Behind The Design

10. Balancing Business, Growth, and Motherhood: A Conversation with fellow interior designer Mia Lake and what sets our services apart

Behind The Design

Show Notes

Mia Lake of Mia Lake Interiors shares her journey of balancing success in business, scaling her brand, and navigating motherhood. This episode is something different, as Mia, a fellow interior designer, joins me to explore how we, as designers, each bring our own distinctive approach to the table. We dive into what sets our services apart for clients and share insights on juggling daily demands while wearing all the hats.

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