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What if the beautiful nursery you've created for your baby is actually filled with invisible toxins? When interior designer Alexandra Shield found herself sitting on the empty floor of her unborn son's room, overwhelmed by research on harmful chemicals lurking in seemingly innocent furnishings, she knew she had to make a change.
Alexandra takes us on a journey through the hidden dangers in our homes – from PVC-laden blackout curtains that off-gas harmful phthalates to the chemicals coating "performance fabrics" marketed to families. With her decade of interior design experience and passion for sustainability, she reveals practical ways to create healthier spaces without breaking the bank or throwing everything away.
The conversation explores startling realities about our indoor environments: children's uniquely vulnerable physiology, the chemical cocktail hiding in household dust, and how standard building materials impact not just our families but farmers and ecosystems worldwide. Alexandra breaks down what certifications actually matter (look for GOTS for textiles and Green Guard Gold for furniture) and which natural materials naturally perform better without added chemicals.
Beyond personal health, Alexandra addresses the staggering environmental impact of interior design – 10 million tons of furniture enter US landfills annually – and shares inspiring alternatives like upcycled marketplace finds, water-saving fixtures that conserve 6,000 liters per person yearly, and innovative materials made from coffee grounds and mushroom roots.
Whether you're designing a nursery, renovating a home, or simply becoming more conscious about your living space, this episode provides actionable wisdom for creating beautiful interiors that support both human and planetary health. Connect with Alexandra for her free guide on designing a healthy nursery or to learn how her virtual design services can transform your space from anywhere in the world.
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Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
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What if the beautiful nursery you've created for your baby is actually filled with invisible toxins? When interior designer Alexandra Shield found herself sitting on the empty floor of her unborn son's room, overwhelmed by research on harmful chemicals lurking in seemingly innocent furnishings, she knew she had to make a change.
Alexandra takes us on a journey through the hidden dangers in our homes – from PVC-laden blackout curtains that off-gas harmful phthalates to the chemicals coating "performance fabrics" marketed to families. With her decade of interior design experience and passion for sustainability, she reveals practical ways to create healthier spaces without breaking the bank or throwing everything away.
The conversation explores startling realities about our indoor environments: children's uniquely vulnerable physiology, the chemical cocktail hiding in household dust, and how standard building materials impact not just our families but farmers and ecosystems worldwide. Alexandra breaks down what certifications actually matter (look for GOTS for textiles and Green Guard Gold for furniture) and which natural materials naturally perform better without added chemicals.
Beyond personal health, Alexandra addresses the staggering environmental impact of interior design – 10 million tons of furniture enter US landfills annually – and shares inspiring alternatives like upcycled marketplace finds, water-saving fixtures that conserve 6,000 liters per person yearly, and innovative materials made from coffee grounds and mushroom roots.
Whether you're designing a nursery, renovating a home, or simply becoming more conscious about your living space, this episode provides actionable wisdom for creating beautiful interiors that support both human and planetary health. Connect with Alexandra for her free guide on designing a healthy nursery or to learn how her virtual design services can transform your space from anywhere in the world.
Free Gift: https://www.alexshielddesign.com/sign-up-nursery-guide
https://www.alexshielddesign.com
https://www.instagram.com/alexshielddesign/
Join the Movement - Women Like Me Community
Who Is Julie Fairhurst?
Speaker • Author • Business Strategist • Founder of Women Like Me
Julie Fairhurst is a force of nature disguised as a woman with a pen and a business brain built for impact. As the founder of the Women Like Me Book Program, she has opened the door for women around the world to share their truth, heal their past, and rise into their power. Since 2019, she has published more than 30 books and over 350 true-life stories — without charging a single writer a dime! Why? Because women’s stories deserve daylight, not gatekeeping.
With 34 years in sales, marketing, and successful business leadership, Julie knows how to turn storytelling into influence and influence into income.
Her mission is clear and unapologetic: break generational trauma one story at a time and help women elevate both emotionally and financially. She doesn’t just publish books, she builds brands, confidence, and possibility, giving women the tools to rewrite their futures, grow their businesses, and lift their families with them.
Julie's Website