host, architectural designer & founder of The Prestart Studio, Bame Mukuria
SUBSCRIBE + NEVER MISS A DROPPutting your lifestyle & wellbeing before aesthetics… Fridays at home.
Welcome to the poddy all about intentional home design, motherhood, adulthood and all the other hoods. Hosted by me, B! A mum to two beautiful little girls, FIFO wife, architectural designer and prestart educator dedicated to helping you create a home, business and lifestyle that aligns with your most authentic self.
You’ll hear from like-minded mums, designers, builders and homeowners as they share their journey to creating a home & life that makes daily chores feel like a breeze!
Join me from the comfort of your couch (or your car, on a walk or while you’re cleaning the house) each week to chat about everything from home design and building, to personal growth and motherhood (the good, the bad and the totally questionable).
Needless to say, Fridays at Home is more than just a podcast. It’s a community. A place for us to come together every Friday to unwind, share stories and learn from each other.
So grab a drink (and maybe a lil snack?), kick off your shoes and get comfortable.. It’s time to relax and unwind with Fridays at Home, helping you create the home and life you’ve always dreamed of.
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Join me from the comfort of your home as we air our deep and meaningfuls to the world. Our homes are more than just a place to eat and sleep. They’re where we create memories, connect with loved ones, recharge our batteries, grow, heal and pursue our wildest dreams.
This is your invitation to be part of the fridays at home podcast. Dropping real, raw and inspiring conversations with mums, builders, designers and homeowners, we’re sharing our out of the box ideas and design and building journeys with the world.
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Fridays at home is here to help you create a home, business and lifestyle that aligns with your most authentic self.
Every week, I invite you into my home where I will spill allll the tea (or wine) by sharing valuable lessons I've learnt whilst navigating adulthood, parenthood, businesshood and all the other hoods in between!😂
You will also listen in on candid conversations with like minded mumprenuers, home builders & home owners as they share inspiring stories about creating a balanced lifestyle at home and in business.
This podcast will be jam packed with so much soul goodness you wont want to miss an episode.
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B, xx
Get ready to discover the secrets behind building your dream home.
In this episode, we uncover:
▪️The perfect blend of technical skills that make an Architectural Designer truly unique.
▪️The importance of knowing which professional to engage when embarking on your home-
building journey.
▪️ Why having a well-thought-out plan from the start can make all the difference.
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B, xx
Your habits should take center stage when creating your home, as they not only define its aesthetic
but also ensure that the flow of your space makes perfect sense to you – the most important person
in the equation.
In this episode, we explore:
▪️Discovering why it’s crucial to get clear on your habits and how they influence your daily life.
▪️ Designing a home that is a personal sanctuary, not just a showcase for visitors.
▪️ Taking time to think about activities such as reading, sleeping, working, and cooking, which
shape the placement and orientation of rooms in your house.
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B, xx
No fluff, just real talk and practical insights from our home-building journey. 🏡
We will chat about:
▪️ How the right timing played a crucial role in our home-building journey.
▪️ Learn how we took advantage of an industry downturn to achieve significant cost savings, making our first home more affordable.
▪️ Hear about our collaboration with a custom builder and how it allowed us to bring our unique vision to life and create a truly personalized home.
▪️ How my background as an architectural designer influenced our decision-making process.
▪️ Understand how having a supportive network can make a significant difference in the success of your build.
▪️ Learn about the advantages of building custom.
B, xx
In this episode of Fridays at Home I share how wearing my many "crowns" helps me find balance in business and at home.
You will hear about the principals I have created to help me manage the juggle between motherhood, businesshood, marriagehood and all the other hoods in between.
We will chat about:
▪️ How redefining the word "balance" helped me find create balance at home and in business.
▪️ The symbolism of the crown in my life.
▪️ The importance of setting boundaries as a FIFO wife & mum.
▪️ Why being flexible holds the key to finding balance in everything you do.
▪️ Simple ways you can create little pockets of selfcare daily.
▪️ Finding purpose and happiness by allowing your self the freedom to choose and wear your crowns as you wish.
Happy chilled weekend queen!!
B, xx
This week I'm spilling the tea and sharing 10 essential questions you should ask your builder before signing those dotted lines.
We will talk about:
▪️ The importance of asking the right questions and how this can help you in choosing the perfect builder for your construction project.
▪️ My top 10 Essential questions to ask the builder before signing a building contract.
▪️ How to manage expectations on project timelines.
▪️ Effective ways to communicate with your builder.
▪️ Insights into assessing the builder's qualifications and portfolio.
▪️ Understand the importance of a builders warranty & after-sales support.
This episode is so hot, you'd be silly to not tune in. 😜Head to your fave podcast platform now and enjoy your weekly serve! ☕☕☕
PS. Drop a line below and tell me what you enjoyed from the show this week.
B, xx
If you are building a home or thinking of building a home, this one is for you.
In this week's episode, I explain what a Prestart meeting is and the importance of a prestart meeting.
We will also discuss the following key points:
▪️ How your lack of preparation for this meeting will cost you thousands!
▪️ How to properly prepare for a prestart meeting
▪️ Common prestart pain points experienced by first homeowners
▪️ Helpful tips to help you overcome these pain points.
▪️ What to expect at a prestart meeting and moreeeeee!
I also share some of my own experiences with prestart meetings, both as a builder's prestart consultant and a first home owner. 😏
You won't want to miss this!
Enjoy!
B, xx
I DID IT!!! 🎉I released myself from a self-imposed LIFE sentence called control! 👏
In this episode, we will talk about;
▪️ The freedom that comes with Letting Go.
▪️ The Tools I Used To Surrender Control.
▪️ Control & Relationships.
▪️ How I Stepped into Uncertainty To Gain Freedom.
▪️ Finding Balance After Letting Go
Embracing The Imperfections.
This episode is giving all the tea hunnnnnnnie!! If you have not listened to my podcast ....or haven't found "time" to do that yet.....🙃 This one is for you! It has been deleted by accident once, survived two computer crushes, and is late by 26 hours. But guess what? The devil is a liar because the episode is here!
Tune in, Love, Review, and share! This one may save a life or two (don't quote me😜)
Happy weekend!!!
B, xx
If you are building a home or thinking of building a home, this one is for you.
In this week's episode, I explain what a Prestart meeting is and the importance of a prestart meeting.
We will also discuss the following key points:
▪️ How your lack of preparation for this meeting will cost you thousands!
▪️ How to properly prepare for a prestart meeting
▪️ Common prestart pain points experienced by first homeowners
▪️ Helpful tips to help you overcome these pain points.
▪️ What to expect at a prestart meeting and moreeeeee!
I also share some of my own experiences with prestart meetings, both as a builder's prestart consultant and a first home owner. 😏
You won't want to miss this!
Enjoy!
B, xx