In this podcast episode, I sit down with Reni John, a lawyer turned interior design entrepreneur, to explore what it truly takes to build a business from scratch in one of the most challenging and male-dominated industries for women.

Reni shares how her passion for interior design led her to take a bold leap of faith, despite coming from a completely different professional background. We discuss how her experience as a lawyer became a powerful advantage, helping her confidently manage contracts, negotiations, and the business side of running an interior design company. What began with furnishings and smaller interior projects took a major turn during COVID, when homeowners started converting properties into holiday homes. This shift became a defining moment in Reni’s entrepreneurial journey and played a key role in scaling her business.

Today, Reni leads a full scale interior design firm handling large projects including hotel floors, luxury villas, landscapes, and commercial interiors, backed by a strong and growing team. Throughout our conversation, Reni speaks openly about team management, navigating male dominated spaces, and the importance of staying authentic as a woman entrepreneur. At the heart of her story is one word that defines her journey, resilience. This episode is a must listen for women entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone building a business from the ground up.

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