How to Show up as Your Authentic Self in Your Career as a Young Professional

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Written By Molly Madonia
 
 
 
 

How to Show up as Your Authentic Self in Your Career as a Young Professional

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Last week, First Generation Professionals of Milwaukee joined the American Society of Interior Designers - Wisconsin Chapter (ASID-WI), Emerging Professionals Committee to present “How to Show up as Your Authentic Self in Your Career as a Young Professional,” including FGPM Vice President Margaret Nedow. Panelists discussed the importance of finding your authentic self and emphasized the importance and dichotomy between personal and work life, and how they may coexist. Attendees heard from a diverse group of speakers who shared their experiences and insight with emerging professionals within the design industry.

Location: The beautiful Direct Supply Innovation and Technology Center (Milwaukee, WI)

Panelists from left to right:

Libby Castro, Environment Designer, LP/w Design Studios

Pedro Lima, President, ASID-WI & Owner, Pedro Lima Interiors

Margaret Nedow, Interior Designer, LaMacchia Group

Liz Nelson, Architectural Representative, Ceramic Tileworks

Jeanna Swiatkowski, Design Manager at Direct Supply Aptura

Moderators:

Bonnie Erickson, Interior Designer, Direct Supply

Catherine Starosta, Junior Interior Designer, Direct Supply

 

Part One of Three

 

Part Two of Three

 

Part Three of Three (and yes, that is a moss wall of the great Betty White).

 

Thank you to those that attended virtually!

Thank you to ASID-WI!

FGPM is honored to encourage and empower Milwaukee’s young professionals to be their authentic selves in the workplace and are excited to share more unique and inspirational business perspectives in the future. Stay tuned!

 
 

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