Nancy Herrmann is the Founder and Creative Director of Jane & Co Design, a boutique studio crafting strategic, sensory brands for female founders in beauty, fashion, and hospitality. Her career spans fashion, architecture, editorial, and brand strategy—bringing a multidisciplinary lens to every project. In recent years, she’s led creative work for beauty brands from L’Oréal and Bobbi Brown to bareMinerals and Alterna Haircare. Today, Nancy helps women entrepreneurs build brands that reflect their next chapter—with intention and impact.

In this episode, Mackenzie Perna interviews Nancy about her journey from working at Michael Kors and global beauty brands to founding her own design studio. Nancy shares how she built creative autonomy and what drives her work with female founders today.