Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchErica McLain on bridging the gap between science and design
Episode 181
Erica McLain has been continuously guided by a fierce drive and curiosity—qualities that propelled her to Stanford, the Olympics, and tech companies …
6 hours ago
Ask Us Anything: Dane Austin on taking design presentations to the next level [Rebroadcast]
Episode 180
Boston designer Dane Austin joins the show to answer a question from a fellow designer who knows the basics when it comes to presenting design ideas,…
1 week ago
Why Mandy Cheng won't delegate her firm's finances [Rebroadcast]
Episode 179
Mandy Cheng launched her creative career in set production before discovering that transforming interiors was a perfect fit. The past few years have …
2 weeks ago
Ask Us Anything: Melissa Oholendt’s go-to interview questions for new hires [Rebroadcast]
Episode 178
Melissa Oholendt of Minnesota- and Colorado-based firm Oho Interiors answers a question from a designer who is currently interviewing candidates for …
3 weeks ago
Why Ali Budd wants to do design TV differently [Rebroadcast]
Episode 177
Ali Budd had a shot at TV stardom—and decided she wanted to bring viewers a side of the industry they hadn’t seen before. As the business she spent …
4 weeks ago
Ask Us Anything: Blair Moore on protecting your firm from shipping issues
Episode 176
In this episode, New York and Rhode Island-based interior designer Blair Moore answers a question from a designer whose firm is facing a sudden rush …
1 month ago
How Angela Harris put wellness front and center in her business
Episode 175
Angela Harris’s firm marks a bit of a departure from the typical Trade Tales guest, with a portfolio that spans master planned communities, model hom…
1 month, 1 week ago
Ask Us Anything: Lucy O’Brien on designing around order minimums
Episode 174
In this episode, Philadelphia-based interior designer Lucy O’Brien of Tartan & Toile answers a question from a designer who recently had to compromis…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Rayana Schmitz on tapping outside experts to transform her firm
Episode 173
Rayana Schmitz balanced several different early career paths—from fitness trainer to firefighter—before landing on interior design. Today, she’s lead…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ask Us Anything: Lauren Caron’s process-driven approach to far-away projects
Episode 172
In this episode, Seattle-based interior designer Lauren Caron answers a question from a designer who wants to expand her business beyond her home cit…
2 months ago