In this episode of Create A Place, Kristina sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Tessa Jennings, founder of Spatial HQ, to explore why the most successful projects—and the healthiest client experiences—are built on intentionally curated teams.

With a background spanning architecture, construction, and owner representation, Tessa brings a rare, holistic perspective to commercial real estate. Together, they unpack how advocacy, trust, and chemistry shape not only the outcome of a space, but the experience of getting there.

This conversation goes beyond square footage and schedules, diving into the emotional and psychological side of complex projects—and the responsibility leaders and advisors share in protecting clients from unnecessary stress while guiding them toward confident decisions.

At its core, this episode is about tribe: who you surround yourself with, how you build the right team, and why that collective matters more than any single role or title.

In this conversation, they unpack:

- Why advocacy is critical on complex workplace projects

🎧 This episode is a reminder that when the right people are at the table, everything—from the process to the place—works better.

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