About this Event
Remodeling is as much about managing people as it is about managing projects. Stepping into an existing project that has become an interior design disaster takes experience, patience, and a clear recovery plan. In Heartbreak to Happiness, our panel will explore proven communication strategies for easing “disaster fatigue,” ways to pivot when unexpected challenges disrupt the design plan, and how to bring a difficult project to a successful finish.
Lunch, Margaritas & a Showroom Tour
Following the discussion, ZUO invites guests to continue the conversation over a light lunch featuring fresh sandwiches, crisp chips, and refreshing margaritas, followed by a tour of our 30,000-square-foot showroom in IHFC H543/W548.
Meet the Panelists and Moderator
Marie Cloud
Founder & Interior Designer | Indigo Pruitt Design Studio
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Marie Cloud, founder and interior designer of Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, is an award-winning Charlotte-based designer known for interiors that combine bold color, pattern and personal narrative. Named to House Beautiful's Next Wave Class of 2026, Cloud's work has appeared in AD Pro, Veranda, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, HGTV and Essence. She holds a Science in Design accreditation in neuroaesthetics, and her recognized installations include the Kips Bay Show House 2024, and the 2026 Real Simple Home.
Yudi Kaufman
Founder & Principal Designer | Yudi Kaufman Design Associates
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Yudi Kaufman is a designer and entrepreneur who creates warm, sophisticated homes throughout New York and Miami. Known for balancing creativity with functionality, he helps clients maximize everything from compact New York apartments to larger residences. His background in business management and accounting also gives him a practical understanding of budgets, schedules, and the business behind great design.
Lori Miller
Founder & Principal Designer | LGC Interior Design
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Lori Miller is an award-winning interior designer, wellness advocate, and founder of LGC Interior Design. Drawing on her backgrounds in behavioral science and design, she creates personal interiors that balance elegance, functionality, sustainability, and a touch of whimsy. Lori has been featured in Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, and Luxe Interiors + Design and regularly speaks at industry events, including High Point Market.
Serena Martin — Moderator
Founder | 24/7 Creative Agency
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Serena Martin brings more than 15 years of marketing experience across the design, trade, hospitality, and home-furnishings industries. As founder of 24/7 Creative Agency, she helps designers, manufacturers, retailers, and industry organizations expand their reach through brand strategy, public relations, partnerships, and events. Serena is known for connecting people, developing creative collaborations, and turning ideas into memorable brand experiences.
Event venue & nearby stays
International Home Furnishings, 210 East Commerce Avenue, High Point, United States
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