
There’s a moment in every creative business where you realize something has to change.
Not because you’re failing.
Not because the market is impossible.
Not because you aren’t talented enough.
But because the way you’ve been doing things isn’t aligned with the business you actually want to run.
For me, that moment didn’t arrive with fireworks or a major crisis — it came quietly. It came in the middle of a workday that looked successful on the outside, but felt… heavy on the inside. I was busy, I was booked, I was doing “everything right” — and yet I knew I wasn't leading my business with intention. I was just trying to keep up with it.
And that realization changed everything.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what that turning point looked like, how I recognized it, and the small shifts that helped me build differently — with more clarity, more confidence, and a whole lot more calm.
Because growth isn’t accidental. It’s designed.
And it starts with a decision.
The difference between running your business and leading it
Why confidence is as strategic as pricing or process
What happens when you let your business expand into your life instead of taking it over
Why support and community accelerate every level of growth
These aren’t theoretical ideas — they’re the exact shifts that helped me move from “I hope this works” to “I’m building this on purpose.”
But the full story and the how behind it all?
That's in the conversation — and I would love for you to hear it.

I’m a commercial exterior and interior designer with an MBA and nearly 20 years in the industry. When I’m not leading my coast-to-coast, multi-million dollar firm, I love sharing real talk on the business of design, blending insights from 20 years as a business professor. I keep it honest—balancing work and chasing my two girls around.

There’s a moment in every creative business where you realize something has to change.
Not because you’re failing.
Not because the market is impossible.
Not because you aren’t talented enough.
But because the way you’ve been doing things isn’t aligned with the business you actually want to run.
For me, that moment didn’t arrive with fireworks or a major crisis — it came quietly. It came in the middle of a workday that looked successful on the outside, but felt… heavy on the inside. I was busy, I was booked, I was doing “everything right” — and yet I knew I wasn't leading my business with intention. I was just trying to keep up with it.
And that realization changed everything.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what that turning point looked like, how I recognized it, and the small shifts that helped me build differently — with more clarity, more confidence, and a whole lot more calm.
Because growth isn’t accidental. It’s designed.
And it starts with a decision.
The difference between running your business and leading it
Why confidence is as strategic as pricing or process
What happens when you let your business expand into your life instead of taking it over
Why support and community accelerate every level of growth
These aren’t theoretical ideas — they’re the exact shifts that helped me move from “I hope this works” to “I’m building this on purpose.”
But the full story and the how behind it all?
That's in the conversation — and I would love for you to hear it.

There’s a moment in every creative business where you realize something has to change.
Not because you’re failing.
Not because the market is impossible.
Not because you aren’t talented enough.
But because the way you’ve been doing things isn’t aligned with the business you actually want to run.
For me, that moment didn’t arrive with fireworks or a major crisis — it came quietly. It came in the middle of a workday that looked successful on the outside, but felt… heavy on the inside. I was busy, I was booked, I was doing “everything right” — and yet I knew I wasn't leading my business with intention. I was just trying to keep up with it.
And that realization changed everything.
In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what that turning point looked like, how I recognized it, and the small shifts that helped me build differently — with more clarity, more confidence, and a whole lot more calm.
Because growth isn’t accidental. It’s designed.
And it starts with a decision.
The difference between running your business and leading it
Why confidence is as strategic as pricing or process
What happens when you let your business expand into your life instead of taking it over
Why support and community accelerate every level of growth
These aren’t theoretical ideas — they’re the exact shifts that helped me move from “I hope this works” to “I’m building this on purpose.”
But the full story and the how behind it all?
That's in the conversation — and I would love for you to hear it.

insightful conversations & super RELATABLE!
Excited for a podcast directed towards interior designers that covers the business and creative mindsets needed to run a successful firm. Throwing in life balance to every conversation makes this super relatable. Great conversations.
Colorful Conversations is like having a fun chat with your artsy friend who also knows how to create success! Katie's podcast is a must-listen for folks who love design and want to make money from their creative passions. She keeps you in the loop about the latest design trends while dropping priceless tips on turning your creativity into a successful business. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a budding entrepreneur, Katie's show is a goldmine of ideas and inspiration. So, tune in and get ready to blend style and success with her friendly and informative episodes – you won't want to miss it!
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insightful conversations & super RELATABLE!
Excited for a podcast directed towards interior designers that covers the business and creative mindsets needed to run a successful firm. Throwing in life balance to every conversation makes this super relatable. Great conversations.
Colorful Conversations is like having a fun chat with your artsy friend who also knows how to create success! Katie's podcast is a must-listen for folks who love design and want to make money from their creative passions. She keeps you in the loop about the latest design trends while dropping priceless tips on turning your creativity into a successful business. Whether you're a design enthusiast or a budding entrepreneur, Katie's show is a goldmine of ideas and inspiration. So, tune in and get ready to blend style and success with her friendly and informative episodes – you won't want to miss it!
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