Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast

Construction and remodel projects can feel intimidating, especially when you’re a new interior designer approaching your first project. You may be wondering how to work with contractors, who should handle permits and...

If you're an aspiring interior designer, career changer, or established designer trying to grow a sustainable business, you may feel pressure to know everything before you begin. You may also believe that growth means...

As interior designers, we often focus on creating beautiful spaces, but beauty alone isn't always enough. Sometimes a room can have gorgeous furnishings, meaningful décor, and impeccable styling, yet still feel visually...

What does it really take to build a successful interior design business when no one is opening doors for you? If you've ever wondered whether you're talented enough, questioned your career transition, or felt...

Is talent alone enough to build a successful interior design career? This episode is a powerful reminder that creativity is only one piece of the puzzle. Many aspiring interior designers spend years refining their...

Are you intimidated by Revit? I hear from so many interior designers who are curious about commercial design, multifamily housing, student housing, senior living, or hospitality projects, but feel held back because they...

Interior designers naturally focus on aesthetics, layouts, furnishings, and creating spaces that feel beautiful. But what happens when a client's home is filled with clutter, unfinished systems, and daily chaos that no...

What is it really like to work for an interior designer? And just as importantly, what does it take to build a healthy, balanced employee-employer relationship that lasts? As I celebrate 200 episodes of Design Curious...

Are you working harder, taking on more projects, and increasing your revenue—but still wondering where the profit is going? Many creative entrepreneurs start their interior design business because they love the work...

Are you struggling to decide where to spend your time, energy, and money as you build your interior design business? I got you! One of the biggest challenges I see aspiring and emerging designers face is knowing...

If you've ever found yourself staring at your bank account hoping the number magically went up overnight, or waiting until December to figure out what — if anything — you get to pay yourself this year, this episode is...

Have you been dreaming about starting an interior design career, but keep telling yourself you'll start when the time is right ? Maybe you’re balancing a full-time job, raising kids, managing a household, or simply...

If you’re an aspiring interior designer or you’re still in the early stages of building your business, chances are you’ve asked yourself questions like: Do I really need a professional website yet? Should I invest in...

<p>Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not experienced enough to call myself a real interior designer”? </p><p><br></p><p>Or maybe you scroll through social media, comparing your work to polished projects, and...

<p>Have you ever finished a project and thought… “Wait, where did all the money go?”</p><p><br></p><p>One of the biggest mistakes creatives make is treating money as something that shows up at the end—rather than...