You don't always know what you want at the beginning of your career. If you do, you are fortunate. But if you realize that you are not working in a field of interest, or working at a job that you love, or running a business that you can grow and grow with, then make a change. Your world will not end.
Find the thing that stimulates you, the thing that motivates you to think bigger, the thing that gets you to execute on a grand scale and the thing that you can’t wait to tackle every morning. All that you’ve done so far was not earned in vain. Leverage those skills that you’ve gained along the way and use them to kill it at the thing that makes your heart sing.
Claudia Steer is the Founder and CEO of Rentid, a tech-enabled home design platform for renters. She is in her sixth career before the age of 40 and firmly believes that every single path has made her that much more prepared for her entrepreneurial season.
Claudia started her latest venture in 2019 in response to her own obstacles in designing her living spaces. As a rebel renter who often broke the rules to design her homes, Claudia knows the emotional and psychological benefits of feeling at home first-hand. She believes that everyone ought to see themselves reflected in their spaces in order to create a greater sense of belonging and safety, whether they own a space or not.
Aside from being a startup founder and interior designer, Claudia is also an awarded advertising executive, having worked on brands such as Coke, Under Armor and McDonald's. She graduated from Duke University, majoring in Japanese and Economics with a minor in African American Studies. She went on to obtain a Master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University and studied Interior Design at Harrington College of Design.
Listen to our inspiring and entertaining conversation and share your takeaways with Claudia and me.
Connect with Claudia Steer:
Website: https://getrentid.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/getrentid
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rentid
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/clsteer/
Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram:
www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/
Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.