Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman
Welcome to Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
This podcast is all about the custom creation of area rugs and navigating the experiences and relationships had in the design field. The goals of this podcast are simple - education surrounding bespoke rugs; highlighting the benefits of area rugs and sustainable products; and, promoting our designers and giving them a voice to share with consumers. We create art, not rugs - and that’s something that is important to highlight and share with our community!
Your host, Anthony Hellman, has over 30 years of Industry Experience. As the Owner and Operator of Studio321B Ltd., his focus is placed on designing and creating unique, one of a kind Area Rugs made to suit your space. For Studio321B Ltd. and Anthony, priorities lie in Sustainability, Local Design, Fair Pricing, and High Quality…and these are some of the topics and conversations he’ll be sharing with you on this podcast!
Tune in monthly for great and honest conversations surrounding design, creativity, growth, and hard work (just to name a few topics!).
There’s more to come for Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman
Small Projects with Huge Impact & Designing Without Limits: Agatha McLean of BAK Studios
In this vibrant episode of Bee-Spoke with Experts, Anthony Hellman welcomes Agatha McLean, the fearless and endlessly creative founder of BAK Studios. With a background in fabrication, fashion, and millinery, Agatha brings a rare blend of artistic vision and technical know-how to her Muskoka-based studio. Her work spans from custom furnishings and window treatments to full-scale renovations, all grounded in her belief that asking the right questions and building the right team from day one is key to avoiding costly mistakes and elevating design to something truly personal.
Agatha shares how even the smallest project, a custom lampshade or a simple site measure, can grow into long-term relationships and major builds. She speaks candidly about the importance of pushing clients beyond their comfort zones and using materials, colour, and texture to spark genuine joy. Her inspiration comes from fashion, nature, and meaningful details, and she approaches each project with a level of care that honors both the craft and the client’s lifestyle. For Agatha, no project is too small, and no detail is too insignificant.
Whether you’re a new designer looking for your first client or a seasoned creative feeling stuck, this episode offers wisdom on sustainability, respecting quality, and showing up with passion, no matter the budget. Agatha’s grounded, generous approach to design is a reminder that artistry and professionalism can, and should, go hand in hand.
Agatha’s Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakstudiodesign
Website: https://bakstudios.ca
