Bold Journey Magazine: Meet Shagane (Shagoh) Barsegian
The Bold Journey Magazine illuminates life's shared challenges through authentic conversations that transform how we navigate our personal journeys. In their featured story, Shagane (Shagoh) Barsegian shares her unexpected path to self-confidence through surrender, mythology, and ancient wisdom traditions. As a former VP of Design and founder of Venus Vale, she offers thoughtful insights on bridging corporate environments with soul-centered approaches while nurturing the Folk Lounge art collective—a space where embroidery becomes medicine and reconnection with nature happens in cross-generational circles.
Design Rebels: Crafting Careers Beyond The Rulebook
When Josh McWhorter, who hosts a Talks With J podcast spotlighting professionals across Los Angeles, invited me to share my story, I knew this was a special interview. It was an opportunity to break down the many aspects of design for a broad audience. Drawing from my experience as the founder of Venus Veil and my decade-long journey as VP of Design at Zonda Home, what emerged was a masterclass in breaking rules, empowering designers, and creating space for creativity that doesn't fit into neat little boxes. Take a glance at the highlights below, click the link to listen to the full video.