Preserving the Past, Creating the Future: Claire Staszak on Collaborative Design & Living

In this inspiring episode, Wendy Cohen sits down with Claire Staszak, Principal of Centered by Design, to explore how honoring architectural history and cultivating creative partnerships define her life and work.Claire’s journey began with a commitment to giving back—her first professional chapter was with Habitat for Humanity in San Francisco. That spirit of service, combined with her early work in journalism and marketing, ultimately led her to the discovery that interior design was the connecting thread in all her passions.Now a celebrated designer, young mother, and creative entrepreneur, Claire shares the evolution of her purpose-driven path. From launching a Parisian wallpaper line with a fellow design school alum, to collaborating on a sponsor-powered showhouse renovation, to penning her first coffee table book—Claire’s work is steeped in soul, shaped by history, and driven by connection.Tune in to discover how Claire creates spaces—and a life—centered by design.Where to find Claire StaszakWebsite: https://centeredbydesign.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairehurwitz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/centered-by-design/posts/?feedView=allInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/centeredbydesign/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/centeredbydesign/HGTV: https://www.hgtv.com/profiles/professionals/claire-staszak/aboutAbout 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 PodcastLuxury 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