# Episode 13: Work-Life Harmony in Lighting Design

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Podcast: [Lighting Matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lighting-matters-6960087)
Published: 2025-02-18T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How does the lighting industry foster a unique sense of community, and what lessons can we learn from its collaborative environment despite competition? In this episode, Avi Mor and Lisa Reed welcome lighting designer and podcast host Rachel Fitzgerald CLD, LC, IALD, IES, LEED AP BD+C. Rachel shares her 21-year journey through the lighting design world - from childhood curiosity about architecture to a degree in architectural engineering, Rachel’s path is driven by both passion and expertise. Avi, Lisa and Rachel delve into the rapid evolution of the industry, where technology and diverse projects continually reshape the landscape. Rachel emphasizes the importance of budget transparency and open communication for project success. There is also a delicate balance between creativity and technical expertise, often at the heart of the designer’s role. Lastly, Rachel offers valuable insights on maintaining work-life balance, particularly through her “Whelmed” podcast, advocating for self-care in an increasingly competitive and demanding field. In This Episode: (00:00) Rachel Fitzgerald shares her journey into lighting design, reflecting on the evolving industry and the importance of embracing change and learning from each project (09:58) Budget transparency, detailed pricing, and open communication (14:23) The challenges lighting designers face in a growing industry, maintaining camaraderie and advocating for value (21:20) Fostering community in the lighting industry, work-life balance through the Whelmed podcast (27:42) Being overwhelmed, balancing life and stress (32:29) The “art and science” of lighting, living in the middle of the two, balancing creative and technical in construction (42:55) Closing thoughts, dynamic evolution and growth in our industry, the promise of…

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