On the podcast today is Hilaire Martin, founder of Raleigh Workup—a space created for interior design entrepreneurs and creatives to turn ideas into action. It’s a community built on genuine support, shared wisdom, and meaningful connection, where beautiful ideas are given the space to grow and flourish.

In today’s conversation, we’re talking about the importance of community, the reality of feeling alone in business, and what it looks like to be vulnerable enough to take the next step. This is a thoughtful and encouraging episode for anyone building a creative business and looking for connection along the way.

Joining me today is Porsche Williams, Founder and CEO of The Prototype, a business operations and client experience firm exclusively for designers. Porsche is passionate about helping design businesses streamline growth by refining their processes and elevating the client journey.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into client experience and lead qualification—two critical areas that can make or break your profitability. Porsche shares where the hidden profit leaks happen before projects even begin and how you can tighten your systems to create a more efficient, profitable business.

Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward one small win at a time.

Today the topic is when to hire and when to restructure Instead.

Back with me on the podcast today is Erin McGhee, a financial strategist and accountant who has dedicated her career to building bookkeeping and CFO-level services specifically for the interior design industry.

In today’s conversation, we’re looking beyond the financial reports and focusing on the inputs that drive your numbers long before they ever reach QuickBooks or your accounting software. Erin shares how the decisions, processes, and systems throughout your business directly impact profitability—and where hidden profit leaks are most likely to occur.

Our hope is that this episode inspires you to take a closer look at one area of your business, uncover opportunities for improvement, and strengthen the financial health of your company.

With me today is Lauren DeLoach of Lauren DeLoach Interiors, an Atlanta-area designer known for embracing timeless Southern design with a fresh, elevated approach.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about Lauren’s entrepreneurial journey—what worked well, what created challenges along the way, and how she recognized when something was no longer supporting the growth of her company. Lauren shares the mindset shifts and business changes that helped her continue moving forward with clarity and intention.

It’s an honest and insightful conversation about growth, resilience, and building a business that truly aligns with your vision.

Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward one small win at a time.

Today, we’re talking about the profit gap. The gap is the difference between what is happening (high revenue) and our understanding of how the money is being managed (low clarity).

With over two decades of experience as a workroom owner and interior designer, Hope Arbery understands the real challenges behind custom work—long hours, pricing uncertainty, and the constant pressure to get everything just right.

She founded QUIPA to provide the tools she—and so many others—wished they had: automated yardage and pricing calculations, professional estimates, and systems that bring clarity instead of chaos.

Hope is deeply committed to helping workrooms not just survive, but truly thrive with confidence, professionalism, and profit. In today’s conversation, we’re diving into what inspired her to create QUIPA, how it works, and the key problems it solves for workrooms everywhere.

Joining me today is Kathryn Dillon, a certified Primal Question Coach with more than 30 years of experience owning and operating a successful window treatment design and fabrication business.

While Kathryn has built a thriving career, her true passion has always been mentoring others—helping them grow personally and professionally with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Guided by the Primal Question framework and her own journey of healing, she creates safe, judgment-free spaces where clients can gain insight and walk away with practical tools for meaningful change.

Kathryn and I both believe that growth is possible at any stage of life and business, which makes this conversation especially powerful. Today, we’re introducing you to the Seven Primal Questions—and how they can transform the way you think, lead, and grow.

Welcome to the Monday Minute with Michele—your quick hit of strategy, insight, and actionable ideas to help you move your business forward one small win at a time.

Today, we’re talking about what a strategic plan should actually do. So stick around—this is one you won’t want to miss.

With me today is Jaquilyn Edwards of Ochre and Beige. Jaquilyn helps interior designers step into high-end positioning through their words, systems, and client experiences—so their value becomes unmistakable.

In today’s episode, we explore how intentional messaging builds trust faster, strengthens boundaries, and ultimately grows and protects your profit. Our hope is that you walk away with insight and clarity to run a thriving business that truly reflects the caliber of your work.

Joining me today is Brittany Farinas of Miami-based House of One. Brittany is the CEO and Creative Director, known for creating spaces that truly embody the art of living with style.

In just eight years, Brittany has built an impressive career—designing projects across South Florida and expanding into the Northeast, including Martha’s Vineyard, the Hamptons, and New York. Her work has been featured in publications like AD, Domino, and Vogue Living, reflecting both her talent and distinctive point of view.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into her journey of growth, the real cost of scaling a design business, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. It’s an insightful and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.