Your friend in furnishing

Designing with Intention: How Jenika Newsum furnishes with purpose

March 26, 2026·17 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In our first episode, Marc sits down with Jenika Newsum, the designer behind Black Bear Cabin in the Poconos.Jenika shares how she went from an empty piece of land to a fully furnished, guest-ready home, and the lessons she learned along the way.They dive into what actually holds up in a rental, where to invest vs. save, and the items hosts end up replacing more often than expected.From real leather couches to jute rugs and go-to linens, this episode is full of practical insights for anyone designing a short-term rental.Not a Minoan member? Sign up today and receive $25 Minoan credit in your account. https://minoan.com/minoan-podcastCheck out Black Bear Cabin on Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1261093278710830117?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=ece1b289-a5a9-449a-b2b2-eb1c222af280Shop Black Bear Cabin on their Minoan Showroom: https://minoan.com/shop/black-bear-poconos-cabin

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