With new experiences and lessons learned, 2026 promises to be a year of even bigger projects and greater growth for Sandy Beach.

In this episode, Andy and Michelle Schwindler wind down from the busy holiday season and reflect on their individual accomplishments and memorable projects in 2025. They offer a glimpse into the experience of lighting a historic building, their growth journeys as lighting designers and leaders in the industry, and their dream projects for the year ahead.

Key takeaways:

• Why lighting a historic building is different from a modern project
• The importance of helping the lighting industry grow
• Andy and Michelle’s lighting goals for 2026

Highlights:

(00:00) Packing up after the holiday season
(02:11) Lighting a historic building

(04:24) How Michelle became a certified outdoor lighting designer

(08:54) Andy’s experience as a board member of the AOLP

(12:23) Andy and Michelle’s dream projects for 2026

(19:08) A holiday light show in Lafayette

(23:19) Goals for The Reveal

Resources:
Andy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-schwindler-cold-clvlt-963b5763

Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-schwindler-a7a84a23a/

Sandy Beach’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sandy-beach-lighting-and-design/

Sandy Beach’s Website: https://sandybeachoutdoor.com/