Episode 22: Business, Burnout & Boundaries With Jude Charles
If These Walls Could Talk: The Business of Interiors PodcastShow Notes
In episode 22, I am speaking with Jude Charles. Jude is a videographer, documentary and filmmaker from the United States. Jude offers videography captures the unique essence of his client's personal stories. His storytelling technique has been transformative to businesses in the Interior Design world and beyond. He emphasises the power of storytelling and the importance of sharing who you are beyond what you do. Jude also discusses his experience with burnout and the need for emotional balance in business. He highlights the value of taking time off, reflecting on your business, and having a clearly defined voice and core values. He also encourages entrepreneurs to embrace vulnerability and be unapologetically themselves, concluding with a reminder to create boundaries and avoid burnout by prioritising self-reflection and purposeful action. I would say that Jude is possibly one of the most thought -provoking people that I've spoken to in a long time. And during our previous discovery call and today's podcast, he's caused me to ask soul-searching questions about myself and what my unique story is and I hope this episode does the same for you too.
Click here for Jude's downloadable resources for Interior Designers- 10 Storytelling Prompts & Year-End Analysis.
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Connect with our guest: @judecharles https://judecharles.co/
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