Talking Out Your Glass Podcast

Ariana Makau, founder of Nzilani Glass Conservation, was the second person in the world – and the first woman – to receive a Master's Degree in Stained Glass Conservation from the Royal College of Art in London. Equally comfortable on a job site, at a board meeting or in a museum, Makau has over 30 years of experience with art and architectural preservation. Her work is most fulfilling at the intersection of equity, preservation and art. Nzilani Glass Conservation is an award-winning firm and one of the few companies in the United States qualified to create new or preserve historical glass works. Makau's company specializes in architectural art glass providing safe, museum-quality services for private residences, historic buildings and museums. Collaborating with high-end metal and woodworkers, engineers, and general contractors to solve unique problems, Nzilani's creative solutions pair old-school fabrication with modern techniques. With core values "Be Safe. Have Fun. Do Excellent Work", Nzilani leads the i