The Design Dialogues Podcast is your go to interior design podcast. Through our conversations we will be inspired and educated so that you can build a succesful interior design studio.
After 133 episodes, 85 interviews, 54 solo shows, and two live events… I’m pressing pause on the Design Dialogues podcast. This isn’t goodbye forever, but it does feel like the right moment to stop, breathe, and reflect on what’s next.
When I started this podcast back in July 2023, I honestly didn’t know if anyone would listen. But week after week, you showed up. You tuned in on commutes, while walking the dog, late at night after wrapping up drawings. And together, we built something I’ll always be proud of — a space for real, honest conversations about the business of design.
This episode is part reflection, part thank you, and part love letter to this community.
Beth xx
10 Sept 2025
132 Your Second (or Third) Career: Why Your Past Experience is Your Secret Weapon
In this episode of Design Dialogues, I’m sharing why your second, third, or even fourth career is not a setback — it’s actually your biggest strength as a designer.
I know it’s easy to feel like you’re behind if you didn’t study interiors straight out of school. But the truth is, the skills and experiences you’ve gained in other industries can give you a real advantage in building your design studio. From communication and project management to finance, creativity, and resilience — these are the tools that make clients trust you and projects run smoothly.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your past career was wasted time, I want to reframe it for you: you didn’t start late, you started with a head start.
Hope you enjoy the episode
Beth xx
8 Sept 2025
131 A Dialogue with Alison Wheeler
This week on Design Dialogues, I’m joined by Alison Wheeler, founder of boutique digital advertising agency Society State. Alison’s mission? To take the mystery (and stress!) out of social media advertising for small creative businesses.
From starting out in PR and events to running a thriving agency while raising two little ones, Alison has walked the walk. She shares exactly how much budget you really need to get started, why strategy always beats the “boost” button, and the simple shifts that make ads work harder for your design business.
If you’ve been thinking, “I don’t have the budget for ads,” or you’ve tried before and felt like you were throwing money away, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and a fresh perspective.
Hope you enjoy the episode
Beth xx
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