WELCOME TO DESIGNED FOR THE CREATIVE MIND™
The podcast that serves up unfiltered business truth for interior designers who are done playing small.
Here, you’ll find no-fluff strategies, mindset upgrades, and the kind of straight talk most designers wish they’d heard sooner — plus a few behind-the-scenes peeks at how we do things in my firm.
Craving more than just a slice of strategy? The Interior Design Business Bakery is where we bake businesses that rise.
Come hungry. Leave profitable.
Ep 241: Tended Pt 3, The Word No Has a ROI
Interior designers often struggle to say no to wrong-fit clients and projects. Learn how setting boundaries can create space for better clients, stronger projects, and sustainable business growth.
Ep 240 Tended, Pt 2: The Energy Audit
Interior design business owners: feeling exhausted even when you rest? Michelle Lynne explores hidden energy drains—from difficult clients and social media comparison to overfunctioning and constant availability—and how to restore your energy.
Ep 239: The Design Besties - Friendship, Collaboration & Designing for a Bigger Purpose
Michelle Lynne talks with the Design Besties about friendship, collaboration, and using design to serve others. Discover how four creatives transformed a passion project into a nonprofit creating beautiful teachers' lounges across the country.
Ep 238: Tended, Part 1: You Are a Business Asset
Burnout doesn’t always look like burnout. Michelle Lynne explores the subtle signs of running on empty, from shortened patience to depleted creativity, and why taking care of yourself is essential to leading a successful interior design business.
