If you’ve ever wondered how you can turn your passion for interiors into a thriving interior design business, you’re going to get so much value out of today’s episode. Come listen to my conversation with Lindye Galloway, a self-taught designer who launched her design studio Lindye Galloway Studio 15 years ago and now focuses on an impressive array of projects, spanning across the US. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, The WSJ and on HGTV. During our conversation Lindye shares how she got her first clients, why her pricing model evolved, who she hired first in her business, and what her team and processes look like today. If you want to start your own design business or grow yours into one that is creatively rewarding and financially profitable, this is an episode not to miss. Let’s connect! Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Website: nataliewalton.com Get Your Essential Guide to Style with Clarity & Confidence: nataliewalton.com/handbook Learn The 7 Secrets to Take Your Interiors to the Next Level: nataliewalton.com/secrets Get Your FREE Step by Step Plan to Design & Grow Your Dream Creative Business: nataliewalton.com/thrive

If you’re about to design or renovate your home, and you’re not sure of the best place to start or what you should prioritise, listen closely. Today I’m sharing 7 key steps to get your design right, including what to look for, things to avoid, which people to listen to and what questions to ask yourself. Want to learn how to take your interiors to the next level? Grab my Insider’s Guide here: www.nataliewalton.com/secrets Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/181 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

The world of interior design can sometimes be a little secretive. If you’d like to get an insight into what it’s really like to work with clients, and know how to value your worth, come listen to my conversation with Lauren Li of Sisällä Interior Design. She also shares how she has incorporated multiple revenue streams into her business, and the surprising way she got her first book deal. Let’s connect! Instagram: instagram.com/nataliewalton Website: nataliewalton.com Get Your Essential Guide to Style with Clarity & Confidence: nataliewalton.com/handbook Learn The 7 Secrets to Take Your Interiors to the Next Level: nataliewalton.com/secrets Get Your FREE Step by Step Plan to Design & Grow Your Dream Creative Business: nataliewalton.com/thrive

Any of this sound familiar… You’d love to pursue your passion for interiors but you feel uncomfortable putting yourself out there. Or maybe you’re worried that the market is saturated, If you have a long list of reasons why it’s too late for you, you don’t have enough time or talent, this episode is for you. Come listen to 7 science-backed strategies to think big when you feel small. Want to know how to take your interiors to the next level? Download your copy of my insider guide now: www.nataliewalton.com/secrets Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/179 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

It’s one thing to want to pursue your passion for interiors, and it’s another to make real progress – and actually make money doing what you love. Come listen to the 10 reasons most creative business owners get stuck and what to fix first. Last chance to join Design & Grow and make more money doing what you love – click here to sign up now: www.nataliewalton.com/grow Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/178 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Is being busy getting in the way of the goals that you set at the start of the year? It doesn’t matter if you’ve hit a few hurdles, lost motivation or simply need a fresh perspective, this episode will provide you with 10 practical steps to reignite your focus and help you reconnect with your goals so you can get back on track towards success. PS – Want to know the EXACT steps you need to take to design and grow your creative business? Grab your free copy of Thrive – 7 Steps to Success. Download here: www.nataliewalton.com/thrive Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/177 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Almost everyone who has had success in a creative field has benefited from the generosity of someone else, usually in the form of a mentor (formal or informal). Come listen to my conversation with leading lifestyle and interiors photographer Lean Timms where she shares the pivotal role mentors have played in her life, and why she is now paying it forward. She also shares about how following her curiosity enabled her to discover her passion for photography, one of the most challenging and liberating experiences of her personal life, and how she has learned to charge her worth. Also, come join us in our upcoming Photography and Styling Workshop in Byron Bay. Join us in May over two days on 4th and 5th of May.Learn more about the workshop here: https://www.leantimms.com/byronbayphotographyworkshop Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/176 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

One of the best ways to get noticed for your creative business or brand is through good-quality photography. After all, images create impact. To make the most out of your time and money you need to have a clear process for “shoot day”. Come listen to my practical tips and strategies that I’ve learned on the job over the past 15+ years working as a professional interior stylist. Want to know the EXACT steps you need to take to grow your creative business? Grab your FREE copy of Thrive – 7 Steps to Success. Download here: https://www.nataliewalton.com/thrive Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/175 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Not sure how much you should charge for your interior design services? Come listen to my conversation with interior designer Ky Drury of Studio Haus Co, a design studio she runs with her daughters. We talk about working out what to charge, getting your first clients and how to outsource the parts of the business that are not your greatest strengths. If you’re starting out in business and want to grow an interior design practice, this is an episode not to be missed! Want to know the EXACT steps you need to take to grow your creative business? Grab your FREE copy of Thrive – 7 Steps to Success. Download here: https://www.nataliewalton.com/thrive Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/174 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Have you signed up to an online course this year or last? Or maybe years ago and it’s collecting dust on a digital shelf? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. However, I want to share with you five strategies to help you make progress and finally finish what you started. Why? Online courses are one of the quickest and easiest ways to get the results you want in your life or business. And learning a new skill or mastering one is one of the best ways to experience compound growth. Come listen to five easy ways to finally finish THAT course. Want to build a thriving creative business? Grab my 7 Step Guide here: nataliewalton.com/thrive Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/173 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Creating a life doing what you love is a dream for many and something that Lia-Belle King, co-founder and creative director of Worn Store, has been able to turn into a reality. Together with her partner in business and life, Lotte Barnes, she has worked hard over the past decade to build a brand dedicated to designing and sourcing furniture with strict sustainability guidelines. Come listen to our conversation where Lia-Belle shares the couple’s journey to launching Worn, what it was like to be stocked by iconic London store Selfridges, how they have navigated having their designs copied and taking creative risks and trusting your intuition. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/172 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton Are you a creative business owner? Want a 27-page insider’s guide on the exact steps to grow your dream business? Click here.

We all have moments in our lives where we have to make a decision. Are we going to stay small or step up and become the person we really want to be? Today I’m sharing a personal story about when I was challenged – and crushed with my creative dreams – and what I did next. Click PLAY to hear the one sentence that changed the trajectory of my life, and the lessons I learned from that moment. Listen now to be inspired and encouraged. WAIT! Ready to follow your creative dreams? Doors are closing for The Styling Masterclass. Join now before it’s too late! Click here: https://www.nataliewalton.com/thestylingmasterclass Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/171 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Curious to know how you can turn your love for interiors and styling into a thriving business? Come listen to my conversation with Louise Roche of Villa Styling who has created a profitable niche for herself working with boutique brands and has had her work featured in leading magazines. Want to know how to style with confidence? Come join my FREE live class this week! Register now at nataliewalton.com/confident Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/170 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Your images are everything – they can make or break your creative business, especially if you’re working in the world of interiors. If you’re struggling to attract your dream customers or clients, you need to start here. Come listen to five simple yet effective strategies to elevate your interiors and images to create more compelling content. Join my FREE workshop 'The Confident Stylist' to learn how you can take your interiors and creative dreams to the next level with clarity & confidence! Register now at https://www.nataliewalton.com/confident Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/169 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

You have only one chance to make a good first impression. When you’re working in the world of interiors and looking to attract your dream clients or customers, you want to get it right. What’s the difference between interiors and images that get noticed and create an impact and ones that get overlooked and swiped on by? Your interiors need to be captivating. Come listen to how you create interiors at the next level to make your creative business dreams a reality. Want to go deeper on these ideas? Grab my Interior Stylist’s Insider Secrets Guide here: https://www.nataliewalton.com/secrets Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/168 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Recently I shared an idea inside my group coaching program Design & Grow that had a huge impact on students, and I wanted to introduce the idea to you. Come listen to how one powerful idea could change everything for you. It’s a concept that you can apply to both your personal and professional life. It’s a powerful reframe on thinking that increasing the volume is what will get you results. Just as you can rearrange and change the furniture in your home, you can change and transform yourself and the results you get in your life. Want to apply this idea in a practical way? Get free your copy of my personal goal planner when you join the waitlist for The Styling Masterclass. Click here: https://www.nataliewalton.com/waitlist Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/167 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

Every year provides us with new possibilities. I love taking the time to envisage what I want the New Year to bring. And so today I am going to share my process to building out a plan to help me have my best year yet, personally and professionally. If you’re curious to see what this looks like, come listen now. Also, want my personal goal planner? Grab your free copy here when you join the waitlist for The Styling Masterclass, which opens in February! — https://www.nataliewalton.com/waitlist Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/166 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenataliewalton

It’s important to take the time to pause and reflect on the smaller chapters that form the foundation of your life. Join me as I share 23 big lessons I’ve learned this year – both personal and professional. And I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support of the podcast. Here’s to making 2024 our best year yet!

As we come to the end of the year, it's easy to spend all of our time looking forward. But, wait... It's important to pause and reflect if you want to experience more contentment in your life. As creatives and entrepreneurs often we are compelled to create more and more… and keep pushing to that next level, that next milestone, that next challenge. But sometimes it can feel like it’s never enough – and we are left feeling exhausted and often disappointed. If this has ever happened to you, you don’t want to miss this episode where I share a helpful reframe on the idea of success. It’s not about letting go of your dreams or not trying to reach your goals. It’s a different idea altogether. Come listen now! Love this episode? Please rate and review, and share with a friend - thank you!

Are we entering a new aesthetic age? Are you craving more layers, more depth, more intimacy in your interiors? More personality? There is a palpable shift away from white on white interiors. So what’s next? Let’s explore what I’m calling The Age of Radical Beauty. Learn what it’s about and how you can explore this aesthetic in your spaces, while staying true to your own style. Want to get a better understanding of your own personal style? Come take The Personal Interior Style Quiz here: https://www.nataliewalton.com/stylequiz