Elizabeth McGarry knows how to turn ideas into something tangible. As the founder of McGarry & Co., she’s built a career creating spaces and experiences that connect people to beauty, meaning, and purpose. We talk about her path from fashion to interior design, the lessons she’s learned about leadership and creativity, and how she balances running a business with staying true to her values. This conversation is about trusting your instincts, embracing collaboration, and building a life that feels as good as it looks.

Chapters:

00:00 Starting out in fashion design

02:15 Early influences and inspirations

04:00 Transitioning from fashion to interiors

06:20 Lessons learned from building a business

08:10 Balancing creativity and operations

10:25 The power of collaboration in design

12:05 How to find your creative voice

14:00 Designing spaces with purpose

16:15 Leadership lessons from the studio

18:00 Navigating challenges in entrepreneurship

20:10 Staying true to your values in business

22:00 What success looks like now

24:00 Advice for new creatives and founders

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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Coming soon! Powerful Ladies founder and host Kara Duffy brings you conversations with people who are awesome and up to something: entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, authors, scientists, adventurers, and more. These are the real stories of people defining success on their own terms, navigating the messy parts, and creating lives they love. Your goal is to live your best life. The hard part? Figuring out what that even means, how to start, and what comes next. This podcast is here to help with inspiring stories, practical tips, and the motivation to get you into action. The good, the bad and the ugly of real life and how to keep rising. Practical tips & motivation for you to be in action creating your dream life. Be entertained. Be inspired. Be awesome & up-to-something you love.

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

Production, audio engineering, and editing by Jordan Duffy.

Music by Joakim Karud @joakimkarudmusic.

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