Meet Destiny Chase

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Destiny Chase. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Destiny, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

Fueled by a rich tapestry of experiences in sustainability, leadership, and design, I found my purpose in weaving biophilic design into the fabric of the Anthropocene. From my roots in a small fishing village to managing businesses in Hawai’i, and later serving as a military officer and chemical scientist, each chapter deepened my understanding of how to unite people with the natural world through intentional, enduring spaces.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m in the business of creativity, circularity, and community. As a 2025 Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) master’s graduate, I merged material science and interior design to develop a sustainable paint derived from food waste, earning an honorable mention in the 2025 International Design Awards and nominations for the International Design Excellence Awards, European Product Design Awards, and Core77 Design Awards. My thesis project, a podcast called Chasing Resiliency, co-created with my husband, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and former Army combat medic, explores human and environmental health connections, winning eight 2025 Indigo Design Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, including Silver in Promotional Materials, Branding for Entertainment, Health & Beauty, Social Change, and Environment, and Bronze in Branding for Media, Digital Design, and Education for Social Change.

In 2025, I also wrote and illustrated a poetry manuscript on healing from complex trauma, awaiting First-Book Publication judging, and secured five first-place awards at the Western Slope Veterans Creative Arts Festival for watercolor, line art, poetry, and an original song, with entries advancing to nationals. In the near future, we aim to launch a sustainable design firm alongside a combined physical therapy practice and wellness center, showcasing green building practices, sustainable business management, and a retreat environment using reclaimed and regenerative materials in the interior designs. Our next big adventure begins in January 2026, when we will remodel and inhabit a vintage Airstream, embracing tiny living.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Reflecting on my personal journey, the three most impactful qualities have been authenticity, resilience (over reliance), and drive. Staying true to my authentic quirky self and true to my vision has guided me to create impactful work across diverse mediums while building colorful communities. Resilience helped me navigate challenges, from a turbulent past, volunteer wildland firefighting, and military service, to new challenges as a designer. Having good routines, positive motivation, and drive is what fueled my relentless pursuit of blending creativity, science, and social good. For those early in their journey, cultivate authenticity by aligning your work with your core values—journaling or mentorship can help clarify your purpose. Build resilience by embracing failures as learning opportunities; practice self-care and seek supportive communities. Nurture drive by setting small, achievable goals to maintain momentum—shift when necessary, but never give up on your vision.

As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?

Although I cannot pinpoint just one book that shaped my development, I can share three that have profoundly shifted my perspective. Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD taught me to tap into my wild, instinctual resilience, guiding my work in regenerative agriculture and sustainable design. How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan opened my eyes to the transformative power of new perspectives on consciousness, inspiring innovative approaches to environmental challenges. Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur showed me how to transmute trauma into empowerment through raw vulnerability, echoing my own journey in poetry and healing. These books have been vital touchstones, each offering wisdom that fuels my mission to weave human and ecological health.

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