THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST | SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS | JAIMA BROWN-EMMERT

THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST | SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS |

JAIMA BROWN-EMMERT | EPISODE 124 | SHOW NOTES

FEATURED GUEST

Our V.I.P. Featured Guest Jaima Brown-Emmert, also known as the “Queen of Pattern,” is a highly creative stylist and the founder of Daisy Bennett LLC, a brand that has made a significant mark in the world of wallcoverings. With over 20 years of experience, Jaima has been adorning homes worldwide with her vibrant colors and modern takes on classic patterns.

Jaima’s journey in the world of design began as a color mixer and artist at Sunworthy Wallcoverings in Toronto, where she honed her skills and developed a deep appreciation for the art of wallcoverings. Her upbringing, influenced by British parents, instilled in her a love for wallpaper and flower gardens, making them an integral part of her daily life and home decor.

One of Jaima’s sources of inspiration comes from her travels, where she enjoys visiting design shops, museums, boutique shops and markets to discover vintage fabrics, scarves, books or fashions that spark new ideas for her collections.

Jaima’s journey took her from Toronto to Chicago, where she continued to blaze a trail in the design world. She even became an American citizen in the process. In 1999, she moved to Chicago to assume the role of Design Director for SA Maxwell. In 2003, she launched the Jaima Brown Home brand, targeting the interior design market. Her designs have been brought to life and produced in countries like Italy, Spain, New Zealand, France, and England. Jaima is thrilled to see her colorful Chinoiserie murals, novelty prints, and fabrics showcased by celebrated interior designers around the world.

No matter where you are, whether it’s Paris or New York City, Daisy Bennett LLC, has your walls covered in style and color. Jaima’s designs offer a vibrant and unique vibe that can transform any space, making it a true reflection of her creative vision. So, if you’re looking to infuse your life with color and style, Jaima Brown-Emmert is the designer to watch.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

Visionary: Jamia’s days begin with meditation, journaling, a visualization exercise for 5 minutes about the future and either a little yoga or walking. Her Silhouettes of Success journey is filled with vibrant color, patterns, traveling, patterns, cooking and surprises. Her world revolves around color and pattern to give her energy and stimulation. She is a visionary assembling inspirational pieces to complete the puzzle…until it’s just right!

Faith & Fate: She talks to us about courage, faith and fate. Taking risks and contributes milestones of her journey and affectionate regards to her late husband. Jaima shares stories about looking up for the next step in her journey and times when she was scared to death about putting herself out there with her first collection. Jaima talks about failing forward, lessons learned as she navigated the vulnerability as a new designer. She shares the journey of going through the range of emotions, phases, and pivots to deliver what the consumer wanted. Jaima opens up about courage, tune in and be ready to take notes. It can be scary…keep moving forward!

Success: Jaima shares the transformation of advancements in her industry, and it excites her. She gives one example that is brining high end luxury wallpaper with her designs to a wider base that is affordable. Something that is fulfilling her is the outcome, a customer’s photograph or the final installation. She is a lifelong learner. Jaima has been more involved in making and sharing videos to reach her audience, to include taking classes. Asking her about her support network, she turns to her family and close friends, network groups such as P.I.N.K. Creatives () and recently joined a Mastermind.