Confessions of an Interior Designer

I Confess… My Silent Client Took All The Credit


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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Zoë Feldman, founder and principal designer of Zoë Feldman Design, a Washington, D.C. based interior design firm celebrated for its sophisticated, sustainable, and personality-driven spaces. Zoë opens up about her path from working under Alexa Hampton to building her own nationally recognized firm, how she balances bold design with timeless appeal, and why vulnerability has been a secret ingredient to her success. Together, Caroline and Zoë explore the emotional side of design, from managing client expectations to creating spaces that truly reflect the people who live in them.

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⏰ Timestamps:

  1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
  2. 01:10: Zoë’s background and industry journey
  3. 21:42: Zoë’s vice
  4. 23:06: Confession #1 - Non-responsive client takes all the credit
  5. 34:58: Confession #2 - AI client references
  6. 48:23: Question #1 - What was a decision you agonized over that made a huge difference?
  7. 52:29: Question #2 - Hearing more on the Give Back Program/Initiative. How were you inspired to do that and how does it work?
  8. 56:33: Question #3 - How do you balance your partnership and media opportunities with the time you devote to your firm?
  9. 58:07: What made Zoë feel

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📲 Stay inspired! Follow Zoë for bold and beautiful design inspiration:

  1. Instagram: @zoefeldmandesign
  2. Website: zoefeldmandesign.com

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📝 Credits:

  1. Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
  2. Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
  3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

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