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Turn Your Deepest Aspirations Into Achievements

Welcome to the Design Mind Project!

Combine creativity, emotional intelligence, and leadership to create the balanced and impactful life you’re dreaming of

Join Our Fall 2025 Cohort

Envision Your Future

Imagine a life where your deepest aspirations are not just possibilities but concrete achievements. At the heart of our program is a philosophy that values holistic development and transformative learning so women can make the impact they’re here to make. 

Discover Your Creative Essence

Unlock your inherent creativity and turn it into a powerful tool for innovation. 

Expand Your Emotional Intelligence

Enhance your understanding of yourself and others to build meaningful relationships and navigate complex social landscapes. 

Develop Leadership Skills

Lead with confidence and compassion in various spheres of life. 

The Design Mind Fall 2025 Journey Offers You:

  • Personalized Learning: Take a deep dive through our self-discovery exercises to understand your psychology, your strengths, and what drives your ambition, so you can make the best decisions for you.
  • Strategic Goal Setting: Learn how to set realistic, achievable goals that align with your true values and long-term vision (not what you think you “should” want).
  • Community Support: Engage with a community of like-minded women who encourage and inspire you to go beyond your limits this summer.

Your Life Design Guide

The Design Mind Project is dedicated to helping indivisuals define their origin stories, embrace their worth, and unlock their creative potential.

The program equips you to:
  • Discover Your Roots: Understand the experiences and values that have shaped you.
  • Build Confidence: Cultivate a deep sense of self-worth and belief in your capabilities.
  • Enhance Creativity: Apply innovative problem-solving skills and design thinking to overcome challenges, even if you don’t consider yourself a creative person. 

Founded by Jodi Finer Zalk, Design Mind is about turning your dreams into your reality through personal growth.

Jodi has led many groups through this program: professional designers, formerly incarcerated women, teens, and more. Wherever you are in your journey, Design Mind process can take you to the next step.

Join Our Fall 2025 Cohort

Are You Ready to Become an Impactful, Fulfilled Woman?

In November 2025, Jodi will lead a small group of women through the Design Mind program together. This is a unique opportunity to learn and grow in community with other women who are seeking the same fulfillment you are. 

Individual Experience

November 2025

Self-Guided Online Experience + 10 Days of Group Coaching

$197

per individual

$97

for attendees of the free November 5th workshop

Ideal for women who are ready to unleash their potential

  • Lifetime access to the self-directed Design Mind program, to work through at your own pace
  • A live welcome call to get motivated, meet the cohort, and build community
  • Check-ins through email for accountability over 10 day group accountability sprint
  • A wrap-up call to ask questions, set new goals, and celebrate progress together 
Join Our Fall 2025 Cohort

 

Think of this Cohort as your gateway to impact, not just more learning. Together, we'll explore how reflection intertwines with application to create real change.

Why Choose Us?

Go Beyond Traditional Learning

This is a holistic journey blending the best of psychology, business coaching, and industry expertise from a creative director.

Get Support for Lasting Impact

The Cohort gives you access to a diverse community of like-minded individuals, so you can motivate each other, learn from each other, and build community. 

Practical Application for Real-World Success 

Our course emphasizes practical application through assignments and real-life examples.

Here you'll develop tangible skills and strategies for personal and collective growth.

Addressing the Whole Human Experience

While we are not a mental health organization, we recognize the importance of addressing the human experience. We provide a safe and empowering environment.

Empowerment and Meaningful Contribution

Our ultimate goal is to empower you to embrace your uniqueness, harness your potential, and make a positive impact on yourself and your community contributing to a more fulfilling and harmonious society.  

What You Gain

  • Holistic Development 

    From theory to practice: transform your theoretical knowledge into actions for your daily life.

  • Community Engagement

    Join a community of like-minded individuals on a similar path of discovery and growth, enhancing your learning journey. 

  • Empowerment

     Prepare yourself with the necessary tools to transform your dreams into reality.

Success Stories and Testimonials

Rosalie Silberg

"The course allowed me to meet on zoom weekly with other creatives like myself to dive into topics covered in each module. The live zoom sessions covered topics such as: redefining your roots and igniting your story, cultivating your vision and building a foundation and lastly, flowing into expression and owning your impact. From the course, I learned what creativity means to me and how I use it in my day to day life."

McKenzie Harrison-Frizzell

"Design Mind provided me with the tools to connect with self-trust. I now believe that what I create is good."

 

Kristen Salahshoor

"I thoroughly enjoyed this experience. It allowed me to reflect and think deeply about my story and the roles I play in my life and how to grow."         

 

Yearning to Feel Deeply Connected to Work and Life?

Our goal is to help you feel deeply connected to both your work and personal life, empowering you to live authentically and pursue your passions.

Our structured program will help you address the interconnected elements of defining your origin story, owning your worth, and unlocking your creative potential. Experience profound personal growth and transformation, enabling you to make a meaningful difference in the world. 

Through practical application, a supportive community, and a focus on the whole human experience, you'll develop tangible skills and strategies to immediately apply in your daily life and community.

This summer is your moment to redefine your potential and start making your dreams a reality.

Module Overview: 

  • Redefine Your Roots
    Dive deep into your personal history to understand the unique experiences that shape who you are today.
  • Ignite Your Story
    Create a powerful narrative from your life experiences, and learn to communicate it in ways that resonate with others.
  • Cultivate Your Vision
    Discover what truly matters to you and set meaningful goals that reflect your values and aspirations.
  • Build Your Foundation
    Establish the practical skills and mindset necessary to achieve your dreams.
  • Flow Into Expression
    Embrace your inner creativity and learn to express it in every aspect of your life.
  • Catalyze Your Contribution
    Use your strengths to make a positive impact on those around you.
  • Own Your Impact
    Realize the broader effect you can have in your community and beyond.
Discover Your Path Today

FAQ: Your Questions, Answered

Your Growth is Everyone’s Growth

Living authentically and pursuing your passions not only leads to personal fulfillment but also enables you to contribute positively to society, creating a ripple effect of goodwill and change.

When you design your fulfilling life, you also design a life of impact. You discover how your creative potential can serve your community. This is about more than personal growth – it’s about all of us rising together.

Ready to make your mark?
Join Our Fall 2025 Cohort