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In this honest and uplifting episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui sits down with Alpa Soneji from Studio Alpa to explore her journey inside Design Destiny and the profound shifts that followed.

Alpa shares how, before joining the programme, she felt capable but overwhelmed. Like many women in interior design, she was talented and committed, yet lacking clear structure, consistent boundaries, and confidence in her client communication. Through Design Destiny, she gained clarity around her target client, refined her processes, and built foundations that finally supported her rather than stretched her.

This conversation highlights the importance of mentorship and community for women in business. Alpa reflects on how having structured guidance, accountability, and a room full of ambitious women created momentum and belief. Over the past 18 months, she has not only strengthened her business model but stepped into a calmer, more confident version of herself as a business owner.

It’s a grounded reminder that clarity changes everything. When you understand your services, set boundaries confidently, and treat your work as a business, growth becomes sustainable rather than stressful.

You can dive into Alpa’s world HERE

This episode is for the woman who knows she is capable but feels stretched, scattered, or unsure of her next move. Alpa’s journey is proof that you don’t need to push harder, you need stronger foundations.

When clarity meets structure and is supported by mentorship and community, business becomes something you lead, rather than something that leads you.

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

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In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by Cheryl Olah, who shares her journey from the fashion industry into the world of interior design, and the pivotal role that structure, community, and mentorship played in that transition.

Cheryl reflects on her experience inside the bootcamp and how it gave her the clarity and direction she had been craving. She shares how continuing into Design Destiny and Design Thrive helped her move from feeling unsure and overwhelmed, to confident, supported, and clear in her business decisions.

This conversation explores the importance of understanding your pricing, tailoring your services to your strengths, and surrounding yourself with the right people as you grow. Cheryl speaks openly about the power of women supporting women, the mindset shifts required when stepping into a new industry, and why taking action, even when it feels uncomfortable, is often the key to transformation.

It’s a warm reminder that you don’t need to have all the answers before you begin. With the right guidance, support, and belief, clarity and confidence are built along the way.

This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of change, wondering whether they are ready to take the leap. Cheryl’s journey is proof that clarity, confidence, and success are not reserved for those who have it all figured out, but for those who are willing to be supported and take the next step.

You don’t need to wait for certainty.
You need to decide to begin.

Dive into Cheryl’s World HERE

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

This is your last chance to join the interior designer's blueprint bootcamp today! Find out more details HERE

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Are you running a business… or are you just servicing projects?

In this powerful and honest episode, I unpack the identity shift required to move from operating as an interior designer in “project mode” to leading as a structured, strategic interior design business owner.

If you feel busy but slightly anxious…
If you finish one install and immediately think, “What’s next?”
If you’ve never properly forecasted your next financial year…

This episode will hold a mirror up, without judgement and invite you into leadership.

I break down:

• The difference between project mode and CEO thinking
• Why reacting feels productive but isn’t leadership
• How to structure your week like a businesswoman
• What pipeline maturity actually looks like
• Why financial forecasting is non-negotiable
• The mindset shifts required to grow

This is not about working harder, It’s about thinking differently, If this episode resonated deeply, your next step is structure, not more motivation.

Design Destiny & Design Thrive are designed to help you pivot from interior designer to interior design business owner. Design Destiny is for interior designers who are ready to build businesses rooted in clarity, confidence and alignment, not chaos or burnout. Combined with the ongoing mentorship and community inside Design Thrive, it offers a space where women are supported to grow, implement, reflect and evolve together.

Inside we focus on:

– Structured weeks & CEO time
– Service suite clarity
– Sales mastery & pipeline movement
And so much more.

Next group starts 7th April Investment from £358 per month

Learn More HERE

If you’re ready to collapse time and go deeper:

– 9 Month 1:1 Mentorship (1 space remaining) Deposit from £476.00 and prices starting from £1000
– VIP Strategy Days from £1500
– 60 Day Pricing & Positioning Accelerators from £2222

Connect with me on Instagram HERE and reach out and book a discovery call on teamdesignbossdiary@gmail.com

Before you go I am hosting The Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp, a free, five-day live bootcamp designed to help interior designers rebuild and strengthen the foundations of their business and one of our pillars are building more confidence through internal energetics and what that looks like.

Dates: Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th February 2026 Join HERE

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

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In this uplifting and honest episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by interior designer Laura Clark for a powerful conversation about growth, mindset and what becomes possible when women stop trying to build businesses alone.

Laura shares her real experience inside Design Destiny and Design Thrive, and how these spaces became a turning point in both her business and her confidence as a business owner. From reconnecting with the foundational pillars of her business to evolving her pricing strategy and decision making, Laura reflects on just how much can change in a year when you are supported, guided and surrounded by the right people.

At the heart of this episode is the power of community. Laura speaks openly about the impact of meeting a group of like-minded women, the accountability that comes from shared growth, and why staying within the Design Thrive environment allowed deeper insights, stronger implementation and lasting change.

This conversation is not about quick wins or overnight success. It is about sustainable growth, mindset work that supports long term confidence, and understanding that pricing, leadership and clarity are built over time with the right support.

If you are an interior designer or woman in business who knows there is another level available to you, this episode will resonate deeply.

Why Design Destiny?

Design Destiny is for interior designers who are ready to build businesses rooted in clarity, confidence and alignment, not chaos or burnout.

Combined with the ongoing mentorship and community inside Design Thrive, it offers a space where women are supported to grow, implement, reflect and evolve together.

This episode is your reminder that success does not come from doing more, but from building smarter, being supported and choosing to invest in yourself.

Connect with Laura Clark HERE

Before you go I am hosting The Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp, a free, five-day live bootcamp designed to help interior designers rebuild and strengthen the foundations of their business and one of our pillars are building more confidence through internal energetics and what that looks like.

Dates: Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th February

Over five days, you’ll explore the core areas of your interior design business that influence clarity, confidence, boundaries, and sustainable growth. I will guide you through identifying what needs to be built, refined, or reset so your business can properly support you.

You’ll receive:

• Practical insights
• Business resets
• Guidance to help you step back and make aligned decisions

I am also inviting you to come spend two evenings with me online as a VIP client, this is limited to 7 women, which includes:

• Two live evening hot-seat coaching sessions during the bootcamp week
• Direct support in implementing the work into your own business
• Personal guidance translating the foundations into real-world action

VIP details are available on the opt-in page.

Join the free Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp HERE

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

See you in the next episode you lovely lot! Xx

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In this uplifting and empowering episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui sits down with Catrin Stuart, who shares her experience inside Design Destiny and Design Thrive, and the profound shifts that followed.

Catrin reflects on how what began as a passion gradually evolved into a structured, confident business. She speaks openly about the clarity she gained around her processes, pricing, and positioning, and how that clarity transformed not only her business decisions but her self-belief as a businesswoman.

A recurring theme throughout this conversation is the power of community. Catrin describes the experience of being surrounded by ambitious, supportive women who were equally committed to growth. That environment, alongside mentorship and structured guidance, created momentum, accountability, and confidence.

This episode explores the importance of treating your work as a business rather than a hobby, understanding the role of investment in growth, and building pricing strategies that support sustainable success. It’s a warm and honest conversation about stepping into leadership, backing yourself properly, and allowing your passion to become something professionally powerful.

You can dive into Catrin’s World HERE

This episode is a reminder that loving what you do is only the beginning. When clarity meets structure, and passion is supported by mentorship and community, transformation naturally follows.

If you are building something you care deeply about, but know it needs stronger foundations, Catrin’s journey will resonate deeply. You don’t need to abandon passion to build professionally, you need to support it properly.

Before you go I am hosting The Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp, a free, five-day live bootcamp designed to help interior designers rebuild and strengthen the foundations of their business and one of our pillars are building more confidence through internal energetics and what that looks like.

Dates: Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th February

Over five days, you’ll explore the core areas of your interior design business that influence clarity, confidence, boundaries, and sustainable growth. I will guide you through identifying what needs to be built, refined, or reset so your business can properly support you.

You’ll receive:

• Practical insights
• Business resets
• Guidance to help you step back and make aligned decisions

I am also inviting you to come spend two evenings with me online as a VIP client, this is limited to 7 women, which includes:

• Two live evening hot-seat coaching sessions during the bootcamp week
• Direct support in implementing the work into your own business
• Personal guidance translating the foundations into real-world action

VIP details are available on the opt-in page.

Join the free Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp HERE

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

See you in the next episode you lovely lot! Xx

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In this honest and inspiring episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui sits down with Rachael Harding, an interior designer who shares her transformative journey over the past 18 months and the pivotal shifts that changed both her business and her confidence.

Rachael reflects on her early struggles with structure, visibility, and consistency, and how being talented alone was not enough to create the business she truly wanted. She opens up about her experience inside group coaching environments, before making the brave decision to invest in one-to-one coaching, a move that marked a powerful turning point in her growth.

This conversation explores the importance of mindset work, embracing imperfect action, and allowing yourself to be seen before everything feels finished or perfect. Rachael also shares her recent wins, from awards and recognition to networking opportunities and deeper connections within the industry, highlighting the role of community, collaboration, and visibility in building a sustainable interior design business.

It’s a grounded reminder that transformation happens when strategy, mindset, and support come together, and that growth is often unlocked by choosing to take action before you feel fully ready.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that you do not need to have everything figured out before taking your next step. If you are an interior designer feeling capable but stuck, quietly doubting yourself, or craving more structure and support, Rachael’s journey will resonate deeply.

Transformation doesn’t come from waiting.
It comes from deciding to move.

Connect with Rachael Harding HERE

Before you go I am hosting The Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp, a free, five-day live bootcamp designed to help interior designers rebuild and strengthen the foundations of their business and one of our pillars are building more confidence through internal energetics and what that looks like.

Dates: Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th February

Over five days, you’ll explore the core areas of your interior design business that influence clarity, confidence, boundaries, and sustainable growth. I will guide you through identifying what needs to be built, refined, or reset so your business can properly support you.

You’ll receive:

• Practical insights
• Business resets
• Guidance to help you step back and make aligned decisions

I am also inviting you to come spend two evenings with me online as a VIP client, this is limited to 7 women, which includes:

• Two live evening hot-seat coaching sessions during the bootcamp week
• Direct support in implementing the work into your own business
• Personal guidance translating the foundations into real-world action

VIP details are available on the opt-in page.

Join the free Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp HERE

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

See you in the next episode you lovely lot! Xx

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In this uplifting and honest episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by Claire for a powerful conversation about transformation, mindset and what becomes possible when women stop trying to grow their businesses alone.

Claire shares her real experience inside Design Destiny and Design Thrive, and how these programmes became a turning point not just in her business, but in how she sees herself as a business owner. From shifting long-held mindset blocks to gaining clarity, confidence and direction, Claire opens up about why this work felt genuinely life-changing.

Together, they explore the role mindset plays in business growth, why community support is essential (especially in the early and middle stages of business), and how being surrounded by women on a similar journey creates momentum, belief and accountability.

This episode is a reminder that growth isn’t just about strategy, it’s about who you’re becoming as you build your business, and the environment you place yourself in while doing it.

If you’re an interior designer craving clarity, confidence and support, this conversation will land deeply.

Is Design Destiny for you?

If you’re an interior designer who knows there’s more available to you, more clarity, more confidence, more consistency. Design Destiny is designed to support that evolution.

Combined with the ongoing mentorship and community inside Design Thrive, these programmes create a space where strategy meets mindset, structure meets support, and women grow together.

This episode is your nudge to stop waiting for the “right time” and start backing yourself.

Tune in now and discover what’s possible when you invest in your growth and place yourself in the right environment.

Connect with Claire Trayfoot HERE

Before you go I am hosting The Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp, a free, five-day live bootcamp designed to help interior designers rebuild and strengthen the foundations of their business and one of our pillars are building more confidence through internal energetics and what that looks like.

Dates: Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th February

Over five days, you’ll explore the core areas of your interior design business that influence clarity, confidence, boundaries, and sustainable growth. I will guide you through identifying what needs to be built, refined, or reset so your business can properly support you.

You’ll receive:

• Practical insights
• Business resets
• Guidance to help you step back and make aligned decisions

I am also inviting you to come spend two evenings with me online as a VIP client, there is availability for 2 more women, which includes:

• Two live evening hot-seat coaching sessions during the bootcamp week
• Direct support in implementing the work into your own business
• Personal guidance translating the foundations into real-world action

VIP details are available on the opt-in page.

Join the free Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp HERE

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

See you in the next episode you lovely lot! xx

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In this short yet powerful episode, Lisa‑Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by interior designer Claire Moran, founder of Claire Moran Designs, for an honest and uplifting conversation about growth, confidence and what truly moves the needle in a design business.

This episode pulls back the curtain on Claire’s journey inside Design Destiny, and how being part of the right community, at the right time, completely shifted how she shows up in her business.

Together, Lisa-Marie and Claire explore what happens when women stop trying to build businesses in isolation and instead lean into shared support, structure and collaboration. Claire shares how having clear foundations, stronger boundaries and access to real-time guidance helped her quiet self-doubt, communicate more confidently with clients, and create momentum in her business without burning herself out.

This conversation is a reminder that growth is not about doing more, it’s about doing the right things, with the right support, and feeling held while you evolve.

If you are an interior designer craving clarity, confidence and a sense of belonging in your business journey, this episode will speak directly to you.

Is Design Destiny for you?

If you’re an interior designer who feels capable and talented, but craves more clarity, consistency and confidence in your business, Design Destiny was created for you.

It’s a space where structure meets mindset, strategy meets support, and women grow together, not in isolation.

This episode is your invitation to stop figuring it all out alone and start building your business with intention, clarity and community.

Tune in now and discover what’s possible when you choose to grow differently.

Connect with Claire Moran HERE

Before you go I am hosting The Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp, a free, five-day live bootcamp designed to help interior designers rebuild and strengthen the foundations of their business and one of our pillars are building more confidence through internal energetics and what that looks like.

Dates: Monday 23rd February – Friday 27th February

Over five days, you’ll explore the core areas of your interior design business that influence clarity, confidence, boundaries, and sustainable growth. I will guide you through identifying what needs to be built, refined, or reset so your business can properly support you.

You’ll receive:

• Practical insights
• Business resets
• Guidance to help you step back and make aligned decisions

I am also inviting you to come spend two evenings with me online as a VIP client, this is limited to 7 women, which includes:

• Two live evening hot-seat coaching sessions during the bootcamp week
• Direct support in implementing the work into your own business
• Personal guidance translating the foundations into real-world action

VIP details are available on the opt-in page.

Join the free Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp HERE

Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE

Feel free to DM or tag Lisa-Marie after listening to the episode.

And as always if you have loved this episode we would love for you to leave a review and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary in then we have a special gift waiting just for you.

See you in the next episode you lovely lot! xx