Margo is joined by interior designer, mentor, and entrepreneur Rebecca Ward for a conversation about creativity, career pivots, and the impact our homes have on daily life. As the CEO and Principal Designer of Rebecca Ward Design, Rebecca has spent more than 20 years creating contemporary spaces that help families live beautifully and function intentionally. She shares how her love for interiors started in childhood and eventually evolved into a thriving design career and mentorship platform. Margo and Rebecca explore the many paths into interior design, including second-career transitions and turning creative passions into sustainable businesses. They also discuss the psychology behind our environments, the realities of running a design business, and why mentorship and boundaries matter so much for creatives. It's an honest and inspiring conversation about building a creative career that supports both artistry and real life.

Margo and Rebecca discuss:

• Rebecca's early creative influences and path into interior design
• Why interior design is often a second or third career for creatives
• The emotional and psychological impact of our homes
• How thoughtful design improves everyday life and wellbeing
• The realities of running a successful interior design business
• Setting boundaries and managing client expectations
• The value of mentorship for aspiring designers
• Encouragement for creatives considering a career pivot or side hustle

Connect with Rebecca:

• Website: Rebecca Ward Design
• Mentorship & Bootcamp: My Design Mentor
• Instagram: @rwarddesign
• Podcast: Design Curious Podcast

Connect with Margo:
https://www.windowsillchats.com

https://www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

https://www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry