We had the good fortune of connecting with Renee Webley and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Renee, can you tell us more about your background and the role it’s played in shaping who you are today?
I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and am first generation American. I was raised by two amazing Jamaican parents. My father is Jamaican and my mother is Jamaican and Colombian. My parents instilled in me many important qualities including being persistent, sticking to my goals, staying positive, and staying kind and respectful to all people. Growing up I witnessed two hard working individuals. My mom was an accountant and CFO of a commercial property management firm. My dad owns his own business, Webley’s Interiors, providing interior finishes and materials, custom upholstered furniture, window treatments, and more. They also have a small real estate investment company.

My upbringing greatly impacted who I am today and taught me the importance of hard work, dedication, and commitment to your goals, pursuits, self, and family. I believe the Jamaican culture has much to do with my mental beliefs and personal commitment to staying positive minded throughout all of life’s obstacles and staying humble through all victories. I have stayed true to myself, beliefs, and personal commitments.

What should our readers know about your business?
RAW Architecture + Design is a boutique architecture and interior design company based in South Florida. We provide architecture, engineering, and interior design services for residential, commercial, and restaurant/hospitality clients. We pride ourselves in offering efficient design solutions and providing sustainable design/green building solutions. We are licensed to practice architecture in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New York, and Texas, which allows us the ability to travel for projects as needed and provide fresh and innovative designs to our clients.

We have learned to stay flexible, innovative, and stay up to date with design trends, new solutions, and new technology, in order to constantly provide efficient, effective and timeless designs to our clients. We have learned that pairing neutral design aesthetics, ample daylighting, and maximizing space will ensure that our designs will be timeless and enhance the overall design of our projects.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
There are so many great places to try in South Florida, but these are some of my personal favorites:

– Yoga Joint for some great yoga, meditation, and flow.
– A couple days of personal training at Pro Performance in Davie, Florida.
– Holly Blue for some yummy eats and pleasant atmosphere.
– A stroll along Fort Lauderdale Beach followed by dinner at Takato.
– Kazul in Plantation for happy hour drinks and dinner.
– Circle House Coffee in Fort Lauderdale for a late morning coffee and yummy eats.
– World Famous House of Mac in Miami for some delectable mac and cheese creations and amazing vegan burger.
– Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen in Wynwood in the evening to enjoy great ambiance, food, drinks, and music.
– Liquid Paradise in Lauderhill to enjoy some nice blended cocktails on these hot South Florida days

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My success has been thanks to a loving and supportive group of close friends and family. My parents and my brother, Craig Webley, have been my number 1 supporters throughout life. My best friends, Yolanda Strader, Shina Dodds, and Leigh-Ann Buchanan have been pivotal to all aspects of my life’s twists and turns. Gail Azodo Hamilton and Jacqueline James-Lyttle have offered key mentorship, guidance, and business advice. I am forever grateful for my group of supportive individuals.

Website: https://raw-ad.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawdesignconsulting/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-webley-architect/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rawdesignconsulting/

Other: https://www.houzz.com/pro/rwebley/raw-design-consulting

Image Credits
Hicaliber Photography Da Cave Bar & Lounge Miami World Center Sales Center

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