Season Two Kickoff: The Power of Friendship, Safe Spaces & Fresh Starts with Antonio Deloatch

Season Two Kickoff: The Power of Friendship, Safe Spaces & Fresh Starts (with Antonio Deloatch)We’re back for Season Two! And there’s no better way to kick things off than with my dear friend and creative partner-in-crime, Antonio Deloatch of Antonio Deloatch Designs.In this episode, Antonio and I reflect on the journey from Season One. The growth, the lessons, and the incredible community of designers and creatives who make this all worth it. We dive into what it means to feel safe in your surroundings, how design impacts our sense of peace, and why our homes should be our “nurture nests.”From manifestation and mindfulness to summer adventures in Europe, creative burnout, and building genuine friendships in the design world — this conversation is a mix of heart, humor, and honest insight into what it really takes to live (and design) with intention.We also chat about:Why designers need real friends who get itThe beauty of “micro-environments” and how art, scent, and texture shape emotionThe importance of slowing down, whether you’re at High Point Market or on a beach in the South of FranceOur plans (and fashion choices!) for this fall’s design seasonIt’s real, it’s fun, it’s full of laughter  and it’s the perfect way to start the next chapter of Highly Affected by Her Surroundings.Listen now, share with a friend, and remember: your surroundings have the power to shape your energy, creativity, and joy.Follow today’s guest: @antoniodeloatchdesigns