The DesignDash Podcast

Episode 3 - Elaine Turner

Elaine Turner, a multifaceted fashion designer, life coach, and entrepreneur from Houston, Texas, has made significant strides in the fashion industry with her handbag, shoe, and apparel collections, alongside running multiple retail outlets. 
Beyond her professional achievements, Elaine is deeply committed to her family and community, actively supporting causes related to women’s empowerment, mental health, and more. 
After closing her original brand due to retail shifts, she redirected her focus towards empowering women, launching an e-course titled “Know Your Worth” to help women reclaim their self-worth. 
In 2023, Elaine made a comeback in the fashion world with “Edit by Elaine Turner,” a line of luxury handbags and accessories, embodying timeless elegance and classic design. 
Her journey reflects a blend of creativity, resilience, and a continuous commitment to personal and community growth.
Also, Elaine was a wonderful client for us at Laura U Design Collective, so yes, she can do it all! Join us as we chat with her to find out just how she does it.
 
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Episode 2 - Malene Barnett

In this podcast, we interview the ever-inspiring, Malene Barnett.
Malene is a multidisciplinary artist and textile designer and a visionary community builder. Her work is a powerful exploration of the modern Black experience, celebrated through her art and design. 
Malene’s influence extends beyond her creations, as she is also the founder of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a platform dedicated to promoting Black creativity and culture. Her work and commitment to her community has been recognized in features across major platforms, including an appearance on the show “Room to Inspire,” as well as a feature on her Brooklyn home in Architectural Digest. 
Malene’s work, deeply rooted in her heritage, aims to inspire and shape the spaces we inhabit, making them a source of creativity and identity. Malene and Laura met through the design industry as High Point Market Style Spotters in 2016. Since then, she has been busy!
Join us as we catch up with the world of Malene Barnett!
 
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Episode 1 - Our Wish for 2024

When we started DesignDash, we thought our goal was to help other creative entrepreneurs find professional fulfillment. We quickly realized that the REAL goal was to help other creative entrepreneurs find total fulfillment, which includes career, family, friendships, and personal creative pursuits.
In this start-of-the-year podcast, we address the reason behind our change in focus, plus we share what we’re planning on focusing on personally for 2024. If your resolutions centered around saying no more often and indulging in more self-care, then this one is for you. What are you saying “Hell yes!” to this year?
 
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Introducing the DesignDash Podcast

Welcome to the DesignDash podcast, your guide to designing a life you love. Join us, Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove, as we try to understand how women today are having it all. As entrepreneurs, moms, and wives, we know that to live a life of true fulfillment, it requires wearing a lot of hats. So how are people doing it? Each week, we're talking to entrepreneurs, designers, artists, wellness experts, and each other and sharing valuable life lessons along the way. If you are wanting to take control of your life, to really enjoy it both personally and professionally, the DesignDash podcast is for you.