Currently, the Owner and Project Manager of Kimberly & Cameron Interiors, consider Keia a well organized, highly effective interior design obsessed Wonder Woman. Additionally, she serves as the President of the Black Interior Designers Network.
I knew that there was no better way to celebrate (and honor) Black History Month than to have the President of the Black Interior Designers Network on the show.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that I love chatting with fellow e-designers, but it’s not something I’ve ever done on the show, so today’s episode — the last guest episode of the season — is with my girl Heather Hess and we have a lot to talk about.
Heather’s passion for design started in her own home.
As a mother to 4 young kids, she quickly realized that the design of a home greatly impacts how people function inside. Heather believes a home should reflect the personality of those inside, so she loves that her job is to help make that happen. E-Design, specifically, became her main passion because it provides her clients with an affordable interior design experience from the comfort of their home, while also giving her the opportunity to stay home with her kids while working.
Heather has also leveraged her talents to be the Editorial Director for SwatchPop, focusing on their social media and blog content, allowing her to create content that people crave, look forward to and feel a part of.
In addition to talking about all things e-design — from securing your own clients to working on a platform like SwatchPop — we get into a few other fun topics like batching and blogging…aka some of our fav things about being entrepreneurs!
Heather has created a loyal online community and thriving career, all as an e-designer by leaning into her strengths and passions.
Read MoreIn the short amount of time I’ve been on my designpreneur journey, I can say more than half of the designers I’ve met are, or started as, “side hustlers” — working a whole other job full-time while pursuing a design business. That transition from "side hustle" to self-employed isn’t just quitting a job & starting a new one — it’s as much a financial & mental transition, as it is a physical one. So I am excited for you guys to hear today’s conversation with one of my fav people, Amanda Amato.
Last year Amanda made the decision to resign from her full time "day job" to pursue AMA Designs full-time. Today we’re digging into what it was like balancing the two roles, how she came to that ultimate decision to leave her full time job, and what the transition has been like. I am confident, even if you’re not a side hustler, that you’re gonna get so much value from our conversation, so let’s dive in!
Read MoreIf you tuned in last week then this minisode is gonna be a real treat because we are back with Veronica Solomon for a Q & A on #allthethings when it comes to being the CEO in your business. Veronica Solomon has been creating beautiful interiors for the last 10 years and knows a thing or two about the ups and downs in the business. The landscape of interior design has changed dramatically over the years, and with all the changes, she has learned how to package her services, market her business, and create an iron-clad process that clients see value in, and are willing to pay top dollar for. These processes and systems have grown her business exponentially. And not only did clients take notice, but so do publications, industry organizations, vendors and fellow designers.
Read MoreVeronica Solomon has been creating beautiful interiors for the last 10 years, and knows a thing or two about the ups and downs in the business. The landscape of interior design has changed dramatically over the years, and with all the changes, she has learned how to package her services, market her business, and create an iron-clad process that clients see value in, and are willing to pay top dollar for. These processes and systems have grown her business exponentially. And not only did clients take notice, but so do publications, industry organizations, vendors and fellow designers.
Read MoreLuAnn is the co-owner of Window Works in Livingston, NJ, the author of The Making of A Well-Designed Business™ and the engaging host of the 5-star rated podcast A Well-Designed Business™. The podcast, A Well-Designed Business™ is the definitive resource for interior design professionals interested in operating a profitable and productive business. Known for asking questions that get to the heart of the subject, her show is down to earth and actionable. In our conversation we talk about how hard it is to run a systemized, profitable business, noting that it is not something done lightly but with commitment and intention, the rewards are far more reaching than financial.
Read MoreNiki is a Raleigh, NC native and has been working in the interior design industry for nearly 10 years. After being fired unexpectedly at the beginning of 2018, she decided to build her own design company, SingleBubblePop Design Studio. In less than a year, she’s grossed well over 6 figures and already starting to build our her team. When we decide to start our own businesses, for most of us, it’s a lot of trial and error. We can only hope that in those errors, we learn and continue to be better with each new attempt. That’s what Niki did. From starting her blog a decade ago to using previous design experiences to build her own business, nothing is lost in the trenches. Her design company has been profitable from day one because she applied business principles to her design services, creating systems that maximize her profitability. She’s an entrepreneur first & designer second!
Read MoreAs something of a “visibility whisperer”, I got to discuss "Visibility Management" (as opposed to time management) with Rachel Moriarty. We talk all about what it’s like navigating visibility opportunities while remaining on brand & in alignment, with some examples from recent collaborations. Rachel Moriarty wears many hats — from being a leading home style expert to best selling author to product designer. As an expert in using her platform to fill her pipeline & build partnerships, I just know you guys are gonna love our conversation.
Read MoreWith an unwavering faith & charming southern style, designer Cheryl Luckett has built a brand that is hard to miss & even harder not to love. For more than 15 years Cheryl worked at a Fortune 500 company in Charlotte, North Carolina as a Registered Dietitian and later a human resources professional in diversity and inclusion. After much prayer and consideration, she realized that design wasn’t just her passion, it was her purpose and decided to take on interior design full-time. Cheryl has been able to parlay her passions into a design brand, with accolades that include serving as Brand Ambassador for NC based Revolution Performance Fabrics, be one of the featured designers participating in Southern Home Magazine’s Julian Price Home Showhouse (Greensboro, NC), and launching the Belle by Cheryl Collection for Sylvester Alexander.
Read MoreIf you tuned in to last week’s episode then you already know that you’re in for a treat this week, because we are back with Morgan Molitor.
Morgan is one half and co-founder of construction2style, and while not a “certified” interior designer, thanks to digital marketing and her passion for interiors, she’s been able to build a successful interior design + contracting business alongside her her husband Jamie Molitor.
Read MoreIf you tuned in to last week’s episode then you already know that you’re in for a treat this week, because we are back with Morgan Molitor.
Morgan is one half and co-founder of construction2style, and while not a “certified” interior designer, thanks to digital marketing and her passion for interiors, she’s been able to build a successful interior design + contracting business alongside her husband Jamie Molitor.
Read MoreHow many of you follower influencers across different industries, wondering to yourself how, you too, could work with brands & what that would mean for you as a designer? In today's episode, you're getting to get one step closer to mastering brand sponsorships and collaborations for your business.
Morgan Molitor, one half and co-founder of construction2style, specializes in collaboration. Always thinking about 100 different ways to optimize any project they’re working on, she attributes half of their business to brand partnerships and sponsored content.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, Carmeon Hamilton shares with us her insights on some of my favorite topics & topics that I know y’all are gonna love too. We’re talking about setting boundaries to create balance, especially when you wear so many hats, understanding & converting potential clients, and how her instagram has grown a whole life of its own.
Carmeon is the buyer and environmental designer for a Stash Home, sourcing home décor products to bring to consumers throughout the mid-south; as well as the founder and principal designer of her own design company, Nubi Interiors.
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