Design Curious | Interior Design Podcast, Interior Design Career, Interior Design School, Coaching Podcast Por Rebecca Ward CID | Interior Designer Interior Design Mentor Designers Coach arte de portada

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

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

De: Rebecca Ward CID | Interior Designer Interior Design Mentor Designers Coach
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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!Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach Arte
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  • 147 | Mindset Shift Series: Design a Career That Supports Your Life

    147 | Mindset Shift Series: Design a Career That Supports Your Life
    Jul 14 2025

    Imagine starting your mornings without stress—just coffee, a quick workout, maybe a quiet moment with your kids—before diving into focused work hours you set. Your calendar feels manageable because you’ve planned ahead: 🗓️ client meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays 🎨 creative work (like mood boards or sourcing) on Wednesdays ✍️ admin or content creation from home on Mondays 🚙 Fridays off or just light work so you can hit a yoga class, run errands, or unwind.


    You love what you do.

    You’ve got time for family.

    And you still get to pour into your creative passion.


    Feels pretty amazing, right?


    Well, it’s possible. You can create a career that supports the life you actually want, not the one the industry tells you to chase.


    In this episode, I’ll show you how to build a business that aligns with your values, goals, and lifestyle.


    🎧 If you’re ready to ditch the hustle and define success on your own terms, hit play now. Let’s start designing a life you love.


    Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

    📌 Learn how to design your design career or business like a project, with purpose and clarity

    📌 Identify your non-negotiables so you can set a schedule that works for you

    📌 Break free from hustle culture and redefine success on your own terms


    Check out the show notes >>> Mindset Shift Series: Design a Career That Supports Your Life


    NEXT STEPS:

    🎯 Join the My Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design!


    Grab your freebies:

    📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

    🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career


    Connect With Me:

    📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com

    🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign

    🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


    Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    01:52 Default vs. Designed Career Paths

    02:30 Intentionality in Career Planning (Plan with the End in Mind)

    05:07 Rebecca’s Personal Work Schedule

    07:45 Ideal Week and Lifestyle Alignment

    09:30 Reverse Engineering Your Business Model

    11:04 Common Mindset Blocks

    12:26 Action Steps To Design a Career with Purpose
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    16 m
  • 146 | How to Build Your Dream Design Team Without the Headache With Ronniesha Rivera

    146 | How to Build Your Dream Design Team Without the Headache With Ronniesha Rivera
    Jul 7 2025
    Have you ever wasted hours searching for the right help for your interior design business, only to feel frustrated and stuck? What if there was an easier way to find the right people who truly understand interior design?In this episode, I chat with Ronniesha Rivera, an interior designer and founder of Vetted By Design—a free centralized platform for interior designers to connect with highly vetted professionals without stress.Ronniesha shares her painful story of hiring the wrong bookkeeper early in her business, which cost her thousands of dollars. From that mistake came a brilliant idea: a one-stop, trusted place where interior designers can find reliable pros who understand the industry, like 3D renderers, bookkeepers, lawyers, virtual design assistants, social media managers, and more.If you are starting your design business or growing your team, this episode will give you a smart solution to save time, avoid costly mistakes, and build a team you can trust.🎧 Tune in now to learn how Vetted by Design can help you grow your business with less stress and more support.Featured Guest:⁠Ronniesha Rivera⁠ is the founder and CEO of ⁠Vetted By Design⁠ (VBD). He passion for VBD stems from her challenges as an interior designer. After years in the industry, she grew frustrated with endlessly searching through Facebook groups and Google just to find the right professionals to hire. She knew there had to be a better way—a centralized platform where designers could easily connect with vetted businesses that cater to our industry. And that’s exactly why Vetted By Design was created.Ronniesha believes ⁠Vetted By Design⁠ can help any designer at any stage of their business.Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:📌 Learn how to avoid costly hiring mistakes and build a reliable team📌 Discover a free tool to find highly vetted professionals across various specialties faster, easier, and stress-free📌 Grow and scale your interior design business more effectivelyCheck out the show notes >>> How to Build Your Dream Design Team Without the Headache NEXT STEPS:🎯 Join the My Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design!Grab your freebies:📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my CareerConnect With Me:📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign 🌎 Website at rwarddesign.comThanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...Timestamps:0:00 Introduction and Overview of Vetted by Design (VBD)02:15 Ronniesha’s Journey into Interior Design04:23 Hiring Mistakes and Painful Lessons06:42 The Birth, Concept, and Mission of Vetted by Design11:05 Categories and Coverage12:41 The Vetting Process16:20 How Designers Use the Platform and Pro Qualifications22:13 Future Plans and Expansion
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    27 m
  • 145 | The State of Interior Design in 2025

    145 | The State of Interior Design in 2025
    Jun 30 2025

    Is the interior design industry evolving too quickly, and are you prepared for it?


    Or maybe you are questioning whether pursuing a career as an interior designer is still a wise decision in today's landscape.


    In this episode, I take you through how the interior design industry has changed over the past 15 to 20 years, and what that means for you today.


    From pandemic ups and downs, to social media trends, to working with AI, you'll learn how the industry has grown and where it’s going next.


    If you’re wondering what skills and services clients need now, this episode gives you clear answers. I share what services clients are looking for, which skills matter most, and how you can stand out. The career is always changing, but that means more opportunities if you're ready to adapt.


    Tune in now to stay confident and creative in a changing world.


    👉 Need help launching your interior design business step-by-step? Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp —doors are still open!


    Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

    🎨 Find out which tools, tech, and mindset shifts are helping designers succeed today, even without a degree or traditional experience

    💡 Get insights into growing trends like e-design, content creation, niche services, and how you can use them to stand out and reach more clients

    🏷️ Review your existing business model and pricing structures to determine the best approach for your interior design practice


    Check out the show notes >>> The State of Interior Design in 2025

    NEXT STEPS:

    🎯 Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and launch your design business this summer


    Grab your freebies:

    📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design

    🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career


    Connect With Me:

    📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com

    🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign

    🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com


    Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    01:37 Pandemic’s Impact on the Industry

    03:37 Rise of Work-From-Home and Home Office Design

    03:58 Sustainable Design Trends

    04:59 Social Media’s Influence

    06:15 Tariffs & Economic Uncertainty

    07:42 Career Trends in Interior Design

    10:19 Virtual & E-Design Opportunities

    10:50 Rise of Design Content Creation

    12:21 Niche Specializations and Digital Tools

    14:07 Job Opportunities in 2025

    14:37 Education and Licensing Trends

    15:41 Impact of AI and Business Model Shifts

    17:20 The Future of Interior Design
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    20 m
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