Many artists and designers struggle with how to do what they love and make a living at it. For those of you who want to start your own businesses, this month’s Artist Spotlight with Interdisciplinary Artist & Designer Parker Heath will inspire you to get going today! Parker shares the fascinating story of how he discovered his passion for art and how he built his business in a relatively short amount of time. His secret? Just jumping in, building a solid foundation for himself, and going with the flow!Parker and I also talk about his current work, collaborations, and process in working with interior designers. For those of you looking to collaborate more with local artists and include truly unique pieces in your designs, you’ll enjoy hearing about Parker’s work and the inspiring story behind the artist.About ParkerParker Heath is a San Diego based interdisciplinary artist creating work in a variety of media such as painting, ceramics, textiles, and home accessories.Parker received his Studio Arts BFA in 2022 from San Diego State University. The width of his multi-media work symbiotically allows him to discover and examine how the roles of functionality, materiality, and conformity co-exist with art in contemporary life.Amongst these different practices, Parker has developed his signature artistic approach of which his final pieces embody modern aesthetics while invoking a bohemian, primitive style.Aside from Parker’s work as an artist and small business owner, he is also a professional Freestyle BMX rider, Model, & Actor.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with ParkerWebsitePAR KER made InstagramParker’s Personal InstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of vacation and short-term rental design with interior designer Paula Oblen. Once Paula discovered her passion for this niche, she was hooked. She shares the unique story behind her career and business, why she loves examining the convergence between hotel and home, and the importance of identity and branding in this space. She also gives us a preview of what’s ahead for her business as she continues to innovate and explore what she loves.Paula’s journey as a designer and business owner is a great example of what we can accomplish once we discover our niche or unique offering within the world of interior design. And she also reminds us that we have the power to make things happen for ourselves and our business—so tune in if you’re ready to get inspired and take your own business to the next level!About PaulaA midwest native turned California gal, Paula is a natural-born creative with an intense passion for curating experiential and immersive interior spaces. An entrepreneur at heart and armed with more than 20 years of experience starting and owning multiple interior design business ventures, she is honored to have built an impressive list of clients that includes celebrity artists, musicians and interior designers, as well as private and commercial real estate investors, property management companies and restaurateurs. In late 2021, Paula teamed with Celebrity Designer and Netflix’s Queer Eye Designer Bobby Berk, where together they reimagined and transformed a 1950’s Spanish-style home named Casa Tierra—now a world class airbnb destination featured in Modernism Week 2022.Inspired by the hotel to home movement, Hotelements was born from curating objects and elements that communicate Paula’s branded design work—Informing the property’s identity through personalization of a curated and immersive building revenue stream. Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with PaulaWebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

I’m excited to welcome our first doctor to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Dr. Natasha of Tulsi Wellness Center. Dr. Natasha practices Holistic Health, and as Holistic Interior Designers, it’s important for us to make our overall health and wellness a priority, while also considering how our designs contribute to the holistic health of our clients. Dr. Natasha shares her journey to practicing Holistic Health, her personal connection to Holistic Interior Design, and how we can take better care of ourselves as designers and creatives. Dr. Natasha offers great, simple tips that will help us in all areas of our lives, not just business.About Dr. Natasha MacLeayDr. MacLeay is sincerely dedicated to transforming the lives of women. She helps optimize gut health, hormones and skin naturally. Dr. MacLeay uncovers the “why” of your health concern and provides the necessary treatment to make your health an asset to your life.  She pioneers in establishing a targeted approach towards the bi-directional relationship between the bellies and brains, an often-overlooked area of treatment.Dr. MacLeay utilizes advanced technology and functional medicine testing such as gut microbiome, micronutrient, food sensitivity, neurotransmitter, and genetic testing to get answers for targeted treatment. As a Naturopathic Doctor her approach is a balance of traditional and modern medicine. Treatment often includes nutrition counseling, botanical medicine, homoeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, and physical medicine.Specialties:- Cognitive & Mental Health (Brain fog, anxiety, depression, ADHD)- Gastrointestinal Health (IBS, IBD, SIBO, GERD, food sensitivity, dysbiosis and more)- Endocrinology (thyroid disorders, stress hormones, autoimmune disease)- Regenerative Medicine (PRP/Exosome therapy for hair and face)Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with Dr. Natasha & TulsiTulsi WebsiteTulsi InstagramDr. Natasha's InstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

I’m kicking off April with a preview of all the exciting Design Coven events coming up this month, for both Free and Pro Members. And as I am in the process of hiring a paid intern for my design business, Tiger Veil, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my hiring process. If you’re in the process of building a staff or just thinking about hiring in the future, my hope is that this helps you find the right team members who will elevate your business to the next level.And if you’re thinking of applying for my paid internship, this episode will also give you a behind-the-scenes of what I’m looking for and what I’m planning to do with this role!Read to apply for the internship? You can apply here: https://forms.gle/3YEFsNS3FmPJAY2eALooking for advice or guidance on your interior design business? You can book a 1 Hr Business Coaching Session here:https://calendly.com/rachellarraine/idcoaching250*Please note a date change for one of our Design Coven events: Our group workshop will be held on April 25th at 9 AM PT, and not April 26th as stated in the recording. Be sure to check the Design Coven portal for updates on all events and follow us on Instagram (@thedesigncoven). If you haven’t joined the Design Coven yet, you can join us today for free at designcoven.com/join. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Cosmo TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

I’m excited to welcome two Design Coven members, Cassie and Angelica, to the podcast to share the story behind their holistic interior design business. Cassie and Angelica met in the Design Coven and discovered they had a unique connection, which led to them building a business together. They talk about how they work and fit so well together, how the Design Coven has helped them in the process of building their business, and how important it is to have a network built upon meaningful, personal connections.I hope their story will inspire you to start your design business and to build the same type of meaningful connections they have within the Design Coven! If you haven’t joined us yet and want this level of support and inspiration, you can join our community at the Free or Pro tier at designcoven.com/join.About Liminal HomeAngelica Corrigan (she/her) and Cassie Pinner-Capachione (they/she) are the visionary founders of Liminal Home, a San Diego-based luxury interior design firm dedicated to prioritizing holistic health and artful living in both residential and hospitality spaces. With Angelica's foundation in installation art, enriched by a curanderismo lineage and 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, and Cassie's expertise as an energy worker, herbalist, and founder of a boutique apothecary and healing studio, they collaborate to create spaces that inspire transformation.Driven by their shared commitment to mindfulness and beauty, Angelica and Cassie merge the realms of art and medicine in their approach to interior design. They strive to transcend conventional limits, crafting spaces that elevate the vibration of each environment, resonating through their clients and reaching into local and global communities.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with Liminal HomeWebsite: https://www.liminalhomeinteriordesign.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liminalhome_/Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week I’m sharing an update on where I’m at with this podcast and my business, and I’m introducing my NEW podcast, The Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast. I outline seven reasons why I decided to start this new project, and I’m hoping it inspires you to find a targeted way to connect with your ideal clients. With us entering the second quarter of the year, now is a good time to assess where we are all headed and what we really want to create or call into our lives and businesses.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

As AI becomes more and more popular, I want to address when interior designers should avoid working with it. I believe that AI can have many great uses, and I’ve talked about that in previous episodes, but when it comes to your design images—especially the ones in your portfolio—I think it does more harm than good. In this episode, I cover three specific reasons to not use AI images.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

We have a lot of great events coming up this March in the Design Coven, and in this episode, I’m giving you a preview of each of them. This month, we are embracing the energy of Pisces season by diving deeper into our dreams, exploring how they can empower us in life and business. For our Design Coven virtual events this month, we begin on March 11 with a New Moon Intention Setting event, available to all Free and Pro Members. On the same day, our Pro Members gather virtually for our Mystic Circle to talk all about Pisces season and our dreams. We end the month with our group coaching event for Pro Members on March 29th, where we’ll tap into our dream clients.If you’re looking to connect in person in San Diego, we’ll be gathering at the ASID San Diego Chapter event on March 20th to discuss how to collaborate with contractors. I’m also in the midst of planning another in person event to give you a tour of one of my newest projects at Bivouac Ciderworks Adventure Lodge. Stay tuned for more details on that event!To join us for any of these events and to get more details, visit designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week we’re diving into the writing and messaging on your website with Masha Koyen, a copywriter who works specifically with interior designers. She walks us through the 7 most common mistakes she sees interior designers make on their websites and tells us how we can correct them.Masha also gives us a preview of what she’ll be covering in her workshop for Design Coven Pro Members on February 28. In support of our theme for the month, heart-centered design, Masha’s workshop is focused on how interior designers can build an emotional connection with their audience through the writing on their websites. If you aren’t yet a Design Coven Pro Member and would like to join us live (or watch the recording of the workshop later), visit designcoven.com/join to sign up.About MashaMasha Koyen is a seasoned messaging strategist and copywriter with over 14 years of corporate marketing experience to the table. She's worked with big guns like Deloitte, KPMG, Open Text, and Pearson before launching her own boutique copywriting agency, Content Vertical.Today, Masha specializes in messaging strategy and website copywriting for the interior design industry. Her secret sauce? A data-driven approach using her signature REVEAL framework. She dives deep into the audience's psyche, creating engaging narratives that resonate with their core needs and desires.With Masha, you're not just getting words on a page - you're getting a strategic narrative that captures attention and doesn't let go. Expect engaging web copy that not only tells a story, but inspires action.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: The Nomad TarotConnect with MashaWebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this week’s episode, I’m giving an overview of the Design Coven’s theme for the month of February: Heart-Centered Design. I explain what it means to design from the heart and how all of our events this month will support us in reconnecting to our heart space. Together we’ll explore how we can connect with our clients’ heart centers as well, using design to evoke how they want to feel in their spaces.Our upcoming events this month include our New Moon Intention Setting Gathering, the Art Meets Design Mixer, our Mystic Circle, and our Group Coaching and Workshop event. Our workshop this month will be on copywriting for your website, led by Masha Koyen, who is a website copywriter for interior designers. The New Moon Intention Setting Gathering and the Art Meets Design Mixer are both free events, while the others are available only to Design Coven Pro Members. For more details and to join us for one or more of the events I mention in this episode, visit designcoven.com/join. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

The World Design Capital has named San Diego Tijuana the design capital for 2024—the first bi-national designation in the organization’s history! And I’m excited to share that the Design Coven has collaborated with Sparks Gallery, ASID San Diego, and the World Design Capital to create a whole weekend of Holistic Design events, February 9 to 11, 2024. In this episode, I give you all the details of our first event on February 9th, the Art Meets Design Mixer. The goal of this mixer is to connect artists and designers, and there are 8 reasons that you won’t want to miss it!I hope you join us for this special event, which is free and open to everyone–but it will sell out! You can register and find more details at 2924.eventbrite.com.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week, I’m inviting you behind the scenes for a sneak peek at a Design Coven Group Coaching session, usually available only to our Design Coven Pro members! This is a preview of our January workshop and group session, which centered on pricing. After I shared exactly how I establish my flat rate prices, the designers asked questions, and we worked through some of the challenges they’re currently facing with their design projects. This group coaching is what I feature in this episode, but if you’d like to watch the pricing workshop, you can access the full recording as a Design Coven Pro member. To learn more, visit designcoven.com/join. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

A lot of new interior designers ask me how they should price their services, specifically whether they should bill hourly or do a flat rate. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with different pricing structures and how I ultimately came to the decision to ditch hourly billing. I’ve been doing a flat rate since 2022, and I’ve found that this is what works best for me and my clients. I give you 7 reasons why you might want to consider doing the same.I’ll be going much deeper into my exact pricing structure (how I get my flat rate, what my markups are and how I do them, my trade discounts and procurement fees, etc) with Design Coven Pro Members in a special workshop on January 19th. If you can’t make it live, the recording will be available to all Pro Members in video and podcast form. To join us and learn more, visit designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Harness the power of this month’s new moon with this special replay of our January New Moon gathering in the Design Coven. Together, we tap into the energy of the New Moon in Capricorn and our Tarot card of the year, Strength. Move through a meditation with us to connect to the strength of the Lioness, and set your intentions for the year ahead. This is a look behind the scenes at what we do in our free monthly New Moon Intention Setting gatherings, which are open to both Free and Pro Design Coven members. I invite you to join us live for our New Moon gathering next month so you can meet your fellow designers and share your intentions with a supportive community. Sign up for free at designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this episode, I’m sharing how I personally weave rituals into my everyday life. I give you a sneak peek into a typical day for me, bringing you through my morning ritual, my workday ritual, and my evening ritual. I also talk about my new client ritual and my new moon ritual. All of these help me stay grounded so I can move through my days with a sense of purpose and intention. I also love infusing magic into everyday activities, and rituals help spark this magic. I invite you to try incorporating any of my rituals into your day, or use my rituals as inspiration to create ones that work for you. You are also welcome to join us in the Design Coven for our monthly New Moon rituals, which are open to both our Free and Pro members. Our next ritual is Thursday, January 11 for the New Moon in Capricorn. Head to designcoven.com/join to get all the details!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week we’re exploring how you can incorporate rituals into your design business. I explain what rituals are in a business context, why practicing them can be so powerful and transformative, and I offer you a few different types that can be done at various points of your design projects. If you want to explore rituals in your business further, join us in the Design Coven and practice one of my rituals with me! Coming up on Thursday, January 11, I’m bringing back my New Moon Intention Setting Circle, and it is open to all members of the Design Coven, both Free and Pro. If you aren’t yet a member of the Design Coven, you can join us for free at designcoven.com. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes in my business with 8 ways I’m planning to level up in 2024. Some of these are practices that I’m building upon from previous years and some are newer introductions to my business. I’m sharing these with you so you can also use them in your design business, and perhaps you’ll even be inspired to create your own list. And if you want to work on these with me, join us in the Design Coven for encouragement and support! Visit designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In our first episode of 2024, I’m sharing what’s ahead for the podcast and the Design Coven. I’m excited for these changes which include going back to two podcasts a week, releasing new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m also making the Design Coven more accessible to members around the globe by making our official events and meetings virtual. So if you’ve been thinking about joining us in the Design Coven but haven’t yet, be sure to listen to this episode and learn how a membership with us (free or Pro) could benefit you!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

As we head into a new year, you might be looking for opportunities to uplevel your business, and one great way to do that is to attend networking events that will help you connect with other designers and vendors. I’m excited to share an event with Cosentino coming up in February, and Cosentino’s Regional General Manager Scott Newhan and Account Manager Jason Shephard are joining me on this episode to give us all the details! Scott and Jason talk about the history of the C.Next event, what designers can expect when they attend, and highlights from the event’s agenda. They also share with us their personal journeys into the design world, what makes Cosentino special (including their commitment to the environment and sustainability), and other opportunities to connect with the Cosentino business and brand. If you want to start 2024 off with some inspiration and a fresh networking opportunity, tune into this episode to see if this event is right for you!About Scott NewhanScott started his career a little over 30 years ago as a warehouse worker at Morena Tile on Morena Blvd. He worked hard and was able to work his way up through the ranks. In 2001, he started with Import Stone as an outside sales rep and worked his way up to GM of the San Diego location. In 2008, Cosentino bought Import Stone and he has been with Cosentino ever since. He ran the San Diego location until 2016, and was then promoted to the GM of the Anaheim HUB. He was able to grow the sales there and won GM of the year, commercials sales of the year, and many container sales contests. In June of 2023, he was promoted to Regional General Manager covering Anaheim/San Diego and Las Vegas. He has thoroughly enjoyed his over 15 years with Cosentino and plans to continue until retirement. For his hobbies, he enjoys off-roading in the desert. He is also an avid shooter, a landscape painter, and is now on his way to becoming a private pilot. About Jason ShephardJason first entered the construction industry as a freshman in high school working for his father’s company in Illinois. His father owned and operated a countertop fabrication and installation company, and Jason worked in the shop, learning to fabricate and install countertops. Later he learned digital/laser templating, CAD drawings/layouts, and CNC programming/operating. He got married in 2006 and in 2013, moved back to his wife's hometown to be near her family in North County San Diego. He started his first sales job for a fabrication company in Escondido, where he learned in-home sales and worked with designers to bring their clients’ kitchen and bath dreams to life. This introduced him to many San Diego designers. In early 2021, he made the move to Cosentino as part of the San Diego sales team. In this role, he represents the Cosentino brands–Silestone, Dekton, and Sensa granite–in the professional market. He works with and supplies architectural surfaces to designers, kitchen studios, fabricators, contractors, and other industry professionals for their clients and projects.  Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with CosentinoWebsiteCosentino InstagramScott’s InstagramC.Next Designers Edition Event WebsiteAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check...

One of the most popular questions I am asked by new designers is how to get started right now in the industry. Today I am outlining seven steps you can take that don’t require you to wait until you have a certain amount of experience or a degree, and most don’t cost anything. You can truly take any of these steps right now! And if you have already started your interior design journey, feel free to share your tips with our community, and listen to see if any of these can help you take your business or networking to the next level. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Your Wise Animal BodyAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)