Ashleigh Schroeder, CKBD
Owner/Principal DesignerNest Kitchen, Bath & Home DesignAshleigh Schroeder is an experienced and credentialed kitchen and bath designer with over 20 years in the industry. She began her career in 2005 at National Kitchen and Bath and has remained deeply engaged in the design community ever since. Ashleigh holds AKBD, CKBD, and NCIDQ certifications, underscoring her technical knowledge, design expertise, and commitment to professional excellence.
In 2019, she founded Nest Kitchen, Bath & Home Design, a boutique firm known for creating thoughtful, functional spaces that reflect each client’s unique lifestyle. As the owner and principal designer, Ashleigh leads with a collaborative spirit and a passion for high-quality, enduring design.
She has participated in national initiatives such as the NKBA Women2Women program and continues to be an advocate for professional development within the industry. Ashleigh is especially passionate about mentoring emerging designers and fostering meaningful client relationships that turn houses into homes.
From Alone to Empowered: Growing a Profitable Design Business
Too many talented designers build their businesses in isolation—without contracts, pricing strategies, or support. In this honest and empowering sessi…Too many talented designers build their businesses in isolation—without contracts, pricing strategies, or support. In this honest and empowering session, two experienced professionals share the real story behind going from burnt out and overwhelmed t…Too many talented designers build their businesses in isolation—without contracts, pricing strategies, or support. In this honest and empowering session, two experienced professionals share the real story behind going from burnt out and overwhelmed to building successful, values-based design firms. Through personal storytelling and real-world strategies, the presenters will reveal the practices that helped them move past imposter syndrome and int…Too many talented designers build their businesses in isolation—without contracts, pricing strategies, or support. In this honest and empowering session, two experienced professionals share the real story behind going from burnt out and overwhelmed to building successful, values-based design firms. Through personal storytelling and real-world strategies, the presenters will reveal the practices that helped them move past imposter syndrome and into confident leadership. Attendees will learn the five most important lessons they wish they had known earlier, from setting up repeatable processes to establishing profitable pricing and healthy client boundaries. The session closes with an interactive exercise using an “Imposter Syndrome Bingo Card,” designed to help attendees identify internal roadblocks and replace them with affirming beliefs and actionable steps. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
