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Alison Giese: Interior Design as Your 2nd(+) Career


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Alison Giese: Interior Design As Your 2nd(+) Career

Episode Details. Oftentimes the path to success isn’t linear and it might take a little longer than expected to find your true calling. In this episode of The Interior Collective, we’re exploring ageism in the interior design industry, how to avoid it, and if it even matters. If social media makes you feel like starting a career in your 40s or 50s is out of the question, today’s guest is here to tell you that it’s never too late to break into the industry. Award-winning interior designer Alison Giese found her passion for design after making two major career changes and she’s sharing her tips for breaking into the interior design industry, and creating a sustainable, thoughtful business with longevity.

In this episode, Alison and I discuss:

  • Getting into the interior design industry
  • How to overcome fear of failure 
  • Social media marketing 
  • Helpful skills for the design industry
  • How to avoid ageism
  • How to stay relevant while maintaining a unique perspective
  • What an interior design career trajectory looks like
  • Setting client boundaries and expectations
  • And more!
  • Mentioned in this episode:

    • Alison Giese on How to Decorate Podcast

      • Clara Jung’s Podcast Episode

      • Erika Powell of Urban Grace

      • Bunny Williams

         

        Thanks for listening to this episode of The Interior Collective. You can listen to our episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or access all the show notes on our website.

        You can follow along with Alison on Instagram, book a call with her on The Expert, and discover more of her work on her website.

         

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