If you’re heading into 2026 craving a clean slate—but refusing the pressure-based January hustle—you’re not alone. In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman shares how she builds her annual vision board with intention, grounding, and love instead of trends, timelines, or performative goals.

Drawing from her background as an interior designer, Jodi walks you through vision boarding the same way she designs spaces: using mood, energy, themes, and feeling as your true north. She opens up about personal transitions, rebuilding joy after major life changes, and why her year doesn’t start in January—but in alignment.

You’ll learn:

• Why choosing a word for the year matters more than a long goal list
• How to create vision board “genres” like sanctuary, play & learn, travel, and service
• Why spring energy—not winter pressure—is where real momentum begins
• How to anchor your vision with intentions that gently guide your subconscious
• Ways to keep your vision board present so it actually shapes your year

This episode is an invitation to slow down, plant seeds, and design a life you actually want to live inside—one rooted in joy, embodiment, and clarity.

A downloadable prompt is included in the show notes to help you begin your own vision board, whether you’re starting fresh or rebuilding with intention.

✨ Design your year on purpose.
 ✨ Build from love, not pressure.
 ✨ And remember—joy is a direction.

Hit Follow on Spotify so you don’t miss what’s coming next, and if you create your vision board, tag or DM Jodi on Instagram @elizabetherindesigns.

AI is already in your client’s hands. The real question: are you leading the conversation, or letting it lead your projects?

Recorded live from KBIS, I’m joined by Jenna Gaidusek — designer, educator, and founder of AI for Interior Designers — for a practical, real-world conversation about where AI elevates the client experience, where it falls apart, and how designers stay in the driver’s seat with integrity.

We talk about:

• Why “good enough” AI visuals don’t replace professional design leadership
• How to use AI to streamline the parts of the workflow you never want to do again
• Keeping your voice intact so your marketing still sounds like you
• The client-trust play: disclosure, education, and using AI as a communication tool
• Tools designers should explore now (Gemini + Nano Banana, Canva AI, Perplexity, Copilot, Claude)
• The one thing you never hand over to AI: sensitive financial/client info
• What luxury firms are doing right now to stay ahead

This episode is for designers who want to stay creative, profitable, and in control — while the industry evolves in real time.

Guest Information:
Jenna Gaidusek
Founder, AI for Interior Designers
Website: www.aiforinteriordesigners.ia

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Home is never just a backdrop — it’s the atmosphere that shapes your mood, your energy, your rest, and your relationships.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with interior designer, repurposed artist, and author Sarah Trop, founder of Fun Cycled Design Company. Together, they explore why beauty is not vanity, but language — and how faith, creativity, and intentional design can transform the way we live inside our homes.

Sarah shares the heart behind her book, Designing Spaces That Renew the Soul, unpacking how our environments impact us emotionally, physically, and spiritually. From trauma-informed design and natural light to decluttering with purpose, meaningful repurposing, and creating spaces that invite peace, hospitality, and rest — this conversation bridges science, faith, and practical design in a way that feels grounding and accessible.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your space, overwhelmed by clutter, or unsure where to begin, this episode offers gentle guidance and permission to start small — one corner, one surface, one intentional choice at a time.

✨ Get Sarah’s book here:
Designing Spaces That Renew the Soul
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3959WK9?utm_source=chatgpt.com

🎁 Plus, stay tuned for a signed book giveaway — details shared in the episode.

Listen now, follow on Spotify so new episodes land automatically, and remember:
 Design a life — and a home — you love, with intention and a sprinkle of magic. ✨

If I could sit down with the 2004 version of myself — fresh into business with a whole lot of passion and very little preparation — this is exactly what I’d tell her.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, I’m sharing the real lessons that only 21 years in the design industry can teach you — the ones you don’t learn in design school.

We’re talking about:

• Why interior design is 20% visuals and 80% psychology and communication
• How miscommunication costs time, money, and energy — and why concierge-level advocacy matters
• The truth about boundaries, burnout, and learning when to say no
• Why not every client is your client (and why that’s a good thing)
• How pivoting, patience, and trust are non-negotiable if you want longevity
• The shift from being the doer to becoming the vision-holder
• Building a business around the life you want — not the other way around
• Why starting messy is better than waiting for perfect

This episode is for designers, creatives, business owners, and anyone standing at a crossroads wondering if they’re doing it “right.”

✨ Want help applying these lessons to a real project?
If you’re planning a remodel, new build, or design project and want to avoid decision fatigue, budget spirals, and miscommunication, download our free Decision Confidence Toolkit. It’s designed to help you clarify your vision, ask better questions, and move forward with confidence before construction begins.

https://elizabetherindesigns.com/free-confidence-tool-kit-for-homeowners/ 

Good design starts long before demo day.

You don’t need perfection to be powerful.
 You need presence, persistence, alignment — and the courage to keep going.

If this episode resonated, like, share, and pass it along — and don’t forget to grab the toolkit to start designing with clarity.

In today’s episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi sits down with Russell Van Brocklin—founder and dyslexia researcher—whose work has helped students make jaw-dropping progress in reading and writing in a matter of months.

Jodi opens up about feeling like she may have undiagnosed dyslexia and the “spaghetti brain” experience so many creatives relate to. Russell breaks down what dyslexia can look like in real life (and why it often gets missed), why motivation matters more than most people realize, and the simple shifts that can help kids (and adults) learn faster—without years of expensive intervention.

You’ll also hear practical guidance for parents and teachers, including:

• Why dyslexic learners often thrive when you start with their specialty (and what happens when you don’t)
• The “specific-to-general” learning approach that helps ideas finally organize
• A short, repeatable writing method that builds grammar + spelling through read-it-out-loud correction
• How the right environment—less clutter, warm dimmable light, fewer distractions—can support focus
• How Russell thinks about AI as a tool for efficiency (without replacing human connection)

If you’re a parent, educator, creative, or someone who’s always felt like your brain works differently, this conversation will leave you with clarity, language, and tools you can actually use.

Learn more + download Russell’s free guide: dyslexicclasses.com
And if you want to explore intentional design that supports real life (and real brains), learn more about Elizabeth Erin Designs and our process.

Remember to like, share, and follow the show—because you never know who needs this episode.

The spaces we live in aren’t just walls and furniture — they’re containers for our healing, our rituals, and the relationships we hold most dear.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi Peterman sits down with Rachael Grochowski, architect, designer, and founder of RHG Architecture + Design, to explore what it really means to design with intention — not just for beauty, but for energetic alignment, wellness, and truth.

Together, they unpack:

• Why Rachael says “design is spiritual” (and how she found the language for it)
• How truthful materials impact the body — and why “wood that looks like wood” isn’t the same
• The difference between routine vs. ritual and how design can invite mindfulness back into daily life
• What happens when a home is misaligned with your values (and how it affects the nervous system)
• How to stop designing to impress others and start designing for what grounds you
• One simple shift you can make today to bring more calm and clarity into your space

If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt “off” without knowing why… this conversation will change how you see design forever.

Learn more about Rachael’s work at rhgdesign.com.

Design a life you love with intention, grounding, passion — and that little sprinkle of magic. ✨

AI isn’t the point. Protecting the integrity of design — and the client experience — is.

In this KBIS 2026 mini preview, Jodi Peterman draws a clear line around how designers can use AI without losing trust, taste, or standards. Kitchens and baths are where tiny mistakes become expensive fast, and miscommunication costs more than money — it costs time, peace, and confidence.

In this short episode, Jodi breaks down the three lanes where AI actually belongs in a design business (and where it absolutely doesn’t), the fastest ways designers lose credibility with AI, and the simple standard she uses to protect client trust: AI can draft — you decide, verify, and refine.

This isn’t a tool list. It’s a filter. You’ll walk away with one practical move you can implement this week to clean up your workflow without creating chaos — and a preview of the deeper, live KBIS conversation coming with Jenna, where they’ll unpack real boundaries, real workflows, and the things designers are nervous to say out loud.

If you’ve been curious about AI but protective of your process, your brand voice, and your client relationships — this episode is for you.

Listen in, hit follow on Spotify, and join Jodi live at KBIS for the full conversation.
 Because great design is still human — always.

Outdoor spaces aren’t built in the spring — they’re imagined now.

In this episode of Designing in 5D, Jodi continues the slower, intentional January energy and turns our focus outward — literally. From backyards and patios to vacation rentals and commercial courtyards, outdoor living has become a non-negotiable part of how we live, gather, and reset.

Jodi shares why outdoor spaces are no longer “extra,” but true extensions of the home and brand experience — and why the planning phase matters more than the products themselves. You’ll hear how wellness, connection, and experience are shaping high-end outdoor design heading into 2026, plus the trends actually worth paying attentionI’m attention to (hint: it’s not about chasing what’s popular).

Inside this episode:

• Why January is the best time to plan outdoor spaces
• How outdoor design impacts ROI, booking decisions, and brand experience
• The shift toward seamless indoor-outdoor flow
• Low-maintenance luxury materials that last
• Creating intentional zones for connection, calm, and flexibility
• Designing for experience — not just aesthetics

Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or business owner, this episode will help you rethink outdoor spaces as places of restoration, connection, and value — not afterthoughts.

If you’re ready to design an outdoor space with purpose, visit elizabetherindesigns.com or message us on Instagram.

And tell us — what’s your must-have outdoor feature for 2026? Fire pit, pool, covered lounge, or something else entirely?

Design a life you love — with intention, grounding, and just a little sprinkle of magic. ✨

January tells us to sprint.
 Nature tells us to rest.

Welcome to Designing in 5D: The Design Reset — a solo episode series where Jodi Peterman challenges hustle culture and helps you realign your life, home, and year with intention.

In this first Design Reset of 2026, Jodi shares why she doesn’t start her year in January — and why forcing clarity, goals, and momentum too early may be the very reason most resolutions fail.

Research shows 92% of New Year’s resolutions don’t stick, but Jodi doesn’t believe motivation is the problem. She believes timing is.

In this episode, you’ll explore a design-led, seasonal, and intuitive way to begin the year, one that honors how our bodies, nervous systems, and creativity actually function.

You’ll learn:

• Why January is meant for stillness, rest, and recalibration
• How February becomes the month of clarity — without pressure
• Why March is the true energetic New Year
• How choosing one word for the year becomes a compass instead of rigid goals
• How aligning with timing creates momentum that actually lasts

Jodi also shares her personal word for 2026 — Joy — and how it’s shaping her life, business, creativity, and relationships after a season of profound transition.

If you’ve felt behind before the year even started, this episode is your permission slip to reset.

Let January be your stillness.
 Let February bring clarity.
 Let March be your beginning.

✨ Share your word for the year with Jodi on Instagram @ElizabethErinDesigns.

Design the life you love with intention, grounding, passion — and just a little sprinkle of magic.

This isn’t a resolutions episode.

In the final episode of 2025, Jodi Peterman reflects on a year that asked for everything — emotionally, spiritually, and professionally. From unexpected personal transitions to business challenges, quiet breakthroughs, and deep internal growth, this conversation is about honoring what the year actually brought… not what it was supposed to be.

Jodi shares what 2025 taught her about resilience, intuition, boundaries, rest, and the power of intentional design — not just in our homes, but in our nervous systems, routines, and relationships. She invites listeners to release pressure, let go of outdated expectations, and step into 2026 grounded in presence rather than perfection.

You’ll hear reflections on:

• Letting go of reactive living and choosing intentional design
• Why alignment matters more than a 30-day plan
• Designing spaces (and rituals) that support your nervous system
• Small, meaningful shifts that create big ripple effects
• Choosing creativity, rest, boundaries, and fun moving into the new year

✨ Planning a remodel or new build in 2026?
Start from a place of clarity instead of overwhelm. Download our Decision Confidence Toolkit — a free, step-by-step guide to help you get grounded in your style, priorities, and budget before construction begins.
Visit elizabetherindesigns.com and scroll to Toolkits to download.

This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and consciously close one chapter before opening the next — with honesty, softness, and a little sprinkle of magic.

Green tea cheers to 2026 💚