Welcome to Women in Progress with Maura Chanz, a show about the women we're becoming nd the shared wisdom of those navigating change, growth, and new chapters in life. Here's what we're talking about with Anne Dereaux of Dereaux Studios. An architect, multidisciplinary artist, musician, and designer for everyone from royal families to Grammy-winning artists, including Victoria Monét and Janelle Monáe. 

The Art of Quitting Spectacularly
Anne breaks down her pandemic decision to leave corporate architecture with absolutely no backup plan—and why sometimes the scariest leap is the only one worth taking.

When Rick Rubin Hits Your DMs
The untold story of Anne's music career, from recording in closets to catching the attention of legendary producers, and why she chose to step back when things were heating up.

Designing for Icons
What it's really like creating spaces for Grammy winners, thinking about Victoria Monét as "the jaguar in her jungle," and why designing for artists hits different when you've walked that creative path yourself.

The $150 Million Projects You'll Never See
Anne gets real about working on massive luxury projects that can't be shared publicly, the NDA life, and why the best work often happens in the shadows.

Dating as a Creative Boss
The raw truth about attracting people who want to dim your light instead of helping it shine, why she refuses to center romantic relationships, and what partnership looks like when you've built your own universe.

Playing the Long Game
Why Anne chooses craft over clout, the strategic brilliance behind her social media moves, and her belief that "those two things will collide and the great work will collide with the visibility."

And if that didn't convince you, here are the quotes from Anne Dereaux that hit different: 

"I could go without the visibility if it meant that I was doing great work. Now my goal and my plan and what I think is inevitable when you just continue to be consistent and put forth the effort is that those two things will collide."

"The challenge for me, honestly, is that I tend to attract people who want to extract [my light] rather than allow it to flourish."

"I truly am so happy. I live a very fulfilling life. I would like to add a partner to that if it can also add to my life. But if it's not gonna do that, I don't see the point."

Connect with Anne:
Instagram: @annedereaux
www.dereauxstudio.com

Connect with Maura:
Instagram: @maurachanz
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