Design Impacts – Episode 1Hosted by the South Central Chapter of ASID"A Conversation with Mikayla Rea, President-Elect"In this inaugural episode, host Ana Clark sits down with Mikayla Rea, South Central Chapter President-Elect, for a candid conversation about their shared passion for interior design, professional development, and the ASID community.In this episode, we discuss:Mikayla and Ana's design backgrounds and how they got involved with ASID.What it's like to serve on the South Central Chapter board — from Student Rep to President-Elect.How the chapter is structured and what each board role does.What sets the South Central Chapter (Arkansas, Louisiana & Mississippi) apart from other ASID chapters.How the chapter has evolved post-COVID and what it means to meet members where they are.Mikayla's vision for her upcoming presidency.Why the podcast is called Design Impacts — inspired by ASID's mission that Design Impacts Lives.How to get involved with ASID at the local, regional, and national level.About the Guests:Ana Clark – Current South Central Chapter President, Harding University graduate, adjunct instructor at UCA, and host of Design Impacts.Mikayla Rea – South Central Chapter President-Elect, UCA graduate, currently working at an architectural firm and teaching as an adjunct at UCA.Connect with Us:We want to hear from you! Share your feedback, ideas, and thoughts on the chapter's direction. Reach out to Ana and Mikayla at the emails listed below.Ana Clark: [email protected] Rea: [email protected] Impacts is a podcast by the South Central Chapter of ASID — elevating, celebrating, and educating our design community.If you have questions, comments, or want to get involved with the chapter — locally, regionally, or nationally — please reach out. Your voice shapes the chapter! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit designimpacts.substack.com