Creativity, Community, and Owning Your Path with Moya O'Neill

In this episode of Click With Rona. host Rona Graf sits down with Moya O’Neill, founder of Moya Living, to explore her evolution from working in dress shops at 17 to running two successful steel cabinetry companies. Moya opens up about her unconventional career journey, the impact of her family business, and the creation of her new collaborative showroom in Laguna Beach. The conversation dives into the value of authenticity, the importance of community, creative entrepreneurship, and giving back through local initiatives. It’s an inspiring look at how passion and perseverance fuel success and meaningful connections in design.

 

1:21 - Undecided Path to Interior Design.

4:25 - From Labs to Moya Living.

8:01 - Relocation and Restaurant Revelations at La Costa.

10:22 - Entrepreneur Growth and Delegation.

12:55 - Dreaming of a Showroom. 

17:46 - John Vaughan's Art and Legacy.

21:21 - Transformation From Teacher to Designer.

22:06 - Art's Role in Education.

30:16 - Joining Groups that Align with your Actions Strengthens Bonds.

32:15 - Finding Happiness Beyond Education.

34:46 - Origin of Moya Living.

38:05 - Educational Studio Events.

42:30 - Creative Budgeting for Impactful Change.

44:45 - Charity Kitchen Renovation Project.

 

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