2023: New Year, Big Changes!

It’s no secret that the JAI team is my heart. I respect each team member on a deeply personal level while also being inspired by their creativity and talent. Thinking about Jenn, Christina, Melissa, Jessica, and Jenn Mock leaves me in awe of what each outstanding...

2022: A Year of Elevation

JAI moved into 2022 full of hope. We had new team members, exciting projects on the horizon, and time to cultivate the plans I envisioned for the new year and beyond.  Reflecting on such a tremendous year, I am reminded of the resilience and perseverance that define...

Inspiration Soars at BDNY 2022

Boutique Design New York (BDNY) describes its annual tradeshow as a time to “connect boutique hospitality brands and designers with exceptional vendors, insider experiences, and hospitality products not found anywhere else.” For JAI, the BDNY tradeshow is a time of...

The Importance of Investing in Your Team

At the start of my career, I felt the need to prove myself. I believed that asking for help meant admitting that I didn’t have it all together or I was showing weakness. It took some time and maturing, but through great mentors pouring into me, I realized that...

The Making of “Divine Flourish”

Throughout my 25-year career, there have been a handful of pivotal moments that changed the way I think. Times when I was forced to push through my comfort zone and learn from obstacles. Through these life-changing experiences, I have grown creatively and formed...