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Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching

著者： Rebecca Ward CID | Interior Designer Interior Design Mentor Designers Coach
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 A show for the curious creatives who want to learn what it takes to become an interior designer. Welcome to the Design Curious podcast! Each week, you'll learn practical skills every designer needs to develop regardless of whether you want to work for yourself or someone else. You'll learn secrets from professional interior designers to help you avoid costly mistakes & regrets. You'll be encouraged & empowered to overcome your fears of change, failure & money. With my 20 yrs of experience, I'll help you on the RIGHT WAY to get started. Discover if interior design is the career for you!Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach アート
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  • 152 | Build a Thriving Interior Design Business Without a Design Degree: Insights From Michelle Lynne

    152 | Build a Thriving Interior Design Business Without a Design Degree: Insights From Michelle Lynne
    2025/08/18
    Have you always loved furniture, picking out paint colors, making spaces feel beautiful, or helping friends with their homes, but never thought you could actually get paid for it? That’s exactly how Michelle Lynne felt.In this episode, she shares how she followed a corporate path, managing restaurants and a recruiting firm, until a turning point pushed her to pursue what she truly loved: interior design. Then she built a 7-figure design business without a degree.Her story proves that your creative passion isn’t just a hobby. It can become a thriving business with the right mindset and support.If you’re starting out without formal training, Michelle explains why investing in a coach or mentor is the smartest move you can make. It saves you from years of trial-and-error and gives you the clarity and confidence to run your business like a pro.Michelle also talks about her signature program which offers step-by-step systems designed to help you grow a design business with confidence and profit. Plus, she introduces Sidemark, a powerful tool that saves you time and money by replacing multiple apps with one easy-to-use platform made just for designers.Ready to stop guessing and start growing? Tune in now and take your next step today.Featured Guest:⁠Michelle Lynne⁠ is the owner of ML Interiors Group, a successful interior design firm based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. She is also the founder of ⁠The Design Bakehouse⁠, formerly known as Designed for the Creative Mind, where she teaches interior designers and decorators how to run a profitable and systemized design business.Her signature program, The Interior Design Business Bakery, has helped hundreds of designers scale to multiple six figures with confidence and clarity.She also hosts the ⁠Designed For The Creative Mind⁠ podcast and organizes the annual Interior Design Business Success Summit. Through all her ventures, Michelle is passionate about helping other designers skip the trial-and-error and grow businesses they love—while staying true to themselves.Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:📌 Discover the benefits of investing in a coach or mentor to fast-track your growth and avoid common mistakes in the interior design industry📌 Find out how using the right tools, like Sidemark, can simplify your business, save you time, and help you stay organized as you grow📌 Overcome your self-doubt and gain confidence and clarityCheck out the show notes >>> Build a Thriving Interior Design Business Without a Design DegreeRelated Episode:✨ Episode 132: Stress-Free Framework to Attract Clients to Your Design Business With Ben RutledgeNEXT STEPS:🎯 Join the My Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design!Grab your freebies:📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps:0:00 Introduction & Michelle Lynne's Bio01:44 Michelle’s Unconventional Journey into Design05:07 Transition From Home Staging to Interior Design07:05 The Struggles of Building a Design Business08:56 Introduction to the Design Business Bakery14:17 The Story Behind the “Bakery” Branding16:19 Authentic Branding and Lessons Learned20:16 Inside ML Interiors Group & Studio Works Co-Op26:22 Sidemark: Software for Designers29:29 Advice for Aspiring Designers
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    33 分
  • 151 | Mindset Shift Series #3: Step Into Your Power as a Creative Business Owner

    151 | Mindset Shift Series #3: Step Into Your Power as a Creative Business Owner
    2025/08/11

    “I’m not a numbers person!”

    “I just want to design, not run a business!”


    Does this sound like you?


    Many interior designers have a passion for dreaming up beautiful spaces, but stepping into the role of a CEO can feel uncomfortable, like wearing a hat that doesn’t quite fit. I understand—I've felt the same way before.


    In this episode, I share how I changed my mindset and embraced the CEO role, and how you can do the same. My goal is to help you avoid burnout, ensure you’re charging what you’re worth, and prevent chaos behind the scenes.


    I break down the mental barriers that hold designers back from realizing their leadership potential and explain how understanding business fundamentals can supercharge your creative success.


    I also guide you through the four CEO mindsets that helped me build a business I love: visionary thinking, confident decision-making, strong leadership, and financial ownership.


    Being a CEO doesn’t mean losing your creativity; it’s about building a strong foundation that supports and enhances your design talents.


    Whether you’re just starting out or looking to elevate your existing practice, this episode will help you transform from a hesitant creative into a powerful business leader.


    Tune in now and take the first step towards becoming the CEO of your business!


    Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

    📌 Overcome your mindset blocks so you can stop avoiding the business side and start leading with confidence

    📌 Get practical tips to reduce chaos, avoid burnout, and run a well-oiled design business

    📌 Be empowered to take back control and create a business that supports the life you love


    Check out the show notes >>> Mindset Shift Series #3: Step Into Your Power as a Creative Business Owner


    Related Episodes:

    ✨ Episode 146: How to Build Your Dream Design Team Without the Headache With Ronniesha Rivera


    NEXT STEPS:

    🎯 Join the My Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design!


    Grab your freebies:

    📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

    🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career


    Connect With Me:

    📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com

    🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign

    🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


    Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction: Mindset Shift from Creative to CEO

    03:05 Why Creatives Resist the CEO Role

    05:48 4 Core CEO Mindsets to Adopt

    12:31 Practical Shifts for Stepping Into the CEO Role

    15:11 Final Reminders

    16:33 Challenge for the Week
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    19 分
  • 150 | Building a Design Business From the Ground Up With Caron Woolsey

    150 | Building a Design Business From the Ground Up With Caron Woolsey
    2025/08/04

    Do you ever wonder if it’s really possible to switch careers and succeed in interior design—even without a design degree?


    In this 150th episode, I chat with Caron Woolsey, a self-taught designer who left her job in oil and gas to follow her love for design. What started as decorating her own home turned into a growing business, CW Interiors, with a strong and creative team behind it.


    Caron shares how she faced fear, built confidence, and turned a passion project into a full-time career. She gives helpful tips on knowing when it’s time to hire, how to build a strong team, and what to look for in new designers.


    If you're not sure whether you can make interior design your real job, Caron’s story will inspire you to take that first brave step even if you're scared.


    🎧 You don’t need a degree to get started—just courage, creativity, and a willingness to learn. Listen now to get the boost you need to start your own design journey.


    Featured Guest:

    ⁠Caron Woolsey⁠ is the founder of ⁠CW Interiors⁠, a design studio based in The Woodlands, Texas. After a 16-year career in the oil and gas industry, she discovered her true passion for interior design while building her own home. What began as a creative hobby soon grew into a thriving business. Today, Caron leads a talented team and partners with homeowners, builders, and developers to create timeless, storytelling homes across The Woodlands, Houston, and Conroe areas.


    Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

    📌 Get real talk on starting without a design degree

    📌 Learn powerful lessons on growing a team the right way

    📌 Be empowered, especially the non-traditional design professionals, to take the first step


    Check out the show notes >>> Building a Design Business From the Ground Up

    NEXT STEPS:

    🎯 Join the My Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design!


    Grab your freebies:

    📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

    🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career


    Connect With Me:

    📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com

    🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign

    🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


    Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    02:59 Caron’s Career Path to Design

    04:38 Taking the Leap Into Business

    05:24 Early Business Struggles

    07:10 Learning Without a Mentor

    08:28 Team Growth and Dynamic

    10:04 When and How to Start Hiring

    13:11 What She Looks for in a Hire

    14:47 Balancing Business and Creativity

    16:34 Establishing Mission and Values

    19:34 Team Communication

    21:42 With Degree vs Without Degree When Hiring

    22:29 Advice for Aspiring Designers
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    25 分
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