Fresh Chapters — Reinventing a Design Career with Anna Lisa Dobbs

About this episode

Anna Lisa Dobbs discusses her unconventional journey into the design world, transitioning from performing arts to interior design.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Anna Lisa Dobbs, founder of Anna Lisa Design, a Nashville-based creative whose work spans interiors, antiques, florals, and storytelling-driven design. Anna Lisa shares her unconventional path into the design world, beginning in the performing arts and evolving through event design in Los Angeles before planting roots in Nashville. She reflects on the courage it take...

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Denny

Guest: Anna Lisa Dobbs

Topics covered

• design career
• reinvention
• creative journey
• interior design
• performing arts
• event design

Keywords

• design career
• Anna Lisa Dobbs
• interior design
• Nashville
• event design
• performing arts
• creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Anna Lisa Design

Places: Nashville, Los Angeles

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