E108 – Jeanne Collins: The Inspiring Transition of Redefining Life
Release Date: 08/05/2024
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Join Tina Paulus-Krause as she sits down with Jeanne Collins, the visionary founder of JerMar Designs, who turned such a moment into an incredible career reinvention. After being unexpectedly fired from her 22-year career in advertising, Jeanne found herself at a crossroads just before turning 50.
Faced with uncertainty and a desire to follow her passion, Jeanne dove headfirst into luxury interior design without any formal background. Her story is a masterclass in resilience and the transformative power of pursuing one’s passions against all odds, leading her to build a thriving business and expand into publishing and authorship.
In this episode, we go beyond Jeanne’s professional journey to tackle the broader themes of self-leadership and legacy, particularly focusing on the pressures women face in juggling multiple roles. We delve into the crucial aspects of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and having the courage to say no, especially when financial constraints loom large.
Jeanne’s insights on developing a plan, timing, and seeking support offer a roadmap for anyone feeling burnt out or uninspired in their current role. Her experience underlines the importance of identifying what truly excites you and taking actionable steps towards it, reminding us all that it’s never too late to rewrite your story and leave a lasting legacy through passion and leadership.
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Timecodes
0:00 – Intro
1:30 – Jeanne’s Transformation into a Luxury Interior Designer, Author, & Speaker
3:53 – A Pivotal Moment of Burnout: Letting Go of Stress & Feeling Lighter
7:17 – Reinventing Your Life & Relationships, Putting Life Before Work
9:24 – Recognizing Burnout as a Professional & Your Permission to Say No
11:14 – The Empowerment of Aligning with What’s True for You
13:47 – Living a Heart-Led Legacy of Two Feet In
16:44 – Conclusion
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Jeanne Collins is an award-winning interior designer who left the corporate world behind to find her true self through design and internal reflection. Her firm, JerMar Designs, works with executives and entrepreneurs, focusing on projects that combine sophistication and balance with inner and outer wellness.
Jeanne is an Architectural Digest AD Pro 2024 Featured Designer, winner of the 2022 Luxe Magazine Red Award, and she was also recently nominated as an HGTV Designer of the Year. She chronicles her journey and the approach that changed her life and work in her memoir, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life.
Get your copy of Jeanne’s book, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life
https://www.two-feet-in.com
JerMar Designs Website: https://www.jermardesigns.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jermardesigns
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jermar_designs
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