The Life Shift - Life-Changing Pivotal Moments
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Anita Yokota shares her unique journey from psychology to design and how she uses her understanding of interpersonal dynamics to create spaces that nurture relationships. This episode is a testament to the power of embracing change and following your passions, even when they take you off the beaten path.
Key takeaways:
Anita's story highlights the transformative power of embracing change. Born into a creative household, Anita initially pursued a career in psychology. However, after the birth of her third child, she found herself emotionally overwhelmed. Encouraged by her sister, she took a leap of faith and began sharing her passion for design on Instagram. This marked the start of her new career as an interior designer.
Understanding the dynamics of relationships plays a crucial role in Anita's approach to interior design. Rather than focusing solely on aesthetics, she prioritizes the relationships that exist within the space. This approach, rooted in her therapy work, allows her to create spaces that not only look good but also serve the people who inhabit them.
Finally, Anita's story underscores the importance of creativity and aesthetics in enhancing our spaces and relationships. Her creative upbringing, combined with her understanding of interpersonal dynamics, enables her to design spaces that nurture relationships. She believes that the spaces we inhabit and the relationships we form within them are deeply intertwined, and her work beautifully reflects this belief.
Anita Yokota is a therapist turned interior designer and author of the bestselling book, Home Therapy. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Anita spent 20 years and thousands of hours in the field counseling patients before realizing she craved a more creative path. "As a working mom, my emotional plate was full. I felt depleted and decided it was time for a change."
With an architect for a father and a real-estate mother, Anita knew interior design was her next calling. What started in her own home quickly expanded to design clients throughout Southern California and grew to include a contracting business with her husband.
The pair live in Southern California with their three daughters.
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