Best Rachel Larraine Crawford Podcasts (2024)

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006: Trend Report: The Rise of Spirit-Free Offerings 12:31

15h ago12:31

12:31

In our first Trend Report episode, I’m talking about one of my favorite recent trends: spirit-free offerings. I’m seeing this more and more in the hospitality space, so I’m giving you a quick overview of the biggest benefits of serving these non-alcoholic beverages. If you’re considering adding mocktails as an option for your patrons, this episode …

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159: Artist Spotlight: Parker Heath 44:07

3d ago44:07

44:07

Many artists and designers struggle with how to do what they love and make a living at it. For those of you who want to start your own businesses, this month’s Artist Spotlight with Interdisciplinary Artist & Designer Parker Heath will inspire you to get going today! Parker shares the fascinating story of how he discovered his passion for art and h…

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005: How Do Interior Designers Charge for Services? 18:58

8d ago18:58

18:58

If you’re thinking about working with an interior designer on your hospitality space, a big factor in your decision is how much it will cost. To help you get a clear picture of what to expect, I’m breaking down how I charge for my interior design services, and why this particular model works well for me and my clients. Every designer is different, …

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158: Vacation & Short-Term Rental Design with Paula Oblen 43:56

10d ago43:56

43:56

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of vacation and short-term rental design with interior designer Paula Oblen. Once Paula discovered her passion for this niche, she was hooked. She shares the unique story behind her career and business, why she loves examining the convergence between hotel and home, and the importance of identity and bra…

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004: 7 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Hospitality Business 12:48

19d ago12:48

12:48

Ready to elevate your hospitality business right now, but not sure how? In this episode, I outline seven easy ways you can enhance the overall experience for your patrons. These tips can be implemented quickly to create a better ambiance in your physical space while also building a much deeper connection between your brand and your customers/client…

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157: Holistic Health and Wellness with Dr. Natasha Macleay of Tulsi Wellness Center 36:34

17d ago36:34

36:34

I’m excited to welcome our first doctor to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Dr. Natasha of Tulsi Wellness Center. Dr. Natasha practices Holistic Health, and as Holistic Interior Designers, it’s important for us to make our overall health and wellness a priority, while also considering how our designs contribute to the holistic health of our cl…

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003: Design Struggle Series: Rescuing Your Hospitality Business From Design Overwhelm 14:22

26d ago14:22

14:22

In the first episode of our new Design Struggle Series, I’m sharing tips to save your hospitality business from design overwhelm. I talk about the root cause of this overwhelm, how it can creep into various aspects of your business, and how working with an interior designer (especially a holistic interior designer) can help you navigate this strugg…

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156: Behind the Scenes: April Events & My Hiring Process 29:26

24d ago29:26

29:26

I’m kicking off April with a preview of all the exciting Design Coven events coming up this month, for both Free and Pro Members. And as I am in the process of hiring a paid intern for my design business, Tiger Veil, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my hiring process. If you’re in the process of building a staff or just thinking about hir…

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002: What Do You Mean By Holistic Interior Design? 16:32

1M ago16:32

16:32

You might be wondering, exactly what is Holistic Interior Design? As this is a new concept for many, I’m giving an overview of it in this episode. I cover the basics of what it is, how it works, and the impact it can have on us and our spaces. I also give an overview of the key principles of Holistic Interior Design and offer specific tips for embr…

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155: Collaborating to Build a Design Business with Liminal Home 58:48

1M ago58:48

58:48

I’m excited to welcome two Design Coven members, Cassie and Angelica, to the podcast to share the story behind their holistic interior design business. Cassie and Angelica met in the Design Coven and discovered they had a unique connection, which led to them building a business together. They talk about how they work and fit so well together, how t…

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001: Embracing Conscious Spaces: Unveiling the Why Behind Our Podcast 14:47

1M ago14:47

14:47

I’m excited to kick off the Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast with an overview of who this podcast is for and why I decided to create it. I also share with you a little of my personal story so you can understand where I’m coming from and get to know who I am as a designer. I can’t wait to go on this new journey with you to create elevated and min…

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154: 7 Reasons I’m Starting a New Podcast 12:36

1M ago12:36

12:36

This week I’m sharing an update on where I’m at with this podcast and my business, and I’m introducing my NEW podcast, The Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast. I outline seven reasons why I decided to start this new project, and I’m hoping it inspires you to find a targeted way to connect with your ideal clients. With us entering the second quarter…

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Welcome to the Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast 4:10

2M ago4:10

4:10

Welcome to the Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast! In this short introduction, I share why I created this podcast, who it is meant for, and what you can expect from future episodes. I look forward to helping you along your journey to create a space that speaks to your patrons and provides them with a unique, elevated experience. Featured Featured …

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153: 3 Big Reasons AI Images Will NOT Impress Clients 11:31

2M ago11:31

11:31

As AI becomes more and more popular, I want to address when interior designers should avoid working with it. I believe that AI can have many great uses, and I’ve talked about that in previous episodes, but when it comes to your design images—especially the ones in your portfolio—I think it does more harm than good. In this episode, I cover three sp…

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152: Embracing Pisces Season: A Dreamy March with the Design Coven 10:33

2M ago10:33

10:33

We have a lot of great events coming up this March in the Design Coven, and in this episode, I’m giving you a preview of each of them. This month, we are embracing the energy of Pisces season by diving deeper into our dreams, exploring how they can empower us in life and business. For our Design Coven virtual events this month, we begin on March 11…

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151: Don’t Make These 7 Interior Designer Website Mistakes with Masha Koyen of Content Vertical 39:45

2M ago39:45

39:45

This week we’re diving into the writing and messaging on your website with Masha Koyen, a copywriter who works specifically with interior designers. She walks us through the 7 most common mistakes she sees interior designers make on their websites and tells us how we can correct them. Masha also gives us a preview of what she’ll be covering in her …

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150: Embracing Heart-Centered Design: A February to Remember 11:51

3M ago11:51

11:51

In this week’s episode, I’m giving an overview of the Design Coven’s theme for the month of February: Heart-Centered Design. I explain what it means to design from the heart and how all of our events this month will support us in reconnecting to our heart space. Together we’ll explore how we can connect with our clients’ heart centers as well, usin…

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149: Don’t Miss Out: 8 Reasons You’ll Regret Not Being at Art Meets Design Mixer in Collaboration with the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 18:44

3M ago18:44

18:44

The World Design Capital has named San Diego Tijuana the design capital for 2024—the first bi-national designation in the organization’s history! And I’m excited to share that the Design Coven has collaborated with Sparks Gallery, ASID San Diego, and the World Design Capital to create a whole weekend of Holistic Design events, February 9 to 11, 202…

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148: Behind the Scenes with the Design Coven: Group Coaching Session Sneak Peek 12:59

3M ago12:59

12:59

This week, I’m inviting you behind the scenes for a sneak peek at a Design Coven Group Coaching session, usually available only to our Design Coven Pro members! This is a preview of our January workshop and group session, which centered on pricing. After I shared exactly how I establish my flat rate prices, the designers asked questions, and we wor…

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147: Elevating My Business, 7 Reasons Why I Ditched Hourly Billing 14:47

3M ago14:47

14:47

A lot of new interior designers ask me how they should price their services, specifically whether they should bill hourly or do a flat rate. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with different pricing structures and how I ultimately came to the decision to ditch hourly billing. I’ve been doing a flat rate since 2022, and I’ve found that this …

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146: New Moon Manifestations - Capricorn & The Lioness Unleashed 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

Harness the power of this month’s new moon with this special replay of our January New Moon gathering in the Design Coven. Together, we tap into the energy of the New Moon in Capricorn and our Tarot card of the year, Strength. Move through a meditation with us to connect to the strength of the Lioness, and set your intentions for the year ahead. Th…

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145: Rituals of Radiance: Navigating My Day with Intention, A Peek into My Holistic Daily Practices 15:43

4M ago15:43

15:43

In this episode, I’m sharing how I personally weave rituals into my everyday life. I give you a sneak peek into a typical day for me, bringing you through my morning ritual, my workday ritual, and my evening ritual. I also talk about my new client ritual and my new moon ritual. All of these help me stay grounded so I can move through my days with a…

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144: Design Magic: Rituals for Business Success 16:28

4M ago16:28

16:28

This week we’re exploring how you can incorporate rituals into your design business. I explain what rituals are in a business context, why practicing them can be so powerful and transformative, and I offer you a few different types that can be done at various points of your design projects. If you want to explore rituals in your business further, j…

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143: 8 Ways I’m Leveling Up My Holistic Design Business 16:16

4M ago16:16

16:16

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes in my business with 8 ways I’m planning to level up in 2024. Some of these are practices that I’m building upon from previous years and some are newer introductions to my business. I’m sharing these with you so you can also use them in your design business, and perhaps you’ll even be inspired to cre…

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142: 2024 Vision: The Evolution of Our Podcast and the Design Coven 19:05

4M ago19:05

19:05

In our first episode of 2024, I’m sharing what’s ahead for the podcast and the Design Coven. I’m excited for these changes which include going back to two podcasts a week, releasing new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m also making the Design Coven more accessible to members around the globe by making our official events and meetings virtual.…

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141: Upcoming Designer Networking Opportunities with Cosentino 33:57

4M ago33:57

33:57

As we head into a new year, you might be looking for opportunities to uplevel your business, and one great way to do that is to attend networking events that will help you connect with other designers and vendors. I’m excited to share an event with Cosentino coming up in February, and Cosentino’s Regional General Manager Scott Newhan and Account Ma…

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140: 7 Steps You Can Do Right Now to Launch Your Interior Design Journey 19:49

4M ago19:49

19:49

One of the most popular questions I am asked by new designers is how to get started right now in the industry. Today I am outlining seven steps you can take that don’t require you to wait until you have a certain amount of experience or a degree, and most don’t cost anything. You can truly take any of these steps right now! And if you have already …

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139: Design Logistics Unveiled: Freight, Shipping, & the White Glove Experience 16:11

5M ago16:11

16:11

In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving into some important design logistics and breaking down the differences between freight, shipping, curbside, and the white glove experience. Knowing your options and how to explain them to the client often separates new designers from experienced ones. So if you’re new to the industry, learning about this now …

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138: Invisible No More: Empowering Interior Designers to Take Credit for Their Work 20:12

5M ago20:12

20:12

This week’s solo episode is inspired by a question from one of our live audience members in Episode 137, and it points to a challenge we all face as interior designers, regardless of how long we’ve been in the industry: taking credit for our work. We likely will all find a time when we pour a lot of heart and work into a project that we’re proud of…

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137: How to Publish Your Work & Get Noticed 1:09:20

5M ago1:09:20

1:09:20

I’m excited to share with you the first episode we’ve recorded with a LIVE audience! I moderated a panel all about publishing for an ASID chapter meeting held at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Encinitas. We covered the key components of getting your work published, including hiring photographers, building your social media, and pitchin…

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136: Do You Need an Interior Design Degree? 16:07

6M ago16:07

16:07

This week is a special replay of a past episode, episode 35, Do You Need an Interior Design Degree? This question is consistently among the ones I am most frequently asked, and so now, about 100 episodes later, I want to make sure we address this important topic again. There isn’t a simple yes or no answer that applies to everyone, so in this episo…

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135: Networking Newbies: Top 5 Mistakes New Interior Designers Make 12:15

6M ago12:15

12:15

This week, I’m taking on a suggested topic from a podcast listener, a new interior design firm that wants to learn more about networking. I believe networking can be a gamechanger in the interior design industry, so learning how to make meaningful connections from the start is really important. But when you’re new, there’s a few common mistakes you…

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134: Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Sophia Ruan Gushée of Ruan Living 47:51

6M ago47:51

47:51

This week I’m talking with nontoxic lifestyle expert and author Sophia Ruan Gushée about the common toxins that show up in our homes. As holistic interior designers, this is an important topic we’re becoming increasingly aware of and needing to share with our clients, who often look to us for information and resources. Educating ourselves on the mo…

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133: Creating Space for Local Artists with Sonya Sparks of Sparks Gallery 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

Following our Artist Spotlight with artist Stefanie Bales, I’m talking to Sonya Sparks, the owner and Chief Curator of Sparks Gallery, where Stefanie is currently showing her work. I love going to events at Sonya’s gallery, so it was great to sit down with her and hear the full story behind the creation of it and her vision for it. Sonya tells us h…

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132: Artist Spotlight: Stefanie Bales 39:46

6M ago39:46

39:46

In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I’m excited to introduce you to local San Diego artist Stefanie Bales. Stefanie’s unique journey as an artist highlights just how valuable it is to be in touch with and follow your intuition. Stefanie has trusted her own instincts and ability to manifest, and the stories she shares in this episode show just how mag…

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131: Behind-the-Scenes Design Series - Bivouac 2.0 50:29

7M ago50:29

50:29

This week I welcome my friend Lara Worm of Bivouac Ciderworks to the podcast for a conversation about community and design. Lara and I are currently collaborating on the design of “Bivouac 2.0,” or Bivouac Adventure Lodge, a beautiful gathering space for cider tasting–and much more–in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. This episode (and futu…

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130: ASID Career Day Recap: Top Questions & Insights for Your Interior Design Journey 18:33

7M ago18:33

18:33

I recently had the opportunity to participate in ASID Career Day, where interior design students from all over San Diego County gathered to ask questions as they prepare to build their careers in the industry. I enjoyed meeting all of these up-and-coming designers and sharing with them what I’ve learned. In this episode, I’m answering the top quest…

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129: Rachel on the Sacred Blueprint Interview Series with Aisha Rose Melodie Hassan 55:26

7M ago55:26

55:26

In this episode, I’m sharing the recording of an interview I did with Aisha Rose Melodie Hassan as part of her Sacred Blueprint Interview Series in early September. I share my personal journey with design, specifically how I integrated more aspects of myself and my spiritual practices into my interior design business. We also look at a few specific…

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128: Artist Spotlight: Natasha Patel of Napa Gogo Art 20:32

7M ago20:32

20:32

In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I’m introducing you to Natasha Patel of Napa Gogo Art. Natasha is a self-taught artist whose specialty is creating beautiful mixed media fluid abstracts. She shares her journey to art, which included a courageous leap away from the corporate world to become a full-time artist just a couple years ago. We discuss her…

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127: From Solopreneur to Visionary Leader: How I’m Building My Dream Design Team 19:36

7M ago19:36

19:36

In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I’m moving from being a solopreneur, managing all aspects of my business on my own, to building my dream design team. For anyone who is coming to a crossroads point in their business, wondering if it is time to hire, this episode will help you assess when you’re ready to hire, which positions to hire for, how t…

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126: Trād Talks: Sustainability, Creativity, and the Power of Responsible Resourcing 37:04

8M ago37:04

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This week I welcome Jessica Phelps, the founder of Trād Furnishings, to the podcast to talk about sustainability, creativity, and responsible resourcing. Through Trād Furnishings, Jessica offers a great, sustainable solution to a problem most designers have at some point: leftover, unused materials from a job. Sometimes we order too much of somethi…

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125: Building Your Own Interior Design Business with Sasha Pusey 46:55

8M ago46:55

46:55

This week, I have Design Coven Member Sasha on the podcast to talk about her experience in the interior design industry and how she recently built her own business. A lot of designers ask me about starting their own businesses, which is amazing, but I find most aren’t aware of all the work that goes on behind the scenes (often spanning several year…

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124: Breathing New Life into Fallen Trees with San Diego Urban Timber 48:46

8M ago48:46

48:46

This special replay of Episode 30, Breathing New Life into Fallen Trees, features my friends Dan and Jessica of San Diego Urban Timber. I want to share this episode with you again as a reminder of the many amazing partners that we can work with locally that support our mission as holistic interior designers and that also bring something truly uniqu…

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123: Exploring Inspiration & Vision with Paul Basile 40:27

9M ago40:27

40:27

This special replay episode features designer and artist Paul Basile, who joined us for our Inspiration series during San Diego Design Week in 2022 (Episode 53). In this conversation, we dive into inspiration and vision. Paul shares how his journey with design began, what led him to create BASILE Studio, and how his work has evolved over the years.…

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122: Artist Spotlight: Joanna Cutri 49:41

9M ago49:41

49:41

I’m excited to share another local artist with you this month, Joanna Cutri. She is a visual artist and her work includes painting, drawing, and sculpture. She describes how her love for art developed and how her work has evolved, especially since the pandemic. We also talk about her experience working with interior designers and why she loves this…

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121: The Value of Mentorship & Experience with Design Shop 47:11

9M ago47:11

47:11

I am excited to welcome Amanda and Debbie of Design Shop to the podcast to talk about mentorship and the value of experience in the interior design industry. Debbie and Amanda share how their passion for design developed, how they met and began working together, and what led them to eventually partner to create their own design firm. Both spent sev…

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120: The Benefits of Working with an Art Advisor with Jennifer Findley of JFiN Collective 49:23

9M ago49:23

49:23

When we design beautiful spaces for our clients, we want the art on the wall to not only fit well in the space but also enhance it. I’m talking with Founder and Lead Curator of JFiN Collective Jennifer Findley about the importance of art and how to navigate the art collecting world as a designer, even if you’ve never done it before and find it inti…

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119: Collaborating with Local Galleries & Art Dealers with Rebecca Hiller of Madison Gallery 33:47

9M ago33:47

33:47

If you’re looking for beautiful, unique pieces of art that fit your clients and their spaces perfectly, you might want to consider working with local galleries and art dealers. In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Hiller of Madison Gallery in Solana Beach about how they work with designers and collectors to find the perfect pieces. Rebecca also sha…

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118: Artist Spotlight: Sarah Stieber 42:35

10M ago42:35

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This week I am excited to have an additional Artist Spotlight to share! San Diego Artist Sarah Stieber shares her journey with art and how she found herself designing interiors as an extension of her art. We talk about her process, the types of work she loves to create, and what it’s like to be a full time artist who never got a “practical” job. Th…

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117: Artist Spotlight: JenMarie Landig 42:03

10M ago42:03

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In this month’s Artist Spotlight, multi-disciplinary artist JenMarie Landig joins me to talk about her unique journey with art and how she successfully weaves together her various talents and passions in her business. Like many interior designers I work with, JenMarie has multiple creative interests that she wants to pursue, and rather than force h…

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