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Design Curious | Interior Design Career and Business Podcast

Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Design Mentor and Coach

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

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185 | Are You Making These Interior Design Business...

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2026/04/06

When most people start an interior design business, they assume the hardest part will be creating beautiful spaces. But in reality, the design isn’t the biggest challenge — the business side of interior design is where many new designers struggle.I've seen talented designers make the same mistakes repeatedly when they first start their businesses. These mistakes don’t happen because they lack creativity or skill. They happen because no one teaches designers the sales guidance, client boundaries,

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00:33:29

184 | How Coaching Makes Your Interior Design...

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2026/03/30

Are you building your interior design business in a bubble?If you’re anything like I was in my early years, you probably assumed the hard part was the design. You thought, “If I can create beautiful spaces, the rest will fall into place.” But what no one tells you is this: guesswork is expensive. Shooting from the hip on markups, contracts, pricing, and processes can cost you years of profitability—and a whole lot of stress.In this episode, I sit down with award-winning interior designer and

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00:16:34

183 | Key Steps That Help Interior Designers Attract...

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2026/03/23

If you’ve ever said, “I’ll take any client I can get,” you’re not alone. Most interior designers start there — saying yes to every project, every personality, and every request… even when it drains their time, energy, and confidence.But here’s what I want you to know: dream clients don’t just appear because you’re talented. They’re attracted to clarity, confidence, and structure. And without clear boundaries, a professional contract, and a strong onboarding process, even the most exciting project

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00:26:49

182 | How to Build Financial Confidence as the CEO of...

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2026/03/16

The moment you file your LLC… the moment you accept your first client payment… the moment you start working with vendors or contractors…You are no longer “just a creative.” You are the CEO of your business.As Danielle Hayden and I discuss in this episode, one of the biggest mistakes interior designers make is thinking they can outsource their financial understanding to bookkeeping services, financial automation, or even AI tools like QuickBooks integrations or ChatGPT.Here’s the truth: AI is

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00:18:28

181 | How to Capture Stunning Photos of Your Interior...

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2026/03/09

Have you ever finished a beautiful project… only to realize you have nothing to show for it?I’ve seen so many talented interior designers pour their heart, time, and creativity into a space — only to walk away without the one thing that helps them book their next client: professional portfolio photos. Without strong website images or scroll-stopping social media visuals, it becomes harder to build trust, showcase your design expertise, and grow your business.In this episode, I’m walking you through

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00:21:42

180 | 5 Biophilic Design Elements That Create...

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2026/03/02

Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt calmer, without knowing why? Or noticed how a room flooded with natural light just feels better to be in? That’s not an accident. It’s your nervous system responding to your environment, and it’s exactly why biophilic design matters more than ever in interior design today.In this episode, I’m sitting down with returning guest and seasoned residential designer Martha Lowry to unpack what biophilic design really is — beyond the buzzword. We’re

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00:20:57

179 | Design Skills Series: 6 Business & Project...

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2026/02/23

Most interior designers come into this career because they love design. They love creating beautiful spaces, developing a strong design vision, and dreaming up what’s possible for a home. But what many designers don’t realize—until they’re already in it—is that great design alone is not enough to create successful residential projects or happy clients.I see this all the time with newer designers and even experienced creatives who feel overwhelmed, underpaid, or constantly putting out fires. They

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00:24:43

178 | 5 Lessons on Building an International Interior...

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2026/02/16

What if the fear holding you back isn’t failure—but the thought of never trying at all?In this episode, I sit down with Elliot James, founder of a multi–award-winning international interior architecture studio, to talk honestly about what it takes to build a creative career that spans countries, cultures, and markets. Elliot didn’t follow a traditional path. He didn’t wait until everything felt “safe.” Instead, he followed his curiosity, his ambition, and his passion for design—sometimes with

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00:18:01

177 | Design Skills Series: 5 Practical Design Skills...

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2026/02/09

Have you ever been standing in front of a client, mid-conversation, and suddenly realized you should know the answer—but you don’t feel confident saying it out loud yet? Maybe it’s a color choice, a furniture size, or how to fix an awkward layout. These moments can shake your confidence as an interior designer, especially when you know you have the creative instinct but haven’t fully honed the practical skills yet.In this episode, I’m continuing our design skills series by focusing on the practical

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00:37:15

176 | A Modern Approach to Feng Shui for Interior...

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2026/02/02

As interior designers, we spend so much time thinking about how a home looks, but what if the real question we should be asking is how a home feels?If you’ve ever walked into a space that was beautiful on paper but somehow felt off, heavy, or uninspiring, this episode is for you.I sit down with feng shui expert Amanda Gibby Peters to explore how interior designers can intentionally work with energy, layout, and environmental cues to create homes that genuinely support their clients’ lives. We talk

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00:16:03

175 | Design Skills Series: 6 Skills Interior...

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2026/01/26

If you’ve ever wondered why design school didn’t quite prepare you for the real world of interior design, you’re not imagining it. I hear this all the time—from designers who invested years (and money) into a degree, and from those who skipped school altogether and worry they’re already behind.The truth is, many of the skills required to run a successful interior design business are not taught in the classroom.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually matters once you leave

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00:28:36

174 | Core Elements Every High-Converting Interior...

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2026/01/19

“A good website really should be qualifying your inquiries and increasing them as well.”Does your website actually do that? Or does it simply exist as a gallery of pretty images while you continue to explain yourself over and over again in emails, DMs, and discovery calls?If you’ve ever hesitated before sending someone your website link, or felt a little cringe when a potential client says they want to “check out your site,” this episode is for you.Today, I’m sitting down with Elle Kwan to unpack

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00:27:55

173 | Design Skills Series: The Soft Skills That Set...

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2026/01/12

Many interior designers spend years honing hard skills like CAD drafting, space planning, and material selection—yet still feel stuck when it comes to client relationships, confidence, or stepping into leadership. I see this all the time, and it can be incredibly frustrating when you know you’re talented, but something still feels like it’s holding you back.The truth is, talent alone rarely sets designers apart anymore.What creates real career longevity and opportunity in interior design is how you

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00:36:44

172 | How Designers Build Profitable Design...

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2026/01/05

If you’re an interior designer who feels deeply creative but secretly anxious about sales, pricing, or talking about your value, this episode is for you.Too many designers believe that great work should “sell itself,” only to find themselves undercharging, overdelivering, and wondering why their business still feels financially fragile. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable talking about money, struggled to raise your design fees, or worried that niching down will limit your opportunities, you are not

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00:15:54

171 | How I Reflect, Set Goals, and Choose My Word of...

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2025/12/29

Every December, I sit down with a cup of coffee, my Full Focus Planner, and a quiet moment to breathe. Because if there’s anything I’ve learned in my 20+ years in interior design, it’s that the goals we don’t set end up shaping our lives just as much as the ones we do. And when you’re building a design business—or simply trying to thrive as a creative human—intentionality matters more than anything. Without direction, it’s easy to slip into survival mode. But when you pause long enough to reflect,

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00:46:36

170 | Secrets to Effective Selling, Pricing, and CEO...

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2025/12/22

Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking about money with a client—even when you know your work is worth every dollar? Maybe you’ve said yes when you wanted to say no. Maybe you’ve underpriced a project just to avoid conflict. Or maybe you’ve worked twice as hard for half the pay and wondered why running your interior design business still feels exhausting instead of empowering.In this episode, I’m joined by legendary business strategist and podcast host LuAnn Nigara. We’re having the honest

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00:13:12

169 | Top FAQs Answered: Launch Your Design Business...

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2025/12/15

Starting your own interior design business sounds exciting… until you sit down to actually do it and wonder, Where do I even begin?Maybe you’ve dreamed about launching your business for years, but the legal setup feels overwhelming.Maybe you’ve done a few side projects, but don’t feel “official” yet.Or maybe you’re terrified of getting your first paid client, pricing your services, or setting up systems that won’t fall apart the moment you take on real work.If that sounds like you, today’s episode

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00:28:24

168 | 5 Ways to Build a Strong Foundation for Your...

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2025/12/08

“I just want to design, but why is this so hard?” I get it! You love creating beautiful spaces, choosing finishes, and watching your vision come to life — but when it comes to running your design business, you suddenly feel lost. Pricing, contracts, permits, marketing, and systems aren’t what you signed up for. You became a designer because you love design, not because you wanted to be an entrepreneur.So many interior designers share that same fear and frustration: I love what I do, but I don’t know

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00:19:49

167 | Launch Your Business Bootcamp, the Framework...

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2025/12/01

Starting your own interior design business can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff—exciting, but also terrifying. You know you’re meant to design beautiful spaces, but when it comes to business setup, contracts, pricing, or branding, everything suddenly feels overwhelming. You may even wonder, “Can I really do this on my own?”Well, you don’t have to! The smartest and most successful designers aren’t those who do everything themselves—they’re the ones who ask for help early. That’s why I

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00:31:13

166 | Scaling & Rebranding Your Design Business +...

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2025/11/24

When you're first stepping into the interior design world, choosing a business name can feel like the defining decision of your entire future. Many designers freeze because they feel pressure to land on the “perfect” name—one that will carry them for decades. But here's the real truth most new creatives don't hear: you grow, and your business grows with you. Your brand name should have room to grow too.In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Roe, the founder and creative force of R

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