You can feel it when someone is building a life on purpose, not just collecting milestones. Hannah Singer is 21, about to graduate college, married young, a homeowner, and already growing Homestead Design Company, and she’s honest about the parts that look exciting and the parts that feel heavy. We talk about what it’s like to be ahead of your peer group in some ways, behind in others, and still unsure where you “fit” when everyone’s timeline looks different.

We also dig into interior design in a way that’s practical for real homes and real budgets. Hannah explains why good home design is never just about pretty rooms, and why function matters as much as style if you want to feel comfortable and safe in your own space. She pushes back on the idea that design is only for millionaires or big city clients, and shares how she thinks about budget friendly design, problem solving, and helping clients love what they already have.

The conversation keeps coming back to identity, gratitude, and ambition. We unpack “keeping up with the Joneses,” the pressure of comparing your progress to your parents or your friends, and the daily choice to stay grounded while you keep working. Hannah also shares advice for young adults who are trying to figure life out right now: ask for opportunities, follow up, build experience, and do not let arrogance replace effort.

If you’re navigating marriage in your early 20s, starting a small business, choosing between college and trades, or trying to build a stable life in Central Washington, you’ll find a lot to take from this one. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share it with someone who’s in their “figuring it out” season, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying this week.

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Young And Building w/guest Hannah Singer