Sponsors / Speakers
At Design Coach Collective, we believe that transformative experiences are made possible through collaboration, shared insights, and unwavering support. Our retreat is no exception, and we owe its success to the brilliant minds of our speakers and the invaluable contributions from our sponsors.
Our Insightful Speakers
The Design Coach Collective Retreat brings together industry-leading speakers, each with a wealth of experience in design, coaching, and creative entrepreneurship. Our speakers are passionate about sharing their expertise and empowering our community. With unique perspectives, innovative methodologies, and a commitment to personal and professional growth, these thought leaders offer a blend of practical strategies and visionary insights.
Our Supportive Sponsors
Our sponsors’ generous support allows us to create an immersive and enriching environment for our attendees, bringing to life a seamless, memorable experience. From venue logistics to exceptional retreat amenities, our sponsors ensure that every detail is thoughtfully curated to provide a space that fosters learning, creativity, and connection.
By partnering with companies that share our values of innovation, creativity, and community-driven success, we are able to elevate the retreat experience. Their contributions not only enhance the event but also reflect their commitment to supporting a thriving design and coaching community.
Rise Up Circle
Empowering you to heal, connect, and align. CEO Charlene Lingham.
Urabnfloor
Urbanfloor boasts expertise in producing stylish and quality hardwood floors. Located in Southern California.
Nativa Interiors
Nativa Interiors is a renowned Interior Design Brand, Showroom, and Studio, founded in 2001. Offering comprehensive, turn-key services.
Charlene Lingham - Speaker
Growth Marketing Executive with experience and a proven track record of developing and executing direct marketing strategies to drive ROI positive, record customer acquisitions, traffic and revenue for startups and Fortune 500 companies across different industries using various online marketing. Clients included Facebook and Credit.com.
Co-founded the global search engine marketing firm, Click2Customers in 2003. Clicks2Customers currently employs over 50 people and has generated over $100m in revenue for clients. It was acquired by Interface Holdings in 2012.
Clicks2Customers won the Top Technology Company award in South Africa in 2006 and a number of other awards in the USA for it’s innovative platform.
Modern Luxury
Modern Luxury Media is a luxury media company that publishes magazines and offers marketing solutions for luxury brands
Native Coast Appliance Gallery
Premiere Appliance Showroom: Luxury Innovation and Design for Your Dream Kitchen
Ken St. Pierre - Speaker
Ken St. Pierre is the President & Group Publisher of Modern Luxury, overseeing multiple markets in Southern California, including Modern Luxury San Diego and Modern Luxury Riviera Orange County. With over 14 years of experience at Modern Luxury, Ken has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of the company’s regional titles.
Since assuming his role as President & Group Publisher, Ken has elevated these markets by focusing on strategic growth, forging high-profile partnerships, and introducing innovative advertising solutions. As the National Lead for Special Advertorial Programs, Ken streamlined operations across 24 markets, enhancing cohesion and maximizing revenue opportunities.
Ken’s expertise spans launching new editorial platforms, uncovering new revenue streams, and spearheading initiatives in key markets like Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Diego, Orange County, and Palm Springs. Throughout his career, Ken has been a key player in the luxury lifestyle publishing space, consistently building partnerships and delivering exceptional value to advertisers and readers alike.
Ken’s passion for storytelling and community engagement make him a dynamic leader and a dedicated advocate for the luxury lifestyle industry.
Dacor
Dacor is a luxury kitchen appliance brand that specializes in high-end products. From its roots as an inventive appliance maker to its current status as an industry leader in design and technology, DACOR has reinvented the kitchen with visionary cooking and cooling experiences that deliver breakthrough innovations and beautiful design.
D3
D3 Home offers livable contemporary furniture solutions to make any interior amazing.
Joseph Hecker - Speaker
Joseph is known for his practical marketing within the interior design industry. He has traveled and been a headliner on many panel discussions for interior design. Joseph is the CEO at Join InCrowd, CEO and Founder at Designwal, Content Creator.
Tiffany Scruggs
A dedicated healthcare professional offers a transformative approach to holistic health. With over 35 years of experience, she combines the wisdom of East and West to empower individuals to cultivate a positive mind, balanced emotions, and a strong body.
Peter Hansen - Speaker
Giving shape to Southern California's most daring Architectural Dreams for over 25 years. Specializing in Restaurant Design and Hotel Interior Architecture, 2023 marks the first year Hansen's Design line will be available to the public.
Tom Ladegaard - Speaker
Tom Ladegaard is a business attorney of 21 years who has practiced in San Diego his entire career. Tom spent the first 14 years of his career as a business litigator working at law firms, and since going solo in 2017, Tom has diversified his practice to include entity formations, contract drafting, intellectual property, employment, and he serves as general counsel for a wide variety of businesses. He also remains a strong litigator, and spends his time equally between litigation and transactional work.
Jenna Gaidusek - Speaker
Founder of AI for Interior Designers ™
Jenna is a visionary entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of revolutionizing visual communication within the interior design industry. With her online interior design firm established in 2016, Jenna embarked on a groundbreaking journey that has transformed the way interior designers connect with their clients.
Driven by an unwavering passion for education and community-building, Jenna brought the latest tech and community together through the eDesign Tribe, eDesign Platform (Rendering), eDesign U, until it was acquired by Mydoma Studio in 2022 and Jenna transitioned into the director of community and education position at Mydoma.
Saint Elm
Saint Elm consists of only the finest woodworkers in San Diego, California.
Paula Oblen - Speaker
A midwest native turned California gal, Natural-born creative with an intense passion for curating experiential and immersive interior spaces. An entrepreneur at heart and armed with more than 20 years of experience starting and owning multiple interior design business ventures, Ibuilt an impressive list of clients that includes celebrity artists, musicians and interior designers, as well as private and commercial real estate investors, property management companies and restaurateurs. In late 2021, Paula teamed with Celebrity Designer and Netflix’s Queer Eye Designer Bobby Berk, where together we reimagined and transformed a 1950’s Spanish-style home named Casa Tierra—now a world class airbnb destination featured in Modernism Week 2022.
Inspired by the hotel to home movement, Hotelements was born from curating objects and elements that communicate branded design work—Informing the property’s identity through personalization of a curated and immersive building revenue stream.
Keith Black - Speaker
Keith Black, a Southern California native, holds a Master of Fine Arts from the prestigious American Film Institute. With over 20 years of experience in Los Angeles, Keith has worn many hats, including screenwriter, brand ambassador, and marketing professional and award-winning filmmaker. His diverse career spans working for public companies managing large-scale marketing strategies and even gaining valuable insights in the legal profession.
Keith is the founder of Rose & May Creative Agency, a forward-thinking branding agency that harnesses the power of AI filmmaking and storytelling. His agency bridges the gap between emerging brands and industry giants by offering marketing strategies powered by AI. Whether crafting cinematic advertisements, developing comprehensive social media strategies, or empowering interior designers and other creatives, Rose & May helps clients leverage technology to thrive in a competitive landscape