How She’s Merging Neuroscience, AI, and Design to Change How We Live | Ep 235 with Lesley Ray Founder of BrainHome
- Author
- IBH Media
- Published
- Fri 20 Jun 2025
- Episode Link
- https://bleav.com/shows/founders-story/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=242
Lesley Ray, a classically trained violinist turned visionary designer, who’s blending neuroscience, wellness, and AI to create responsive, emotionally intelligent homes through her company BrainHome. From scent-triggered slumber routines to lighting that aligns with your brainwaves, Lesley is redefining what interior design can do—and who it’s meant to serve.
Key Discussion Points:
Why traditional design ignores most of our senses—and how that impacts our well-being
How AI and neuroscience are reshaping architecture and interiors
The science behind scent, light, sound, and sleep quality
How a childhood of musical performance helped Lesley understand human emotion
BrainHome’s bedroom installations that adapt to each user’s stress and sleep cycle
The challenges of designing for multiple brains in shared spaces
Future possibilities: from personalized hotels to environments that prevent disease
Why every home could (and should) function like preventative medicine
Takeaways:
Smart homes can do more than automate—they can heal
Environment is one of the most overlooked drivers of health
Design should reflect how we live, think, and feel—not just how we want things to look
The future of wellness is multisensory, personalized, and built into your walls
Innovation happens when you mix disciplines—like music, science, and architecture
Closing Thoughts:
Lesley Ray is showing the world that a home can be more than a shelter—it can be a sanctuary wired for your emotional and physical well-being. With BrainHome, she’s turning visionary ideas into real-world change, proving that when you design with empathy, intelligence, and science, your home doesn’t just reflect who you are—it supports who you’re becoming.
