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I’m so excited to share today’s conversation with David Quarles, who has been bringing so much vibrant energy and joy to my Instagram feed for years.
David Quarles is a Memphis-based Interior Designer, Jewelry Designer, Content Creator and Fitness Instructor - the true definition of a multi-hyphenate creative! His philosophy on life stems from doing and creating all things from a place of love. David comes from African-American, Afro-Caribbean, European and Indigenous-American descent; a vibrant cultural background that influences his work and movement in this world. With a professional background in jewelry design, interior design, visual merchandising, and wellness coaching, David views creativity as more than an activity, he views it as his way of life.
In the podcast episode, you’ll hear me say that David is full of surprises. As a follower of his content, he is constantly seeming to reinvent not just the spaces around him, but reinventing himself as well. From his vegan cooking, to interior design, to mocktail creations, to his new jewelry line, and then learning he used to complete men's fitness competitions–there is truly so much inspiration to find from David’s life and experiences.
We are of course diving in to all of the topics today including what led David to initially go vegan and how he finally learned to make tofu delicious, but we also talk a lot about his creativity, the seemingly endless sources of joy in his life, his experience when he first stepped into the interior design world, and how he has navigated life as a radically vibrant and creative person.
All of David’s work (whether it’s his signature Mocktail Monday series on Instagram or his corporate design projects) centers around home, food and beverage, joy, and self-empowerment–ideas and topics that come up numerous times throughout this conversation.
Tune in to hear us talk about:
How dealing with stomach issues and nausea while eating meat led to David going vegan
Southern food, the importance of food in his family, and learning to cook when he was 11
How losing weight and getting healthy led David to men’s fitness competitions, and why he stopped competing
David’s go-to meals (anything in a bowl!), why he truly loves kale, and how he finally learned to cook delicious tofu after struggling
The behind the scenes of Mocktail Monday and how the series turns Mondays into something fun
The importance of joy and how seeking joy drives content creation and design
Behind of the scenes of David’s work, schedule, and how he stays inspired
Going to school for interior design, facing discriminiation, and finding his own power in design
Tips for people who want beautiful spaces but are not design savvy
How to use use art, pillows, accessories to add color and personality
The advice from David’s dad that empowered him to live boldly as himself
