Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Glass Sessions!

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Dolkas, interior designer and co-founder of Studio Dorion, for a wide-ranging conversation about risk, intuition, and building a career that evolves with you.

Peter shares his path from Palo Alto to boarding school, studying costume design at Carnegie Mellon, and eventually building a successful interior design studio in New York. Along the way, he reflects on the moments when he knew something wasn’t working, and how learning to listen to that signal led him to make bold changes.

This episode is a reminder that meaningful careers aren’t linear, and that paying attention to what feels off can be the first step toward something better.

What We Cover:

• Peter’s early life and creative education - and how it shaped his career
• Recognizing when it’s time to make a change
• Taking risks without a clear roadmap
• The realities of entrepreneurship
• Advice for anyone who feels stuck or restless right now

Timeline:

00:00 Welcome and weekly catch-up
12:32 Peter’s life journey and career transitions
29:14 Boundaries and mental health
36:38 Embracing failure and identity beyond work
39:56 The journey to entrepreneurship
43:56 Creating a positive work environment
46:44 Future goals and personal growth
50:03 Advice for those feeling stuck

Links & Resources:

Detailed Show Notes⁠⁠⁠:

https://www.theglassadvisory.com/theglasssessionspodcast/break-free-from-imposter-syndrome

⁠⁠⁠The Glass Advisory⁠⁠⁠: https://www.theglassadvisory.com