508: Interior Design for a Better World with Blima Ehrentreu

What does purpose-driven leadership look like in the interior design world?

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Blima Ehrentreu, a creative visionary and interior design trailblazer with locations in Toronto, New York, and Miami. Driven by a mission of designing with purpose and creating a better world, Blima shares her journey from childhood curiosity to becoming a leader in the industry. Host Nicole Jansen, herself a former Torontonian, leads an engaging discussion about purposeful business practices, tips for women leaders in the construction industry, and innovative design solutions with social impact.

Join us as Blima shares the challenges and opportunities she faced in launching her interior design business and expanding to three locations, how they weathered the pandemic, and how they have used their platform to further their purpose and social responsibility in the community.

What We Discuss in this Episode

• What sparked Blima's interest in interior design?
• How does purpose-driven leadership shape her approach to design?
• What were the biggest challenges when launching The Designers Group?
• Tips for women entrepreneurs in the construction industry.
• The importance of learning from mistakes in business and design.
• How diverse perspectives enhance creativity and solutions.
• Social impact initiatives led by The Designers Group.
• Incorporating technology and AI in interior design.
• The role of mentorship in fostering new talent.
• Maintaining team engagement and a positive work culture.

Podcast Highlights

0:00 – Discovering a career in design.

5:19 - Expanding business from Toronto to New York.

7:34 - Designers take responsibility for mistakes, lessons learned.

12:15 - Diversity, inclusivity, and thoughtful design in spaces.

14:51 – Meeting frequency and valuing everyone's input.

17:06 - Designing with purpose to create a better world.

20:11 - Community involvement, global impact.

25:58 - Embracing technology, offering mentorship, and opportunities.

Favorite Quotes

"Challenges are opportunities for growth. Every constraint pushes us to be more innovative."

"Diversity within the team brings richer, more creative solutions."

"Designing with purpose means not only making a space beautiful but ensuring it serves and uplifts the community."

Episode Show Notes and Resources

https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/508-interior-design-for-a-better-world-with-blima-ehrentreu

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