In this episode, Willow sits down with Charis from Torera Designs for a check-in on how her business is doing now that she's been a student for two years. Charis is only 22 years old and already building serious momentum in her design business. What started as learning the skills and figuring things out has turned into something much bigger than she expected.

Over the past two years, Charis has been steadily building her client base, raising her rates, and hitting HUGE months in her business while still working her 9–5. She shares what helped things finally start clicking for her, how she began attracting better clients, and what it actually looks like to grow a business when you're balancing it with a full-time job.

Unlike some of our past interviews, Charis specializes in Shopify design. But the strategies and mindset shifts she talks about apply to any designer who wants to start booking clients, build real momentum, and create a business that can eventually replace their 9–5. If you've ever wondered what this path can look like in the early stages, you'll love this conversation!!

Follow Charis:

IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/toreradesigns/

Website: https://toreradesigns.com

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In this episode, Willow sits down with Katie of Katie Adorable Co., a brand new mom who left her corporate job to pursue something that actually lit her up creatively. Katie gets real about how she landed her very first client (a website in a day), what it's actually like to run a business through new motherhood, and why the unexpected pauses didn't stop her. They just made her comeback even stronger. If you're a mom, a soon-to-be parent, or someone sitting in a corporate job wondering if there's another way, this one's for you. Follow Katie: IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/katieadorable.co/ Website: https://katieadorable.com Become a Wealthy Web Designer for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST Get the Showit Site Canvas Library for 15% off | Use code: PODCAST15 Start for FREE → Creative Career Course Get social with Becca Luna and Willow Kaii IG: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON INSTAGRAM TIKTOK: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON TIKTOK Youtube: SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

In this episode, Willow sits down with Ashlyn from Radiant Design Studio to talk about her wild first year in web design. After discovering Becca on YouTube and binge-watching student interviews (full circle moment 👀), she decided to bet on herself. After going through a recent rebrand, she's building serious momentum, feeling more fulfilled than ever, AND still crushing her 9-5. If you've been on the fence about starting your own thing while working full-time, this one's for you.

Follow Ashlyn:

IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/withashlyndianne/

Website: https://radiantdesign-studio.com/

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In this episode, Willow sits down with Nathalia from Viksen Creative. A mom with a 9-5 who just made more from her web design side hustle this January than she did from her corporate job.

She shares her struggles when first starting her business, how she overcame them, and how The Academy has really been the turning point for her business.

If you're looking for an inspiring episode on what's possible with web design (even just as a side hustle), this isn't one to miss!

Follow Nathalia:

IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/viksencreative/

Website: https://viksen.co

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In this episode, Willow sits back down with Carlee McKee from Carlee McKee Creative to see where she's at now that she's going on four years in her web design business.

Spoiler: She's hitting consistent $10K+ months, her business is thriving, and she's living proof that web design isn't just a side hustle, it's a legitimate, sustainable, life changing career.

If you've ever wondered whether this could actually work long term, Carlee's story will show you exactly what's possible when you stick with it!

Follow Carlee:

IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/carleemckeecreative/

Website: https://carleemckee.com

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In this episode, Willow sits down with Larayb from Studio Lally, a 22 year old from the UK who always knew she was meant for something bigger, but had no clue how to get there. But then she discovered web design. At first, she wasn't building much momentum (she was literally charging $275 for a website...), but when she joined The Academy, everything changed. Now she's building the kind of business (and life) she used to only dream about. If you've been on the fence wondering if this could actually work, this one is for you. Follow Larayb: IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/studiolally.co/ Website: https://studiolally.co SIGN UP FOR THE MASTERCLASS: https://beccalunaeducation.com/masterclass Become a Wealthy Web Designer for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST Get the Showit Site Canvas Library for 15% off | Use code: PODCAST15 Start for FREE → Creative Career Course Get social with Becca Luna and Willow Kaii IG: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON INSTAGRAM TIKTOK: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON TIKTOK Youtube: SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

In this episode, Becca sits down with Aimee from Coja Creative for a really inspiring and honest conversation about how web design completely transformed her life. Aimee was working a corporate job and craving the time freedom to actually be present with her kids, which I know so many moms can relate to. When she finally decided to start her business, everything changed. Fast forward two years later and she's hitting 22k months with the freedom she once felt was out of reach.

If you're a mom looking for purpose, flexibility, and a way to build a business that lets you truly be there for your kids, this episode is for you.

Follow Aimee: IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/cojacreative Website: https://cojacreative.com SIGN UP FOR THE MASTERCLASS: https://beccalunaeducation.com/masterclass Become a Wealthy Web Designer for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST Get the Showit Site Canvas Library for 15% off | Use code: PODCAST15 Start for FREE → Creative Career Course Get social with Becca Luna and Willow Kaii IG: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON INSTAGRAM TIKTOK: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON TIKTOK Youtube: SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

In this episode, Willow sits down with Charlotte, a student who was planning on going the traditional route. She went to grad school, was working in corporate America, and got laid off within her first five months at the company. Charlotte knew how much opportunity there was with web design and decided to give it a shot in the summer of 2025. Fast forward six months, and she's already almost doubled her entire corporate salary...and she's just getting started!!! If you've ever wondered whether web design could replace your 9-5 income, this episode will show you it's absolutely possible, and faster than you think. Follow Charlotte: IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteanaliese/ Website: https://charlotteanaliese.com/ Become a Wealthy Web Designer for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST Get the Showit Site Canvas Library for 15% off | Use code: PODCAST15 Start for FREE → Creative Career Course Get social with Becca Luna and Willow Kaii IG: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON INSTAGRAM TIKTOK: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON TIKTOK Youtube: SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

In this episode, Willow sits down with Emily, a student who's newer to web design, and gets brutally honest about her journey. The failures, the comebacks, and what actually changed when she invested in The Academy.

Yes, some of our students hit $10K months fast, and that's real. But Emily's story is about what happens when it doesn't come easy right away. The setbacks, the self-doubt, the moments where you're wondering if you're doing something wrong. And then, what changed when she joined The Academy and finally had the support and strategy she needed.

If you've been on this rollercoaster and need to hear that you're not alone, this episode is for you!

Become a Wealthy Web Designer for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST Get the Showit Site Canvas Library for 15% off | Use code: PODCAST15 Start for FREE → Creative Career Course Get social with Becca Luna and Willow Kaii IG: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON INSTAGRAM Follow Emily: IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/iamgeorgia.b/ Website: https://mytrueideas.com TIKTOK: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON TIKTOK Youtube: SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

In this episode, Willow sits back down with Georgia, a long-time student who left her job in 2021 and now makes $15k/month offering branding and web design. She previously sat down for an interview with Becca and Willow in 2022, and was one of the first-ever student interviews featured on this channel. Five years in, Georgia has more than doubled her corporate salary—and client demand is so high she's considering hiring a team. If you've ever wondered whether web design could be a real, long-term career for you, this is the proof.

Become a Wealthy Web Designer for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST Get the Showit Site Canvas Library for 15% off | Use code: PODCAST15 Start for FREE → Creative Career Course Get social with Becca Luna and Willow Kaii IG: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON INSTAGRAM Follow Georgia: IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/iamgeorgia.b/ Website: https://gbarrettstudio.com TIKTOK: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON TIKTOK Youtube: SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!