Networking doesn’t have to feel transactional - it can be the foundation for collaboration, friendship, and resilience.

In this episode, I sit down with a mentor and friend Jenna Schnabel Wedemeyer, co-owner of Schnabel Interiors, to talk about the power of connection in both design and life. We share the story of The Lexington Design Collective - a local group of interior designers who support one another daily - and why collaboration over competition has been such a gift in our careers.

We also open up about seasons of starting over - in careers, marriages, and moving - and how community, partnerships, and courage help us keep going when life takes unexpected turns.

This is a heartfelt, practical conversation about leaning on others, building networks that matter, and embracing the beauty of starting fresh.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Jenna’s journey as co-owner of Schnabel Interiors

- Why networking matters in design (and how to make it less intimidating)

- How The Lexington Design Collective thrives on collaboration instead of competition

- Stories of “starting over” and the resilience required to begin again

- Practical ways to grow your network and partnerships this week

Let’s Connect:

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