ICONIC HOUR

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By: Renee Dee

Welcome to ICONIC HOUR! Hosted by Renee Dee, publisher of digital luxury lifestyle magazine ICONIC LIFE. ICONIC LIFE, our digital luxury lifestyle magazine, celebrates the art of living beautifully with features on exceptional design, architecture, style, cuisine, luxury travel and living your best life. ICONIC HOUR showcases the vibrant people behind the products, the dreams behind the designs and the innovation behind inspiring ideas. Our mission is to be the storytellers behind the stuff and curators of the iconic. Beautiful design alongside compelling stories keeps our readers engaged and coming back for more. Join us on our journey to live...

Alfonso Verduzco | Authentic Oaxacan Craftsmanship
03/16/2024

Alfonso Verduzco is a Oaxaca native with a profound passion for high-end design and
construction. With a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Colorado
boulder, he has amounted over 15 years of experience in the realm of high-quality design.

His designs are a perfect blend of his years of training for some of the most prestigious design brands across Milan, Los Angeles and New York, as well as his desire to stay authentic to his roots, incorporating true Mexican craftsmanship.

Listen in to learn more about his stunning tile work, upcoming furniture...


Gary Trudell | Redefining Luxury Sleep
03/05/2024

Custom Comfort mattress is a Southern California based, family-owned
business, manufacturing standard and custom mattresses of exceptional quality and
comfort for nearly three decades. With the finest natural materials, paired with classic upholstery techniques they produce high-quality mattresses that are comfortable, hygienic,
luxurious, and durable. 

Gary Trudell, Co-Owner of Cusom Comfort, was raised in the mattress and upholstery industry, working both as a craftsman and in sales.  His goal is to create lasting relationships with his clients by offering the best service from the moment they meet to the moment the installation has taken pl...


Scott Appelman | Soaring to New Heights
02/28/2024

Come take a ride with Scott Appelman, CEO and president of Rainbow Ryders, on our latest episode of ICONIC Hour. With more than 5000 hours of flight time, Appelman has taken his passion for heights to a new level. ⁠

Rainbow Ryders is the premier and largest hot air balloon business serving the Southwest, allowing people to experience the world from a whole new perspective. Staffed with the best pilots in the industry, Rainbow Ryders ensures safety, allowing you to soar the sky without a worry in mind. ⁠

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Dr. John Oliver | Feel Your Best
01/29/2024

Dr. John Oliver from the concierge-style wellness practice, BioPerformance, joins Renee in this week's episode of ICONIC Hour. Dr. Oliver is a renowned specialist in stem cell, exosomes and genetic-based treatments to enhance the body's natural ability to health itself. 

Bioperformance is a fully integrative wellness facility specializing in Athletic Performance, Weight Loss and Body Composition, Anti-Aging and Longevity. It provides each customer with a customized approach to accomplish their end goals and help them feel their best. 

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Alexander Khan | Pasture to Plate
01/08/2024

Alexander Khan from the family-owned cattle business Moon River Beef joins Renee on this week's episode of Iconic Hour. Khan and his mother Lisa are commited to sustainability, running the ranch to ensure a premium, farm-to-table, experience for all beef lovers. 

Alexander describes the establishment of Moon River Beef, the processes the ranch implements to bring people the highest quality beef and the ins and outs of running a family business. The ranch provides the highest quality meats, which are essential to one’s health. Listen to learn about Moon River Beef offerings and the value in the...


Renee Dee | Goal Setting For 2024
12/30/2023

Renee sits down to reflect on 2023, and walks through goal setting in the new year. She breaks down her process through journaling, and how one can hold themself accountable for 2024. Breaking down objectives, posting goals and staying on track is essential. Whether is personal growth, professional milestones or health and wellness maintaining a positive mindset and being resilient will lead to success.

Cheers to 2024!

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Mark Victor Hansen | Inspire Your Soul
12/22/2023

Mark Victor Hansen is a renowned author and speaker best known as the co-author of the book series Chicken Soup for the Soul. Mark's passion for writing began at a young age, and through his career he has written 321 books with over 500 million sold! Mark continues to be an inspiration to many, and he devotes his time to reshape individuals' vision of what's possible in life.

Mark discusses his career path, his favorite books and much more. This podcast is the perfect listen to inspire you as we enter into the new year. 

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Dr. Tara Lalvani | The Best Holiday Gift
12/06/2023

On this week's ICONIC Hour, Host Renee Dee is joined by Dr. Tara Lalvani, founder of Beautifect. Beautifect is all about making people's lives easy when it comes to makeup application as the company provides an elegant case that holds all your makeup while providing the perfect adjustable lighting and mirror.

Renee and Dr. Tara discuss all things entrepreneurship with bringing an idea to fruition, trusting your gut and approaching business challenges. They also talk about learning through your mistakes, their thoughts on waiting for the perfect moment and the nature of the beauty industry.

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Claire Ownby | A Force in the Design Community
11/30/2023

On this episode of ICONIC Hour, Renee Dee is joined by Claire Ownby, the incredible driving force behind Ownby Design. Claire started her own design firm in 1998 and it quickly grew to be an industry leading firm in Scottsdale luxury interior design. 

Listen now to hear expert insight as Claire speaks on the emotional side of interior design, keeping a balance of creative and administrative as a business owner, how she helped break the stigma of design in Arizona, mentorship as a leader and more. 

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Daniel Langer | Decoding Luxury
11/22/2023

On this episode of ICONIC Hour, Renee Dee delves into the world of luxury with none other than Daniel Langer, a distinguished luxury brand strategist and the founder of Équité. Renee met Daniel during a flight on SetJet where they hit it off and the conversation quickly revealed him to be one of the world's foremost luxury experts.

Daniel Langer's expertise extends to teaching luxury at Pepperdine University, where he imparts his knowledge gleaned from years of working with global brands such as LVMH, Kering Group, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Gucci, and more. With a focus on hospitality, automotive, av...