The Designated Designer

The Growth Mindset ✦ A Braided Tree and a Bumpy Road


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This week’s episode didn’t go as planned—because growth rarely does.
After accidentally filming an entire 30-minute podcast with no audio, I almost didn’t come back to re-record. But then I remembered: progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence. So here we are, messy, unscripted, and real.

In this episode, I share an unexpected lesson in resilience through my attempt to save a dying braided money tree and how that journey mirrored the ups and downs of running my business. From failed propagation attempts to unseen forces (and nearly quitting everything), this story is about trusting the process, even when it’s ugly. Especially when it’s ugly.

So if you're in a season where nothing seems to be working, this one's for you. Because sometimes the roots grow in the dark, and the breakthrough comes right after you almost give up.


Link to reel mentioned in this episode: Credit to Chris Do

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The Designated DesignerBy Jennifer Stank