She DESIGNS Podcast

About Us 

Christine is a Holistic Interior Designer and Feng Shui Practitioner who creates environments with an energetic touch. A nomadic lifestyle has allowed her to live all over the world and expand her ability to infuse designs with rich, global touches. Her approach emphasizes a profound connection between dweller and environment. She believes our homes support our lives and can be containers for whatever we want to draw in. Christine is co owner with her sister of Casa Querida, a conscious lifestyle shop nestled in the mountain town of Idyllwild, California. 

Desha is a LifeSTYLE / Small Biz Coach and Retreat Leader. She’s the author of two books, Create the Style You Crave and Your Creative Work Space. Desha invented a career that pays her to travel to beautiful places by leading lux retreats for female small biz owners. She also is owner of four investment properties in her hometown in Vermont and is coaching women on how to use real estate as a means of prosperity. 

Summary

Join us as we share insights from our recent retreat in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, exploring the transformative power of space, design, and real estate for women entrepreneurs. Discover how creating beautiful environments can expand possibilities, build financial stability, and inspire personal growth.

Takeaways

Resources

We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers 

Chapters

Where to find us:

Christine Martin

The Good Abode

Instagram

Desha Peacock

Sweet Spot Style

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About France Brunel 

France Brunel is a Brooklyn- and Paris-based holistic interior designer and founder of Yoom, a studio and editorial platform at the intersection of design and well-being. With a background from RISD and studies in yoga and Ayurveda, she helps women create spaces that support sleep, focus, connection, intimacy, intuitive eating and overall well-being.

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Christine Martin speaks with France Brunel, a holistic interior designer, about her journey from industrial design to creating spaces that promote well-being. They discuss the integration of yoga and Ayurveda into design, the importance of creating environments that support mental health, and the cultural influences on design philosophy. France shares her insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges she faces, and the importance of community and support in building a business. The conversation emphasizes the need for personalized design that reflects individual values and lifestyles, and offers advice on how to create a fulfilling life and business.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Connecting Through Creativity

Where to find France:

YOOM

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About Robin Zachary

Robin Zachary is a New York based prop stylist and creative director for over 20+ years, a styling educator and author of the book STYLING BEYOND INSTAGRAM. She is passionate about vintage collecting, shopping and being surrounded by flowers as much as possible. Her clients include national brands, magazines and social media accounts. She mentors stylists entering the field through The Prop Styling Experience® , The Fashion Institute of Technology and New York Botanical Garden. She spends her free time harmonizing and playing guitar with her husband and of course shopping.

Summary

Desha Peacock and Robin Zachary explore the world of prop styling, the impact of writing a book, and the journey of personal growth. They discuss the importance of manifesting dreams, the challenges faced in their careers, and the excitement of upcoming workshops in Mexico. Robin shares her insights on building a creative business, the significance of community, and the power of specific goal-setting. The conversation is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and a tips on doing work that feeds your soul. 

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Connecting Through Creativity

Where to find Robin:

The Prop Styling Experience

Found Artists

Robin's Website

Robin Zachary on IG

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About Estefany Perez

Estefany Perez is an industrial designer with a unique multidisciplinary background spanning medical design, marketing, and wellness entrepreneurship. She began her career in Brazil as a maxilofacial 3D designer, specializing in prosthetics that combined precision, empathy, and advanced technology. After relocating to the United States, Estefany transitioned into marketing, where she deepened her expertise in brand strategy and content creation.

Driven by a passion for holistic well-being and sustainable design, she later founded Flowers Atelier, a wellness company offering clean skincare and CBD-infused candles. Through Flowers Atelier, Estefany merges her design sensibility, marketing experience, and commitment to natural living—creating thoughtfully crafted products that invite calm, connection, and care.

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Estefany Perez shares her journey from a maxillofacial 3D designer in Brazil to a successful entrepreneur in the wellness industry. She discusses her passion for holistic living, the importance of scent in creating connections, and the challenges she faced while starting her business, Flowers Atelier. Estefany emphasizes the significance of mindset shifts, the support of her family especially her mother who co creates the company, and the joy of creating products that promote well-being. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on pursuing their passions and creating a fulfilling life.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Estefany Perez

02:45 The Journey to Entrepreneurship

05:50 The Power of Scent and Connection

08:45 Shifting Mindsets and Life Values

11:53 Overcoming Challenges in Business

14:57 Inspiration and Support Systems

17:56 The Launch of New Products

20:32 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

23:42 Connecting with Estefany

Where to find Estefany:

Website: https://flowersatelier.co/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowersatelierny/

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About Justina Blakeney

Justina Blakeney is an artist, designer, bestselling author, and the founder and creative force behind the beloved lifestyle brand Jungalow®.

She’s known for her use of bold colors, lush botanicals, and eclectic style. What began as a tiny, plant-filled blog has blossomed into a global brand with heart - a certified B Corp rooted in beauty, purpose, and soulful living.

Her latest creations include Grow - a transformative oracle deck and guidebook co-authored with her mom, Dr. Ronnie Blakeney. And, California Poppy, her first solo art show, a deeply personal collection of paintings exploring identity, nature, and resilience.

She paints, she writes, she designs and dreams - crafting vibrant worlds that invite us all to get in touch with our wild inside. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, kiddo, two mischievous kitties, and a house overflowing with color, music, and life.

Summary

In this episode of the She Designs Podcast, hosts Desha Peacock and Christine Martin have a candid conversation with Justina Blakeney, renowned artist, designer, and founder of the lifestyle brand Jungalow.

Justina shares her journey of integrating her personal brand with her professional brand, the evolution of her North Star, and the importance of nourishment in her life and work.

Justina shares about her collaboration with her mother on their soon-to-be-released Oracle deck and guidebook, Grow and how it's a gift to them both.

She also offers insights on the current challenges for small businesses. She has one piece of marketing advice that you might be surprised to hear!

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction to She Designs Podcast

00:44 Upcoming Retreat in San Miguel de Allende

01:44 Special Guest: Justina Blakeney

03:28 Justina's Journey and Brand Evolution

10:31 The Concept of the North Star 

19:02 New Beginnings and the Grow Project

30:16 Marketing Insights for Creative Brands

35:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Photo credit: Dabito

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About Hilary Robertson

Dollhouse, palazzo, loft, treehouse? Hilary Robertson has been arranging and rearranging her own and other people’s things in inspiring settings for decades. After working in London as a stylist and editor-at-large for European newspapers and magazines (Vogue Living, Livingetc, Elle) she moved to New York where she works as a multi- tasking creative for clients eg Sunbrella, ABC Home, West Elm, and many more. Her superpower is finding evocative locations to showcase her clients’ products.

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Hilary Robertson, a renowned stylist and author, shares her journey through the world of interior design and styling. From her early days in London to her current projects in New York, Hilary discusses the evolution of her career, the challenges she faced, and the importance of mentorship. She emphasizes the influence of travel on her design aesthetic and offers valuable advice for aspiring stylists. The conversation highlights her creative process, the balance between personal life and career, and her excitement for upcoming projects.

00:00 Introduction to Hilary Robertson

03:06 The Journey to Becoming a Stylist

06:51 Early Career and Breakthrough Moments

10:42 Creative Freedom in Styling

15:51 Challenges and Resilience in the Industry

20:10 Balancing Personal Life and Career

24:51 The Evolution of Writing and Publishing

28:10 Influence of Travel on Design

30:24 Mentorship and Influence in the Industry

31:16 Current Projects and Future Aspirations

34:28 Advice for Aspiring Stylists

Where to find Hilary:

Substack: https://substack.com/@nomadathome

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrobertson/

Website: https://www.mrsrobertsonstudio.com/

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About Lisa Haukom

Lisa Haukom is a creative director and visibility strategist who helps founders and creatives do what they do best and be seen for it.

As the founder of The Goldenbrand, Lisa has helped countless women define their personal brands, craft a presence that actually feels like them, and show up powerfully in their work and their lives. Known for her intuitive approach, she guides clients to the kind of clarity and confidence that makes their visibility sustainable and magnetic.

Lisa pioneered the now widely adopted method of remote photography, using only an iPhone and her signature eye to help clients around the world tell their stories visually. But her genius goes far beyond the lens: through her creative direction, editorial sensibility, and signature method No More Bad Photos, Lisa teaches women to stop hiding, start showing up, and become the reference in their own stories.

Her work and home have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Cottages and Bungalows, Sunset Magazine, Oregon Home, and the forthcoming fall issue of Where Women Create. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.

Summary

In this episode of the She Designs Podcast, hosts Desha Peacock and Christine Martin welcome Visibility Strategist Lisa Haukom to discuss the importance of visibility and collaboration for female entrepreneurs.

They explore the challenges women face in being visible online, the innovative techniques of remote photography, and effective strategies for growing an email list.

Lisa shares her insights on using Substack as a platform for community engagement and offers valuable advice for new business owners on how to design a life and business they love.

00:00 Introduction to She Designs Podcast

Where to find Lisa:

Website

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About Steph Zangeneh Azam 

Steph Zangeneh Azam founded Studio Crone to serve women entering a new chapter and seeking visuals that reflect their depth, clarity, and experience. Focusing on brand identity, website design, and brand photo strategy, she guides clients toward designs that feel thoughtful, grounded, and fully aligned with who they’ve become.

Summary

When we were ready to dive deep into rebranding of the She Designs Podcast, going with Steph Zangeneh Azam, was a no brainer. The process for us felt like a rebirth and having her on the third part of our Lady Phoenix series aligns perfectly. 

After the Burn (part 1) of releasing what no longer serves and the Void (part 2) of sitting with the emptiness of the unknown, the Rise is where reinvention, creation, and manifestation come in. Going through the process of branding and website development in a business is a perfect illustration of this phase. 

In our engaging conversation with Steph, we explore the evolution of branding and the importance of aligning one's business identity with personal values. Using creativity and storytelling along with her experience in photography, Steph aims to serve women seeking aligned visuals.

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Show Notes: 

00:00 Intro & The Journey to Studio Chrone

03:58 The Power of Photography in Branding

09:40 Rebranding: A Personal Evolution

13:42 Aligning Brand and Identity

20:27 The Importance of Visual Storytelling

25:36 Inspiration from Women in Midlife

28:41 Tuning into Your Inner Voice

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Summary

In this conversation, we, your co-hosts, delve into the concept of 'The Void,' a liminal space experienced after significant life changes. Sharing personal experiences of discomfort and uncertainty during this phase, we discuss the importance of patience, trust, and self-care practices to navigate through it. The dialogue transitions into the emergence from the void, highlighting the rise and new beginnings that follow, as we both share our aspirations and future plans.

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About Ana Flores

A visionary entrepreneur, writer, and community builder, she has been amplifying Latina voices since 2010. As the founder of #WeAllGrow® Latina, she spent 14 years growing a multi-million-dollar, Latina-owned ecosystem rooted in community, conscious entrepreneurship, and collective uplift. Her guiding philosophy, “When one grows, we all grow,” fueled a movement that now reaches millions.

Named a United Nations Champion of Change and one of People magazine’s Mujeres Más Poderosas, she’s spoken on national stages including the White House and the TODAY Show. She serves as an advisor to the Tory Burch Foundation, HACE, and MAIA Impact School, and invests in Latina-founded businesses.

Her debut book, Done With the Hustle, will be published by HarperOne in 2026. Born in Houston and raised in El Salvador, she now lives in Idyllwild, CA, where she continues to create at the intersection of creativity, wellness, and impact.

Summary

In this conversation, we explore the transformative journey of letting go and embracing new beginnings, using the metaphor of the phoenix.

After 14 years of growing a multi million dollar company, Ana made radical decision to sell We All Grow and heed her intuitive calling. 

In our conversation she shares the reasons she made this big life shift, the emergence of a feminine approach to living, and her mission to help women entrepreneurs thrive with ease.

Ana discusses the importance of community support, the cultural influences that shape women's experiences, and the tools that aid in navigating fear and discomfort. She emphasizes the significance of rest and the power of pausing to allow for clarity and creativity, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and authentic life.

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Show Notes: 

00:00 The Phoenix Metaphor: Transformation and Reinvention

01:34 The Shedding Process: Letting Go of the Past

07:41 Navigating the Empty Space: Embracing Discomfort

11:30 The Power of Support: Leaning into Community

21:24 Creating from a Place of Ease: The Journey Ahead

33:31 Embracing the Pause: Acknowledging Fear and Taking Action

Mentions

Water Healing with Rocio Navarro

Where to find Ana:

Website

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