Create A Place

Welcome to CREATE A PLACE podcast! I’m Kristina York, co-founder and principal at CREATE+CO architecture and interior design studio. As workplace alchemist and advocate, I’ll be your guide through the art of designing spaces where people truly work, live, and thrive.With over 25 years in human-centered design, commercial space optimization, and leadership development, I’ll be breaking down the complex ecosystem of workplace culture and employee wellbeing.

Create A Place is a arts podcast hosted by Kristina York, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kristina York hosts Create A Place, a arts show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  Episode 27: Hospitality Beyond the Table with Chon Nguyen

  Jul 13, 202634 min

  📍 Recorded at Alter Ego in Tampa When most people think of hospitality, they think of restaurants or hotels. But what if hospitality is really a mindset that belongs in every business, every workplace, and every interaction? On this episode of Create a Place, I sit down with my friend Chon Nguyen, CEO of Nugentek, Co-Founder of FusionPrep, and Partner at Proper House Group. Chon and I have crossed paths for years through Tampa Bay's business and hospitality community. As fellow business leaders, we've shared conversations through organizations like the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and the Automatic Network, so I was excited to finally bring one of those conversations to the podcast. At CREATE+CO, we've long believed that hospitality isn't a building type. It's a mindset. Whether we're designing workplaces, hospitality venues, or multifamily communities, our goal is always the same: creating experiences where people feel welcomed, supported, and connected. That's why I found so much alignment in Chon's perspective. He approaches technology with that same philosophy, using it to remove friction, strengthen relationships, and improve the human experience. In this episode, we explore: - Why hospitality extends far beyond restaurants - Using technology to enhance the human experience - Balancing operational efficiency with empathy - Building systems that scale without losing the human element - Creating cultures rooted in service and intentional leadership - Why people will always be at the center of great experiences 🎙️ If you're looking to build a better business, start by creating a better experience for the people you're serving. Connect with Chon :: - LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/chonnguyen/ - Newgentek : https://newgentek.com/ - FusionPrep : https://www.fusionprep.com/ - Proper House : https://www.properhousegroup.com/ Connect with KY :: 👊🏼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinayorkofficial/ 📐 Design : https://www.createandcompany.com 🎙️ Podcast : https://createaplace.net 📺 YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CREATEAPLACE 🎧 Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-a-place/id1779942208 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7fIVCgnR433sniYRvrRwNZ?si=b77e418c27524bc4 🎧Podbean : https://createaplace.podbean.com

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  Episode #26

  Episode 26: Scaling What Matters with Trent Morano

  May 16, 202646 minS0

  <p>📍 Recorded at Power Design HQ in St. Petersburg, FL</p> <p>What happens to culture when a company grows from hundreds to thousands of employees?</p> <p>In this episode of Create A Place, I sit down with Trent Morano, Senior Vice President at Power Design, to talk about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to scale without losing the people, values, and culture that made the company successful in the first place.</p> <p>From hiring for attitude over aptitude to building systems that reinforce trust, accountability, and connection, Trent shares how Power Design has intentionally protected a s...

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  Create A Place

  Episode 26: Scaling What Matters with Trent Morano

  May 16, 202646 min

  📍 Recorded at Power Design HQ in St. Petersburg, FL What happens to culture when a company grows from hundreds to thousands of employees? In this episode of Create A Place, I sit down with Trent Morano, Senior Vice President at Power Design, to talk about leadership, growth, and what it really takes to scale without losing the people, values, and culture that made the company successful in the first place. From hiring for attitude over aptitude to building systems that reinforce trust, accountability, and connection, Trent shares how Power Design has intentionally protected a strong people-first culture while continuing to grow across the country. Our conversation also explores leadership accessibility, field and office alignment, and how workplace design can support collaboration, transparency, performance, and belonging at scale. Recorded inside Power Design’s St. Petersburg headquarters [where CREATE+CO has designed multiple spaces across the campus] this episode offers a thoughtful look at how leadership and environment work together to shape culture over time. Trent and I also serve together on the board for the CoreNet Global Tampa Chapter. In this conversation, we get into: • Scaling leadership from 300 to 3,000+ employees • Hiring for long-term potential and cultural fit • Protecting culture during rapid growth • Supporting field and office connection • Leadership accessibility and transparency • Workplace design as a tool for collaboration and performance • Why culture is built through action, not statements on a wall 🎙️ At the heart of it all, culture isn’t just something you talk about...it’s something people feel. Connect with Trent :: - LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttursi31/ - PowerDesign : https://www.powerdesigninc.us/ - Project Photos : https://www.createandcompany.com/powerdesignhq Connect with KY :: 👊🏼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinayorkofficial/ 📐 Design : https://www.createandcompany.com 🎙️ Podcast : https://createaplace.net 📺 YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CREATEAPLACE 🎧 Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/create-a-place/id1779942208 🎧 Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/7fIVCgnR433sniYRvrRwNZ?si=b77e418c27524bc4 🎧Podbean : https://createaplace.podbean.com

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  Episode #25

  Episode 25: Leasing Beyond the Deal with Jim Moler

  Mar 19, 202643 minS0

  <p>📍 Recorded on site at 311 Park Place</p> <p>Leasing isn’t just about filling space. It’s about shaping how a building performs over time.</p> <p>In this episode of Create A Place, I sit down with Jim Moler, Senior Vice President at JLL. With decades of experience in commercial real estate and a deep understanding of the Tampa Bay market, Jim brings a thoughtful, long-view perspective on what makes buildings not just lease—but perform.</p> <p>Jim and I have worked together for years across multiple projects, with my CREATE+CO team partnering alongside him to repositio...

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  Episode #24

  Episode 24: The Rhythm of Place : Inside Gasworx with Lauren Campbell

  Feb 19, 202651 minS0

  <p>📍 Recorded at Hotel Haya, Ybor City</p> <p>In this episode of Create A Place, I sit down with Lauren Campbell, Founder of Archer Group, whose work spans retail leasing, development, and placemaking across Tampa Bay. Lauren is currently leading retail leasing for Gasworx in Ybor City, bringing a perspective shaped by years of studying how people move through space, and how culture is shaped at street level.</p> <p>CREATE+CO is actively engaged in the Gasworx development, designing common areas and spec suites for the office building in partnership with Kettler and JLL. We’ve also had conve...

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