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.

Is there a part of your business you’re feeling pulled to rethink or do differently? When that “what if” won’t go away, it might be time to reimagine what’s next. I’ll walk you through the big change I’m making this summer and how you can use the same process to move from an idea to a plan that fits the season you’re in.

That moment when you realize you've "fallen off the wagon" can trigger a spiral of guilt and self-judgment that makes it even harder to start again. These moments of deviation aren't failures at all, they're essential parts of the change process. By dropping the entire construct of "the wagon," you can build self-trust that leads to real change.

Are you constantly swooping in to save the day, taking on extra responsibility, and thinking you're the only one who can do things right? You may be caught in the pattern of overfunctioning, which can lead to burnout. Learn practical questions to help you identify your own patterns and strategies to shift toward a more sustainable way of operating.

Do you struggle to have difficult conversations with clients, contractors, or team members? Many designers worry about coming across as rude or confrontational. I dive into why these conversations feel so challenging and share specific strategies to help you communicate more effectively and with confidence.

Are you drowning in unmade decisions? I call this "decision debt" – the accumulation of postponed choices that drain your energy and keep you stuck in a perpetual state of indecision. In this episode, I'm sharing my framework for clearing decision debt and developing stronger decision-making muscles.

Is uncertainty in the design industry keeping you up at night? With economic shifts, political changes, and market fluctuations, it's easy to feel like the ground beneath your business is constantly shifting. I'll walk you through powerful mindset shifts, specific questions to ask yourself, and practical approaches to stay grounded as a CEO.

Have you been ignoring your own needs while taking care of everyone else's? I explore the powerful practice of identifying what you truly need and then giving it to yourself. Whether it's physical rest, emotional support, or simply permission to want what you want, learning to honor your own signals can transform how you show up.