November 20, 2023

Designing Your Home with Intention with Michelle Dew

44 minutes

Welcome back to the Waking Up With Jess Podcast!

In this episode, Jess and Michelle delve into the profound impact of intentional design on our well-being. Michelle, a seasoned designer, shares insights on how cultivating our living spaces can lead to transformative shifts in our lives.

Some of the topics we cover are:

Overcoming Challenges:

Michelle's personal experience with assault and how it changed her perspective.

The importance of prioritizing mental health and investing in one's own healing journey.

Building "Cultivate Your Space":

Michelle's journey into interior design and how "Cultivate Your Space" emerged as a brand.

The fusion of art, meaning, and depth in creating spaces for healing.

Healing through Design:

Michelle's unique approach to interior design, focusing on how clients want their spaces to feel.

The importance of tailoring each space to the client's specific needs and emotions.

The Power of Letting Go:

Michelle's emphasis on letting go of items that hold toxic energy, even if they are expensive or gifts.

The impact of possessions on mental and emotional well-being.

Trusting Your Intuition:

Michelle emphasizes the importance of learning to trust oneself and your unique style choices.

Michelle's role as a designer is not to dictate trends but to empower clients to trust their intuition and make choices aligned with their preferences.

Creating Mood in Your Space:

Michelle discusses the importance of setting a mood in a space.

She emphasizes the need to choose lighting that creates a comfortable and calming ambiance.

Reflecting on Sensory Overload:

Michelle draws a powerful analogy between the sensory experience of a space and the difference between a day spa and a Walmart.

She encourages listeners to assess their space's sensory impact and make intentional changes to create a desired atmosphere.

Transitioning Spaces:

Michelle suggests transitioning spaces when feeling stuck or during major life changes.

She advocates for intentional changes to align the space with the individual's current phase and aspirations.

Four-Step Process:

Michelle outlines her four-step process for designing spaces.

A bit more about Michelle:

Michelle Dew is an interior decorator and mental health advocate who is admired and trusted for her ability to pull together ANY room and personalize it to her client’s exact taste.

After a traumatic event left Michelle at her lowest, her story of self-healing now echoes the journey of her most beloved clients. Michelle believes that how you style your living space can become the inspiration and source of your inner healing—through self-care, relaxation, and restoration—no matter where you’ve been or what you’re going through.

How to connect with Michelle:

Instagram: @cultivate.your.space

Website: ⁠https://www.cultivateyourspace.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

About Jess:

You can connect with me on Instagram ⁠@jessbubbico⁠ or through my website ⁠www.jessbubbico.com⁠. Join the conversation on Substack!

My children's book "Jessi Lou & The Magic Of You" is now available on Amazon! Head over to ⁠⁠www.jessiloubooks.com⁠⁠ to learn more about the book or follow the book journey on Instagram ⁠@jessiloubooks⁠.

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