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

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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!

Recent Episodes
  • 142 | The Tool That Helps Interior Designers Stay On Track and Save Time With Erinn V
    Jun 9, 2025 – 00:35:16
  • 141 | Hiring Help for Your Design Biz? How to Choose Between an Employee and a Contractor
    Jun 2, 2025 – 00:24:31
  • 140 | The Power of Purpose-Driven Design in Changing Lives and Spaces With Blima Ehrentreu
    May 26, 2025 – 00:25:13
  • 139 | Switching to Interior Design Career? How to Make Yourself Marketable Without a Degree
    May 19, 2025 – 00:16:24
  • 138 | Expert’s Insights on Transitioning to Interior Design Career With Alison Giese
    May 12, 2025 – 00:30:17
  • 137 | Strategies to Become Profitable in Your First Two Years as an Interior Designer
    May 5, 2025 – 00:18:35
  • 136 | Turning Your Love for Historical Homes into a Thriving Design Business With Anika Schachtler
    Apr 28, 2025 – 00:18:01
  • 135 | Turnkey Styling Services Your Clients Will Love
    Apr 21, 2025 – 00:17:16
  • 134 | How to Make Your Interior Design Brand Stand Out in a Crowded Market with Nicole Lashae Ben
    Apr 14, 2025 – 00:27:27
  • 133 | Boost Your Design Career With Aging in Place Design & Certification
    Apr 7, 2025 – 00:18:07
  • 132 | Stress-Free Framework to Attract Clients to Your Design Business With Ben Rutledge
    Mar 31, 2025 – 00:37:59
  • 131 | How to Stop Burnout and Protect Your Creative Energy
    Mar 24, 2025 – 00:23:42
  • 130 | Struggling to Get Clients? Here’s a Better Way to Find Leads With Porsche Williams
    Mar 17, 2025 – 00:24:21
  • 129 | 6 Ways to Deliver a Luxury Interior Design Service
    Mar 10, 2025 – 00:18:51
  • 128 | From Economics to Interiors: The Journey to Becoming an Interior Designer With Stef Johnson
    Mar 3, 2025 – 00:23:20
  • 127 | How to Handle Unexpected Problems in Interior Design Without Losing Money or Feeling Stressed
    Feb 24, 2025 – 00:23:40
  • 126\\ The Secret to a High-Converting Interior Design Website That Brings You More Clients With Cathleen Barnes
    Feb 17, 2025 – 00:30:47
  • 125\\ No Design Experience? Creative Ways to Build Your Interior Design Portfolio and Get Hired
    Feb 10, 2025 – 00:13:47
  • 124\\ Overcome Fear and Self-Doubt; Boost Your Interior Design Career With Human Design Insights From Diamond Drip
    Feb 3, 2025 – 00:25:30
  • 123\\ Designer's Boot Camp: Step-By-Step Guide to Launching Your Dream Interior Design Business Without Feeling Overwhelmed
    Jan 27, 2025 – 00:13:50
  • 122\\ How New California Design Legislation Could Transform Interior Design Practices in 2025 With Genise Plessas
    Jan 20, 2025 – 00:38:45
  • 121\\ How Accountability Can Help You Reach Your 2025 Goals and Grow Your Design Career
    Jan 13, 2025 – 00:17:51
  • 120\\ Home Gym Designs: Practical Tips to Blend Style, Functionality, and Client Wellness Goals With Chris Howell
    Jan 6, 2025 – 00:34:39
  • 119\\ Start Your 2025 Journey: Reflection, Goal Setting, and Vision Board for Success
    Dec 16, 2024 – 00:18:20
  • 118\\ Expert Advice on Building & Scaling Your Interior Design Firm With Confidence With Michelle Norgren
    Dec 9, 2024 – 00:20:46
  • 117\\ Listeners Q&A: Essential Tips for Interior Designers on Presenting Proposals and Managing Multiple Projects
    Dec 2, 2024 – 00:16:52
  • 116\\ Master Your Finances: How Interior Designers Can Take Control of Pricing, Planning, and Profit with Michele Williams
    Nov 25, 2024 – 00:50:24
  • 115\\ 9 Proven Ways to Set Yourself Apart as an Interior Designer and Succeed
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:14:55
  • 114\\ Balancing Business and Self-Care: Laura Martin Bovard's Secrets to Success in the Interior Design World
    Nov 11, 2024 – 00:31:05
  • 113\\ Preparing for a Career in Interior Design: The Realities, Skills, and Mindset You Need to Succeed
    Nov 4, 2024 – 00:15:54
  • 112\\ Powerful Marketing Tips (That Actually Works!) to Get High-End Interior Design Clients with Hassan of MC Luxury
    Oct 28, 2024 – 00:35:54
  • 111\\ What Interior Designers Look for in an Ideal Client
    Oct 21, 2024 – 00:14:00
  • 110\\ How to Build a Successful Career in Interior Design Without a Traditional Path: Colleen Bennett’s Journey
    Oct 14, 2024 – 00:32:56
  • 109\\ Common Fears of Starting an Interior Design Career and How to Conquer Them
    Oct 7, 2024 – 00:14:42
  • 108\\ How to Grow Your Design Business While Staying True to Your “Why” With Katie Decker-Erickson
    Sep 30, 2024 – 00:34:36
  • 107\\ Hourly, Flat Fee, or Square Footage? Discover the Best Billing Method for Your Design Practice
    Sep 23, 2024 – 00:19:34
  • 106\\ Proven Strategies to Elevate Your Brand, Streamline Operations, and Grow Your Design Business With Jacqueline Green
    Sep 16, 2024 – 00:32:34
  • 105\\ The Must-Ask Questions for Successful Interior Design Consultations and Projects
    Sep 9, 2024 – 00:17:42
  • 104\\ The Money Mindset You Need Before Starting Your Design Business With Danielle Hayden
    Sep 2, 2024 – 00:25:35
  • 103\\ Project Management 101: Seven Steps to a Stress-Free Interior Design Projects
    Aug 26, 2024 – 00:18:08
  • 102\\ Turning Challenges into Creative Fuel: Kelee Katillac's Journey in Helping Clients Manifest Their Dream Spaces PLUS Color Meditation
    Aug 19, 2024 – 00:43:09
  • 101\\ Easy Guide to Setting a Realistic Budget and Timeline for Your Next Construction Project
    Aug 12, 2024 – 00:17:20
  • 100\\ Tips and Stories for Starting Your Interior Design Journey Plus Celebrating 100 Episodes With Lillian Janik
    Aug 5, 2024 – 00:30:20
  • 99\\ Smart Way to Maximize Profits in Your Interior Design Business: Furniture Sales and Designer Discounts
    Jul 29, 2024 – 00:14:07
  • 98\\ Prioritizing Profit: Tips for Interior Designers to Grow Your Business With Danielle Hendon
    Jul 22, 2024 – 00:28:23
  • 97\\ Key Interior Design Terms to Communicate Better with Clients and Showcase Your Design Skills
    Jul 15, 2024 – 00:20:06
  • 96\\ How AI Tools Like HomeVisualizer.AI Can Make Your Interior Design Projects More Creative With Kasey Hayano
    Jul 8, 2024 – 00:19:44
  • 95\\ 11 Mistakes I Made in Interior Design Projects and How You Could Avoid Them
    Jul 1, 2024 – 00:20:19
  • 94\\ How to Overcome Fear and Start Taking Action to Grow Your Interior Design Business With Andrea Liebross
    Jun 24, 2024 – 00:29:47
  • 93\\ Pro Tips to Make Your Life Experiences Boost Your Interior Design Skills
    Jun 17, 2024 – 00:12:06
Recent Reviews
  • Vmarkman
    I have learned so much!
    Wow! I love how this podcast breaks everything down to give listeners a clear vision of what it might look like to transition into a career in design. I love all the interviews. It is so interesting to hear about people’s pivots into this career and about the unique niches they have created in the field.
  • aluv4design
    Loved this ❤️
    This was such a fun, exciting and knowledgeable podcast! As a designer it is nice to tune into people that have the love for design like you. Also, enjoy the advice financially and positively in our crazy world of design!
  • Mara Mercado
    A wealth of information
    A great resource for seasoned designers and anyone that’s interested in the practice of interior design. I appreciate how the discussions are like laid back conversations. There’s a lot to learn from every guest’s experience
  • Cool if you can buy extras
    Great for new designers
    Such great advice and motivation for new designers like myself. So much to learn and help you make career decisions.
  • KayOrca
    Accessible and generalizable
    This show is so easy to understand. The content is clear and empowering. It’s accessible for those curious about design and how it works but also has practical insight for daily life. Solid skills and mindset that can be applied to other arenas as well. ETA: re episode 39: That was such a fantastic layout. First class content. As a consumer it gave me such a better understanding of the process and value behind each step. As a business owner is also provides such great mindset and strategic planning for your time, how to explain the process and value being added, you give excellent verbiage on how to communicate. I really appreciated providing validity to both sides of the debate and this beautiful third way with the discovery call, design style quiz. Just fabulous.
  • 03Green
    Great podcast!
    I am in school studying Interior Design as my second career. Rebecca’s podcast is so helpful, full of great information. I have shared this podcast with my professors and fellow students. Congratulations on 100 episodes!
  • jasonmitchellw
    The best part of my Thursday
    I really look forward to listening to this podcast. There is so much relevant information and guest speakers every week touching on all aspects of interior design and business in general. It’s a wealth of knowledge and it’s great to go back and re-listen to episodes. -Gabby Mitchell
  • InteriorJen
    Full of Great Information
    I am an experienced designer and I am learning lots from Rebecca’s podcast! She has great guests with valuable information for new designers but designers like myself are benefitting too. I highly recommend!
  • Bona and Team Capsho
    A great listen!
    This podcast is a nurturing space for those intrigued by interior design, offering a weekly dose of practical skills and professional insights. Rebecca is like a seasoned guide aiding you to sidestep common industry missteps, while encouraging a bold stride towards a fulfilling design career, whether as a solo venture or within a firm. From Bona and Team Capsho
  • Lhkint
    Such a natural!
    Our office began listening to Rebeca together, and we just love her knowledge and gift as a mentor.
  • jazzyws22
    Insightful honest advice
    Rebecca breaks down the complex career of Interior Design in such a simple easy way. If you’re looking into a career or beginning your career in Interior Design her podcast is a must!
  • Shani hinzboop.
    This is a great resource!!
    If you are a student or just getting started in the interior design industry this is an amazing podcast filled with great story’s and insights into the lives of wonderful and successful designers and entrepreneurs! This podcast will give you the confidence you need to be a great interior designer!
  • bwrede
    The real talk antidote to all that HGTV hype!
    Wow! I’m blown away with all the amazing insights interior designer, mentor and host, Rebecca, brings with each episode of Design Curious.  As an interior designer myself, I wish I had had a show (and a mentor!) like this when I was in design school! Rebecca gives listeners the inside scoop on what the industry is reaIly like, and what it takes to thrive as a designer (hint: it's about waaaay more than picking paint colors, throw pillows, and anything else HGTV would have you believe!). I love the range of guests Rebecca has on as well – she chats with not only classically trained interior designers, but also those who have forged their own unique and unconventional path into the industry (and, in some instances, away from it). Such great perspectives, and a wonderful reminder that there's no one way to go about becoming a designer. So, if you’re a design student; an aspiring designer; thinking about switching careers; or even simply (as she calls it!) ‘design curious’ this pod is a must listen. Go subscribe now!
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