Hi — I'm Laurie Gunning Grossman, host of Being Home With Hunker. For this last episode of the year, I wanted to replay a conversation I had with interior designer, HGTV star, furniture designer, and author Leanne Ford about the launch of her new print magazine, Feel Free.So why this particular podcast conversation?As we enter into the new year, many of us have dreams, goals, and intentions of things we want to create or experience in the year ahead.It’s a moment of great momentum—and I think that what Leanne represents, and what her magazine represents, is the freedom that comes when we give ourselves permission to take chances, to say yes, to be okay with not being perfect. Like, it’s okay to make mistakes … as long as we’re trying.As she says in this conversation, “What's this perfection thing we're all aiming for?" She says, “Raise your hand if you've done it. Who's perfect? So let's just cool it.” She goes on to recite a quote from the John Steinbeck book East of Eden which is, "Now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good." So, if you’ve wanting to try something new or to take a chance on an idea that you’ve been sitting on, no matter what it is, listen to this episode. It’s pure inspiration. And then, after you’re done, take one step in that direction of your dream or creative idea.LEARN MORE ABOUT LEANNE FORD AND FEEL FREE MAGAZINE Website: LeanneFord.comInstagram: @leannefordinteriorsFeel Free on IG: @feelfreeBuy the Magazine: FEEL FREEBuy Leanne’s Book: Work in Progress OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKELeanne Ford: Design Your Home to Enjoy It Now (Don’t Wait)Sarah Sherman Samuel: Handmade Items Add Value to Our HomesRachel Moriarty: A Maximalist’s Approach to Colorful Home and LifeJennifer Pastiloff: Manifesting Her Home in Her Happy Place  CONNECT WITH ME, LAURIE GUNNING GROSSMANHave questions? Find me here:Instagram: @laurie.gunning.grossmanEmail: Laurie@hunker.comLinkedIn: @lauriegunninggrossman ABOUT THIS PODCAST For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.Show art designed by Mory Men. ABOUT HUNKERHunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.Visit us, follow us, learn more.Hunker: Hunker.comInstagram: @hunkerhomeTikTok: @hunkerhomeFacebook: @hunkerhomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.