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

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

Auteur(s): 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 Art
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  • 169 | Top FAQs Answered: Launch Your Design Business Bootcamp

    169 | Top FAQs Answered: Launch Your Design Business Bootcamp
    Dec 15 2025
    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 will feel like the permission slip—and roadmap—you’ve been waiting for. I’m answering the most common FAQs about my Launch Your Business Bootcamp, an 8-week step-by-step program designed specifically for interior designers who want to build a profitable, structured, and legitimate business from the ground up.If you’ve been dreaming about making design your full-time career—without the guesswork, trial-and-error, or expensive mistakes—this episode will show you how to officially start your business, attract clients, and finally move from “I want to be a designer” to “I run a real design business.” This is your year. And I’m here to guide you every step of the way.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔️ Who the Launch Your Business Bootcamp is best suited for✔️ Why this program helps you avoid the most common business-killing mistakes✔️ What you’ll accomplish week-by-week inside the 8-week business launch roadmap✔️ How the program is delivered and why the format helps you take real action✔️ What makes this different from other design business courses or mentorships✔️ How to know if now is the right time to finally launch your interior design businessRead the Blog >>> Frequently Asked Questions About Launch Your Business BootcampNEXT STEPS:🎯 Sign up for the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and start the new year with clarity, structure, and a proven step-by-step roadmapCheck out our Designer's Playlist!*️ Start Your Interior Design Journey *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer *️ Switching Gears to 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...Timestamps0:00 – Introduction and bootcamp announcement2:12 – Who Is the Bootcamp For4:16 – What Will You Learn and Accomplish5:48 – How the Course is Delivered8:15 – What If I’m Too Busy or Not Ready Yet9:10 – What Makes This Program Different10:21 – Cost, Value, and Investment Breakdown11:10 – How to Join and When It Starts
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    13 min
  • 168 | 5 Ways to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Design Career With Katie Malik

    168 | 5 Ways to Build a Strong Foundation for Your Design Career With Katie Malik
    Dec 8 2025
    “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 how to run a business.In this episode, I sit down with award-winning designer and educator Katie Malik, founder of Interior Design Deconstructed, who shares her honest journey from passion-driven creative to confident business owner. Like so many of us, Katie started her design career thinking her talent alone would be enough—until the reality of entrepreneurship hit. Through mentorship, business coaching, and intentional training, she learned how to build a sustainable practice that honors her creativity and her bottom line.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the business side of design, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to figure it out alone. With the right guidance, systems, and support, you can transform your passion into a profitable design business. That’s exactly what I help designers do through my Launch Your Business Bootcamp—a step-by-step program designed to walk you through every stage of building a profitable interior design business — one that lets you thrive doing what you love.Featured Guest:Katie Malik is an award-winning interior designer and founder of Interior Design Deconstructed. With a Master’s in Philosophy from Cambridge University and advanced training in house whispering — a psychotherapy of space rooted in feng shui and energy alignment — Katie helps clients create homes and businesses that feel as good as they look. A triple UK Property Awards winner featured in Architectural Digest, Grand Designs, and The Times, she also mentors emerging designers to build profitable, purpose-driven studios.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✳️ How to transition into interior design from another career with confidence✳️ Why creative passion isn’t enough — and what business skills truly matter✳️ How investing in mentorship and coaching can fast-track your growth✳️ The surprising power of networking and community for designers✳️ What house whispering is and how energy and psychology connect to design✳️ Why clarity about your business goals helps you grow with easeRead the Blog >>> 5 Ways to Build a Strong Design Career FoundationNEXT STEPS:🎯 Sign up today for Launch Your Business BootcampYou’ll gain a full year inside My Design Mentor, plus an eight-week program that gives you the roadmap, coaching, and systems to build a business you're proud of.Check out our Designer's Playlist!*️ Start Your Interior Design Journey *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer *️ Switching Gears to 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...Timestamps0:00 Introduction and Guest Bio2:13 Katie’s Journey From Academia to Interior Design5:00 Transitioning from Education to Entrepreneurship7:39 House Whispering and Advanced Feng Shui11:38 Building and Scaling a Design Business 13:42 The Value of Business Coaching15:13 How to Learn From Designers Across the Globe17:18 Lessons Learned From Running a Design Business21:29 The Power of Systems and Processes22:11 Katie’s Podcast: Interior Design Deconstructed
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    28 min
  • 167 | Launch Your Business Bootcamp, the Framework You Need to Build a Profitable Design Biz

    167 | Launch Your Business Bootcamp, the Framework You Need to Build a Profitable Design Biz
    Dec 1 2025
    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 created the Launch Your Business Bootcamp—an eight-week, step-by-step coaching program designed to give you the structure, systems, and mentorship you need to fast-track your business launch and set yourself up for long-term profitability.In this episode, I walk you through what you’ll get inside the Bootcamp, how it’s designed to help you avoid common mistakes that lead to business failure, and why having mentorship and community support is the best investment in your future success. If you’ve ever wanted to build a thriving, profitable design firm but didn’t know where to start, this is the episode (and program) you don’t want to miss.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔️ Why 20% of new businesses fail in their first year—and how to avoid becoming one of them.✔️ The importance of mentorship and community when starting your design business.✔️ What’s included in the eight-week Launch Your Business Bootcamp.✔️ How to lay the foundation for your brand identity and business purpose.✔️ The legal documentation and contracts you need to protect your design business.✔️ The systems and operations you must have in place to run profitable design projects.✔️ Why coaching investments often bring a 7x return—and how that applies to you.Read the Blog >>> Sneak Peek: Launch Your Business BootcampNEXT STEPS:Still unsure if the Bootcamp is right for you? 🎯 Join my free webinar: Learn 5 Money Moves to Start Your Interior Design Business Right - December 3rd at 12p Pacific TimeReady to launch your interior design business?🎯 Sign up now! Launch Your Business Bootcamp and get access to eight weeks of structured business coaching, plus a full year of My Design Mentor membership.Check out our Designer's Playlist!*️ Start Your Interior Design Journey *️ From Newbie to Confident Designer *️ Switching Gears to 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...Timestamps0:00 Introduction2:09 The Struggle of Starting a Business Without Help3:50 Why Mentorship and Accountability Fast-Track Your Success4:48 Inside the Eight-Week Launch Your Business Bootcamp9:34 How to Avoid the “Unprofitable Designer” Trap11:41 Why Profitability Matters From Day One13:25 Building Intentional Change for Your Design Business in 202616:21 Free Webinar: From Passion to Purpose
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    20 min
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