Successful interior design business.
Joy and financial reward in your creative work.
A deep sense of satisfaction and well-being.
There’s no need to choose — you can have success and enjoy it too.
Most designers skip this important step…
Clearly defining what “success” means to them.
It’s easy to get stuck in the trap of being busy, doing more just for the sake of it, or because you were taught that busy equals success. But how often do you pause and ask yourself, what do I really want and how do I want to get there?
Without answering these big picture questions you’ll find yourself overworked, undersupported, missing financial goals, and indecisive about what strategies are meant for you.
The mental load will continue to increase and you’ll find that you can never fully turn-off, even when you’re technically out of the office.
You have a bigger vision for your life and business and now it’s time to get clear on exactly what that means to you, set clear goals, and be supported by a doable plan.
Designed to Thrive private coaching partnerships blend practical strategies with your own internal wisdom so that the business you’re building honors your unique desires, strengths, and values.
I work with Interior Designers who are feeling burned out and want to live more.
Let's be real. You’ve been in business for a while, you’re designing beautiful spaces, and from the outside, your business appears to be thriving. But behind the scenes your days feel pressure filled because you’re stretched thin. It’s time to create space for big picture strategy and for yourself.
You want things to change and you’re ready for a different approach - one that not only supports your business goals, but supports you - the human who makes it all happen.
You’re worthy of a thriving business that supports a life you love. One where you feel grounded, confident and in the driver's seat so that you’re present and energized in and out of the office.
Who You Are & Who You Are Becoming
We already know you’re talented. Now it’s time for you to fully embody your role as a Designer CEO. The dream projects, a collaborative team, and a streamlined process are waiting for you - all in service of the supportive lifestyle you crave.
Others describe you as smart, driven and resourceful. You got to where you are today because you know how to make things happen - even if it’s been kind of messy along the way. But forcing and pushing your way forward can only work for so long.
You’ve always been willing to do the work, but now you’re motivated to get it done with ease and intentionality. You can also learn to give yourself some grace and enjoy the journey.
If you’re here because you value depth, personal development, and want a partner in your business, not a parent, you’re in the right place.
With my support you’ll map out your big picture vision, plan next steps, and take consistent action. Most importantly, you’ll be empowered to make your own choices and confidently lead yourself. This skill alone will forever change who you are and how you show up.
The next level version of you that feels lighter, more resilient - and still just as goal oriented - is waiting for you.
What We Do Together
CREATE VISION
Every Designed to Thrive coaching partnership begins with setting your Life & Business Vision. We’ll use this to gain clarity and focus as we develop your customized coaching plan. You wouldn’t start a design project without the end in mind - your business shouldn’t be any different.
SET GOALS
Next, we'll identify clear goals and priorities so that you can consistently work toward your objectives while also leaving space for the unexpected. This is a fully customized experience so we always have the flexibility to adjust course as needed. Through it all you’ll be building the emotional resilience necessary to stretch yourself.
GET SUPPORT
Whether you need tools for time management, strategic planning, or team operations, I’ll curate support resources from my programs including Out of Overwhelm and Designer CEO. Every topic addresses both the practical “how to” and the mindset approach you’ll need to not just have the information, but become the person who embodies the concepts.
ENJOY THE PROCESS
You’ll enjoy the process. Your days are filled with serving clients. This is your space to reconnect to yourself, evolving right alongside your interior design business. I’m here to support you every step of the way. It’s not always easy being an entrepreneur, but we can create more ease in the hard moments and learn to celebrate the heck out of your wins.
Designer, you are the most important asset in your business. Get the support you want.
Let’s work together to create a thriving business that gives as much to you as you do to your clients. One that is creatively fulfilling, financially supportive, and streamlined to facilitate your best work. You don’t have to do it alone.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Wondering how I understand your struggles as an interior designer? It’s because I’ve been there too. I began my career as a commercial designer at prestigious firms, opened my own residential firm, taught Pilates and built a multi-million dollar rental property business, all before I became a Master Certified Life & Business Coach. Self-identified overachiever right here.
The most essential skill I’ve cultivated is learning to embrace the discomfort of doing what I’ve never done before. I had to take action to create results and I had to do the inner work to become the person who believed my goals were possible.
Through my own industry expertise and working with designers around the world, I have a lot of experience and practical wisdom to share - but I don’t have a magic formula.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all which is why I help you learn to think like a CEO. That’s how you create your own magic formula, one that continues to work long after our time together is complete.
Building a strong, sustainable foundation for your growth, requires a holistic approach. We’ll flow seamlessly between three essential modalities to support your business goals, make aligned decisions and cultivate internal wellbeing.
The Designed to Thrive Coaching Methodology
Mind
What often stands in the way of feeling calm, confident and in control in your business are the beliefs you hold about yourself and the world around you. Together we'll dive deep to address the root mindset issues that prevent you from creating sustainable change. Whether it’s managing day-to-day operations or achieving your next big goal, shifting your internal narrative is how you become the CEO you’re meant to be.
Body
Your body speaks through the language of emotions. As an entrepreneur, not mastering your emotional life can leave you stuck in habitual patterns and reactive triggers that prevent real growth (even when you know the "right" thing to do). Using a combination of meditation and intuition based practices, you’ll build emotional strength to navigate the highs and lows of this complex industry while experiencing more ease and fulfillment.
Strategy
Planning, execution and evaluation are required for success, but you won’t have to be squished into a box. Formulaic approaches fall short because they don’t take into account you. Instead of working against yourself with a list of “shoulds,” we’ll create a true-to-you, customized plan designed to support your capacity, leverage your strengths, and achieve your personal and professional goals. Less friction and more simplicity is the way.
Ready to get started?
It’s no longer the early days of your business where you said yes to everyone but yourself. Honor your desire for support and take the next step.
Designed to Thrive private coaching partnerships are fully customized to address your unique challenges and goals. Click the button below to learn more about 1:1 coaching, hear from past clients, and add your name to the waitlist so you’re the first to know when a spot becomes available.
Alignment to Our Bigger Goals
I went from a 4 person team that was failing to make 20 projects run smoothly and a feeling of complete overwhelm to a 6 person team with 30 projects that are much more thoughtful, organized and bringing the joy back into the work for me.
Desi guided me through a journey of self-discovery to learn to listen to myself and have the courage to navigate tough conversations. I’ve stopped putting out fires, made choices aligned with our bigger goals and have taken control of the company’s biggest asset, me!
Jillian Richey, Jillian Richey Design
Change Beyond the Business
I used to feel like I lived in my own head a lot and would get frustrated if clients asked questions. I took it as if they were questioning me and my process. After working with Desi, she helped me learn to steer the ship and turn challenges into opportunities. Desi has an uncanny ability to hear everything between the lines. Her tools didn’t just change my business. They changed how I interact with my husband, friends, colleagues and so much more.
Casey Brand, Cassandra Brand Interiors
Profitable & Confident
Desi has helped me overcome burnout, be more profitable, and make quick, confident decisions for the business. During our partnership I opened a studio space, brought in better projects with higher fees,and stopped taking on non-ideal clients. Desi helps to untangle the confusion of owning your own business so that things can be more manageable and enjoyable.
Katie Kurtz, Adorned Homes
DON’T MISS THIS!
Support for Every Stage of Your Growth
Have you checked out the Resources page? You’ll find a variety of tools you can access immediately to get my support today. Get started by listening to my top rated podcast, The Interior Design CEO podcast. It’s over 100 episodes deep with a topic for every stage of business growth and personal development.
Programs on Hiatus
Out of Overwhelm
An intimate group experience for interior designers that will take you from overwhelmed & stressed to calm & in control. Join a supportive community of like-minded business owners as you solve challenges such as time management, people pleasing, perfectionism, and more. The program includes lessons on essential concepts, tools for implementation, a private community, and group coaching.
Designer CEO
A high touch mastermind experience for established interior designers who are ready to expand into their next level of creativity, fulfillment, and financial abundance - without sacrificing their sanity. Designers learn to leverage three core leadership pillars, including Self-Leadership, Design Leadership, and Business Leadership to set goals, make empowered decisions and take strategic action. The mastermind includes extensive resources, a private community and a combination of private and group coaching.
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Ready for sustainable growth?
Click the button below to learn more about private coaching and how I can help you. This is your first step toward getting the holistic support you need to expand into your next level of creativity, fulfillment, and financial abundance - without sacrificing your sanity. Be sure to join the waitlist so you’re the first to know when spots become available.
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