EXPLORING THE BIGGER PICTURE
Carter Oosterhouse - *ON LOCATION
*Malibu, California
“I’m the biggest ambassador for Michigan because I love it so much.”
- Carter Oosterhouse on his hometown of Traverse City
A native of Traverse City, Michigan, Carter Oosterhouse first came to fame as a carpenter on HGTV’s Trading Spaces during the explosion of many popular DIY home renovation shows. Carter has parlayed his success into more television shows, some of which he now owns and produces. He’s also authored books and builds playgrounds across the county with his non-profit called Carter’s Kids. He’s also invested heavily back into his home town with the launch of Bonobo Winery on Old Mission Point in Traverse City a few years ago.
I first met Carter six years ago when I was asked to create portraits of him for an advertising campaign. We’d stayed in touch off and on since then, and when I asked him to be a guest on the podcast while I was out in Los Angeles, he mentioned that we could shoot at his home in Malibu. Let’s just say we jumped at the chance. Carter’s home with ocean views from atop a canyon ridge is truly a magical place to shoot some portraits and have a conversation (see photo gallery below).
Carter and his wife Amy Smart keep deep ties back in Michigan where they keep a home in Traverse City. Together they founded Smarthouse Collections, a company that is dedicated to more eco-friendly bedding products.
This episode is made possible by:
Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn
VIDEO EXCERPTS OF BRIAN AND CARTER AT HIS HOME IN MALIBU
