What happens when you stop living in fear, release the pressure, and start trusting yourself in the middle of the chaos?

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Barb sits down with Jenny Gering, acclaimed costume designer behind shows like The Diplomat and films like Limitless, to explore the inner shifts that changed everything.

Jenny opens up about her unconventional path into Hollywood, the burnout that nearly pulled her out of the industry, and how a deeper internal transformation helped her navigate high-pressure sets, challenging personalities, and the unpredictability of freelance life with more ease, clarity, and joy.

They talk about intuition, resilience, reactivity, and learning to stop managing everyone else’s emotions just to feel safe. Jenny’s story is a beautiful reminder that our inner climate shapes everything, including the opportunities we see and the way we show up in our work.

Whether you’re a creative, a leader, or someone craving more peace in the pressure, this one’s for you.

SHOW NOTES

[00:00] - The Journey Begins: Discovering Career Paths

[15:49] - Embracing Change: Transitioning to New Opportunities

[21:44] - Navigating the Fast-Paced World of Costume Design

[29:48] - Learning Boundaries: Personal Growth in a Demanding Industry

[30:58] - Navigating Emotional Dynamics at Work

[34:09] - Embracing Resilience and Adaptability

[38:49] - Transforming Reactivity into Empowerment

[44:38] - Finding Common Ground in Conflict

[47:45] - Nurturing Creativity and Personal Growth

[51:49] - Encouragement for Young Professionals

SHOW LINKS

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Learn more about the podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/behind-the-seams-inner-shifts-from-hollywood-costume-designer-jenny-gering/