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Creating Space to Find Renewal
Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Barry Shimelfarb, a seasoned design leader who’s spent more than two decades guiding creative teams and mentoring designers to lead with vision and impact.
But Barry’s journey isn’t only about career success. A life-changing diagnosis shifted everything and ultimately inspired a new chapter—one centered on healing, gratitude, and creating space for others to find renewal.
In this episode, Barry shares how those experiences shaped both his work and the retreat he now calls home, offering a thoughtful look at resilience, creativity, and what it means to…
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