Episodes

I’m excited to celebrate our 100th episode with you! In this solo celebratory episode, I share the journey I’ve been through with the podcast, looking back to how it started and how it then evolved into the creation of the …

How do you know when it is the right time to hire? Jamie Van Cuyk, owner and lead strategist at Growing Your Team, joins me on this episode to talk all about building your team: how you know it’s the …

In this solo episode, I explain why saying “No” to requests for free interior design advice is essential for the success of your business. This is often something new designers encounter as they begin letting people know what...

In the second episode of the Sacred Spaces Series with Jessica and Taylor of Madouk Collection, we talk about the why behind our businesses and the changes we’d like to see in the industry. Jessica and Taylor walk through the...

This week I welcome Anne Kellett to the podcast to talk about inclusivity in design. Anne tells us about her more than 40-year career in interior design: how she discovered her passion for it, how it has evolved, and how …

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 5 tips to create your own interior design business. I am often asked by podcast listeners and Design Coven members what to do to get started in the industry as a new …

San Diego-based artist Kelsey Brookes joins me for this month’s Artist Spotlight. We have a wonderful conversation about his background in art and science, what led him to pursue art full time, and what inspires his work. His...

In this short solo episode, I talk about how you can build your authority as a Holistic Interior Designer. I have a lot of designers tell me they’re worried about marketing themselves as Holistic Interior Designers because it...

In this week’s solo episode, I talk about how I manage my time and energy as a designer. If you often find yourself getting too caught up in your tasks, or if you’ve ever experienced burn out, these tips will …

This episode is a look behind the scenes into one of my interior design mentorship sessions. In this session, the interior designer is debating how to handle the sourcing of furniture for clients and whether or not she should...

In this solo episode, I explain how procrastination can actually help our interior design businesses grow. After listening to a book on Audible called Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy , I realized that the t...

I’m excited to welcome our first Landscape Architect, Troy Silva, to the podcast this week. Working with natural elements in both our own homes and those of our clients can make a significant difference, and Troy shares some ...

This week, I kick off the first episode in our Sacred Spaces Series with Jessica and Taylor, the co-founders of Madouk Collection. These two college friends share their story with us, including how they found themselves livin...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the first step to creating an interior design business, which is establishing your values. I use the values I created for the Design Coven as an example and offer tips to help you develop …

This episode is all about the power of networking! I talk about the huge influence that networking has had on my business and why it is so important for you to network as an interior designer. I share tips on …

Do you like to do some spring cleaning to welcome in the new season? In this episode, I give you ten tips to help you clean up your space both physically and energetically. These tips will help you clear out …

This week I welcome artist Taylor Chapin to the podcast to tell us about her journey in the art world and how she came to embrace life as an artist. Taylor also explains her process and the main theme you …

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look into the consultations I do with members of the Design Coven. This particular member came to me with concerns about her pricing structure, which is a challenging topic I’m frequently a...

In this episode, I welcome Rachael Cohen to talk all about the beauty of plants and plant magic. When I discovered Rachael’s second book, Everyday Plant Magic , at a local store, I knew I had to have her on …

If you’re wanting to connect and collaborate with me or another industry professional, I have a list of do’s and don’ts that will help you connect in a more meaningful way. You want both parties to be excited and inspired …

Wondering what’s up and coming in the holistic interior design world? I’m sharing the top 12 trends I’m seeing for this year. I’m excited about many of the shifts happening with these trends and within the industry, including...

The San Diego Chapter President of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Lily Robinson, joins me this week to talk about the valuable educational and networking opportunities the association provides. Lily also t...

In this episode, I welcome Lisa Beres, co-host of the Healthy Home Hacks podcast, to talk about an important topic: toxins in our homes. Lisa started on this journey after she became ill in what she thought was the perfect, …

This week we’re exploring the latest color trends with Rojelly Almira (Ro), Designer Marketing Executive at Sherwin-Williams. She tells us all about Sherwin-Williams’ Color Forecast, the palettes they’ve created for 2023, and...