Quiet Strength: How Jill Hamblen Turned Personal Experience into Purpose-Driven Healthcare Design

Guest:

• Jill Hamblen
• Founder and President, triARC architecture & design
• Specializes in healthcare architecture, motivated by personal experiences
• Introverted leader who prioritizes empathy and values in business

Topics Covered:

1. Jill’s Path to Purpose

• How her daughter’s NICU experience led Jill to specialize in healthcare design
• The role of physical spaces in supporting healing and human connection

1. Founding triARC architecture & design

• The leap from architect to business owner
• The importance of grit and trusting the journey in entrepreneurship

1. Leadership as an Introvert

• Jill’s approach to leadership as an introvert in a relationship-driven industry
• Strategies for building meaningful connections and managing energy

1. Values-Driven Business Decisions

• How Jill’s people-centric values shape her team’s work culture and client relationships
• The importance of clarity and alignment in building a values-based business

1. Balancing Functionality and Warmth in Healthcare Design

• Jill’s “North Star” approach to align client vision with functional and welcoming designs
• Creating spaces that offer a sense of safety and comfort for patients and staff

1. Advice for Introverted Entrepreneurs

• Insights on delegating, staying authentic, and leading with a supportive team
• Building a business that reflects core values for sustainable success

Memorable Quotes:

• “When you have a traumatic experience, it leaves an imprint, and what you choose to do with that imprint is 100% up to you.” – Jill Hamblen
• “If given a choice between being in a room full of people or being with my family, I’ll choose family every time. That’s where I recharge.” – Jill Hamblen
• “There are clients who align with our values, and those are the relationships we pursue. We can’t be all things to all people.” – Jill Hamblen
• “Heart and grit—that’s what it takes to be a business owner.” – Jill Hamblen

Signature Question:

Jamie asks Jill what it takes to be a successful business owner, and Jill responds with “heart and grit”—qualities that have guided her through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Where to Find Jill:

• Website: triARC architecture & design
• Instagram: @triarc_design
• LinkedIn: Jill Hamblen (LinkedIn handle)