{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 112: An Interview with Blima Ehrentreu, Founder and CEO of The Designers Group","description":"In this episode of Positive Impact Philanthropy, Lori Kranczer sits down with Blima Ehrentreu, founder of The Designers Group, to explore how design can be a powerful tool for social impact. Blima shares her journey from Toronto to leading an interior design firm with multiple locations, all rooted in the mission of creating spaces that truly serve the people who use them. Blima explains how designing with purpose goes far beyond aesthetics. By focusing on how spaces function, feel, and support well-being, her work transforms environments such as offices, healthcare facilities, senior living communities, and residences. She also discusses how she uses her firm as a platform to give back through pro bono design, mentorship, and initiatives such as the TDG Furniture Exchange. &amp;nbsp; In this episode, Lori and Blima discuss:   What it means to design with purpose and intentionality   How interior design can influence behavior, health, and well-being   Using a design firm as a platform for philanthropy and social impact   The origins and growth of the TDG Furniture Exchange   Supporting future designers through mentorship and real-world exposure   Measuring impact through long-term relationships and lived experiences in designed spaces   Blima\u2019s vision for leaving the world better than she found it through design and giving back   &amp;nbsp; Connect with Blima! The Designers Group Website: https:\/\/www.thedesignersgroup.com\/  TDG Furniture Exchange Website: https:\/\/www.tdgfurnitureexchange.com\/  TDG Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedesignersgroup\/  TDG Furniture Exchange Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tdgfurnitureexchange\/  TDG Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thedesignersgroup\/  TDG Pinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/thedesignersgroup\/_created\/  Blima\u2019s LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/blimaehrentreu\/  TDG LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/thedesignersg &amp;nbsp; Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https:\/\/linkphilanthropic.com Email: info@linkphilanthropic.com&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Positive Impact Philanthropy Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.linkphilanthropic.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39563360\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39563360"}