Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with Sarah Wingo— Partner and Founding Principal of Wyn Design Co.

In this episode, Aya shares an engaging conversation with Sarah about the importance of mentorship, positive networking, and building relationships in the architecture industry. Sarah shares her experiences connecting with the community, mentoring the next generation of architects, and delves into the evolving nature of housing. As an entrepreneur, she also emphasizes the significance of having a partner and how this helped them overcome some pivotal moments in their business.

The episode also provides valuable insights into emotional intelligence and mentorship in leadership, work-life balance, and the importance of relationship-driven approaches in the architecture industry. Make sure to tune in for an engaging discussion on entrepreneurship and valuable tips for building lasting connections.

 

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Sarah Wingo, AIA, NCIDQ is a licensed architect and licensed interior designer. She started Wyn Design Company in mid-2020 to fill a hole in the market of residentially-informed commercial spaces and hospitality-informed residential spaces. The firm became a partnership in late 2022 with past-colleague and long-time friend Ashley Kirkland. The two have aspirations for continued growth in the residential and boutique commercial design industry. 

Sarah also teaches as an adjunct professor of interior architecture at The Corcoran (GWU) for both a Studio 4 course and Leadership in Design, a curriculum she designed to provide graduating students with the leadership skills needed to excel in the profession early in their careers. As a leadership skills advocate for all, especially students and emerging professionals, Sarah has served as AIAS National President, Chair of the AIA|DC Emerging Architects Committee, Chair of the DC Chapter of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program and an incoming member of the Washington Architectural Foundation Board.  

Find out more about Sarah at www.wyndesignco.com or connect with her on Instagram – @wyndesignco.

 

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Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with EunHea Kim— Owner and Principal Interior Designer of Pen110 Studio.

In this episode, Aya and Eunhea share a laid-back conversation about their experiences as women working in the fast-paced field of architecture and design. Considered a seasoned retail store designer, Eunhea delves into her retail job experience in different brands and discusses the pros and cons of working for large companies. She recounts her previous hectic life, how she suffered from burnout, and why she eventually decided to leave the retail corporate world. Eunhea also goes into detail about the value of work-life balance and setting boundaries to manage multiple projects without compromising leisure.

As a bonus for this episode, Aya and Eunhea outlines their takeaways from the ILC Indie ConFab in Austin, Texas, and shared an exclusive overview of the event. Make sure you listen all the way through to get an inside scoop!

ABOUT THE GUEST:

EunHea Kim is an interior designer with 15+ years of experience, previously working in-house at world-renowned luxury brands. Having honed her knowledge in integrating design and construction with brand growth strategies at both regional and global levels, she has gone on to build an extensive portfolio in boutique commercial, private, and creative projects. Today, she leads Pen110 Studio since 2016 with an eye for artful curation and confident storytelling, a rich sense of history, culture, and community—and the je n’ai ce quoi of being very New York.

As a self-taught artist in drawing and illustration, she finds as much beauty in the great histories of the world as she does in the small intricacies of everyday life—through the exploration of her personal artwork.

Find out more about Eunhae at www.pen110.com or connect with her on Instagram – @pen110.studio

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