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.
S7 Ep.208 Interior Design Biz Ain't for Punks
Building a design business doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, Melissa Fields shares what it really looked like behind the scenes — undercharging, no process, imposter syndrome, and learning the hard way that being busy doesn’t equal being profitable. From $100 consults to hiring her first employee and stepping fully into the CEO role, this conversation is honest, grounding, and incredibly encouraging for any designer in the “figuring it out” phase.
S7 Ep.207 Lessons From Our Biggest Mistakes
In this episode, I’m reflecting alongside another seasoned firm owner, Katie Decker Erickson, on the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we learned the hard way, and what actually matters when you’re trying to move your business forward with clarity instead of chaos.
S7 Ep.206 The Myth That You Need Design School To Succeed In Business
In today’s episode of my MythBuster series, I’m talking about one of the most persistent beliefs in the interior design industry: that you need design school to succeed. This one hits close to home for me, because I didn’t go to design school — and for a long time, I carried that quietly, wondering if it would eventually expose me as someone who didn’t belong. What I’ve learned over the years, though, is that this myth doesn’t just affect designers without formal education. It affects everyone.
S7 Ep.205 Myth: It’s All About the Money — Clients Just Want to Save Money
In today’s episode, I’m continuing my myth-busting season and tackling one of the biggest beliefs holding designers back: the idea that clients only care about money. If you’ve ever taken pricing questions personally or felt pressure to lower your rates just to keep projects moving, this conversation is for you. I’m breaking down what’s really happening when clients push back on price — and why it’s almost never about trying to save a few dollars.
