Learn how to use a fear inventory to move through resistance, build confidence, and take action on the goals you’ve been avoiding. Discover how to address fear directly, create self-trust, and make empowered business decisions that bring clarity, momentum, and growth.

Discover what goes on behind the scenes in my business as I share how I make decisions about time, money, and energy, balance priorities with results, and implement changes to keep growing effectively.

Discover a simple four-step process to overcome procrastination and tackle tasks you've been avoiding. Using a real-world example, this pep talk breaks down how focusing on “later feelings,” making strong decisions, and breaking work into manageable chunks can get things done with ease.

Discover how to protect creative time while balancing delegation and project reviews in this Listener Q&A. Learn how to define, schedule, and honor creative visioning as a non-negotiable business practice. Get insights on managing perfectionism, setting boundaries, and the unexpected personal growth that came from a summer slowdown.

Hear answers to listener questions about managing growing pains with new hires and making big business decisions. Learn strategies for effective delegation, training your team to think strategically, and gaining clarity when choosing the next steps for your business.

How do you build trust with clients? Melissa Oholendt of Oho Interiors shares how social media, intentional processes, and thoughtful touches create credibility, transform projects, and strengthen client relationships from the very first interaction.

Learn how strong decisions create momentum in your business, the questions to ask to align choices with your vision and values, how to redecide strategically without being wishy-washy, and how developing self-leadership compounds your confidence as a designer CEO.

What does it take to lead a design business that balances creativity, leadership, and growth? Katie Kath, CEO and Creative Director of Jkath Design Build, shares her insights on hiring, delegation, team alignment, and finding the ideal business size to deliver consistent results and support both clients and team.

In this episode of the CEO Summer School series, discover truth number six: effective solutions start with solving the right problems. Learn why your brain gravitates toward quick fixes, how to spot the difference between avoiding discomfort and taking the easiest path, and how to pinpoint the true problem for lasting solutions.

Is your design business ready for the next step with PR? In this episode, PR expert Allison Hay discusses how to navigate PR, whether you're just starting or ready to take your brand to national recognition. Learn key strategies, metrics to track, and how PR supports your business goals.

True CEOs collaborate; they don’t abdicate. Discover the importance of actively engaging with your team to create clarity, build accountability, and ensure results. Learn how to lead your business while freeing yourself up for what you do best, and discover why collaboration is key to sustainable growth.

Self-compassion is essential for interior designers who want to grow their business and overcome challenges. Learn how shifting from self-criticism to self-kindness can help you solve problems, reduce burnout, and create a stronger foundation for success.

Truth number four in the CEO Summer School series reveals that your business growth and outward markers of success start inside of you. When you understand that scaling is an inside job, you develop the toolkit to move beyond internal limitations.

In this episode, we revisit hidden time and energy drains in your business. Learn how context switching, second-guessing, and piecemeal planning can rob your productivity and energy. Discover simple strategies to plug these leaks, work smarter, and create more time and mental space for your business.

In this episode of CEO Summer School, hear why taking control of your time is crucial for shaping your future. Learn how to shift your perspective on time management, create a sustainable foundation, and move toward your goals with purpose and confidence for long-term success.

In this follow-up to CEO Summer School's truth number two, we dive into the mindset shift between running toward your goals and running from fear. You’ll learn how this subtle distinction impacts your actions and energy, and how to redirect your focus to create what you truly want in your business and life.

In this episode, I’m sharing truth number two from CEO Summer School: creating your vision and pursuing it boldly. We’ll talk about the importance of setting a clear vision for your business and how aligning your actions with that vision leads to confident, purposeful growth. Tune in to take the next step in your business.

If there is no right way to grow your interior design business, how do you know what to do next? In this episode, I dive into how to identify your unique right way forward. Understanding your next steps requires examining three key areas: strategy, mindset, and emotional alignment. This practical framework helps you make confident decisions.

Are you stuck thinking there’s a “right way” to grow your business? Maybe you’re trying to follow best practices or copying strategies you’ve seen others use, but something still feels off. In this first episode of CEO Summer School, I’m sharing a truth I know for sure: there’s no single “right way” to grow your business, only the right way for you.

Are you ready to slow down this summer, but still feel like you should be making progress in your interior design business? I’m announcing the return of CEO Summer School—my free audio series designed to help you navigate the summer months without feeling overwhelmed. We’re bringing it back with a new theme, and I’m excited to share all the details.