Guest
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: @kellywearstler Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here:
