Today I welcome interior designer, Kelly Wearstler, to the podcast. Internationally recognized by the design community, Kelly has received awards from numerous publications and organizations such as Architectural Digest’s AD 100 Hall of Fame, Time Magazine’s The Design 100, and Vogue's Best Dressed List. Her Masterclass on interior design is the first in its category and brings audiences behind the scenes into Kelly's process.
Throughout our conversation, we explore the significance of designing spaces that go beyond the aesthetic and into creating spaces that evoke meaningful emotions. We also discuss strategies for initiating new endeavors and ways to prevent burnout when juggling multiple projects.
In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:37 How Design Can Impact Your Mood
04:40 How To Find Inspiration
10:11 Finding Unique Design In The Digital Age
12:21 How To Develop Your Personal Taste
16:45 Curiosity Drives Passion
18:58 Impulse Purchases vs. Thoughtful Purchases
22:51 How Jay’s Relationship With Material Things Change After Becoming A Monk
26:32 Curating An ‘Eclectic’ Space
29:50 Having Confidence In Your Work
31:39 How To Communicate Effectively
32:52 What Did You Have To Overcome To Find Success
35:29 What’s Your Biggest Career Mistake?
37:07 Taking Career Risks Can Pay Off
39:49 What Cities Inspire You?
41:02 Exploring Kelly’s New Book, Synchronicity
52:53 Being A Mom Wasn’t In The Cards…
54:49 Maintaining A Work-Life Balance
56:26 The Role Of Replication In Design
57:33 Navigating Burn Out At Work
01:00:59 “I Dream Design”
01:02:55 How To Price Your Work
01:08:03 Kelly Wearstler On Final Five
Kelly has just launched a new book with Rizzoli, titled Synchronicity, which can be found everywhere books are sold.
Episode Resources:
https://www.kellywearstler.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kellywearstler/
https://www.facebook.com/Kelly.Wearstler.Inc
https://www.tiktok.com/@kellywearstler
https://www.kellywearstler.com/books
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