New York City interior designer Vanessa DeLeon draws strong inspiration from her Cuban roots, significantly influencing her distinctive Art Deco style. She lives by her “three D’s” motto: drive, dedication, and determination. Vanessa began her career in her family’s furniture business, where she discovered her passion for interior design. While attending Berkeley College for Interior Design, she branched out to create Vanessa DeLeon Associates. She is also a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Feng Shui Institute of America. Vanessa is also an accomplished television personality and design trend contributor. Her career took off with her appearance in the first season of Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible, which led to numerous other appearances, including HGTV, DIY Network, BRAVO, NBC, and FOX. Vanessa has been featured in numerous publications and appeared as a brand ambassador at trade fairs, panel discussions, and in television segments.