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Welcome our first guest of the day (we have a 3 episode day run to celebrate our women), Nelly Golddy! This episode was recorded on her birthday (02/14).

Nelly Golddy, an interior designer, shares her journey into the industry on the We Don't PLAY podcast. 

She discusses how she started her business with limited capital, emphasizing the importance of using existing skills and taking initiative. 

Nelly highlights the need for continuous learning and adapting to evolving trends in interior design. She explains her client consultation process, stressing the importance of understanding their needs and balancing them with her expertise. 

The conversation explores budgeting for interior design projects and recommends involving an interior designer from the outset of any construction. 

She advises those considering redesigning their homes to research their style and seek inspiration online before consulting a professional.

Frequently Asked Questions: Interior Design with Nelly Golddy

1. How did Nelly Golddy get started in the interior design business?

Nelly was sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation to study interior decoration. While still in school pursuing her ACCA, she realized she could monetize her skills after friends frequently asked her to decorate their homes. Without initial capital, she created a flyer and sent it to her contacts, surprisingly receiving an overwhelming response. She emphasizes starting with available skills rather than waiting for perfect circumstances.

2. What advice does Nelly give to young entrepreneurs or individuals hesitant to promote their services?

Nelly describes herself as a "forceful person" and encourages others not to fear rejection. She believes in pursuing goals relentlessly and taking inspiration from a higher power. She did not worry about being perceived as "too much" when promoting her flyer and was pleasantly surprised by the positive international and local response.

3. What is Nelly's perspective on the youth in her country (Ghana) and their approach to employment?

Nelly observes a tendency among Ghanaian youth to rely heavily on securing corporate jobs after graduation, often leading to unemployment and a dependence on the government. She advocates for developing skills and starting small businesses to avoid prolonged periods of joblessness and build self-reliance.

4. How has Nelly's approach to interior design evolved over the past decade?

Nelly emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the ever-changing field of interior design. She actively seeks to stay updated on new trends, learns from her past mistakes, takes courses, and attends conferences to improve her business and client relationships.

5. How does Nelly approach the initial consultation with a client who needs interior design?

The consultation involves understanding the client's concept, even if the client struggles to articulate it. Nelly listens to their preferences, advises based on the space's constraints, and considers their budget. She aims to create a comfortable and relatable space that reflects the client's personality, balancing her professional expertise with the client's desires.

Connect with Nelly Golddy via her website @ buukmenow.com or Instagram @nelly12golddy.

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