Susan Pinckney, Senior Interior Designer at TSKP Studio

How many years have you been in your current field? 24

What would you tell your daughter about entering this profession? Like any profession it’s nothing like TV, it’s hard work. Design is only a small slice of the pie. You need a thick skin, to be able to hold your own in an industry that is dominantly male, and you should have a good work ethic - but I know you can do it (I actually don’t have any kids but if I did…)

Which project, deal, or transaction was the “game changer” in the advancement of your career during the last 10 years? Guilford High School