Design, Drag & Doing the Bold Thing — with JONATHAN SOTTO of Yabu Pushelberg скачать в хорошем качестве

Design, Drag & Doing the Bold Thing — with JONATHAN SOTTO of Yabu Pushelberg

This week on AVD Inspire, Aly Velji sits down with Jonathan Sotto — Director of Business Development at the Global Creative Design Studio Yabu Pushelberg — for a conversation that’s equal parts style, soul, and show-stopping resilience. From cold-calling firms straight out of school to now leading business across Asia and the Americas, Jonathan shares the behind-the-scenes story of how grit, good timing, and knowing when to pivot shaped his two-decade journey in the world of design. The two dive into everything from imposter syndrome to the importance of feedback, what it's like to make bold career decisions, and why giving back to yourself matters just as much as giving your all. Also on the table? RuPaul’s Drag Race, Beyoncé and how childhood experiences totally shape who you are today Whether you’re in design or just designing your life, this one’s for you. What We Cover in This Episode: – The iconic Beyoncé tee moment & a designer friendship born in Vegas – Growing up Filipino & challenging cultural stereotypes – Discovering design through LEGO, grid paper & creative pivots – Cold-calling design firms in 2005 (before LinkedIn was a thing!) – Facing rejection & finally landing a role at Yabu Pushelberg – Leaving a dream job to move abroad & grow personally – What it means to “promote” design vs. “do” design – Imposter syndrome & learning to own your voice – How to give & receive feedback without losing yourself – Travel, connection & why giving back to yourself matters About Jonathan Sotto: By day, he’s pushing boundaries as the Director of Business Development at Yabu Pushelberg. By night? He's a Karaoke king and full-time Drag Race aficionado. With over 20 years of creative experience in interior design and building relationships with people, Jonathan brings equal parts heart and hustle to everything he does. Instagram: @yesitsjonathan LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansotto Special Thanks to Our Partner: ROBINSON Lighting & Bath — Bringing Homes to Life. ROBINSON Lighting & Bath is Canada’s largest retailer of lighting and plumbing. Operating from 34 showroom and warehouse locations, we offer a wide selection of the industry’s best brands to design-conscious homeowners, designers and trades in Canada. Follow on Instagram: @robinsonltgbath Follow on Facebook: ROBINSON Lighting & Bath Media Sponsor: Western Living Magazine A huge thanks to our Media Sponsor, Western Living Magazine! Get your free subscription at westernliving.ca/subscribe Follow on Instagram: @westernliving Follow Aly Velji Designs & the AVD Podcast Instagram:   / designs_av   YouTube:    / @alykhanveljidesigns   Website: https://www.alyveljidesigns.com