The Design Dialogues Podcast

122 Is This Still Working for You? Avoiding Burnout & Redefining Success


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In this solo episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: What happens when the business you worked so hard to build no longer fits the life you want to live? After my recent conversation with Shelley Boyd (Episode 121), I felt compelled to explore what it really means to reassess, realign, and sometimes reimagine your interior design business—especially when burnout creeps in quietly. If you've ever wondered, “Is this still working for me?”, I hope this episode gives you space to reflect and permission to pivot.

Hope you enjoy the episode

Beth xx

Episode Highlights:

. Shelley Boyd’s personal story of healing from burnout (Episode 121)
. The quiet signs you might be running on empty
. Why we outgrow even the most successful business models
. The difference between quitting and realigning
. My own experience navigating burnout and identity
. Reconnecting with your original “why”
. How to create a business that supports the life you actually want

Key Takeaways:

. Your business should serve you, not the other way around
. Burnout isn’t always dramatic—it’s often subtle and silent
. Wanting something different doesn’t mean you’ve failed
. You can pause, pivot, or protect your peace—and still be a professional
. Growth sometimes looks like slowing down

Practical Insight for Designers:

• How to check in with yourself and your energy
• What to do when success feels misaligned
• Simple ways to reconnect with what matters most
• Why your identity isn’t tied to your business model
• How to build in more spaciousness, clarity, and intention

Perfect For:

• Designers who are tired but don’t know why
• Studio owners navigating a new season of life
• Creatives questioning whether their business still fits
• Anyone feeling the pull to slow down, reset, or shift direction
• Interior designers craving a different way of doing business

Key Quote from the Episode:

“Your business is something you built. It’s not your identity. You’re allowed to change your mind.”

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The Design Dialogues PodcastBy Beth Bieske


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