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title: "Thinking Like a CEO With John McClain"
url: "https://pro.houzz.com/for-pros/building-community-through-design"
datePublished: "2026-09-15T05:40:33+0000"
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EPISODE 20

# Building Community Through Design

Some businesses diversify to make a profit. Others do it to make an impact. In this episode, Anastasia Harrison, AIA, principal architect and owner of AHD&Co, shares why she expanded her firm to align with her values, how she balances her design and charitable work, and who she relies on most to make it all come together.

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