51. Finding Your Ideal Client + Pitching Your Work to Publications w/ Chris McGovern & Helen Ng from the McGovern Project

<p>McGovern Project is a full-service interior design firm based in New York.<br /> <br /> Founded in 2018 by Chris McGovern, a former investment banker, graduate engineer, and long-time design enthusiast. Services offered include interior design, full-scale renovations, and project and budget management.<br /> <br /> Prior to launching McGovern Project, Chris cultivated his long-time interest in design and architecture through his own real estate investments and renovations. McGovern Project's work can be seen throughout the NYC Tri-State area, Denver and LA.<br /> <br /> Helen joined Chris in 2020 and brings a background in architecture, engineering, and fashion. Earlier in her professional career, she wore a business hat and financed affordable housing and infrastructure in emerging markets. Although she had always worked with a multidisciplinary team of urban planners, architects, and craftsmen, she discovered her love for “holding the pencil,” went back to school, and switched hats to the design side.<br /> <br /> Chris<br /> Design Crush: Jean Stoffer @jeanstofferdesign<br /> Pump-up Jam: "eclectic" assortment for running, including "Come Alive" from The Greatest Showman to "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen<br /> <br /> Helen<br /> Design Crush: Leanne Ford @leannefordinteriors David Rockwell (@rockwellgroup)<br /> Pump-up Jam: opera for cleaning the house; Gotan Project for drawing sessions; anything Miles Davis or Charlie Parker (with a cocktail in hand) for ideating</p>