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| EP 103: Four Pricing Models Everyone’s Teaching You (And Why Three of Them Are Keeping You Broke) | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:19:17 | |
How should interior designers price their services? In this episode of the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast, the interior design business podcast for women ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside, host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui breaks down the four interior design pricing models taught across the industry, and reveals why only one of them is built to hold a real, moving interior design project and take a design business past six figures. Hourly rates, flat-fee bundles, tiered pricing ladders and staged pricing structures are all being taught to interior designers right now, often repackaged with a nicer font and presented as the answer. Lisa-Marie walks through each one honestly: why hourly rates punish you for getting better at your job, why bundling a consultation, layout, concept and design review into one flat fee isn’t pricing at all, and why a pricing ladder is a menu, not a matrix. She then shares the staged interior design pricing matrix she teaches, separating design direction, procurement and trade coordination into distinct stages, each with its own fee, margin and purpose. It’s the same pricing foundation that took her own award-winning studio from £75,000 to £250,000 in a single financial year, and has generated £1.3 million in collective client revenue across the interior designers she mentors. Finally, Lisa-Marie explains the piece most pricing advice misses entirely: why a pricing structure only holds when the mindset underneath it does too. In This Episode:
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And if you want to build your entire pricing matrix and business foundation one-to-one, a small number of 2027 mentorship spaces are now open email teamdesignbossdiary@gmail.com and apply for either our pricing & service 60 day experience or 1:1 12 month mentorship Download your free guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE Connect with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui on Instagram HERE If you want to find out how to work with Lisa or join one of her Interior Design Mentorship programmes, then email teamdesignbossdiary@gmail.com ABOUT DESIGN BOSS DIALOGUE Hosted by Interior Design Business Strategist and Mentor Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, each episode shares practical business strategies, honest conversations and inspiring interviews to help interior designers master pricing, profitability, visibility, leadership, marketing, systems and sustainable business growth. Whether you're just launching your studio or scaling an established business, you'll find practical strategies to help you create a business that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. | |||
| Ep 102 The Power of Implementation over Information and why AI can't replace you as a Interior Designer | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:30:01 | |
In this episode of the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast, the interior design business podcast for women ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside, host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui unpacks one of the biggest shifts facing interior designers right now: clients using AI tools like ChatGPT to research renovation costs, benchmark quotes, and even sense-check an interior designer's pricing before committing to a project. We live in a world where information is no longer scarce. Anyone can type a question into AI and receive a well-structured answer in seconds, a rough renovation budget, inspiration imagery, even a judgement on whether a quote "seems reasonable." But information was never actually what clients were paying an interior designer for. In this episode, Lisa-Marie breaks down the real distinction between information and implementation, why that gap is the entire reason interior design expertise still matters, and exactly how to respond with confidence when a client arrives holding AI-generated numbers, or runs your own quote through a chatbot to validate it. This episode also draws the same parallel from the coaching and mentoring industry, because the pattern is identical. Access to information doesn't create transformation, implementation does. Whether you're an interior designer navigating AI-informed clients or a service-based business owner feeling the pressure of client "research," this episode will help you reposition your value with total confidence. In This Episode:
Download your free guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE Connect with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui on Instagram HERE If you want to find out how to work with Lisa or join one of her Interior Design Mentorship programmes, then email teamdesignbossdiary@gmail.com ABOUT DESIGN BOSS DIALOGUE Hosted by Interior Design Business Strategist and Mentor Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, each episode shares practical business strategies, honest conversations and inspiring interviews to help interior designers master pricing, profitability, visibility, leadership, marketing, systems and sustainable business growth. Whether you're just launching your studio or scaling an established business, you'll find practical strategies to help you create a business that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. | |||
| Ep 101 Interior Designer vs Business Owner, the void that's costing you growth. | 21 Sep 2026 | 00:16:59 | |
In this episode of the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast, the interior design business podcast for women ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside, host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui names something most designers have felt but never had language for: the void between being an interior designer and becoming an interior design business owner. So many talented women start their interior design business the same way. They're brilliant at transforming spaces, they've done their own home, friends and family keep telling them "you need to make a living out of this" so they put a few schemes together, learn Canva, maybe complete a diploma or a design degree, and think they're ready to get clients. What nobody tells them is that a void opens up right there a gap filled with self-doubt, self-limiting beliefs, and imposter syndrome, sitting directly in the way of real interior design business growth. Lisa-Marie breaks down exactly why this happens using her Ladder concept the interior designer at the bottom, the interior design business owner at the top and her Arc of Opportunity framework, explaining why so many designers experience feast-or-famine cycles in their interior design business because they've never built a genuine pipeline. This episode also goes further than strategy alone. Lisa-Marie unpacks the internal energetics and mindset work required alongside the practical foundations purpose and clarity, brand visibility, sales systems, workflows, boundaries, and leadership and shares real, unfiltered results from the interior design business owners she's mentored since April 2024, including designers who've gone from under £24k across two years to over £85k in a single financial year, and others now approaching their first £120k in business. If you've ever felt like you've hit a ceiling in your interior design business, or wondered why some designers seem to build momentum while others stay stuck year after year, this episode will change how you see your next move. In This Episode:
A Special Announcement: This week, Lisa-Marie is running one of the biggest interior design business bootcamps to date, with over 600 women already signed up. On Wednesday 23rd, an exclusive invitation will go out to a select group just 10% of those enrolled — for the next stage of their interior design business journey. If you haven't joined the bootcamp but know you're ready to build real structure into your interior design business, Lisa-Marie currently has one final 1:1 mentorship space remaining in her 2026 diary twelve months of dedicated support inside your business. ⭐ If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review. Every review helps another interior designer discover the podcast and supports the Design Boss Dialogue community. Download your free guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE Connect with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui on Instagram HERE
Hosted by Interior Design Business Strategist and Mentor Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, each episode shares practical business strategies, honest conversations and inspiring interviews to help interior designers master pricing, profitability, visibility, leadership, marketing, systems and sustainable business growth. Whether you're just launching your studio or scaling an established business, you'll find practical strategies to help you create a business that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. | |||
| Ep 100 Ready for more, unlocking your next level of growth, with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui | 14 Sep 2026 | 00:25:43 | |
In this milestone one hundredth episode of the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast, the interior design business podcast for women ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside — host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui marks the podcast's journey from zero downloads in December 2024 to over 12,000 downloads worldwide, before diving into one of the most important conversations yet: what's actually blocking your interior design business growth. Because when we think about growing an interior design business, we tend to think: more clients, more projects, more visibility, more revenue. Basically, more everything. But after sixteen years in business, Lisa-Marie shares the lesson that changes everything — more doesn't necessarily mean growth. Sometimes more clients simply means more work. More revenue can mean very little extra profit. And more visibility doesn't mean you're attracting the right people. In this episode, Lisa-Marie breaks down the four areas she comes back to again and again when assessing an interior design business: positioning, pricing, pipeline, and process — and challenges listeners to identify exactly which one is quietly capping their own growth. If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever but the results still don't reflect it, this episode will help you see your interior design business with completely fresh eyes. In This Episode:
A Special Thank You: This episode marks 100 episodes of Design Boss Dialogue — a podcast that started in December 2024 with zero downloads and zero followers, and has since reached over 12,000 downloads across the globe. Thank you to every single listener who has been part of this journey, whether you've been here since episode one or you're just pressing play for the first time today. Related Episodes: If today's conversation on growth resonated, these episodes dig deeper into the same interior design business principles:
Connect with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui on Instagram HERE Mentioned in This Episode: If today's episode resonated with you, and you know your interior design client process from enquiry to install needs more structure, clarity, and confidence behind it — Lisa-Marie's From Enquiry to Install guide walks you through the exact step-by-step interior design client journey referenced in this episode, including the scripts, templates, and pricing structures to help you stop reinventing your process with every new enquiry. Inside the guide:
👉 Get your copy of From Enquiry to Install HERE ⭐ If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review. Every review helps another interior designer discover the podcast and supports the Design Boss Dialogue community. Download your free guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE
Hosted by Interior Design Business Strategist and Mentor Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, each episode shares practical business strategies, honest conversations and inspiring interviews to help interior designers master pricing, profitability, visibility, leadership, marketing, systems and sustainable business growth. Whether you're just launching your studio or scaling an established business, you'll find practical strategies to help you create a business that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. | |||
| Ep 99 Interior Design Pricing Psychology & Client Trust with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui | 07 Sep 2026 | 00:27:15 | |
In this episode of the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast — the interior design business podcast for women ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside — host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui breaks down how to handle client pricing objections, build trust in every interior design consultation, and stop over-explaining your fees. A client asks about your markup. Questions why something costs so much. Wants to see the trade invoice. In interior design business, this moment happens to almost every designer — and most of us respond the same way: we tense up, we over-explain, and we start justifying a number instead of standing behind it. Lisa-Marie reframes exactly what's happening in that moment, and why it has almost nothing to do with money. You'll learn why pricing questions in interior design consultations are really trust questions in disguise, why a vague client process invites pushback while a clear, structured interior design business process prevents it, and the exact language and pacing to use the next time a client questions your interior design fees. This episode also unpacks why trust in an interior design business isn't built at the invoice stage — it's built from the very first client enquiry, all the way through to installation. If you've ever felt yourself shrinking in a client pricing conversation, this episode on interior design business psychology and client trust will change how you show up in every future consultation. In This Episode:
Related Episodes: If this episode resonated, these earlier episodes in the series build directly on the same interior design business momentum and client trust principles:
Mentioned in This Episode: If today's episode resonated with you, and you know your interior design client process from enquiry to install needs more structure, clarity, and confidence behind it — Lisa-Marie's From Enquiry to Install guide walks you through the exact step-by-step interior design client journey referenced in this episode, including the scripts, templates, and pricing structures to help you stop reinventing your process with every new enquiry. Inside the guide:
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| Ep 98: Lighter Not Smaller | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:16:27 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. I want to start this episode with something that might feel like quite a bold statement: Business does not need to be hard. Yes, growth can be uncomfortable. There will always be moments that stretch you, challenge you and require you to step into a bigger version of yourself. But there is a huge difference between the purposeful discomfort of growth and running a business that feels relentlessly difficult simply because everything is being held together by your own effort. After 16 years in the interior design and build industry, and through the work I now do mentoring women inside their own businesses, I've become incredibly passionate about two things that I believe sit at the heart of creating greater ease: your zone of genius and your golden thread. Your zone of genius isn't simply something you're good at. You might be perfectly capable of managing admin, chasing invoices, wrestling with spreadsheets or handling every tiny detail inside your business, but being capable of doing something doesn't mean you should be spending your best energy there. Your zone of genius is the part of what you do that feels almost instinctive. It's where your talent, energy and natural ability meet. For an interior designer, that might be your creative vision, your ability to read a space, the relationships you build with your clients or the way you instinctively understand what a home needs. When you spend too much of your time operating miles outside that space, business naturally starts to feel heavier. In this episode, I'm exploring how we can begin building structure around our businesses that protects our zone of genius, whilst systemising or delegating the things that don't need our unique energy. And then we come to your golden thread: that unmistakable piece of positioning that makes somebody think of your name first. Because I don't believe the answer to standing out in a crowded interior design market is simply more. More content, more posting, more visibility, more hustle. The answer is becoming more unmistakably you. When you understand what you want to be known for and allow that thread to run consistently through your marketing, your brand, your client experience and everything you put into the world, recognition starts to compound. Eventually, your positioning begins doing some of the work that previously required constant effort from you. That's where business begins to feel lighter. Not because your ambition has become smaller, but because you're no longer the only thing holding the entire business up.
As you listen, I want you to ask yourself three questions: Where am I making business harder than it actually needs to be? Where am I spending too much time outside my zone of genius? And do I really know what my golden thread is yet? Because ease isn't about shrinking your ambition, caring less or building a smaller business. It's about building enough structure underneath your business that you no longer have to hold everything up through effort, grit and willpower alone. The more aligned your business becomes, the lighter it can begin to feel. Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie: HERE If this episode has resonated with you, I'd love you to screenshot it, share it on your socials and tag @Design_Boss_Diary so I can come and see what landed with you. And as always, if you've loved this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps another interior designer discover the podcast and supports us in growing this beautiful community. 🎙️ Studio: Moska Interior Design — HERE Download your exclusive guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success — HERE
Design Boss Dialogue is the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build profitable, sustainable businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Hosted by Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Interior Design Business Strategist and Soulful Leadership Mentor, each week we explore the strategy, structure, pricing, profitability, marketing, positioning, client experience, mindset and leadership behind building a successful interior design business. Whether you're establishing the foundations of your studio or ready to create greater momentum and growth, these conversations are here to help you build your business with more clarity, confidence and intention. | |||
| Ep 97: Processes That Align You With the Right Clients | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:18:15 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Have you ever found yourself saying yes to an interior design project and then, a few weeks or months later, wondering whether you should ever have taken it on in the first place? Maybe the budget wasn't quite right. The expectations didn't align with the service you actually offer. The revisions started creeping in, communication became harder than it needed to be, or you simply had that feeling that the client wasn't quite the right fit. We can be very quick to label these situations as difficult clients, bad luck or scope creep, but in this episode I want to take you much further back in the client journey and look at what was happening before that person ever became a client. Because one of the biggest shifts you can make in your interior design business is moving away from relying entirely on instinct and introducing processes that help you attract, filter and qualify the right people from the very beginning. So many designers are learning as they go. Someone sends a message on Instagram or completes a vague contact form and suddenly you're on a discovery call trying to establish the project scope, budget, timescale, expectations and whether you actually want to work together, all whilst trying to be warm, professional and reassuring. That's an enormous amount of decision-making to put into one conversation. In this episode, I'm sharing how your marketing, messaging, enquiry process and discovery calls can begin doing that filtering for you, so you're not approaching every enquiry as a completely fresh decision. We'll talk about how specific messaging attracts more specific enquiries, the questions your enquiry form should be asking before someone reaches your diary, and why a structured discovery call isn't about becoming scripted or impersonal. It's about giving both you and your prospective client the clarity to decide whether you're genuinely right for one another. Because the goal isn't simply to attract more interior design clients. It's to attract better aligned clients who understand your value, respect your process and want the type of service you actually love delivering.
I want you to look at your own client journey after listening to this episode and ask yourself: are my processes genuinely filtering for the clients I want, or are there leaks in my business that are allowing misalignment through? Because business doesn't have to feel hard simply because you're growing. There will always be stretches, challenges and moments of discomfort, but ease isn't something you have to earn after years of struggle. When the structure underneath your business starts doing its job properly, you create space for better clients, stronger boundaries and a business that feels much lighter to lead. Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE: 🎙️ Studio: Moska Interior Design HERE. If this episode has resonated with you, I'd love you to share it on Instagram and tag @Design_Boss_Diary. Tell me what landed, send it to another interior designer who needs to hear it, and come over and say hello. ⭐ And as always, if you have loved this episode, I would be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review. Every review helps another interior designer discover the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast. Download your exclusive guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE.
Hosted by Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Interior Design Business Strategist and Soulful Leadership Mentor, each week we explore the strategy, structure, pricing, profitability, marketing, client experience, mindset and leadership behind building a successful interior design business. Whether you're establishing the foundations of your studio or ready to create greater momentum and growth, these conversations are here to help you build your business with more clarity, confidence and intention. | |||
| Ep 96: The Unpredictable Feast or Famine Trap | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:14:57 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build Interior Design businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Have you ever found yourself completely immersed in client projects, only to finish them and suddenly realise your pipeline is empty? One minute you're fully booked, the next you're wondering where your next enquiry is coming from. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today, we're unpacking one of the most common patterns I see inside interior design businesses: the feast and famine cycle. So many designers assume it's simply part of running a creative business, but I want to gently challenge that belief. More often than not, feast and famine isn't a marketing problem or a talent problem, it's a structural problem. In this episode, I'm sharing why consistent visibility, intentional lead generation and confident pricing all work together to create momentum. We'll explore why marketing can't become the first thing to disappear when you're busy, how underpricing quietly creates its own version of famine, and why thinking in 90-day cycles rather than week by week completely changes the way you lead your business. If you're ready to stop constantly starting over and begin building predictable, sustainable growth, this conversation will give you a completely different perspective.
Building a sustainable interior design business isn't about working harder every time your diary becomes quiet. It's about creating the systems, visibility and pricing structure that continue supporting your business, even while you're busy delivering exceptional client work. Because momentum isn't something you hope for. It's something you intentionally build. Continue the conversation with Lisa-Marie HERE Studio: Moska Interior Design HERE ⭐ If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review. Every review helps another interior designer discover the podcast and supports the Design Boss Dialogue community. Download your free guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE
Hosted by Interior Design Business Strategist and Mentor Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, each episode shares practical business strategies, honest conversations and inspiring interviews to help interior designers master pricing, profitability, visibility, leadership, marketing, systems and sustainable business growth. Whether you're just launching your studio or scaling an established business, you'll find practical strategies to help you create a business that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. | |||
| Ep 95: Building 90-Day Cycles in Your Business That Create Momentum | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:18:14 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your talent, your pricing or your marketing - but the way you think about your role? In this episode, I'm exploring the difference between being an interior designer and becoming an interior design business owner. Although the two often go hand in hand, they're not the same thing. One focuses on delivering beautiful projects, while the other is intentionally building a business that can grow sustainably, generate consistent revenue and create freedom over the long term. We'll explore why so many talented designers become trapped in a cycle of constantly chasing projects, why momentum matters more than motivation, and how shifting from reacting to strategically leading your business can completely change your future. If you've ever felt like you're working incredibly hard but never quite getting ahead, this episode will help you understand why and more importantly, what to do about it. In this episode, we cover:
Building a successful interior design business isn't about working harder or becoming more talented. It's about creating the structure, momentum and leadership that allow your business to keep growing long after you've finished today's project. Because beautiful interiors might attract clients, but sustainable businesses are built through intentional leadership. Continue the conversation with Lisa-Marie: HERE Studio: Moska Interior Design HERE ⭐ If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review. Every review helps another interior designer discover the podcast and supports the growth of the Design Boss Dialogue community. Download your free guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE
Hosted by Interior Design Business Strategist and Mentor Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, each episode shares practical business strategies, honest conversations and inspiring interviews to help interior designers master pricing, profitability, visibility, leadership, marketing, systems and sustainable business growth. Whether you're building your first design studio or scaling an established business, you'll find practical strategies and honest conversations to help you create a business that feels just as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. | |||
| Ep 94: Delivering vs Leading: The Shift Every Interior Designer Must Make | 20 Jul 2026 | 00:13:45 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Last week, we explored the difference between foundational work and momentum work. This week, I want to take that conversation one step further because I believe this is the shift that changes everything. So many talented interior designers are exceptional at delivering beautiful projects, creating incredible client experiences, and managing every detail with care. But building a successful project isn't the same as building a successful business. In this episode, we're exploring the difference between operating in delivery mode and stepping into leadership mode. We'll talk about why staying focused solely on client work can quietly limit your business growth, how becoming the bottleneck prevents your business from scaling, and why strategic leadership allows you to make better decisions around profitability, capacity and long-term growth. I'll also share practical ways to start thinking like a business owner rather than simply reacting to what's happening day by day. Because leadership isn't about doing less, it's about creating the space to make better decisions that support the future of your business. If you've ever felt like you're constantly moving from one project to the next without stopping to look at the bigger picture, this episode is for you.
Leadership isn't about stepping away from your clients. It's about stepping towards your business. The moment you begin making decisions based on your long-term vision instead of simply reacting to today's challenges, everything starts to change. Because sustainable growth isn't built through working harder. It's built through leading differently. 📍 Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE 🎙️ Studio: Moska Interior Design HERE ⭐ If you've enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a rating and review. Every review helps another interior designer discover the podcast and reminds me why I love creating these conversations for you. Download your exclusive guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success HERE ABOUT DESIGN BOSS DIALOGUEDesign Boss Dialogue is the interior design business podcast for women ready to build a profitable, sustainable interior design business without losing themselves in the process. Each week, host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Interior Design Business Strategist, Mentor and Founder of Design Boss Diary, shares practical strategies on pricing, sales, forecasting, marketing, visibility, systems and leadership, alongside the mindset work that allows women to build businesses that genuinely support the life they want to create. This is where practical business strategy meets soulful leadership, helping interior designers move from overwhelm to clarity, from inconsistency to momentum, and from simply delivering projects to confidently leading thriving businesses. | |||
| Ep 93: From Designer to CEO: The Shift That Changes Everything | 13 Jul 2026 | 00:15:43 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. There comes a point in every interior design business where the foundations are finally in place. You understand your services, you've refined your pricing, your processes are becoming smoother, and clients are beginning to come through the door more consistently. From the outside, it looks like you've made it through the hardest part. But what if that isn't actually where the real work begins? In this episode, I explore the transition that so many interior designers unknowingly miss – the shift from delivering beautiful projects to leading a sustainable, profitable business. Because whilst strong foundations are essential, they aren't what create long-term momentum. Momentum is built through leadership, financial awareness, strategic decision-making and understanding the rhythm of your business before it begins to dictate your life. We'll explore why visibility often isn't the problem, why consistent delivery alone won't guarantee growth, and why so many talented designers find themselves stuck in cycles of feast and famine despite producing exceptional work. This conversation is an invitation to step beyond simply being the creative behind your business and begin leading it with clarity, confidence and intention.
The shift from designer to CEO doesn't happen overnight. It happens every time you choose to make decisions from clarity instead of panic, strategy instead of emotion, and leadership instead of reaction. When you understand your numbers, your capacity and your vision, your business begins to feel lighter, more predictable and far more enjoyable to lead. 📍 Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie: HERE 🎙️ Studio: Moska Interior Design — HERE ⭐️ If this episode resonated, the most powerful thing you can do is leave a rating and review. Every review helps another interior designer discover the podcast exactly when she needs it. Download your exclusive guide: 7 Ways to Springboard Your Interior Design Business and Redefine Your Success — HERE Design Boss Dialogue is the interior design business podcast for women ready to build a profitable, sustainable interior design business without losing themselves in the process. Each week, host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Interior Design Business Strategist, Mentor and Founder of Design Boss Diary, shares practical strategies on pricing, sales, forecasting, marketing, visibility, systems and leadership, alongside the mindset work that allows women to build businesses that genuinely support the life they want to create. This is where practical business strategy meets soulful leadership, helping interior designers move from overwhelm to clarity, from inconsistency to momentum, and from simply delivering projects to confidently leading thriving businesses. | |||
| Ep 92: Stop Perfecting Your Marketing, Start Trusting Your Pipeline | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:25:54 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. I want to start with a confession: last month I sat on a newsletter for four days because it "wasn't ready." Sound familiar? If your enquiries have felt inconsistent lately, or you've caught yourself putting marketing on the back burner while you focus on client work, this episode is for you. Here's the truth, your interior design business runs on a ripple, not a switch. What you post, send and say today doesn't show up in your pipeline today, it shows up weeks from now. Overthinking your marketing doesn't protect your business, it just delays the moment your pipeline actually responds. In this episode, we cover: Why your interior design business runs on a lag, and what that means for your marketing. The real reason feast-or-famine cycles happen (it's rarely the market). Why visibility matters more than perfection when marketing your design business. How perfectionism quietly becomes a hiding place from being seen. My approach to content that never leaves you wondering what to post. Consistency, not originality, is what builds a predictable pipeline. You don't need a perfect caption today. you need a visible one. 📍 Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie: HERE 🎙️ Studio: Moska Interior Design - HERE ⭐️ If this episode resonated, the most powerful thing you can do is leave a rating and review - it helps another designer find this show exactly when she needs it. Download your exclusive guide for 7 ways to Springboard your Interior Design business and redefine your success - HERE ABOUT DESIGN BOSS DIALOGUE Design Boss Dialogue is the interior design business podcast for women ready to build a profitable, sustainable interior design business - without losing themselves in the process. | |||
| Ep 91: Why September Starts Right Now, Do Not Fall Into the Summer Trap | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:22:00 | |
Ep 91: Why September Starts Right Now, Do Not Fall Into the Summer Trap Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Today I want to start with a sentence that might ruffle a few feathers: the quiet summer you're about to have is not bad luck, it's not the market, and it's not your clients disappearing on holiday. Every year I watch designers fall into the same trap — enquiries slow down, they take their foot off the gas, and then September arrives and the diary is empty. Whilst August can naturally feel quieter in our industry, June and July are some of the most important sales and planning months of the entire year for an interior design business. What you do now determines what lands in your diary in September, October and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Quiet seasons aren't something to fear — they're planning seasons. They're the moments where strategy happens and the foundations for future growth are quietly built behind the scenes. What you do this week ripples out into September, and the actions you take today could completely change how the final quarter of your year looks. 📍 Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie: HERE Download your exclusive guide for 7 ways to Springboard your Interior Design business and redefine your success - HERE ⭐️ If this episode resonated, the most powerful thing you can do is leave a rating and review — it helps another designer find this show exactly when she needs it. Screenshot this episode, share it on your socials and tag @Design_Boss_Diary for a special gift. ABOUT DESIGN BOSS DIALOGUE Design Boss Dialogue is the interior design business podcast for women ready to build a profitable, sustainable interior design business — without losing themselves in the process. Each week, host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, interior design business strategist, mentor and founder of Design Boss Diary, shares practical strategies on pricing, sales, marketing, visibility, systems and forecasting — combined with the mindset and leadership work that actually makes it sustainable. This is business strategy and soulful leadership work for interior designers who want to build a design business that's both profitable and soul-led: one that supports the life you actually want to live, not just the one that looks good from the outside. | |||
| Ep 90 Stop Discounting Your Self-Worth, Set Real Boundaries and Price Like a Business Owner | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:25:40 | |
Ep 90: Stop Discounting Your Self-Worth, Set Real Boundaries and Price Like a Business Owner Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Today's conversation comes from a real mentoring conversation I had this week with a wonderfully talented interior designer. A lead asked her a simple question — "How much?" — and within two messages she had quoted a price, discounted herself, created a new cheaper service on the spot, and talked herself out of her own value before the relationship had even begun. The client could feel it. Because whether we realise it or not, clients sense when we're negotiating against ourselves. In this episode I unpack exactly what happened in that conversation, because it highlights three of the biggest mistakes I see interior designers making around pricing, services and boundaries — and why confidence doesn't come from pretending to feel confident, it comes from having systems, boundaries and processes that support you. In this episode, we cover: This episode is for the interior designer who knows she's talented but still finds herself discounting, over-explaining, over-delivering or compromising her value when faced with resistance. You don't need to become harder or colder — you simply need stronger structures. When your pricing is clear, your services are well defined and your boundaries are protected, desperation has nowhere left to live. 🎯 Ready for stronger pricing structures and boundaries that support your business growth? Explore Fully Booked & Highly Paid, click HERE to access how to transform the way you price. 📍 Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie: HERE Download your exclusive guide for 7 ways to Springboard your Interior Design business and redefine your success - HERE ⭐️ If this episode resonated, the most powerful thing you can do is leave a rating and review — it helps another designer find this show exactly when she needs it. Screenshot this episode, share it on your socials and tag @Design_Boss_Diary for a special gift. ABOUT DESIGN BOSS DIALOGUE Design Boss Dialogue is the interior design business podcast for women ready to build a profitable, sustainable interior design business — without losing themselves in the process. Each week, host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, interior design business strategist, mentor and founder of Design Boss Diary, shares practical strategies on pricing, sales, marketing, visibility, systems and forecasting — combined with the mindset and leadership work that actually makes it sustainable. This is business strategy and soulful leadership work for interior designers who want to build a design business that's both profitable and soul-led: one that supports the life you actually want to live, not just the one that looks good from the outside. | |||
| Ep 89: Scope Creep Is Never the Client's Fault and Why That Changes Everything | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:22:32 | |
Welcome back to the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, the interior design business podcast for women who are ready to build businesses that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Today's conversation is one that has caused quite a stir this week. In fact, I think it's fair to say I've touched a nerve. I posted a reel on social media with one very simple statement: Scope creep is never the client's fault. And wow... the response was huge. Some designers thanked me for saying it. Some felt uncomfortable hearing it. Others completely disagreed. But here's the thing. After 16 years in the interior design industry, mentoring over 50 women and supporting hundreds of designers through their businesses, I stand by it. Because when we strip away the emotion, scope creep rarely starts with a difficult client. It starts with unclear communication. It starts with undefined boundaries. It starts with a lack of structure. And if we're willing to look at that honestly, it gives us something incredibly powerful back: control. In today's episode, I'm lifting the lid on one of the biggest profitability leaks I see inside interior design businesses and sharing exactly why scope creep happens, how it quietly destroys profit, and most importantly, how to stop it before it starts. We'll be talking about client communication strategies, boundaries, project frameworks, contracts, client experience, and why your role as a business owner is very different to your role as a designer. Because whilst being talented will win you projects, structure is what protects them. Inside this episode we explore: • Why scope creep happens in almost every design business • The three communication silences that allow scope creep to grow • Why talented designers often experience this problem the most • How boundaries actually improve client experience • The importance of showing clients the roadmap before a project begins • Creating communication structures that build trust • Why clarity creates confidence for both you and your clients • How to position variations and additional work professionally • The framework I use to help designers protect profit and reduce overwhelm The truth is, clients aren't mind readers. They can only follow the framework you've created. And when that framework is missing, they will naturally continue walking until they find the edge. This episode is an invitation to stop seeing boundaries as restrictive and start seeing them as one of the most powerful tools you have as a business owner. Because clarity isn't separate from the client experience. Clarity IS the client experience. If this conversation resonates with you and you're ready to create stronger structures, clearer communication and a more profitable client journey, then I would love to invite you into one of my most popular resources. From Enquiry to Install is my complete client journey framework designed specifically for interior designers which you can purchase HERE Inside you'll receive the mapped-out client journey I use, 15 templated emails, communication structures, procurement guidance, trade coordination frameworks and the systems designed to help you confidently lead your clients from their first enquiry through to project completion. Continue the conversation and connect with Lisa-Marie HERE. Feel free to DM or tag me 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 xx | |||
| Ep 88: The 9 Lessons Every Profitable Interior Design Business Needs | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:24:56 | |
Welcome back to the podcast, my gorgeous souls. Today's conversation is one I think every interior designer needs to hear because there is a particular type of stuck that I see all the time in our industry. And it isn't a talent problem. The designers I speak to are incredibly talented. Their portfolios are beautiful. Their client work is exceptional. Yet quietly behind the scenes, the months feel inconsistent. One month is busy. Enquiries come in but don't convert. Pricing feels like a guess every time a proposal goes out. And underneath it all sits this exhausting question: "Why does this still feel so hard when I'm so good at what I do?" If that feels familiar, then this episode is absolutely for you. As we move towards the halfway point of the year, I want to invite you into a different conversation. One that isn't about working harder, posting more content, or trying to squeeze more hours into your week. Instead, I want to help you look at the lessons you need underneath your business. Because after coaching more than 50 interior designers, one thing has become incredibly clear. The market is not the problem. There are enough clients. What is often missing is the business structure underneath that allows you to consistently attract, convert, deliver and profit from those opportunities. In today's episode, I am walking you through the nine lessons that sit underneath every successful interior design business. We dive into: • Pricing and building a structure that allows you to charge confidently • Creating an enquiry process that converts consistently • Positioning yourself so clients understand your value • Communicating your transformation rather than just your deliverables • Building a client journey that naturally creates referrals • Strengthening your confidence through structure and clarity • Becoming more visible in a way that feels consistent and aligned • Understanding financial forecasting and why it changes everything • Creating a sales process that feels supportive rather than pushy Because talent may get you into this industry. But structure is what keeps you in it profitably. Throughout the episode, I also share why these lessons are not nine separate things to fix. They're one interconnected system. When one area improves, it strengthens the others. And when one area is weak, you'll often feel the impact across your entire business. This episode is designed to help you identify the one lesson that needs your attention most right now, so you can create meaningful momentum over the next 90 days and carry that growth into the final quarter of the year and beyond. If you know you're capable of more but your business isn't yet reflecting your talent, this conversation will help you understand exactly where to focus next. I would love to know what lands most for you after listening. Join Lisa-Marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026 and Beyond. Other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Ready to be supported inside your business and move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence? If you’re at a point where you know things need to shift and you’re ready for guidance that actually holds you through that process there are several ways we can work together. From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to group spaces designed to build momentum and accountability, each experience is created to support you at different stages of your journey. To explore what support would look like for you, reach out directly at designbossdiary@gmail.com and start the conversation. 2026 has a limited amount of spaces already. 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, from your Interior Design business strategist and soulful leadership business mentor x | |||
| Ep 87 Creative Women Need Different Structures: Building a Business That Supports Your Nervous System | 29 May 2026 | 00:26:53 | |
Welcome back to the podcast, my gorgeous souls. Today’s conversation is a really important one because we are talking about something I see so many creative women quietly struggling with behind the scenes, nervous system overload, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and trying to run a business inside structures that were never built for creative minds. Because the truth is, I don’t believe most interior designers are struggling with capability. I believe they are struggling with capacity, structure, and trying to force themselves into routines, schedules, and expectations that simply do not support the way their brain naturally works best. In this episode, I share my own experiences of working late nights, running on adrenaline, pushing myself right up against deadlines, and operating in survival mode during the earlier years of my business. I talk honestly about the shifts I had to make to build a business that actually supported me creatively, emotionally, and energetically, rather than constantly draining me. We dive into understanding energetic capacity versus time capacity, identifying your peak performance levels, time blocking, building white space into your diary, and separating “on the business” work from “in the business” work. This conversation is about giving yourself permission to stop building your business around burnout and start building it around sustainability. Because your creativity deserves structures that support it, not systems that punish it. Join Lisa-Marie and the women inside the Design Boss Diary world, follow on Instagram HERE and discover more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026 and beyond. Other episodes are available on our YouTube channel HERE. Ready to build a business that actually supports your creativity, capacity, and wellbeing? If you know you’re wildly talented but craving more structure, clarity, boundaries, forecasting, systems, and support inside your business, there are several ways we can work together. From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to supportive group programmes designed to help women build sustainable and profitable interior design businesses, every space has been created to support you differently depending on where you currently are in your journey. To explore what support could look like for you, reach out directly at designbossdiary@gmail.com and start the conversation. 2026 currently has a limited amount of spaces remaining. And as always, if you have loved this episode, we would absolutely love for you to leave a review, and if you screenshot this podcast and share it on your socials tagging @Design_Boss_Diary, then we have a special gift waiting just for you. See you in the next episode, from your Interior Design Business Strategist and Soulful Leadership Mentor x | |||
| Ep 86 The Hidden Gaps That Quietly Stop Interior Designers From Becoming Profitable | 15 May 2026 | 00:22:41 | |
Welcome back to the podcast, my gorgeous souls. Today’s conversation is a really important one because we are diving into the foundations that make up a profitable, sustainable, and well-structured interior design business. After 16 years in the industry, I have seen businesses built in so many different ways, some supportive and scalable, and others completely built on the fly, with no real systems, structure, or financial roadmap behind them. And the truth is, talent alone is not enough to build a profitable business. You can be an incredible designer, but if your pricing structures, procurement fees, trade coordination, management fees, forecasting, and financial systems are not properly set up, you will constantly feel like you are chasing your business rather than leading it. This episode is really about bringing awareness to the hidden gaps that quietly stop interior designers from becoming profitable and sustainable long term. We’re talking about creating a well-oiled machine behind the scenes, understanding your numbers, building a financial roadmap, and learning how to confidently position and sell your services with clarity and conviction. Because when you truly understand your business, your pricing, your profit margins, and your client journey, everything changes. This is your invitation to stop bobbling along and start building intentionally. Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026 and Beyond. Other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Ready to be supported inside your business and move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence? If you’re at a point where you know things need to shift and you’re ready for guidance that actually holds you through that process there are several ways we can work together. From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to group spaces designed to build momentum and accountability, each experience is created to support you at different stages of your journey. To explore what support would look like for you, reach out directly at designbossdiary@gmail.com and start the conversation. 2026 has a limited amount of spaces already. 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, from your Interior Design business strategist and soulful leadership business mentor x | |||
| Ep 85 Creative Brains Need Different Business Structures: How to Stop Running Your Business in Survival Mode | 08 May 2026 | 00:24:24 | |
Welcome back to the podcast, my gorgeous souls. Today’s episode is a really important conversation for creative women in business, especially those of you who are wildly talented at what you do, but behind the scenes feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, emotionally drained, and like you’re constantly trying to catch up. Because I truly don’t believe the issue for most creatives is capability. I believe the issue is structure. So many interior designers and creative business owners are trying to operate inside systems, schedules, and expectations that simply do not support the way their brain works best. And eventually, that leads to nervous system overload, burnout, and running a business fuelled by adrenaline rather than sustainability. In this episode, I’m sharing my own experiences, the habits I had to unlearn, the structures I had to rebuild, and the practical toolkits that helped me create a business that supports my creativity rather than punishes it. We’re talking about creative capacity, peak performance, time blocking, nervous system support, CEO days, white space, and how to stop building your business around survival mode. This is your permission slip to build your business differently. To work smarter, softer, and more intentionally. And to create a business that feels good on the inside as well as the outside. Join Lisa-Marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026 and Beyond. Other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Ready to be supported inside your business and move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence? If you’re at a point where you know things need to shift and you’re ready for guidance that actually holds you through that process there are several ways we can work together. From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to group spaces designed to build momentum and accountability, each experience is created to support you at different stages of your journey. To explore what support would look like for you, reach out directly at designbossdiary@gmail.com and start the conversation. 2026 has a limited amount of spaces already. 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, from your Interior Design business strategist and soulful leadership business mentor x | |||
| EP 84 Navigating Business Lessons Together with Lisa-Marie and Steff | 01 May 2026 | 00:36:15 | |
In today’s episode, we are having a very real conversation about business, the kind that doesn’t often get spoken about. Because the truth is, building a business isn’t linear. It isn’t neat, predictable, or always moving forward in the way you expect, and if you’ve ever found yourself questioning your progress or wondering if you’re behind, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I’m joined by Steff Bolton, my business bestie and together we’re talking about the importance of community, support, and having the right people around you as you grow. Whether that’s a mentor, a coach, or simply a business bestie who just gets it. We also share an analogy that I think will really land with you, building your business like a wardrobe, because success isn’t built from one piece. It’s layered, intentional, and created over time.This is a warm, honest, and grounding conversation about resilience, connection, and why you are not meant to do this alone. If you want to connect with Steff or myself: Find Steff on Instagram with her coaching and mentoring business HERE Join Lisa-Marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HEREand find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026 and beyond. Other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Ready to be supported inside your business and move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence? If you’re at a point where you know things need to shift and you’re ready for guidance that actually holds you through that process there are several ways we can work together. From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to group spaces designed to build momentum and accountability, each experience is created to support you at different stages of your journey. To explore what support would look like for you, reach out directly at designbossdiary@gmail.com and start the conversation. 2026 has a limited amount of spaces already. 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, from your Interior Design business strategist and soulful leadership business mentor x | |||
| Ep 83 The Power of Scent: Nervous System Support for Women in Business with Olya Ilicheva | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:32:41 | |
In this calming and insightful episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by Olya to explore the powerful connection between scent, the nervous system, and how we show up in our businesses as women. Together, they unpack how essential oils are not simply about fragrance, but about bio communication with the body. Olya shares how scent can bypass the brain’s control centre in just 22 seconds, directly influencing the limbic system, the part of the brain responsible for emotion, stress, and memory. This conversation moves beyond surface-level wellness and into practical, grounded ways that female entrepreneurs and interior designers can use scent to regulate their nervous system, improve focus, and support creativity. Olya also introduces the concept of personalised oil protocols, using tools such as ZYTO scans to identify deeper stressors and tailor support in a more intentional way. They also explore how scent can be integrated into business environments, from daily routines to client experiences and retreats, creating spaces that feel both supportive and energetically aligned. This episode is a gentle reminder that how you feel within your business matters just as much as what you do, and that small, intentional practices can have a powerful impact on your energy, clarity, and performance. Please Note: Only CPTG doTERRA oils labelled “I – Internal” or “Oil Supplement” are suitable for internal use. Internal use should be guided by your wellness advocate or a qualified aromatherapist and is recommended only for adults and children aged 12 and above. If you want to connect with Olya and dive into her world then: Find her on Instagram HERE Book a free wellness discovery chat HERE Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026 and Beyond. Other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Ready to be supported inside your business and move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence? If you’re at a point where you know things need to shift and you’re ready for guidance that actually holds you through that process there are several ways we can work together. From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to group spaces designed to build momentum and accountability, each experience is created to support you at different stages of your journey. To explore what support would look like for you, reach out directly at designbossdiary@gmail.com and start the conversation. 2026 has a limited amount of spaces already. 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, from your Interior Design business strategist and soulful leadership business mentor x | |||
| EP 82 You Don’t Hate Procurement, You Were Just Never Taught How to Run It Properly | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:24:05 | |
If this episode has resonated with you, if you’ve been avoiding procurement, or feeling disconnected from it, then this is your invitation to go deeper. On 1st May, Lisa-Marie is joining forces with Elizabeth Kelly from The Procurement Studio for a dedicated masterclass designed to help you:
This is where we take everything you’ve heard in this episode… and show you how to apply it. Procurement is one of the most avoided, and misunderstood, areas of an interior design business.Not because you’re not capable of running it…But because no one has ever really shown you how to structure it properly. In this practical and eye-opening episode, I open up a conversation that many designers quietly struggle with. The disconnect from procurement, the overwhelm, the sense that it feels chaotic, time-consuming, and easier to avoid than to master. But here’s the truth…Procurement isn’t the problem, it is the lack of structure around it. Inside this episode, I reframe procurement as one of the most powerful opportunities within your business. When it is supported by the right systems, processes, and decision-making frameworks, it becomes a streamlined, repeatable, and highly profitable part of your service offering. You’ll be guided through how to move away from reactive ordering and into a more structured, intentional approach, one that allows you to manage suppliers with ease, track multiple items without overwhelm, and create a seamless experience for both you and your clients. This is not about adding more to your plate. This is about creating a business that runs like a well-oiled machine. And if procurement has ever felt like ‘too much’… this episode will completely shift the way you see it. Join Lisa-Marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Ready to be supported inside your business and move forward with clarity, structure, and confidence? If you’re at a point where you know things need to shift and you’re ready for guidance that actually holds you through that process there are several ways we can work together. From high-proximity 1:1 mentorship to group spaces designed to build momentum and accountability, each experience is created to support you at different stages of your journey. To explore what support would look like for you, reach out directly at designbossdiary@gmail.com and start the conversation. 2026 has a limited amount of spaces already. 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, from your Interior Design business strategist and soulful leadership business mentor x | |||
| Ep 81 Interior Designers Stop Guessing Your Pricing | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:20:45 | |
Welcome to another podcast episode. If pricing in your interior design business has ever felt confusing, emotional, or overwhelming, this episode is for you. Because no matter what stage you are at in your business, pricing is one of the most important foundations you will build. And when it is not aligned, it can quietly create significant unrest. From second-guessing your quotes to adjusting your fees depending on the client to feeling unsure whether you are charging too much or not enough, it can leave you feeling stuck, uncertain, and exhausted. In this episode, I take you into a powerful and honest conversation around pricing and what is really happening beneath the surface when it feels hard. Drawing from my experience working closely with women in my mentorships and with her Pricing for Profit and Service Alignment Accelerator, I share what I see time and time again when reviewing businesses. From misaligned services and inconsistent pricing structures to gaps in procurement, trade coordination, and installation, I highlight how pricing is not just about numbers but about how your entire business model operates. This episode will walk you through the key shifts required to move from guessing your pricing to understanding it, from feeling like an interior designer navigating projects to stepping into your role as a true interior design business owner. 🚀 Ready to take this further? If this episode resonates with you and you are ready to stop guessing your pricing and start building a business that truly supports you, there are two ways you can step into this work: Fully Booked & Highly Paid HERE Pricing for Profit & Service Alignment Accelerator • In-person VIP Day (10:30 am–4 pm, London private members club) • Beautiful lunch and drinks included • 60 days of Voxer message support while you implement with confidence This is a focused, embodied connection, followed by supported execution. Price £2222 ( Deposit and payment plan available) Email designbossdiary@gmail.com to reserve your space. Come over to Instagram and say HI, connect with me and carry on the conversation HERE 🎯 This episode is for:
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 | |||
| Ep 80 Do You Feel Safe in Your Business? Building Stability Through Clarity and Structure With Lisa-Marie | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:19:16 | |
In this grounded and thought-provoking episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui explores a feeling that many women in business quietly carry but rarely articulate, the desire to feel safe in their business. Lisa-Marie invites you to reflect on what safety truly means within your business, and how that feeling is often directly linked to your financial awareness, structures, and sales strategies. Rather than being something abstract, safety is built through clarity, understanding, and intentional decision-making. She shares practical insights into how you can begin to create stability by understanding your current financial position, building a structured service suite, and developing a clear financial roadmap. Lisa-Marie introduces the concept of the Cashflow Code method, a way of mapping your numbers so that your business feels predictable, supportive, and aligned with your goals. This episode also explores the importance of setting clear sales targets, understanding your capacity, and creating boundaries that protect both your time and your profitability. When your business is structured properly, it begins to support you rather than overwhelm you. It is a gentle but powerful reminder that safety in business is not something you wait for. It is something you build. This episode is an invitation to pause and check in with how your business feels, not just how it looks from the outside. When you build strong foundations, understand your numbers, and lead your business with clarity and intention, safety becomes something you experience daily, not something you are constantly searching for. 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 | |||
| Ep 79 Simplify to Stand Out, Refining Your Message and Owning Your Value With Helen Thacker | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:36:03 | |
In this insightful and grounding episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by business strategist Helen Thacker to explore what it really takes to stand out in a saturated market. Together, they unpack the power of simplicity in business, and why refining your messaging is often the missing piece for entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to attract higher-paying clients. Helen shares her perspective on cutting through the noise by focusing on your zone of genius, and clearly communicating the value of what you do. The conversation moves beyond surface-level strategy and into the internal work that supports sustainable growth. Lisa-Marie and Helen discuss the role of confidence, identity, and conviction in business, and how these elements directly influence the way you position yourself and your brand. You can dive Helen’s World HERE They also touch on the importance of making strategic decisions following launches or busy periods, allowing space to reflect, refine, and move forward with clarity rather than rushing into the next thing. This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to do more to grow your business. You need to simplify, focus, and stand confidently in what you already do best. This episode is an invitation to step away from overcomplicating your business and instead return to what truly matters. When you are clear on your strengths, confident in your value, and intentional with your messaging, you naturally begin to stand out. Not by doing more, but by doing what you do best with clarity and conviction. 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 | |||
| Ep 78 Financial clarity drives your sales, Master the money in your business With Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:14:30 | |
In this episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui explores a topic that many interior designers quietly avoid but that sits at the heart of building a sustainable and successful business: financial mastery. Lisa-Marie shares why understanding your numbers is not simply about spreadsheets or accounting, but about leadership. When designers learn to engage with their financial data, they move from reacting to circumstances in their business to making informed and strategic decisions about their growth. Sign onto our Financial Mastery Class HERE Tuesday 24th March at 10am (GMT) Online via Zoom. Once your purchase has gone through you will receive your zoom link. The conversation touches on the emotional relationship many creatives have with money, and why financial conversations can often feel uncomfortable or overwhelming. Lisa-Marie offers a refreshing perspective, encouraging designers to view their numbers not as something to fear, but as valuable information that helps them shape the future of their business. Throughout the episode, she explains the importance of financial forecasting, planning ahead, and using your business numbers to guide sales strategies, marketing activity, and long-term goals. When designers understand the financial rhythm of their business, they are able to build stability, make clearer decisions, and create a business that supports both their professional ambitions and their lifestyle. This episode is an invitation to step into a more empowered role within your business, shifting from simply being the creative behind the work to becoming the CEO who confidently leads it. This episode is a reminder that financial mastery is not about becoming a financial expert overnight. It is about becoming curious, informed, and intentional with the numbers that shape your business. When you understand what your numbers are telling you, you gain the clarity and confidence to lead your business forward with purpose. 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 | |||
| Ep 77 What Do You Want to Be Known For? Building Your Brand Through PR With Laura Perkes | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:31:19 | |
In this insightful episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by PR strategist Laura Perkes to explore how entrepreneurs, particularly interior designers, can navigate the world of public relations with clarity and confidence. Laura shares her expertise on how PR is far more than simply appearing in magazines or media features. At its heart, effective public relations begins with understanding what you want to be known for. When you are clear about your positioning, your speciality, and the message behind your work, it becomes far easier to cut through the noise and communicate your value. Together, Lisa-Marie and Laura discuss how PR has evolved in the digital age, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and how entrepreneurs can build meaningful relationships with journalists and editors rather than relying on quick wins. Laura also offers practical guidance on pitching, crafting compelling headlines, and using tools such as AI to refine ideas and streamline the creative process. This conversation is both strategic and reassuring. It reminds business owners that PR is not about chasing attention, but about building a clear reputation over time, one that reflects who you are, what you do, and the impact you want to make. You Can Dive into Laura’s World HERE And you can find her Instagram HERE This episode is a gentle reminder that building your reputation takes time, intention, and clarity. PR is not about chasing recognition for the sake of it, but about thoughtfully shaping how your work is seen and understood. When you know what you stand for and communicate it clearly, opportunities begin to find their way to 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. See you in the next episode you lovely lot! Xx | |||
| Ep 76 Leading Like the Woman Your Business Requires with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:48:01 | |
What actually happens when you stop trying to build your interior design business on your own? In this episode, I’m sitting down with a number of incredible interior design entrepreneurs who have been inside Design Destiny and Design Thrive, and we’re talking honestly about what shifted for them. Not just in their business, but in how they lead it. You’ll hear real stories, the behind-the-scenes moments of doubt, the imposter syndrome, the pricing hesitation, the feast-and-famine cycles… and then the turning points. Because here’s the truth: Inside this conversation, we explore what changed when these women introduced:
So many designers operate in isolation. They carry the pressure alone. They second-guess decisions. They undercharge. They over-deliver. And what you’ll hear in this episode is what happens when that isolation is replaced with structured support, accountability, and strategic clarity. Confidence grows. We also speak about mindset, because no strategy works if you don’t believe you are capable of holding it. The identity shifts. If you’re an interior designer who feels capable yet stretched… busy yet inconsistent… or quietly aware that there is another level available to you, this episode will resonate deeply. Because growth isn’t about doing more. Join Design Destiny and Design Thrive for £358 a month HERE It’s about building properly. 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 | |||
| Ep 75 Overwhelmed to Empowered, A Designer’s Shift Into Stronger Foundations And Structure With Alpa Soneji | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:09:45 | |
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. See you in the next episode you lovely lot! Xx | |||
| Ep 74 Building Confidence From Bootcamp to Design Thrive, Journey into An Interior Design Business With Cheryl Olah | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:11:10 | |
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. 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 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 | |||
| Ep 73 From Interior Designer to Interior Design Business Owner: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything with Lisa-marie | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:21:57 | |
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… This episode will hold a mirror up, without judgement and invite you into leadership. I break down:
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 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 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. See you in the next episode, you lovely lot! Xx, | |||
| Ep 72 Foundations To Confidence, Inside The Design Destiny And Design Thrive Journey With Laura Clark | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:15:37 | |
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.
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:
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:
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 | |||
| Ep 71 From passion to profession, how to switch from it is a business not a hobby with Catrin Stuart | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:17:52 | |
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:
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:
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 | |||
| Ep 70 From Doubt To Deciding, When Strategy And Support Change Everything With Rachael Harding | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:29:45 | |
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. 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:
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:
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 | |||
| Ep 69 The Real Reason Why Designers Grow Faster in A Likeminded Community With Claire Trayfoot | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:11:19 | |
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.
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:
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:
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 | |||
| Ep 68 Transforming Your Interior Design Business, Claire’s Journey And Where She Started With Claire Moran Design’s | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:13:04 | |
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:
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:
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 | |||
| Ep 67 The Hidden reason why Interior Designers stay stuck in Imposter Syndrome | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:13:28 | |
In this grounded and reassuring episode of the Design Boss Dialogue podcast, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui speaks directly to women in the interior design industry who feel capable, talented, yet quietly unsure of themselves. Lisa-Marie explores why so many designers experience imposter syndrome, not because they lack confidence or ability, but because they are trying to build businesses without clear structure, services, or sales processes. She reframes imposter syndrome as a structural issue rather than a mindset flaw, and explains how clarity creates confidence, ease, and authority. This episode dives into the importance of understanding your services, guiding clients through sales conversations with clarity, and building foundations that support you rather than drain you. Lisa-Marie also introduces the Designer’s Blueprint Bootcamp as a practical and supportive space for designers who are ready to move from feeling like hobbyists into confident, grounded business owners. It’s an honest reminder that confidence doesn’t come from pushing harder or fixing yourself. It comes from knowing what you offer, how you sell it, and having the right structure around you. This episode is for the interior designer who feels capable but uncertain, busy yet unclear, and quietly questioning herself behind the scenes. If you’ve ever wondered why confidence feels elusive despite your talent, this conversation will help you see that nothing is wrong with you. You don’t need to become more confident. And once those are in place, everything begins to feel lighter. 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:
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:
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 | |||
| Ep 66 Aligned From the Crown Down: How Hair Shapes Confidence & Leadership | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:32:02 | |
In this uplifting and deeply affirming episode, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by Adam, founder of Adam James Hair Salon, to explore the transformative role hair plays in confidence, self-expression, and how we show up in business and leadership. This is not a conversation about trends or surface-level aesthetics. It’s about identity, energy, and alignment. Together, Lisa-Marie and Adam unpack how hair influences not only how we look, but how we feel, how we carry ourselves, and how we are perceived professionally. They explore why hair is often the final piece that brings a woman back into alignment with her higher self, and how feeling “off” with your hair can quietly impact confidence, boundaries, and presence. Adam shares powerful insights into the importance of trust and connection between stylist and client, why the right hairdresser becomes a long-term partner rather than a service provider, and how intentional choices around your hair can elevate your personal brand without chasing trends. This episode gently reminds us that confidence is often built through alignment on the outside as well as within, and that when you feel good in yourself, you lead, speak, and show up differently. If you’ve ever felt that a small change created a big internal shift, this conversation will resonate deeply. This episode is an invitation to see hair not as a superficial detail, but as part of your confidence, identity, and leadership as a woman in business. When you feel aligned from the crown down, you don’t just look different, you speak differently, lead differently, and move differently. And sometimes, the journey back to your higher self begins in the salon chair. Connect with Adam James HERE Follow His Instagram 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:
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:
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 | |||
| Ep 65 The Business Foundations Every Interior Designer Needs for Sustainable Growth | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:18:17 | |
If you’re an interior designer who feels busy, capable, and talented, yet unsupported, inconsistent, or drained by your business, this episode is for you. In this episode, I explore why so many designers experience frustration, feast-and-famine cycles, scope creep, and a lack of confidence around pricing and boundaries, even when work is coming in. This is not a conversation about doing more, trying harder, or fixing your mindset. Instead, this episode looks at the foundational structure of your interior design business, the services you offer, the boundaries you’ve set, and the clarity (or lack of it) that quietly dictates how profitable, sustainable, and supported your business feels day to day. Whether you are fully booked, working on one-off projects, or experiencing inconsistent enquiries, I explain why the same underlying issues often show up, and why they are not personal failings, but structural gaps. A key focus of this episode is scope creep, why it happens, how unclear service definitions and blurred boundaries create it, and why designers often freeze when it comes to raising variations. I reframe scope creep as a foundational issue rather than a client problem, and explain how clear services and boundaries protect both the designer and the client. The episode also explores the identity shift required to move from running an expensive hobby to leading a structured, profitable design business, without losing creativity in the process. If this episode resonated, 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. 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:
VIP UPGRADE OPTION There is an optional VIP upgrade, limited to 7 women, which includes:
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 | |||
| EP 64 Empowering Women Through Financial Education with Cleo Nedd | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:47:14 | |
In this insightful and deeply grounding conversation, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui is joined by Cleo, a financial coach and money trauma specialist, to explore the often unspoken relationship women have with money and how generational beliefs quietly shape financial decisions. Cleo shares her personal journey from accountant to financial coach, explaining how money trauma shows up in women’s lives, from under-earning and avoidance, to fear around investing and wealth building. Together, they unpack why financial education is not just about numbers, but about confidence, values, and rewriting inherited narratives around money. This episode opens up honest conversations around paying yourself properly, building sustainable wealth, and creating financial freedom without shame or secrecy. It is a powerful reminder that women are not risk averse, but risk aware, and that with the right education, mindset, and support, wealth becomes something we can consciously build, rather than something that feels out of reach.
This episode is an invitation to gently examine your own relationship with money, without judgement. If you have ever felt uncomfortable talking about finances, unsure about investing, or disconnected from your earning potential, this conversation will help you feel seen, informed, and empowered. Building wealth is not about perfection or privilege. It starts with education, awareness, and the courage to rewrite the stories you inherited. Dive into Cleo's Instagram HERE Connect with Cleo on Linkedin HERE 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 | |||
| Ep 63 Monetising Your Magic and Owning Your Expertise With Claire Lockey | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:37:17 | |
Welcome to Day 30 of the Christmas Advent Calendar podcast and we are bringing another inspiring episode with another fabulous guest. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, empowering women through business strategy and soulful mindset work, and today’s conversation is one that every woman in business needs to hear before stepping into 2026. Joining me is the brilliant Claire Lockey, a woman whose insight, clarity, and grounded wisdom is reshaping how women see their worth, their skills, and their ability to create powerful income streams from the expertise they already have. This episode is a truth-telling moment, a perspective shift, and an invitation into your next level of confidence and unapologetic ownership. Claire and I dive into a conversation around value, your value, and how often women minimize, dismiss, or dilute the skills they’ve worked years, sometimes decades, to build. We talk about what really holds women back: In this episode, Claire and I explore: • Why women consistently undervalue their skills and lived experience Dive into Claire’s website HERE And her Instagram HERE Her Skills Blueprint HERE Claire Is also one of our global speakers for our retreat Reset, Realign and Rise starting on the 18th May 2026 in Ibiza which is a 5 day retreat set on the beautiful white Isle of Ibiza. We only have 4 tickets left so please get in touch for more details. Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Join me in Birmingham on Friday 23th & Saturday 24th January 2026 for a luxury two-day retreat, Strategy & Soul. This and other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Our Christmas GiveawayTo celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in-person strategy session + lunch in an exclusive location (worth £1,000 each) To enter:
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| Ep 62 Plan Your life around your energy and not your todo list with The Secret to a Sustainable 2026 With Alice Dartnell | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:29:44 | |
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, and today we are bringing you a conversation that every woman needs to hear as we prepare for a new year. I’m your host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, supporting women through strategy, soul, and the mindset work that transforms the way they live, lead, and build their businesses and today we are uncovering how your energy dictates your todo list. I’m joined by the incredible Alice Dartnell, a coach, speaker, and expert in time and energy management whose personal journey has reshaped the way thousands of women approach their productivity, well-being, and self-leadership. Alice shares her deeply personal story, one that begins with severe depression, burnout, and exhaustion, and how that difficult chapter became the catalyst for discovering a truth many women overlook: In today’s episode, Alice and I explore: • how her journey through depression sparked a commitment to personal development and wellbeing Alice offers women a new way, a softer way, a more sustainable way, to approach their days, weeks, and lives. Because the truth is, you don’t need more time. Dive into Alice’s World HERE Business, Brunch and Bubbles, Wednesday 14 Jan 2026, London HERE Business Breakthrough Event, Monday 8 June 2026, London HERE Energy Management Starter Pack HERE Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Join me in Birmingham on Friday 23th & Saturday 24th January 2026 for a luxury two-day retreat, Strategy & Soul. This and other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Our Christmas GiveawayTo celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in-person strategy session + lunch in an exclusive location (worth £1,000 each) To enter:
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| Ep 61 Lessons Learned From Powerful Women In Business | 28 Dec 2025 | 00:32:50 | |
Welcome to this special recap episode of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, where today we’re taking a moment to pause, reflect, and integrate the powerful conversations shared from Day 17 through to Day 27 with some incredible women. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business Coach and Mentor, supporting women in building aligned, profitable businesses through strategy, identity work, and the inner confidence to lead at the next level. This episode is a collective reflection, a weaving together of insights, wisdom, and lived experience from an incredible group of women who generously shared their journeys, lessons, and perspectives during the second half of this Advent series. The festive season can feel chaotic. Between planning, family commitments, business responsibilities, and expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself. Across these conversations, one theme came through again and again, growth doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing what matters most. This recap is an invitation to slow down and notice how far you’ve come. From conversations around community and connection, to self-belief, identity, automation, and crafting a signature offer, these episodes were designed to meet you exactly where you are and gently guide you forward. Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Join me in Birmingham on Friday 23th & Saturday 24th January 2026 for a luxury two-day retreat, Strategy & Soul. This and other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Our Christmas GiveawayTo celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in-person strategy session + lunch in an exclusive location (worth £1,000 each) To enter:
Every review + share counts as an additional entry, no limits. This is your chance to begin 2026 with clarity, strategy, and a powerful reset. 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! x | |||
| Ep 60 Unlocking the power of premium offers with Serena Samra | 27 Dec 2025 | 00:37:54 | |
Welcome to Day 27 of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business Coach and Mentor, supporting women to build powerful, profitable, and aligned businesses through strategy, identity, and intentional growth. Today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone in a service-based business, including coaches, mentors and consultants who know they are ready to elevate their positioning, attract premium buyers, and stop diluting their expertise. The brilliant Serena Samra joins me, and together we’re diving into the truth behind premium signature offers, what they really are, why they matter more than ever, and how buyer behaviour is shifting as we move into 2026. This is not about charging more for the sake of it. Serena and I explore why having a premium signature offer is no longer optional for women who want sustainable growth, deeper client relationships, and a business that doesn’t rely on constant selling or volume. We talk openly about the evolution of our own businesses, the lessons learned from under-pricing and over-delivering, and the shift that happens when you finally understand how premium buyers think, decide, and invest. This episode is a reminder that premium clients are not buying hours, deliverables, or surface-level services, they are investing in transformation, trust, and outcomes. Explore Serena's world HERE £130k mastermind HERE Join the Design Boss Diary community on Instagram HERE and discover how you can work with me in 2026. Join Serena and I in Birmingham on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January 2026 for a transformational two day experience that prepares you for your most aligned and profitable year yet. Watch this episode and all Advent Calendar conversations on our YouTube channel HERE. Our Christmas Giveaway To celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in person strategy session, lunch in an exclusive location, worth £1,000 each To enter:
Each review and share counts as an additional entry, with no limits. If you’ve loved this episode, I would be so grateful for your review. And if you screenshot and share this podcast on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary, we have a special gift waiting for you. See you in the next episode, you lovely lot. x | |||
| Ep 59 Money Whilst You Sleep, The Powerful Guide To Automation With Carly Murphy | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:29:06 | |
Welcome to Day 26 of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, and today’s episode is an exciting, highly practical, and transformative conversation for women who want to grow their business with more ease, more flow, and more automation. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business Coach and Mentor for women in business, supporting entrepreneurs to scale sustainably through strategy, mindset, and identity work. Today we are exploring the world of automation, passive income, and the systems that allow you to make money while you sleep. Joining me is the incredible Carly Murphy, an automation expert and online business mentor who helps women build effortless, resilient, system led businesses. Carly brings clarity, simplicity, and a refreshing sense of ease to this conversation as we unpack what automation really looks like behind the scenes. In this episode, Carly opens up about: • Why making money while you sleep is not a dream, but a direct result of automation Explore Carly’s world HERE And Instagram HERE How She Launches 30 minute workshop HERE FREE Foolproof Step By Step Guide To build a landing page in Mailerlite!! HERE Join the Design Boss Diary community on Instagram HERE and discover how you can work with me in 2026. Join me in Birmingham on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January 2026 for a transformational two day experience that prepares you for your most aligned and profitable year yet. Watch this episode and all Advent Calendar conversations on our YouTube channel HERE. Our Christmas Giveaway To celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in person strategy session, lunch in an exclusive location, worth £1,000 each To enter:
Each review and share counts as an additional entry, with no limits. If you’ve loved this episode, I would be so grateful for your review. And if you screenshot and share this podcast on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary, we have a special gift waiting for you. See you in the next episode, you lovely lot. x | |||
| Ep 58 The Woman You’re Becoming: A Christmas Day Higher Self Journey | 25 Dec 2025 | 00:18:59 | |
Welcome to Day 25 of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, and today’s episode is a truly special one. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business Coach and Mentor, supporting women through strategy, identity work, and the soulful mindset shifts that allow you to build powerful, aligned businesses and lives. On Christmas Day, rather than teaching or doing, I wanted to hold space. Space for reflection. This episode is a guided experience, an invitation to slow down and reconnect with the version of you who already knows where you’re going. I guide you through a gentle yet powerful visualisation journey designed to help you meet your higher self, the most aligned, confident, grounded version of you. This is not about fixing or forcing anything. Christmas is a beautiful pause point. During this guided experience, you’ll be invited to: • create a calm, safe, peaceful environment Your higher self represents the version of you who is already living with confidence, alignment, and trust. The answers you’re seeking don’t live outside of you, they live within you. This episode can be revisited anytime, whenever you need grounding, reassurance, or clarity. It’s a practice you can return to throughout 2026 as you grow, expand, and evolve. Join the Design Boss Diary community on Instagram HERE and discover how you can work with me in 2026. You can also join us in Birmingham for Strategy and Soul, a two day luxury retreat designed to elevate your confidence, expand your mindset, and support you in stepping into the version of you who leads, grows, and moves with clarity. On Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January 2026 for a transformational two day experience that will prepare you for your most powerful year yet. Watch this episode and all Advent Calendar conversations on our YouTube channel HERE. Our Christmas Giveaway To celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in person strategy session, lunch in an exclusive location, worth £1,000 each To enter:
Each review and share counts as an additional entry, with no limits. If you’ve loved this episode, I would be so grateful for your review. And if you screenshot and share this podcast on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary, we have a special gift waiting for you. See you in the next episode, you lovely lot x | |||
| Ep 57 Why your business needs both AI & you to thrive in 2026 with Fay Jennings | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:37:08 | |
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Christmas Advent Calendar podcast, and today we are bringing a conversation that every modern businesswoman needs to hear. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, empowering women through strategy, soul, and the mindset shifts required to grow confidently into 2026. Today’s episode is a deep dive into the world of AI, automation, authenticity, and human connection, and I am joined by the incredible Fay Jennings, a business and digital strategist helping women leverage technology without losing their voice. This conversation is timely, relevant, and honest. AI is rising faster than ever. Tools are getting smarter. Automation is becoming the norm. And yet, the businesses thriving the most are the ones who know how to combine the power of AI with personal connection. In this episode, Fay and I explore: • How AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented speed This conversation is a wake-up call, an invitation, and a permission slip to be bold. Dive into FAY’s Instagram HERE Grab LOLA your free AI lead magnet coach HERE Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Join me in Birmingham on Friday 23th & Saturday 24th January 2026 for a luxury two-day retreat, Strategy & Soul. This and other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Our Christmas GiveawayTo celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in-person strategy session + lunch in an exclusive location (worth £1,000 each) To enter:
Every review + share counts as an additional entry, no limits. 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! x | |||
| Ep 56 Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone And Overcoming Fear With Jo Ferrone | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:27:01 | |
Welcome to Day 23 of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, and today’s episode brings a heartfelt, empowering, and deeply relatable conversation. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business Coach and Mentor for female entrepreneurs, guiding women to step into their confidence, strengthen their mindset, and build businesses rooted in identity and purpose. Today we are exploring comfort zones, imposter syndrome, visibility, and the courage required to expand into who you are becoming. Joining me is the incredible Jo Ferrone, a woman whose work blends honesty, humour, vulnerability, and empowerment as she supports women to take up space, own their story, and rise with confidence. Jo brings lived experience, compassion, and practical wisdom to this conversation, making it one that every woman in business will relate to. In this episode, Jo opens up about: • Why stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for personal growth Jo’s perspective is a beautiful reminder that confidence is not a destination, it is a practice. You can build it. You can strengthen it. Explore Jo’s world HERE Join the Design Boss Diary community on Instagram HERE and discover how you can work with me in 2026. You can also join us in Birmingham for Strategy and Soul, a two day luxury retreat designed to elevate your confidence, expand your mindset, and support you in stepping into the version of you who leads, grows, and moves with clarity. On Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January 2026 for a transformational two day experience that will prepare you for your most powerful year yet. Watch this episode and all Advent Calendar conversations on our YouTube channel HERE. Our Christmas Giveaway To celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in person strategy session, lunch in an exclusive location, worth £1,000 each To enter:
Each review and share counts as an additional entry, with no limits. If you’ve loved this episode, I would be so grateful for your review. And if you screenshot and share this podcast on your socials, tagging @Design_Boss_Diary, we have a special gift waiting for you. See you in the next episode, you lovely lot. x | |||
| Ep 55 Investment is a Growth Decision, Not a Readiness Test with Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:11:53 | |
In this powerful Day 22 Advent Calendar episode, I explores one of the most misunderstood topics in business growth, investment. Speaking from lived experience rather than theory, I challenge the belief that you need to feel ready before you invest. We reframe readiness as a conscious decision, not a future state you arrive at once everything feels comfortable or certain. Throughout the episode, I share her own journey of investing in coaching and mentorship, including the moments that felt uncomfortable, stretching, and financially significant. She reflects on how long-term investment relationships created clarity, accelerated growth, and supported her evolution as a business owner, not because she had everything figured out, but because she was willing to commit before certainty arrived. This episode invites women to examine how they view investment, not as a reward for success or a luxury for later, but as a strategic tool for clarity, expansion, and leadership. It is a grounded, honest conversation about courage, self-trust, and the decisions that quietly shape the future of a business. Key Themes Explored
Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Join me in Birmingham on Friday 23th & Saturday 24th January 2026 for a luxury two-day retreat, Strategy & Soul. This and other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Our Christmas GiveawayTo celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in-person strategy session + lunch in an exclusive location (worth £1,000 each) To enter:
Every review + share counts as an additional entry, no limits. This is your chance to begin 2026 with clarity, strategy, and a powerful reset. 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! x | |||
| Ep 54 Choosing Your Story This Christmas, Joy, What Truly Matters And Boundaries With Lisa Quait | 21 Dec 2025 | 00:27:48 | |
Welcome to another beautiful episode of the Christmas Advent Calendar Podcast, and today we are bringing another heart-led, grounding, and deeply connective conversation. I’m your host Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, supporting women through business strategy, soulful mindset work, and the inner leadership that helps you move through life with intention, and today’s episode is one that feels especially meaningful during this season. We are joined by the wonderful Lisa Quait, a woman whose voice, wisdom, and storytelling hold space for women to feel seen, heard, and deeply connected, not only to each other, but to themselves. As we near Christmas there’s often a rush… A pressure to get everything right. In this conversation, Lisa and I explore what it truly means to choose joy, choose presence, and choose the story you want to tell this Christmas, rather than the one that’s been handed to you through tradition, expectation, or perfectionism. In this episode, Lisa and I explore: • the truth that behind every woman, every leader, every mother, every friend, there is a story Lisa shares beautiful personal moments and lessons from past Christmases, reminding us that the memories we treasure most are rarely the ones that looked perfect. To slow down. To breathe. To honor your emotional needs. To choose connection over chaos. To choose joy over pressure. And to remember that you are the writer of your own story, even at Christmas. Dive into Lisa’s world HERE Join Lisa-marie and the women in the Design Boss Diary family, follow on Instagram HERE and find more about how you can work with Lisa in 2026. Join me in Birmingham on Friday 23th & Saturday 24th January 2026 for a luxury two-day retreat, Strategy & Soul. This and other episodes are on our YouTube channel HERE Our Christmas GiveawayTo celebrate Season 2 of the Advent Calendar Podcast, I’m giving away six incredible prizes: • 4 women will join me in London for a private in-person strategy session + lunch in an exclusive location (worth £1,000 each) To enter:
Every review + share counts as an additional entry, no limits. 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. | |||