C0-Founder The Design Society | Owner of Monday Collaborative
Sara Navarro
Sara is the founder of Monday Collaborative, a virtual assistance company built specifically for interior designers, specializing in procurement support and back-of-house systems that keep design firms running smoothly. From vendor sourcing and order management to pricing and logistics coordination, Sara helps designers reclaim their time so they can focus on the creative work that matters most.
Sara brings 15 years of experience planning large-scale events, with a specialty in marketing and networking within the wedding industry. That background gave her a deep understanding of vendor relationships, logistics under pressure, and how to build systems that let creative professionals thrive — skills she now channels into supporting interior designers and organizing clients alike.
Sara co-founded The Design Society because she saw designers doing incredible creative work in isolation — without a community built around them, resources built for them, or mentors who understood the specific pressures of running a design business. Having spent years inside the events and wedding industry watching how much stronger businesses become when professionals collaborate instead of compete, she wanted to bring that same spirit of connection to interior design: a place where designers could learn from each other, access shared resources, and grow their businesses alongside people who actually get it.
Her approach blends operational precision with a genuine understanding of the design industry's pace and pressure points, making her a trusted behind-the-scenes partner for designers who need reliable support they don't have to manage themselves.
Alynn etzler
Co-Founder, The Design Society | Principal Designer, Alynn Etzler Interiors
Alynn Etzler is an accomplished interior designer, entrepreneur, and industry connector with more than 15 years of experience in the design and home furnishings world. As the founder and principal designer of Alynn Etzler Interiors, she has built her career creating thoughtful, elevated spaces while developing lasting relationships with clients, builders, architects, vendors, and fellow design professionals.
Alynn co-founded The Design Society with a vision to create something she felt was missing in the design community—a welcoming place where designers and industry partners can genuinely connect, collaborate, learn from one another, and grow their businesses together.
With a background in both interior design and holistic health, Alynn brings a unique perspective to the industry, believing that great design is about more than aesthetics. She is passionate about creating environments that support how people live, work, and feel, an approach that has also inspired her development of The Calm Living Method™.
Through The Design Society, Alynn is focused on building meaningful industry relationships, creating opportunities for mentorship and education, and bringing together a community of professionals who believe collaboration makes the design industry stronger.
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