TDF Talks with Author & Food Stylist Donna Hay

TDF Talks with Author & Food Stylist Donna Hay

Author: The Design Files November 30, 2019 Duration: 38:36

Donna Hay is a household name both here and overseas, having edited her self-titled magazine for 17 years, reaching subscribers in 82 countries around the world. Over the past 20 years, she has also authored 27 best-selling cookbooks, selling over six million copies worldwide, and has hosted TV series screened in over 17 countries.
It was such a pleasure to chat with Donna about the incredible rise of her brand over the past 20 years. We learnt that Donna actually isn’t a big goal setter, nor much of a forward-planner... which really surprised us!
In this conversation, Donna shares her thoughts on how it felt to close her magazine last year, after 100 issues and 17 successful years. We discuss the wellness industry, the future of food, and so much more. We really hope you enjoy this conversation!

Find links and other show notes at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast.


Every other week, The Design Files Talks opens up a conversation that feels like pulling up a chair in a creative studio. Lucy Feagins, founder of Australia's long-running design platform, sits down with the country's most thoughtful makers, designers, and artists. These aren't just surface-level chats; they delve into the real, often messy, process behind creating a beautiful and considered life. You'll hear architects explain the emotional weight of a renovation, gardeners discuss the philosophy behind their plots, and furniture makers unpack the journey toward sustainable practice. It’s a podcast that connects the dots between aesthetics and everyday living, exploring how intention shapes our homes, our leisure, and our environment. The discussions are grounded, practical, and rich with the kind of insights that come from over a decade of deep engagement with the design community. For anyone curious about the stories behind the spaces we inhabit and the objects we live with, this series offers a genuine and inspiring listen.
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