{"podcast":{"title":"Design with Impact","slug":"design-with-impact-7820659","podcast_index_feed_id":7820659,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/2eUhBUgh.rss","website_url":"www.alexshielddesign.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/18fd3f1e-5cb1-461a-8ec7-5d3bc29274c9/logos/bfe9d969-14e9-4320-b9ba-492a4be0107f.png","author":"Alex Shield","episode_count":14,"summary":"Design with Impact is a podcast for interior designers who want to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy spaces —while building a purposeful, profitable business. Hosted by interior designer and sustainability advocate Alex Shield, this show explores sustainable interior design , eco-friendly materials , and non-toxic homes , giving you practical tools to design with intention and reduce environmental impact. Each week, you’ll hear solo episodes and expert conversations covering indoor air quality , healthy materials , circular design , low-waste renovations , passive design strategies , and wellness-focused interiors —all broken down into actionable steps you can apply in real projects. You’ll also learn how to market a sustainable design business , attract aligned clients, and stand out in a growing industry focused on health, sustainability, and conscious living. Whether you’re new to sustainable design or ready to deepen your expertise, Design with Impact will help you design smarter, create healthier homes, and build a business that truly makes a difference. 🎙 New episodes weekly.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T22:21:28.842923+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659"},"episode":{"title":"12. How I Built a Sustainable Interior Design Business (Without Having It All Figured Out)","slug":"12-how-i-built-a-sustainable-interior-design-business-without-having-it-all-figured-out","published_at":"2026-06-30T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659/12-how-i-built-a-sustainable-interior-design-business-without-having-it-all-figured-out","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/26648f7ba7ce27ba2f6e41e3f644421b58165652afd9a9f9df445fd4c4b036c4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNDU5ZWJlMS04YmQxLTQxZjQtYjVhNC1lNzUxYTUwOTdkYzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0MzM1MGNmN2JjYzJkOWFlOWRmM2VlL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTMwX181LTE2LTI4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/26648f7ba7ce27ba2f6e41e3f644421b58165652afd9a9f9df445fd4c4b036c4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNDU5ZWJlMS04YmQxLTQxZjQtYjVhNC1lNzUxYTUwOTdkYzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0MzM1MGNmN2JjYzJkOWFlOWRmM2VlL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTMwX181LTE2LTI4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"Episode 12: How I Built a Sustainable Interior Design Business (Without Having It All Figured Out) Description: In this solo episode of Design with Impact , I’m sharing my personal journey into sustainable interior design—how a childhood shaped by reuse and resourcefulness, a project installation filled with waste, and a powerful documentary completely changed the way I think about design. If you’ve ever felt called to incorporate sustainability into your business but worried it would be too complicated, too expensive, or too overwhelming, this episode is for you. I’m sharing the pivotal moments that led me to build a business centered around healthy homes and sustainability, the challenges I faced along the way, and my advice for designers who want to create more meaningful impact through their work. Because I didn’t build a sustainable design business overnight—it evolved one decision, one project, and one conversation at a time. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The early experiences that shaped my values around sustainability and resourcefulness How seeing the amount of waste generated during a project installation changed my perspective on interior design The documentary that completely transformed the way I think about consumption and the products we buy Why sustainability is about more than just materials—it's also about people, waste, and end-of-life The challenges of transitioning into sustainable interior design Why you don't need to know everything before getting started How small decisions can create meaningful impact over time The importance of aligning your business with your values Why sustainable design is the future of our industry Encouragement for designers who are just beginning their sustainability journey Resources available to help you confident…","meta_description":"Episode 12: How I Built a Sustainable Interior Design Business (Without Having It All Figured Out) Description: In this solo episode of Design with Impact…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":760,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/design-with-impact-7820659/episodes/12-how-i-built-a-sustainable-interior-design-business-without-having-it-all-figured-out/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659/12-how-i-built-a-sustainable-interior-design-business-without-having-it-all-figured-out.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}