<body><div>Transforming Homes with Eleanor Graves: A Journey from Zen Buddhism to Refuge Design WorkshopIn this episode, Jennifer Walker talks with Eleanor Graves, founder of Refuge Design Workshop in Baltimore. Eleanor shares her unique journey from being as an English major and Zen Buddhism practitioner to becoming an interior designer focused on sustainable and service-oriented home improvement. She discusses the principles of Zen Buddhism that influence her design philosophy, the creation of her business, and her innovative approach to accessible design education. Additionally, Eleanor introduces her upcoming free webinar and courses, including “Right Sizing with Design,” aimed at helping homeowners maximize their space effectively and intentionally.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:08 Eleanor’s Career Journey00:57 Discovering Zen Buddhism02:05 Transition to Interior Design05:45 Founding Refuge Design Workshop12:15 Right Sizing with Design27:01 Upcoming Free Webinar29:35 Final Thoughts and EncouragementHost – Jennifer Walker: https://www.instagram.com/webuiltthislife/Guest – Elanor Graves, Refuge Design Workshop: https://www.instagram.com/refuge_design_workshop/Refuge Design Workshop Website: https://www.refugedesignworkshop.com/Episode Sponsored by: Sparkling Charms Dental Studio 887 E. Fort AvenueBaltimore, MD 21230Jen Walker <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4P2wBT_0vlyeYMX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4P2wBT_0vlyeYMX00" width="640" height="633" ></figure>Jen Walker is a freelance writer who fondly remembers one of her early assignments as a travel book author for a guide about Baltimore. Her handful of national clips have been about local events, including this short piece in Saveur about the Polish Home Club’s annual Christmas caroling get together in Fell’s Point. Today, she mainly writes about people in health and medicine and the arts for organizations and universities. Read some of her early work at jenniferlwalker.com. About four years ago, Jen also started the We Built This Life podcast to tell stories about small business owners, many of whom are from Baltimore. (The podcast is still available on iTunes and Spotify.) Although the podcast ended earlier this year, she’s excited to keep telling stories about the wonderful people in our city for South Baltimore Now!</div></body>

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South Baltimore Now! Podcast: Transforming Homes with Eleanor Graves

Transforming Homes with Eleanor Graves: A Journey from Zen Buddhism to Refuge Design Workshop. In this episode, Jennifer Walker talks with Eleanor Graves, founder of Refuge Design Workshop in Baltimore. Eleanor shares her unique journey from being as an English major and Zen Buddhism practitioner to becoming an interior designer focused on sustainable and service-oriented home improvement. She discusses the principles of Zen Buddhism that influence her design philosophy, the creation of her business, and her innovative approach to accessible design education. Additionally, Eleanor introduces her upcoming free webinar and courses, including “Right Sizing with Design,” aimed at helping homeowners maximize their space effectively and intentionally.