Show Summary: In this vibrant episode of the To-The-Trade podcast, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson sit down with designer, shop owner, and vintage curation expert Ariene Bethea, founder of Dressing Rooms Interiors Studio. Nile shares how he first met Ariene through coaching and was instantly drawn to her warmth, fearless use of color, and appreciation […]
Show Summary: In this empowering episode of the To-The-Trade podcast, host Laurie Laizure sits down with business strategist Julie Sellers, founder of @ellevatedoutcomes, to talk scaling, strategy, and sustainability for interior designers. Julie’s company functions as a high-level advisory firm for creative entrepreneurs, providing CFO- and CEO-level insights to solopreneurs and small teams. From helping
Show Summary: In this heartfelt and practical episode of the To-The-Trade podcast, host Laurie Laizure sits down with Jenny Warner, founder of J.Thomas Designs, to unpack the real journey of building a profitable interior design business grounded in experience, grit, and evolution. Jenny shares how her childhood immersed in DIY home builds, restaurant design projects,
Show Summary: In this insightful episode of To-The-Trade, Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson sit down with Jenna Gaidusek, an interior designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the eDesign Tribe and eDesign U. Jenna shares her journey from working as an interior designer and military spouse to building one of the most influential virtual design communities and
Show Summary: In this episode of To-The-Trade, hosts Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson welcome Rebecca Plumb and Shaun Crha of the Hot Young Designers Club podcast. Known for their humor and honesty, Rebecca and Shaun share the origins of their podcast, which was born out of a spontaneous connection at the Vegas Market in 2020.
Show Summary: In this engaging and insightful episode of “To-The-Trade,” Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson welcome interior designer, TV personality, and product developer Justin Q. Williams. Justin shares his inspiring journey from sketching houses in church as a child to launching his design firm at just 18. He highlights the importance of hands-on learning and
Show Summary: In this heartfelt episode of To-The-Trade, hosts Laurie Laizure and Nile Johnson sit down with interior designer Shelly Hudson, founder of Hudson Home. Shelly shares her professional journey from working in the corporate retail design world to building her own successful design firm focused on intentional, emotionally resonant spaces. Her move to entrepreneurship
Show Summary: In this energetic and candid episode of To-The-Trade, host Laurie Laizure chats with South African-born, Miami-based interior designer Nikki Levy, founder of Nikki Levy Interiors. Known for her high-energy personality and authentic design voice, Nikki shares her unconventional journey into the design world, which began later in life after a successful career in
Show Summary: In this episode of “To-The-Trade,” Laurie Laizure speaks with Marie Cloud, founder of Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, recognized for crafting soulful and intentionally curated spaces in both residential and boutique commercial design. Marie explores her distinctive approach, merging aesthetic beauty with profound emotional resonance and well-being, supported by her recent certification in neuroaesthetics.
Show Summary: In this insightful episode of “To-The-Trade,” host Laurie Laizure and co-host Nile Johnson sit down with interior designer and neuroaesthetics expert Eryn Oruncak. Eryn delves into how neuroaesthetics, the science of how environments affect the brain and nervous system, can profoundly transform living spaces to improve mental health, emotional well-being, productivity, and overall
