Jun 2025
15m 44s
Are you stuck thinking "What if I mess up?" or "What if I don't sound like I know what I'm talking about?" when calling yourself an interior designer?
You're not alone.
Many talented people with a natural eye for design stay stuck because they're waiting for someone to give them permission to start their careers. But here's the truth: you don't need anyone's permission except your own.
In this episode, I talk about why you don’t need permission from anyone to become an interior designer—you already have what it takes. I share stories from my journey and common fears many new designers have, like not knowing enough or worrying they’ll make mistakes.
You will learn how to move forward despite your fears, and understand why your “why” is most important. I also provide three simple steps to start your interior design career immediately!
Creativity is personal, and being an interior designer means being brave enough to try. Whether you want to change your niche, charge for your work, or say yes to something new, this episode gives you the permission to begin.
Stop waiting for the perfect moment or the perfect skills. Your design career starts the moment you decide to believe in yourself. Listen now and give yourself permission to become the interior designer you've always wanted to be – because I am officially giving you that permission right here, right now.
If you need help getting your business off the ground and running, join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp. Classes start in July.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:👉 Overcome your fear-based thoughts and start believing in your own design abilities
👉Get official permission to start your interior design career today, with or without a degree or a perfect plan
👉Learn the 3 simple steps you can take this week to launch your design business
Check out the show notes >>> Stop Waiting for Permission and Start Your Interior Design Career Now
NEXT STEPS:🎨 Join the Launch Your Business Bootcamp and launch your design business this summer
Grab your freebies:
📌 Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design
🎨 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career
Connect With Me:
📧 Email: podcast@rwarddesign.com
🔆 Instagram: @rwarddesign
🌎 Website at rwarddesign.com
Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
02:07 Personal Reflection on Waiting for Permission
03:12 Common Mindset Blocks
03:58 Core Principle: Expertise Comes From Starting
04:39 Signs You're Ready to Start
06:24 Affirmations and Mindset Shifts
09:40 Direct Permission Statement
10:00 Practical Steps to Get Started
11:49 Overcoming the Starting Hurdle