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.
S8 Ep.212 From MTV to High Point: How Rhobin DelaCruz Built a Design Career by Design
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with interior designer, creative instigator, and community builder Rhobin DelaCruz. Rhobin has worked with brands like GQ, TED, and MTV, but what really stands out is how intentionally he approaches both design and business. From the way he talks about community to how he shows up at High Point Market, everything he does is rooted in purpose, clarity, and connection. This conversation covers a lot of ground—from career pivots to nonprofit work—and it’s one of those episodes that reminds you how powerful design can really be.
S8 Ep 211 From Design to Staging: The Income Stream You’re Missing with Marianne Cherico
In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, Michelle sits down with home staging coach Marianne Cherico to explore how staging can become a powerful extension of an interior design business. With decades of experience in real estate and staging, Marianne shares practical strategies for building relationships with real estate agents, shifting mindset, and positioning staging as an investment rather than a luxury.
S8 Ep.210 When Design, Wellness, and Leadership Collide with Natalie Froom
In this episode of Designed for the Creative Mind, I’m sitting down with Natalie Froom, founder and principal designer of Studio 180 Design. Natalie and I go way back—she came through the Interior Design Business Bakery shortly after the pandemic, back when she lovingly calls herself a “baby designer.” Fast forward to now, and she’s running a growing studio with a team, a refined process, and big plans for the future.
S8 Ep.209 How Smart Designers Use Paid Ads to Stay Fully Booked with Shelby Fowler
This episode is a must-listen if you want to understand paid ads without the hype, learn how to think like an investor instead of a gambler, and explore smarter ways to grow your visibility and client base as a creative business owner.
