In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, I’ll be diving into a topic close to my heart: the five signs that you’re ready to start your own interior design business. If you’ve been dreaming of taking that leap but aren’t quite sure if the timing is right, this episode is for you. I’ll guide you through the key signals that it’s time to turn your passion into a thriving business, from recognizing the experience you already have to giving yourself permission to finally prioritize your creativity. We’ll also explore the desire for more flexibility in your life and how investing in yourself is the ultimate act of self-love and empowerment.

As we wrap up, I’ll be sharing an exciting invitation to my Ready, Set, Launch retreat, an immersive experience designed to give aspiring designers the tools, support, and confidence they need to launch their own businesses. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step into your dream career, consider this episode—and the retreat—your personal invitation to make it happen.

Want to see if the Ready Set Launch Retreat is for you? Book a meeting here

Check out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.com

Connect with Rachel Larraine Crawford:

Website / Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Rachel Crawford shares her personal journey of becoming an interior designer, detailing her struggles, triumphs, and the integration of spirituality into her design practice. She discusses her early life, the challenges she faced, and how she found her voice through theater. Rachel also highlights her career transitions, the founding of her own business, and the creation of the Design Coach Collective, a mentorship program for aspiring interior designers. The episode emphasizes the importance of holistic design and the healing power of spaces.

00:00 Introduction to Holistic Interior Design

01:53 Rachel's Journey Begins

04:20 Family Background and Early Life

08:32 Finding My Voice Through Theater

10:52 Transitioning into Interior Design

12:44 Early Career Experiences

17:17 Starting My Own Business

19:37 Navigating Challenges and Collaborations

24:53 Spiritual Awakening and Integration

27:12 Creating the Design Coven

32:24 Launching Design Coach Collective

37:37 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

Want to see if the Ready Set Launch Retreat is for you? Book a meeting here

Check out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.com

Connect with Rachel Larraine Crawford:

Website / Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, the host shares updates and changes happening with Design Coven, a community for holistic interior designers. They discuss the Design Coven community, the podcast, and upcoming events. They introduce Design Coach Collective, a new offering that focuses on coaching and teaching interior design practices. The host, along with two other designers, will provide coaching packages to help designers launch and grow their businesses. They also announce a launch party and a retreat called Ready Set Launch, which aims to help designers start or revamp their businesses.

• Design Coven is a community for holistic interior designers to share, connect, and grow.
• Design Coach Collective is a new offering that provides coaching and teaching for interior designers.
• The launch party and retreat, Ready Set Launch, aim to help designers start or revamp their businesses.
• The retreat covers topics such as branding, marketing, project management, and sustainable design practices.

Check out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.com

Connect with Rachel Larraine Crawford:

Website / Email: [email protected]

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In this solo episode, Rachel discusses the transition to a four-day work week and the reasons behind it. The focus is on prioritizing health, well-being, and creativity. The episode explores the benefits of the new work week, such as promoting rest, personal activities, and mental and physical health. The shift aligns with the firm's holistic values and fosters creativity and innovation. The host also shares the process and planning involved in implementing the four-day work week, including client communication and internal logistics. The episode concludes with the host discussing their personal activities on Fridays and inviting listeners to share their experiences with a four-day work week.

Rachel provides an update on her interior design business and shares her plans for the future. She discusses her exploration of human design and how it has influenced her approach as a business owner. Rachel also mentions the changes she is making to Design Coven, including offering one-on-one mentorship. She introduces her new interns and talks about her intention to be more selective with clients and revamp her services. Rachel concludes by mentioning her collaboration with Fisher Paykel for a sustainable dinner series.

Connect with Rachel Larraine:

Website / Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to Episode 163 of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast!

In this episode, we're diving into the world of social media content planning with a focus on theming out your week. If you've ever struggled with what to post or felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping your social media fresh and engaging, this episode is for you. We'll be sharing five distinct themes to help you organize your content and maintain consistency throughout the week.

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Interior Design Services

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Houzz (Affiliate Link)

Welcome to Episode 162 of our podcast! In this special group coaching session, we delve into "The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval."

In this episode, we cover:

• Structuring Your Proposal: Learn the key components that make up a compelling and professional proposal. We'll walk you through the must-have sections that will make your proposals stand out.

Whether you're a seasoned designer looking to refine your proposal process or a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you secure more projects and build stronger client relationships.

Join our next monthly podcast party here. Recording on June 18, 2024 10am PDT

If you’re interested in further mentorship, we also offer one-on-one consultations tailored to your specific needs and goals, you can book a session here with Rachel.

Connect with Rachel Larraine:

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Interior Design Services

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In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Giulia Martello, an Italian artist and astrologer whose work illuminates the path of self-discovery and cosmic insight. Giulia combines her artistic talents with her deep understanding of astrology to help individuals find authenticity and empowerment through celestial guidance.

Upcoming Workshop 5/19/24: Cosmic Currents

🌟 We invite you to join us for an enlightening workshop series called "Cosmic Currents," where you will embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we explore the expansive energies of Jupiter in Gemini.

In this workshop, Giulia will guide you through four illuminating steps designed to:

1. Unlock Your Personal Philosophy
2. Embrace New Modes of Communication
3. Embody Authenticity
4. Cultivate Wisdom and Confidence in Your Business

Through creative exercises, guided visualization, and insightful discussions, you'll gain valuable tools to navigate the dynamic interplay of Jupiter's expansive influence and Gemini's communicative spirit. Discover the power of sharing your unique philosophy openly, explore new avenues of expression, and tap into the profound wisdom within. Don't miss this opportunity to align with the cosmic currents and elevate your journey to new heights!

Connect with Giulia:

• www.apartastrology.com
• Instagram.com/ap.art.as
• Designcoven.com/join
• Workshop Link: 052924.evenbrite.com

Giulia Martello, Italian Artist and Astrologer

Who is Giulia?

Giulia is an Italian artist and astrologer who explores the mysteries of the cosmos to illuminate her clients path with celestial insights and creative tools. "I love a world full of souls who are authentic in their self-expression" she says. 

Why did she choose astrology?

Because she finds it to be a wonderful language that helps us to identify ourselves through macrocosmic symbols reflecting our personal microcosm.

She has always been fascinated by it, since it helps to feel at home in our own body with our unique personality. So Giulia find astrology to be a wonderful TOOL that offers us countless insights to find order, confirmations, and personal recognition in living true to our uniqueness

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Florals add so much to any room, especially when used intentionally to reflect the themes and branding of a space. To really take your designs to the next level, you can partner with a floral designer to help you translate your big vision as a designer into a work of living art!

Michael O’Neil of Designs by Nourish explains why and how designers can enhance their spaces with floral design, walking us through his own process of working with interior designers. He also shares with us his inspiring journey to creating a business he loves and how he hopes to partner with more designers in the future. 

Whether you’re designing a space for a business or a home, this episode will inspire you to explore the role that florals can play. (And you’ll definitely want to consider incorporating them into photoshoots of your designs, too!)

Michael will be leading an in-person Floral Alchemy workshop with the Design Coven on May 17. Grab your ticket here.

About Michael

Michael is a firm believer that there are no true “new beginnings.” Life is a journey where we are continually learning, evolving, growing and accumulating experiences in pursuit of a life that we think is meaningful and that we love living. 

Michael has come to believe this because he opened a floral design studio, nourish, in 2023 that is the culmination of many seemingly unrelated experiences. The truth is everything Michael has experienced in the past could have led him to a thousand different points, but he consciously evolved into a floral designer because he loves design, he loves flowers and nature, and he loves telling stories, and all of those things are part of his collective experience. 

Michael’s professional background is in product design and brand management—building products and communicating their unique attributes to customers. Over the years, he has studied Interior Space Planning, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Design and Floral Design. All very distinct disciplines that share common building blocks — a defined design process, principles and elements of design, color theory.

He launched nourish with the idea that florals intentionally designed to communicate the unique attributes of a carefully curated space could be an untapped resource for interior designers and businesses looking to make a strong visual impact with clients and guests.  Florals do not need to be avoided or thrown in as an afterthought. They can be an integral layer in the design process to maintain a fresh and ever evolving presence in the space.

Featured in this episode

Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot

Connect with Michael and Designs by Nourish

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Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.

Connect with Rachel Larraine

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Interior Design Services

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In this episode, we're gearing up for an exciting month ahead in the Design Coven community! Join us as we highlight a variety of virtual and in-person events scheduled for May. From workshops to networking opportunities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Tune in to discover how you can get involved and elevate your design journey with our vibrant community.

May 7, 2024, 10-11am PDT

• The Proposal Blueprint Workshop / Group Coaching / Podcast Episode
• Virtual Event
• Pro Members included
• Link to join

May 13, 5-6pm PDT

• Mystic Circle- The Language of Symbols: Using Tarot for Intuitive Decision-Making
• Virtual Event
• Pro Members included
• Link to join

May 15, 5:30-7:30pm

• ASID Chapter Meeting
• In-person at Bedrosians in Vista, CA
• All Members Welcome - Link to join

May 17, 11am-1:30pm

• Floral Alchemy Workshop - Bud vase making floral arrangement with lunch
• In-person at Native Coastal Appliance in Solana Beach, CA
• Pro Members discount (code in Pro Calendar)
• Link to get tickets

May 29, 9-11am PDT

• Cosmic Currents: Embracing Jupiter in Gemini With astrologer Giulia Martello
• Virtual Event
• ProMembers included
• Link to join

May 30, 5:30-8pm

• ASID Emerging Professionals Council Meeting - Client Engagement & Working Sessions
• In-person at Marmol Export San Diego, CA
• Link to get tickets

Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 20+ years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.

Connect with Rachel Larraine

Website

Instagram

Interior Design Services

Interior Design Resources

Houzz (Affiliate Link)