In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I welcome Khalid Alkaaby to the podcast to talk about his artwork, his process, and the inspiration behind his collection at the Junior League of San Diego. We discuss some of the shared challenges we all have as creatives, including a tendency to overthink what we create. Khalid shares how meditation has had a major impact on his work, helping him get into the flow and stay there. Khalid’s story and his passion for his work are inspiring for all creatives. Design Coven Pro members will have a chance to experience Khalid’s work in person at the Junior League of San Diego on Saturday, June 3. Learn more and join us at designcoven.com/join.About Khalid AlkaabyAlkaaby’s creative journey started early in his childhood. His natural talents for drawing and painting inspired him to begin his education in Fine Art. While attending University his work was shaped by the local Masters of his hometown. They saw his potential as a young artist and shared their wealth of knowledge and expertise with him.Alkaaby’s beautiful life was uprooted in 2005 with a change in the political climate. Alkaaby chose to embark on the journey of a lifetime and to immigrate to the US. It is here in the US that Alkaaby experienced a sense of creative freedom that allowed his works to soar to higher levels.Alkaaby’s figurative work celebrates the energy and beauty of the sitter, translated to the viewer by his expert eye. His abstract work takes a moment in time, his personal energy and fuses it to the canvas.Each piece of Alkaaby’s work is a meditation, a vision prior to his brush touching the canvas.Alkaaby’s work is inspired by love, grace and beauty that surrounds him. He currently resides in San Diego.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Khalid & Alkaaby ArtWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

We’re talking about brand voice this week with online business manager and mentor Jazmin Cornejo. Jazmin shares her journey as an entrepreneur, including how she created two distinct voices for her two brands and how her branding helps draw in her ideal clients. We talk about how we can better embrace ourselves as brands, and, at the same time, why it’s okay for our brands to evolve and to not be who we are 24/7. I also share some of my personal struggles with brand voice and how I overcame them. Guest BioJazmin’s goal is to help women achieve their highest potential, allowing them more time to enjoy the luxuries of life like travel, good food, friends, and wine! As an ex-corp girl who turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, Jazmin has helped several brands grow and scale beyond 6 & 7 figures. Some would say she is a little bit bold & spicy - a Scorpio rebel at heart! She does things to the beat of her own drum and wants to show others how to do the same. She’s a little bit woo-woo, and if you know anything about Human Design, she’s a Projector so essentially a natural-born guide, a master of working smarter, not harder, and only wants to work 5-6 hours a day, which is why easy automation, tasks that move the needle and are effective are her jam! She’s a networking queen and knows the importance of her community! You gotta treat them like fine wine and give nothing but top-notch customer service! She wants to make everyday life easier for you so you can live in your ZONE OF BRILLIANCE! When Jazmin is not helping you achieve your top level of success, she is helping women see the world with her other company, FeMAVEN Getaways. A modern girl's getaway!Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with JazminLinks:Jazmin’s InstagramFeMAVEN Getaways 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week’s episode is all about money! Tracking your income and expenses as an interior designer is important, and this week Heather Zeitzwolfe of Get Radical With Your Business tells us what we can start doing now to get our money in order. We talk about common pitfalls and how we can navigate the “cashflow rollercoaster” that so many of us find ourselves on as business owners. Whether you are just starting your business or have an established business, this episode will motivate you to get a handle on your finances this year.The Design Coven will be doing a workshop with Heather on Friday, May 26. This event is available to Design Coven Pro members.Guest Bio Heather is down to earth, non-judgemental, and actually enjoys all this number stuff so you don’t have to. Heather is both analytical and creative; she’s a bundle of positive energy, far from the stereotype of the “boring” accountant. Heather has a strong passion for veganism, standing up for civil rights, and saving the environment. Her guilty pleasures include binge watching RuPaul’s Drag Race and scarfing down salted caramel cashew ice cream. When she’s not glued to her computer, she loves creating delicious food, hanging out with her hubby, cuddling her three cats and serving as an officer for her Toastmasters’ club.Featured in this episode5/26 Workshop: From Launch to Profit: Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in your Design BusinessFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with (guest name here)Links:WebsiteInstagramPodcastAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Learn how you can use Chat GPT to help you develop key elements of your brand, such as your bio and your values. These tips build on the tips I offered in episode 106, where I shared 6 entry-level ways interior designers could collaborate with Chat GPT to amplify their Instagram presence. Leading up to our Design Coven Workshop, Ignite Your Instagram, Unleashing the Power of Chat GPT on Tuesday, May 30th, you’ll want to work on the brand elements I describe in this episode. Together, we will build a 30-day Instagram calendar using Chat GPT. The workshop is available to Community and Pro members of the Design Coven. If you aren’t a member yet, you can join us free at the community level, or become a Pro member and get access to the recording of this session via a secret Design Coven podcast just for Pro members. Learn more at designcoven.com/join. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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)

Join me for a special solo episode where we dive into the exciting world of AI and Chat GPT. As designers, it's important to embrace new technologies and leverage them to our advantage. In this episode, I'll share six entry-level ways that you can collaborate with Chat GPT to supercharge your Instagram presence.Discover how Chat GPT can revolutionize your Instagram strategy and help you engage with your audience on a whole new level. From crafting captivating captions to generating compelling content ideas, we'll explore the various ways you can use Chat GPT to give your Instagram a significant boost.But that's not all! I'm thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop exclusively for Design Coven members. Join us for "Ignite Your Instagram: Unleashing the Power of Chat GPT - a 30-Day Post Calendar for Interior Designers." In this workshop, we'll dive deeper into using Chat GPT to create a strategic and impactful Instagram content calendar.Save the date: Tuesday, May 30th at 10 am PST. The workshop is free for all Design Coven members, including our free tier. Whether you're an experienced member or new to our community, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.Visit designcoven.com/join to become a member and gain access to this exclusive workshop and other incredible resources.Let's embrace the power of AI and Chat GPT together, and take your Instagram presence to new heights. See you there!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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 18 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 the third episode of our Sacred Spaces Series with Jessica & Taylor of Madouk Collection, we’re getting into a juicy topic: the energy of our spaces and the things we have in them. (And yes, we even touch on the paranormal in this episode!) Everything we put in our spaces has energy, but do we know what that energy is? Understanding the history of our items, how they were made, and who made them are all important to deciphering the energy they’re bringing in, and we want that energy to be in alignment with what we’re cultivating. If you have any stories about energy in your home or in the homes of clients, feel free to share with us–energy often has more of an impact than we realize!About MadoukMadouk Collection helps eco-conscious and socially aware people dealing with the difficulty in finding genuinely ethical and sustainable products achieve a stylish and comfortable living space through offering a carefully curated selection of ethically sourced, handmade rugs and home décor items. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignConnect with MadoukLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Holistic Interior Design is not just about creating holistic spaces. It is also caring holistically for the people creating and living in the space, which includes both the client and the designer. In this episode, I welcome my dear friend Lindsey Harris of A Deep Space to talk more about how we can show up and be present as our whole selves and as whole designers. Lindsey is a hypnotherapist who helps individuals rewire their minds and break free from conditioning, and in this episode, she explains how and why this works. She also shares her personal journey with hypnotherapy and breathwork. About Lindsey:Lindsey is a Clinical Hypnotist, Certified Instructor of Hypnosis, breathwork facilitator and Entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the holistic health and wellness industry. She finds purpose and joy in empowering others to discover and tap into their potential, release fears and insecurities, get out of their own way and manifest the lives of their dreams!In 2022, Lindsey opened the world’s first hypnosis and breathwork studio, A Deep Space™, and is on a mission to empower people of all walks of life to optimize their wellbeing, feel better and live happier.You can find Lindsey on instagram @lindseyjanelleliving and learn more about her offerings @adeepspace.co.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with LindseyLinks:A Deep Space - WebsiteA Deep Space - InstagramLindsey’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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This solo episode is all about the Discovery Call, which is the first call you have with a potential client to learn more about them and their project. It’s an opportunity for both of you to assess whether you are a good fit to work together. This is one of the most important touch points you have with potential clients, so I’m giving 10 tips to help you make sure it’s successful and that you both get what you need from the call.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured 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 this solo episode, I talk about the art of active listening and how to go beyond words to decipher what your clients really want or need in their space. Active listening is an important skill for interior designers to have so they can build strong relationships with their clients and deliver beautiful spaces that are truly personalized to the client. I offer ten tips that will help you practice active listening.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured 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 this Artist Spotlight, I welcome local artist and figurative painter Alexandra Carter. Alexandra’s work currently explores fertility, motherhood, and the feminine. We talk about her journey to becoming an artist and a mother, her sources of inspiration, the unique material she uses, and how her journey with fertility has impacted her creative work. Her work is currently being shown at Oolong Gallery in Solana Beach, alongside her friend and fellow artist Christiana Updegraff. The show runs through May 6, 2023, and you can learn more about it here.In this episode, Alexandra mentions the acupuncturist she works with, Emily Marson. Learn more about her and her clinic, Aphrodite Fertility.Guest BioAlexandra Carter (b. 1985 in Boston) grew up in South Shore Massachusetts and now lives and works in San Diego, California. She received an MFA from Goldsmiths University of London in 2015 and a BA from Rhodes College in Memphis in 2009. Recent solo exhibitions include “Bumps & Grinds” at Rogers Gallery in Las Vegas, “A Sense of Heat in Her Brain” at Luna Anaïs Gallery Los Angeles, “Berries for Baubo” and “All gods are hot” both at Radiant Space Los Angeles. Other solo exhibitions include Fusion Gallery (Turin, Italy), Southfork (Memphis), Projecto’ace Foundation (Buenos Aires), and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. She has been selected for residency projects nationally and internationally, including the Kone Foundation’s Saari Residence (Finland), Rogers Art Loft (Las Vegas), KulturKontakt Austria (Vienna), Qwatz (Rome), Graniti Murales (Sicily), Vice~Versa Foundation (Goa, India), RECSIM (Jashipur, India), Galerija-Muzej Lendava (Slovenia), and the Kentucky Foundation for Women (Prospect, KY).Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with AlexandraLinks:Alexandra & Christiana’s Show at Oolong Gallery in Solana BeachWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsite

I’m excited to celebrate our 100th episode with you! In this solo celebratory episode, I share the journey I’ve been through with the podcast, looking back to how it started and how it then evolved into the creation of the Design Coven membership. I also give a preview of what’s ahead for the podcast and reveal the top 10 most downloaded episodes thus far.You can listen to the playlist of the top 10 most popular episodes here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-holistic-interior-design-business/top-10-episodes-downloaded-2022-2023/I also mention Carly Ealey’s interview on Episode 52 and Chantelle’s Aligned Action Podcast.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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)

How do you know when it is the right time to hire? Jamie Van Cuyk, owner and lead strategist at Growing Your Team, joins me on this episode to talk all about building your team: how you know it’s the right time, who you need on your team, and how to find them. If you’ve been feeling like you need some extra support in your interior design business but have no idea where to begin, this episode will help you get started. Guest Bio Jamie Van Cuyk, the owner and lead strategist of Growing Your Team, helps women small business owners become confident leaders who hire right every single time. Drawing from over 15 years of leadership experience, Jamie teaches her clients how to master the art of hiring. By learning the dynamics of each company and their specific needs, she helps them find their perfect-fit, long-lasting team members and avoid the hiring and firing cycle. On a personal side, Jamie lives in St Petersburg, FL, with her husband and two daughters, is a hobby winemaker, loves to travel, and enjoys exercise that takes her feet off the ground, including rock climbing and aerial dance. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with JamieLinks:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this solo episode, I explain why saying “No” to requests for free interior design advice is essential for the success of your business. This is often something new designers encounter as they begin letting people know what they do, and sometimes it can be hard to say no. I talk about valuing yourself and your expertise, and why free advice can have a negative impact on both you and the client. I also give tips on how to handle requests for free advice gracefully.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Animal Spirit Deck by Kim KransAre 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 the second episode of the Sacred Spaces Series with Jessica and Taylor of Madouk Collection, we talk about the why behind our businesses and the changes we’d like to see in the industry. Jessica and Taylor walk through their unique process for sourcing and creating custom, high quality products both sustainably and ethically. We also discuss how interior designers can become leaders in moving the industry and consumers forward with better practices for people and the planet.About Madouk: Madouk Collection helps eco-conscious and socially aware people dealing with the difficulty in finding genuinely ethical and sustainable products achieve a stylish and comfortable living space through offering a carefully curated selection of ethically sourced, handmade rugs and home décor items. Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick(Get to know Angela and her work on Episode 8.)Connect with Madouk CollectionLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week I welcome Anne Kellett to the podcast to talk about inclusivity in design. Anne tells us about her more than 40-year career in interior design: how she discovered her passion for it, how it has evolved, and how she became an expert in inclusive design. We also discuss why it is so important for us to make our designs inclusive from the start, and how our actions now will impact future generations. The Design Coven will be doing a workshop with Anne to talk about how to integrate inclusive design practices into our projects and business on Friday, April 14, 2023. The workshop is available to Design Coven Pro members, and you can join live or watch the recording. If you are not a Design Coven member, you can also purchase a ticket here.Guest Bio Anne Kellett, ASID is an independent interior designer with 47 years’ experience in the field of residential interior design. Anne earned her Bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Interior Design from the University of Connecticut in 1969 and her Master’s from Oregon State University in 1971. Her design career began in New England – Connecticut to Vermont to Maine – then travelled south to Williamsburg, Virginia – and now continues in Southern California.  Anne is a Past President of the San Diego Chapter of ASID and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She is retired from Design Institute of San Diego where she taught textiles and business practices. Anne was also the Career Development & Internship Advisor and the Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter of ASID at Design Institute.Anne’s former design firm, A Kinder Space, was known for creating safe, easy to use and beautiful spaces that strove to address the present and future needs of her clients. Anne’s prime goal is always to interpret those needs and desires in an aesthetically pleasing way...to make spaces work “for” them ….not “against” them…to create an environment in which they can live and work more positively and independently. Anne brings care, respect and empathy into the designer-client relationship. Providing innovation and excellence ….her work has established a reputation for interior spaces that function beautifully.  Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with AnneLinks:FacebookInstagramLinkedInHouzzEmailAre 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...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 5 tips to create your own interior design business. I am often asked by podcast listeners and Design Coven members what to do to get started in the industry as a new designer, and these are my tips based on my experience building my business and helping others build theirs. Being a newcomer to the industry can be overwhelming, but these tips will help you build momentum. If you’re looking for more support, join us in the Design Coven.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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)

San Diego-based artist Kelsey Brookes joins me for this month’s Artist Spotlight. We have a wonderful conversation about his background in art and science, what led him to pursue art full time, and what inspires his work. His process and experiences in many ways relate to our process as Holistic Interior Designers, practically and creatively. His work would make a lovely addition to your projects, so be sure to check out his show at Quint Gallery!The Design Coven will be doing an artist tour and talk with Kelsey at Quint Gallery on Wednesday, April 5th. If you’d like to join us and become part of the Design Coven, head to designcoven.com/join.Guest Bio Kelsey Brookes is a former scientist who uses his background in biological and empirical methodology to create a new genre of art. His practice takes ideas and forms found in logic and natural systems (molecular and atomic structure, number sequences etc.) and creates art that blurs the boundaries between science and art. This methodology becomes the instrument used to create lively and colorful work that is both meticulously crafted and conceptually rigorous. His detailed paintings and sculptures find a balance between the normally opposing philosophies of subjectivity and objectivity, as well as concept and aesthetic. Diving into the discoveries of the physicist, mathematicians and chemist as only a scientist can then reducing and express that knowledge to the nonscientific world in the form of image and color as only an artist can.Brookes has had solo exhibitions in La Jolla, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, London and Berlin. His work was featured as the cover art for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2012 “I’m With You record and The Flaming Lips’ 2013 “Stone Roses” LP. KELSEY BROOKES: Psychedelic Space is the first monograph of the artist’s artwork and examines three years of work and four solo exhibitions. His work belongs in esteemed private collections, as well as the public permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with KelseyLinks:WebsiteInstagramCosmic Symmetries at Quint GalleryAre 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

In this short solo episode, I talk about how you can build your authority as a Holistic Interior Designer. I have a lot of designers tell me they’re worried about marketing themselves as Holistic Interior Designers because it’s not as popular or understood where they live, and they’re the only one they know of who is doing this type of work. But I think this is a great opportunity for you to establish yourself as the authority in this space. I outline three ways you can set yourself up to be the go-to Holistic Interior Designer in your market.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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 this week’s solo episode, I talk about how I manage my time and energy as a designer. If you often find yourself getting too caught up in your tasks, or if you’ve ever experienced burn out, these tips will help you find a little more peace and flow in your day. For those in the Design Coven, we’ll be doing a workshop this Friday, March 24, with Blake Faris, who has helped me better manage my time. She will share the five methods she’s perfected around tasks and time management. The workshop is for both virtual and in person members. (If you aren’t a member yet, just head to designcoven.com/join.)Learn more and connect with Blake ahead of the workshop:Blake's WebsiteBlake Faris Support on InstagramEvent LAB on InstagramEmailFeatured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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 episode is a look behind the scenes into one of my interior design mentorship sessions. In this session, the interior designer is debating how to handle the sourcing of furniture for clients and whether or not she should charge procurement fees. If you’ve been confused about whether to offer this as a service and what to charge, this episode will provide clarity and assure you it is okay to charge for a luxury service.If you'd like to have a session like this one, you can book a consultation with me here.If you're a Design Coven member, you have access to special member pricing for these sessions. You can book through your member portal.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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)