{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E108 \u2013 Jeanne Collins: The Inspiring Transition of Redefining Life","description":"What do you do when life throws you a curveball just before a milestone birthday and during a global pandemic? 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\u2019s passions against all odds, leading her to build a thriving business and expand into publishing and authorship. In this episode, we go beyond Jeanne\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s never too late to rewrite your story and leave a lasting legacy through passion and leadership. ________________ Timecodes 0:00 \u2013 Intro 1:30 \u2013 Jeanne\u2019s Transformation into a Luxury Interior Designer, Author, & Speaker 3:53 \u2013 A Pivotal Moment of Burnout: Letting Go of Stress & Feeling Lighter 7:17 \u2013 Reinventing Your Life & Relationships, Putting Life Before Work 9:24 \u2013 Recognizing Burnout as a Professional & Your Permission to Say No 11:14 \u2013 The Empowerment of Aligning with What\u2019s True for You 13:47 \u2013 Living a Heart-Led Legacy of Two Feet In 16:44 \u2013 Conclusion ________________ 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\u2019s 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 ________________ Your Leadership Legacy Website: www.tinapauluskrause.com\/yourleadershiplegacypodcast\/ Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5C8bf4UC4Npymj1KTzfm9k?si=ximhczT_SJaKY7Otzm6QuQ Apple Podcasts: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/your-leadership-legacy-with-tina-paulus-krause\/id1495401836   Tina Paulus-Krause Website: https:\/\/tinapauluskrause.com\/Instagram: www.instagram.com\/coachtpk\/ ","author_name":"Your Leadership Legacy","author_url":"https:\/\/tinapauluskrause.com\/","html":"