{"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":"9. Building a Values-Driven Brand: How Interior Designers Can Lead with Purpose","slug":"9-building-a-values-driven-brand-how-interior-designers-can-lead-with-purpose","published_at":"2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659/9-building-a-values-driven-brand-how-interior-designers-can-lead-with-purpose","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/design-with-impact-7820659","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aeda5f0f5d489ad0f51f7bc187deb30da770155e9d65ab33aa03be1d9fabb4a3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNmM5M2NmNS1jOWM3LTRjOGItODBjMS1mM2I3ODJlYjkyZjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNWZiMGQyNTEzMWFlMTIyY2ZjZTBiL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTI2X18yMS01Ny0xLm1wMyJ9.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aeda5f0f5d489ad0f51f7bc187deb30da770155e9d65ab33aa03be1d9fabb4a3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNmM5M2NmNS1jOWM3LTRjOGItODBjMS1mM2I3ODJlYjkyZjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxOGZkM2YxZS01Y2IxLTQ2MWEtOGVjNy01ZDNiYzI5Mjc0YzkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTUxOTZlYzZiMzE1MTdkMTllMzFhYTYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNWZiMGQyNTEzMWFlMTIyY2ZjZTBiL2FsZXgtc2hpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTI2X18yMS01Ny0xLm1wMyJ9.mp3","summary":"Episode 9: Building a Values-Driven Brand: How Interior Designers Can Lead with Purpose Description: In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Voes & Co., Desiree Dupuis, to explore the future of sustainable materials, vegan design, and values-driven business. Desiree shares her journey from corporate life to building a globally recognized vegan footwear brand rooted in ethics, innovation, and conscious consumerism. Together, Alex and Desiree dive into the environmental impact of traditional leather, the rise of next-generation plant-based materials like cactus leather and mushroom leather, and why sustainability is about so much more than trends. This conversation is packed with insight for interior designers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want to align their work with their values while creating products and spaces that are healthier for people, animals, and the planet. If you’ve been curious about sustainable materials, conscious sourcing, circular design, or building a purpose-driven business, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Desiree founded Voes & Co. and built the brand around vegan values The environmental and ethical impact of traditional leather production What next-generation plant-based leathers are made from The difference between “vegan” and truly sustainable materials How to evaluate materials using a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Why durability and end-of-life matter in sustainable design The challenges of sourcing innovative, low-impact materials How conscious consumer choices drive industry change Why timeless design is more sustainable than trends The importance of defining your personal and business values Advice for entrepreneurs building values-driven br…","meta_description":"Episode 9: Building a Values-Driven Brand: How Interior Designers Can Lead with Purpose Description: In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits dow…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2970,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/design-with-impact-7820659/episodes/9-building-a-values-driven-brand-how-interior-designers-can-lead-with-purpose/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-7820659/9-building-a-values-driven-brand-how-interior-designers-can-lead-with-purpose.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}