Designing with Duality: Lauren Coburn’s Artistic Journey from Cranbrook to River North

In this episode of PowerHouse Cool Collabs, Wendy Cohen sits down with architectural interior designer Lauren Coburn, whose creative path blends fine art, architecture, sustainability, and soulful leadership. From growing up in a family of artists in Michigan to launching her career under design icons Stanley Tigerman and Margaret McCurry, Lauren shares the highs, the hurdles, and the heart that have shaped her 25-year journey leading her own firm -Lauren Coburn, LLC.Now operating from a stunning new studio in Chicago’s River North, Lauren reflects on how building a team of rising stars has allowed her to focus on what she loves most: connecting with clients and leading the design of spectacular homes. A proud member of the NextHaus Alliance, she’s also helping lead the charge toward more sustainable, resilient, and wellness-focused residential design.Tune in to hear how Lauren turned early rejection into lasting impact, how she defines success today, and why gratitude and giving back are at the core of her creative philosophy.Where to find Lauren Coburn:Email: [email protected] -  Lauren Coburn: https://www.laurencoburn.com/Website – NextHaus Alliance: https://nexthausalliance.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauren-coburn-llc/posts/?feedView=allInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurencoburn.interiorsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenCoburn.InteriorDesign/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifU788s2srM&t=3sHouzz: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/lauren-coburn-llc-pfvwus-pf~688237147  About the PowerHouse Cool Collabs Podcast:The PowerHouse Cool Collabs podcast, hosted by PowerHouse CEO Wendy Cohen, highlights inspiring leaders in luxury design, building, development, and real estate who exemplify gratitude and give back to humanity. Each episode features stories of success, philanthropy, and groundbreaking collaborations that are making a positive impact on communities and the industry as a whole.Where to find the Host: PowerHouse Companies:Visit PowerHouse Companies Website: www.powerhouse-co.comPodcast on the Website: https://www.powerhouse-co.com/podcastPodcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERf8rk0auNk&t=4sPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LTIH1m5yc3ajMSp2n0UM2Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-powerhouse-cool-collabs/id1792238056PowerHouse SMART Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerhousesmart/PowerHouse SMART Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/powerhousesmart/Wendy Cohen LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/powerhouserecruiting/Business PodcastCollaborationLuxury Interior DesignLuxury ArchitectureLuxury ConstructionLuxury Real EstateLuxury Design Build IndustryLuxury Design IndustryLuxury Landscape DesignLuxury Outdoor LivingLuxury Landscape ArchitectureHelping HumanityAn Attitude of GratitudePowerHouse Luxury ConferencePowerHouse SMARTPowerHouse Recruiting