In this inspiring episode, Professor CoCo Ree, award-winning designer, educator, and furniture expert, joins host Catherine Jelinek to explore what it really means to design with authenticity, courage, and grit.

From building her first thesis collection in secret to becoming a go-to furniture design voice featured by The Washington Post, CNBC, and Fast Company, CoCo shares the winding path that taught her how to blend art, design, and storytelling into work that lasts.

💡 You’ll learn:

• How to stand behind your creative vision (even when others don’t get it)

• Why “grit” and persistence matter more than perfection

• The power of generosity and collaboration in media and creative careers

• How to make your home and your life more intentional, layered, and personal

Whether you’re a designer, creator, or leader, this conversation will remind you that authenticity, enthusiasm, and resilience are the real engines of a lasting career.

🎧 Listen now and rediscover the art of creating and living with purpose.