In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we’re joined by Kenzi Reddick, a creative force and storyteller who brings wisdom, warmth, and clarity to life’s ever-evolving journey. With a background rooted in art and innovation, she opens up about the power of embracing challenges—not with resistance, but with grace, grit, and quiet determination.

We dive into the art of navigating life’s many chapters, from personal reinvention to creative breakthroughs, and how staying open to change can lead to some of our most transformative moments. With vulnerability and strength, Kenzi shares insights on adapting to life’s curveballs while staying anchored in your purpose and passion.

SHOW NOTES:

How creativity becomes a compass through uncertainty

The mindset needed to move through life’s transitions

Lessons in resilience and reinvention

Why every chapter—no matter how hard—has value

Staying connected to yourself through change

This episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder that life is not a straight line—and that our greatest growth often comes from the places we least expect. If you’re navigating change or craving creative renewal, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

In this dynamic episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Ericka Saurit, an international brand strategist with a rare blend of creative intuition and business acumen. Once an interior designer herself, Ericka has carved out a powerful niche helping businesses — from boutique studios to global firms — craft extraordinary brand positioning that sets them apart.

With deep roots in the design industry, she brings a unique perspective to brand-building, blending visual storytelling with strategic clarity. We explore how she transitioned from designing physical spaces to shaping brand identities, what it really takes to stand out in a saturated market, and how designers can move from service providers to unforgettable brands.

SHOW NOTES:

Her journey from interior design to international branding

How to uncover and own your brand’s “extraordinary”

Lessons from working with design professionals around the world

The mindset shifts creative entrepreneurs need to grow

If you’re a designer, creative, or entrepreneur ready to elevate your brand from good to magnetic, this conversation is packed with clarity, insight, and inspiration.

In this episode, we sit down with Jane Dagmi, a seasoned voice in the world of interior design and a former magazine editor with a sharp eye for aesthetics and storytelling. Join us as she shares her journey through the editorial world into the heart of design, reflecting on the understated charm of High Point, North Carolina — a place she describes like "slow food and slow cooking”

From trade shows to timeless trends, Jane offers a thoughtful take on the evolution of design, the importance of simplicity, and how meaningful spaces are created. Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just love a good story, this episode is a warm, insightful look into the creative currents shaping our interiors — and the communities behind them.

SHOW NOTES:

What makes High Point a hidden gem in the design world

The editor's eye: storytelling through style

The shift from print to personal design storytelling

Where inspiration really begins

Tune in for an inspiring conversation full of perspective, purpose, and a deep love for the spaces we call home.

The Word of Mouth Podcast is a series of honest, inspiring conversations with creatives from all walks of life—some in our industry, others far outside it. What connects them all? Passion, persistence, and the courage to keep creating.

Listen in. Get inspired. Look up our guests. And if you find yourself nodding along, feeling seen, or just more hopeful—hit subscribe. Join the journey. Let’s keep the conversation going, and keep spreading these stories the way they were meant to be shared—by Word of Mouth

Every good epic has an origin.

Join our conversation with Jane Dagmi; the Managing Director of High Point by Design as we discuss the design scene in High Point, why it matters, and what High Point has to offer the creatives, interior designers, the artists, the brands and the community. We also talk about how and why High Point is so attractive to the creatives in our industries and why High Point has become a new home for those building the city into the next global mecca of design as we approach the next creative revolution.

Today we introduce the origin and goals of the Word of Podcast.

We talk to Johnny Davis; owner and Creative Director of Johnny Davis Digital Solutions about his experience in commercial photography, as well as his view of the industry as it is, and where he sees it heading.

Today we introduce the origin and goals of the Word of Podcast.

We talk to Johnny Davis; owner and Creative Director of Johnny Davis Digital Solutions about his experience in commercial photography, as well as his view of the industry as it is, and where he sees it heading.