Episodes

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my personal time management practices. I’ve struggled with procrastination in the past, and I’ve found these specific practices help me stay focused and on task. I still have times when I’m n...

In this first episode of 2023, I’m sharing my top 15 practices (plus one bonus) to run a sustainable, eco-friendly interior design firm. Many are simple tweaks you can start making to your business today, and they’ll help you...

I welcome back my Feng Shui Teacher, Amanda Sophia, to the podcast this week to tell us what we can expect from the Year of the Rabbit in 2023. We talk about the energies from a Feng Shui perspective, identifying …

In this solo episode, I’m working with the Tarot to preview what is ahead for our interior design businesses in 2023. 2023 is connected to the number 7, which is tied to the Chariot card in Tarot. I break down …

This week, Allan Manzano and Ron Padua of Dynamo Design Group (DDG) teach us about Human-Centered Design. DDG’s approach to branding and design is human-first, meaning they take the time to understand the story of the person ...

One of the questions that new interior designers or business owners frequently ask me is, “How much should I charge?” I’ve talked to several other interior designers about their pricing and have experimented with different wa...

This week I am helping JoAnn refresh her home office. This virtual session is an example of how I consult with clients who want some tips to improve a space on their own, usually with just a few tweaks to …

Each month in the Design Coven, we host a live virtual Interior Design Panel on Zoom. Members gather to hear from three expert interior designers, and this month we are joined by Elizabeth, Rhianna, and Anna. All three of the...

I welcome filmmaker Alex Palumbo of Slack Tide Films to the podcast this week to talk about how he uses film to help other creatives communicate with potential clients. Alex shares his journey with film, which didn’t initiall...

We explore the concept of Biophilic Design with architect and Eco House Founder Liz Carmichael in this week’s episode. Biophilic design aims to connect the occupants to the natural environment where the space is built, which ...

In this week’s solo episode, I walk you through what an Ancestor Altar is and how to build a meaningful one of your own. With Halloween, the Day of the Dead, and All Souls Day falling at this time of …

I get to catch up with my dear friend and sculptor Matt Devine in this episode. Matt is a self-taught artist who creates beautiful metal sculptures for public and private spaces. He tells us his origin story with art and …

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 10 red flags for interior designers, based on my experience in the business. These are those little signals you get from potential clients that they might not be the right match for …

This week’s episode is a look into a design consultation with a client, Lisa, who is creating a commercial space with her husband. We talk about her goals for the space, look at her design inspiration photos on Pinterest, and...

Now that we’re more than 60 episodes into the podcast, I thought now would be a good time to give everyone a refresh on Holistic Interior Design: what it is, why it is valuable, and why I design from this …

Commercial Interior Designer Christine Flannigan joins me in this episode to talk about her process in designing retail spaces. Christine really embraces experimentation and quirkiness in her designs, putting her own unique s...

This episode is a look into one of the events the Design Coven gathers for virtually, our Design Coven Panel. The panel features three established designers who each share how they got started in the industry, the challenges ...

Welcome to the Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast! In this solo episode, I share with you why I am changing the name of the podcast from Bewitching the Home to the Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast. I’ve really...

San Diego Design Week was all about inspiration, and to honor the theme, we created a series of episodes last week that covered inspiration and the senses. After interviewing several amazing artists and creators, I wanted to ...

In the final episode of our San Diego Design Week series exploring inspiration and the senses, we explore the sense of touch with Anke of Twelve Senses Retreat in Encinitas. Anke’s design journey began with car design and eve...

In this special San Diego Design Week episode, I welcome back Amy Truong of Paru Tea to talk about inspiration and smell. Smell is a sense that is often overlooked, but it can be so powerful in the associations and …

In this special San Diego Design Week episode, Tara Monsod, executive chef of ANIMAE, joins me to continue our exploration of inspiration and the senses with the sense of taste. Tara shares how she leads with taste to design ...

Our San Diego Design Week series on inspiration and the senses continues with a deeper dive into sound with musician Kenseth Thibideau. Kenseth shares with us what inspires him to create, how he continues to develop his craft...

We’re celebrating the first day of San Diego Design Week with the second episode of our special series on inspiration and the senses. In this episode, I dive into inspiration and vision with Paul Basile, a designer, developer...