The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
One of my biggest challenges was turning a personal health struggle into a purpose-driven business. When my neurological condition began during my renovation, it forced me to question everything I’d been taught about design. It wasn’t easy to step away from conventional practices and start again with a new philosophy that many in the industry didn’t yet understand. I had to rebuild my approach from the ground up, studying the science behind healthy environments and proving its impact through my own work. Every setback became motivation to keep going, because I knew people’s wellbeing depended on it.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
The best part of running my own business is the freedom to create with purpose. I get to align my work with my values, use my lived experience to help others, and see real change happen in how people think about their homes and health. Every project feels meaningful because it’s driven by passion, not just profit.
The challenge is that passion can also be consuming. Balancing creativity, advocacy and business management can be demanding, especially when you care deeply about your mission. But even on the hardest days, knowing that my work is helping others live healthier lives makes every challenge worth it.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
My vision is to take The Healthy Building Designer to a global level, inspiring a shift in how we design and experience the spaces we live in. I want to see healthy, inclusive and sustainable design become standard practice in homes, schools and workplaces everywhere. My focus now is on expanding my educational courses, partnering with industry leaders and continuing to raise awareness through media and public speaking. Ultimately, my goal is simple: to empower people to create environments that support wellbeing, protect the planet and make life better for everyone.
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