From Fired to Founder: Janelle Jordan’s Journey to Creating Interior Design Firm Deako Studios

In this episode of From Vision to Creation, we sit down with Janelle Jordan—the visionary founder of Deako Studios—who transformed her passion for beauty into a thriving interior design business. Janelle shares how her journey began with a love for creating beautiful things, from curating Pinterest boards as a kid to crafting design plans for billion-dollar homes in Beverly Hills. She opens up about making the leap from working in film to finding her calling in interior design, despite having no formal design degree—and how a sudden job loss sparked her to build her own company from scratch. We dive deep into the realities of being your own boss, what it's like to be perceived in a world that judges by Instagram, and the importance of confidence in your own ideas. Janelle reveals practical design tips—like why more empty space doesn’t always make a room feel bigger—and the behind-the-scenes challenges that come with balancing a client’s vision and her creative instincts. Her story is filled with relatable moments for anyone who’s ever doubted their dreams, felt unprepared to take a leap, or wondered if their vision is truly worth fighting for. If you’re ready to design a life you love, this episode will inspire you to trust your gut, embrace vulnerability, and find your unique style. 🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding 💡 Follow Janelle’s work at deakostudios.com 📲 Check out her TikTok for design inspiration: @janellejordan Subscribe for more inspiring stories from visionaries who turned their ideas into reality. Links & Social Handles: 🌐 https://deakostudios.com/ 📧 [email protected] Janelle's TikTok: @JanelleJordan Janelle's IG: @JanelleJordan Alexander's TikTok: @AlexSchmieding Alexander's IG: @AlexSchmieding This podcast is brought to you by Proper Placement – a full-service marketing agency helping businesses grow through social media, paid advertising, PR, email marketing, and more. Learn how we can help grow your business at www.properplacement.com. Produced and edited by EveryWord Media – https://everyword.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices