Leila Lee Mitchell's Melodic Design: Weaving the Spirit of Cities into Art and Entrepreneurship

Have you ever wondered how the spirit of a city can shape the soul of an artist? Leila Lee Mitchell, the powerhouse behind LLM Design and front-woman for the Lazy Susans, joins us to unravel this mystery. We embark on a captivating journey from the historical cobblestones of Boston and Philadelphia to the bustling stages where Leila's musical talents shine. Our discussion is peppered with playful banter on whether a Philly cheesesteak could ever rival Boston's culinary scene, while also paying homage to the two cities' rich contributions to the American tapestry of music and culture.

As we navigate through the complexities of human-centered design, Leila imparts wisdom on the transformative power of empathy in both business and creative endeavors. She reveals how spaces can tell stories and foster connections, a philosophy that extends to her approach in design and branding. Diving into the melodic side of life, we uncover Leila's serendipitous rise to national television with her band during the pandemic, and the powerful interplay of entrepreneurship and artistic expression. This episode promises to leave you inspired, with a newfound appreciation for the rhythms that pulse through our work and the harmonies that can emerge when passion and profession collide.

About Leila Lee Mitchell:
Leila Lee Mitchell is the Founder and Creative Director of LLM Design.  With over 30 years of design and academic experience, Leila has worn many different hats including architect, graphic designer, brand and marketing strategist, business owner, and professor. She is an expert at communicating identity and information to shape experiences that connect people to place. As Founder and Creative Director of LLM Design, she consistently challenges her team and students to articulate the value of thoughtful design to deliver successful solutions.

Connect with Leila:
Website llmdesign.com
Band thelazysusans86.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/leilaleemitchell
linkedin.com/company/llm-design-inc-/
Instagram instagram.com/llmdesign
Facebook facebook.com/LLMDesignStudio

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