50: Mental Health and Growth- Kelley Oklesson (part 2)

Part 2 of my conversation with Kelley Oklesson, owner of Groundsmith Collective dives into growing as a business owner and designer and taking charge of mental health. She shares her struggles and how she supports emerging professionals and becomes the bridge for them to take their desires and ideas into reality and craft a career that will support them and the growing landscape design community. She strives to leave a positive mark on the profession through mentorship and harnessing her power of kindness and empathy. References from the episode: Podcasts: Design Matters Hidden Brain Ted Radio Hour On Being 99% Invisible Freakonomics How I Built This The Landscape Nerd Divine Unmuted   Books In the Company of Women Atomic Habits Wonder Drug - Stephen Trzeciak, M.D. The Human Element Originals - Adam Grant   "innovation, creativity, and systemic solutions grow in the gaps between the disciplines" Mickey Fern, Former Deputy Director of the National Park Service Follow and connect with Kelley! ⁠https://groundsmithcollective.com ⁠ Instagram ⁠@groundsmithcollective⁠