Founders & Friends
Founders & Friends is where interior designers and creative entrepreneurs come for real conversations about building a business—and a life—that feels good.
Hosted by a designer-turned-founder, each episode dives into honest, behind-the-scenes stories from industry leaders, creative thinkers, and bold business owners who are shaping the design world on their own terms. We talk about the big wins, the hard lessons, the financial truths, and the messy middle of entrepreneurship.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling something big, this podcast is your reminder that you're not doing it alone—and that success can look a lot of different ways.
Come for the insights, stay for the community. This is Founders & Friends—where business gets personal, and conversations get real.
Founders & Friends
02. Juggling 2 Kids and 2 Businesses: How Summerlyn Feckner Finds Intention in the Chaos
In this episode of Founders and Friends, host Ronniesha Rivera sits down with longtime friend and designer Summerlyn Feckner, founder of Ginger Designs, for a candid conversation about building a creative business, balancing motherhood, and embracing the unexpected turns of entrepreneurship.
Summerlyn shares her early days juggling multiple jobs during design school, working her way up in a construction company, and eventually launching Ginger Designs after nearly leaving the industry. She reflects on how support from her husband and community helped her step into business ownership and how her company has evolved from its humble beginnings into a bold, full-service brand.
Now, Summerlyn and her partners have taken on a new challenge: acquiring a 28-year-old custom cabinet shop. She opens up about how this venture ties into their long-term vision of offering comprehensive, design-build home services. Along the way, Summerlyn and Ronniesha discuss the realities of growing a team, navigating co-founder relationships, and what it takes to lead with authenticity.
Whether you're a designer, creative entrepreneur, or navigating your own business pivot, this episode is packed with relatable insights and refreshing honesty.
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