In Ivy.co's first podcast our cofounders Alexandra Schinasi and Lee A. Rotenberg speak to interior designer Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Design. 

Susan, a mother of 5 daughters, founded Savvy Interiors in 2002 out of a passion for design and desire to find a creative outlet for her energies. In 2007 her husband John joined the Savvy Interiors team and they opened a San Diego showroom in 2015. As a designer/General Contractor, she focuses on remodels and “fixing Ugly”. As their team grows to 3 senior designers and 3 junior designers, they continue to focus on their design business as well as nationally expanding their nonprofit Savvy Giving by Design. 

Ivy is the fastest growing community and business management tool for interior designers. If you’re an interior designer still looking for an intuitive tool to run your firm, schedule a personal demo with the Ivy Team here: https://goo.gl/XM7Acm

Behind the Design: Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors

"Behind The Design" Podcast series spotlights home professionals in the Houzz Community.

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Stacey Cohen, Founder and Principal Designer of Mosaic Luxe Interiors gained national design recognition on HGTV Design Star. Cohen received her degree in Interior Architecture from Parsons, and The New School of Design in New York. She proudly presents a model, rooted in her steadfast commitment to value, relevance, investment and quality which keeps projects on time and, more importantly, on budget. Cohen’s design career is entering into its third decade and we’re thrilled to be having her here with us so our Ivy community can learn from her impressive industry insight. To contact Stacey visit her website here: WWW.MosaicLuxe.COM

Behind the Design: Stacey Cohen of Mosaic Luxe Interiors

Darla Powell brings a fun, genuine, down-­to-­earth approach to designing beautiful spaces. Since she launched her design firm in 2016, clients have fallen in love with her work, growing her business almost exclusively by word of mouth. In her past life, Darla spent almost 20 years as a Detective Sergeant in Miami, Florida. The two careers are more similar than you may think. Of course, as an interior designer there are 100% fewer shots fired (well, maybe 99%). Her background has carried over so many hidden perks including a strong sense of integrity, accountability, and a ready-for-anything-ness that is key for home renovation projects. 

Ivy is the fastest growing community and business management tool for interior designers. If you’re an interior designer still looking for an intuitive tool to run your firm, schedule a personal demo with the Ivy Team here: goo.gl/XM7A

Behind the Design: Darla Powell of WINGNUT SOCIAL

Shannon Peppeard is the Principal Designer and owner of Peppeard Design. After attending the Harrington College of Design, Shannon began a career in the financial sector, but continued to practice interior design on friends and family homes. After leaving her employer to have her two oldest children, Shannon began her interior design business. Shannon is in the process of refreshing her website that will include an online shop for pillows, and will also include her very first blog, which Shannon is calling "Pep Talk". Shannon recently began using social media for her business, which has been rewarding and challenging. Shannon resides in Saint Charles, with her husband Doug, their 3 children, and two dogs, Piper and Finn.

Ivy is the fastest growing community and business management tool for interior designers. If you’re an interior designer still looking for an intuitive tool to run your firm, schedule a personal demo with the Ivy Team here: goo.gl/XM7Acm

Behind the Design: Shannon Peppeard of Peppeard Design

Founded by interior designer Jessica Lynn Williams, Hendley & Co is a full-service interior design firm based in Brooklyn, NY and the Hudson Valley. Prior to establishing Hendley & Co, Jessica studied under Jonathan Adler, Nate Berkus, and Julia Buckingham, gaining experience and learning career-defining lessons along the way, while earning design degrees from Maryland Institute College of Art, and Parsons The New School.

Ivy is the fastest growing community and business management tool for interior designers. If you’re an interior designer still looking for an intuitive tool to run your firm, schedule a personal demo with the Ivy Team here: goo.gl/XM7Acm

Behind the Design: Jessica Williams of Hendley & Co

Caitlin Murray is the founder of Black Lacquer Design which was established with the notion that almost every room can benefit from a bit of black and a little lacquer. 

Since its inception in 2014, the firm has received a number of accolades for outstanding residential and commercial work, most recently being named one of the nation's fifteen "Fresh Faces of Design" for 2017 by Luxe Magazine. Black Lacquer is serious about execution and aesthetic but ultimately, believes that it's all about constructing a fulfilling and beautiful life. The spaces we inhabit most should both satisfy and inspire.

Ivy is the fastest growing community and business management tool for interior designers. If you’re an interior designer still looking for an intuitive tool to run your firm, schedule a personal demo with the Ivy Team here: https://goo.gl/XM7Acm

Behind the Design: Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors

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