Meet Jeanine Yancy

We were lucky to catch up with Jeanine Yancy recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Jeanine, great to have you with us today and excited to have you share your wisdom with our readers. Over the years, after speaking with countless do-ers, makers, builders, entrepreneurs, artists and more we’ve noticed that the ability to take risks is central to almost all stories of triumph and so we’re really interested in hearing about your journey with risk and how you developed your risk-taking ability.

By facing my fears over and over. I know I can ask questions and figure out the right places to look for the answers I need. I won’t learn or get better if I don’t try and I might regret not trying.

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

My interest in residential design began at an early age. As a child, I was captivated by the diversity of the homes I visited. I loved to imagine how people lived in their spaces and often wondered how I would design them differently. This curiosity grew over time, and eventually, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in interior design.

After college, I went into kitchen and bath design, fell in love with it, and have continued to grow in this field for over 17 years. I believe that each home should be designed first to fit that individual’s lifestyle functionally and second to be somewhere they will love more each year as memories are made, despite the trends. I want to make the remodeling experience more of an exciting adventure than something they dread by helping them visualize their new space, make confident decisions, and better communicate with the contractor.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

I’ve had success because I have continued to learn and challenge myself in the areas of people skills, sales skills, and product and industry knowledge. 1.) Don’t be afraid to say, “I don’t know,” but be eager to find the answer. 2.) Watch the webinars, ask the questions, be curious, and learn from those who are older or more successful than you are. 3.) Spend time with people in person. Learn how to communicate effectively with people, look them in the eye, be confident, and adjust for different personalities.

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

My parents are a huge part of who I am and the reason I’ve had success. They always encouraged us to try new things and my Dad always said, “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” He would tell us not to worry about looking stupid. We can’t know everything, and we won’t know until we ask. My parents still support and encourage me by watching our 3 kids regularly, attending special events, and sharing my work on social media.

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MVP Photography, Martin Vecchio
LJB Media, Leo Brown

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