The Design Pop

Publicly listed emails

aestabrook@ofs.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Designing a Life of Service | Julie Sayers of ecompas

September 29, 2026

Julie Sayers never planned to become a business owner or mayor. She began her career as a dealer designer, became a co-owner of encompas, and now serves as the mayor of Lenexa, Kansas.In this conversation, Julie shares how design skills like listening, problem-solving, building coalitions, and serving people have shaped every part of her career. She talks about encompas’s unique approach to design and customer service, the future of AI in the industry, taking on major leadership roles, and wh...

We Get to Write Our Own Story | Heather Ashley of Cove Creek

August 27, 2026

Heather Ashley started Cove Creek in 2022 with a computer, an LLC, and a willingness to take a risk. What began as a one-person operation has grown into a successful team of six designers serving dealers and manufacturers across the industry. In this episode, Heather shares how she built Cove Creek through relationships, word of mouth, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating the kind of flexible, supportive workplace she wanted for herself and her team. She also reflects on the chal...

Pop In: Why Great Designers Keep Learning

July 29, 2026

Summer has been moving at full speed. In this episode, Alexandra reflects on Chicago Design Week, a record-breaking year for POP into Excellence, and the conversations that stayed with her after the event ended. With more than 2,300 seats filled across 11 sessions, this year’s event was a powerful reminder that growth does not have a finish line—and that many of the challenges designers face are shared across the industry. Curious about POP into Excellence? Take a look at the full 2026 lineup...