12. How I Built a Sustainable Interior Design Business (Without Having It All Figured Out)

<p>Episode 12: How I Built a Sustainable Interior Design Business (Without Having It All Figured Out)</p><p></p><h2>Description:</h2><p>In this solo episode of <i>Design with Impact</i>, I’m sharing my personal journey into sustainable interior design—how a childhood shaped by reuse and resourcefulness, a project installation filled with waste, and a powerful documentary completely changed the way I think about design.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt called to incorporate sustainability into your business but worried it would be too complicated, too expensive, or too overwhelming, this episode is for you.</p><p>I’m sharing the pivotal moments that led me to build a business centered around healthy homes and sustainability, the challenges I faced along the way, and my advice for designers who want to create more meaningful impact through their work.</p><p>Because I didn’t build a sustainable design business overnight—it evolved one decision, one project, and one conversation at a time.</p><p></p><hr /><h2>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</h2><ul><li>The early experiences that shaped my values around sustainability and resourcefulness</li><li>How seeing the amount of waste generated during a project installation changed my perspective on interior design</li><li>The documentary that completely transformed the way I think about consumption and the products we buy</li><li>Why sustainability is about more than just materials—it's also about people, waste, and end-of-life</li><li>The challenges of transitioning into sustainable interior design</li><li>Why you don't need to know everything before getting started</li><li>How small decisions can create meaningful impact over time</li><li>The importance of aligning your business with your values</li><li>Why sustainable design is the future of our industry</li><li>Encouragement for designers who are just beginning their sustainability journey</li><li>Resources available to help you confidently incorporate sustainable design into your business</li></ul><p></p><hr /><p>Connect &amp; continue the conversation:</p><ul><li>Join the conversation: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skool.com/design-with-impact-3994/about" target="_blank">Design with Impact Community on SKOOL</a></li><li>Sign up for our newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://alexshielddesign.myflodesk.com/pmy1xwvnoj" target="_blank">Newsletter Sign-up</a></li></ul><ul><li>Follow on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/designwithimpact_/" target="_blank">@designwithimpact_</a></li><li>Share this episode with a fellow designer</li><li>Leave a review to help grow the movement</li></ul>