Episode 34: Jillian O'Neill

What would it take to pivot from a math teacher to a sought-after designer? How do you balance a creative calling with the demands of entrepreneurship and family? In this episode, we sit down with interior and product designer Jillian O'Neill, who takes us on a journey from Chicago classrooms to the design world, sharing candid moments and insights that reveal the challenges—and rewards—of building an authentic career. 

You'll hear Jillian’s real talk on goal-setting (or, as she calls it, “goal loosening”), redefining success when you’re already there, and why she’s leaning into fluidity and creative freedom. Oh, and if you’re juggling a million things like we are, you’ll feel right at home with our chat on how to keep the spark alive when busy is your new normal.

“Sometimes, the best moments in life aren’t planned. You have to let go of structure to make room for something more extraordinary.”

So tune in for an episode packed with laughs, wisdom, and a dose of design inspiration.

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