{"podcast":{"title":"Interior Design San Diego - Presented by ASID San Diego","slug":"interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756","podcast_index_feed_id":7471756,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/interior-design-sd/","website_url":"https://interior-design-sd.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d9b61836-b57f-4e1c-ae95-935e9126ae00/Interior-Design-San-Diego-Podcast.jpg","author":"Rachel Larraine Crawford","episode_count":33,"summary":"First Episode launches on September 18th, 2025! Interior Design San Diego - Presented by the ASID San Diego Chapter is your local hub for inspiration, connection, and growth in the design community. Created to support our chapter members, this podcast shares practical business practices, insights from fellow designers, and the many benefits of being part of ASID. Listeners will also stay in the loop on upcoming events, gain valuable product knowledge from our industry partners, and hear the stories that shape our design community. Each month, we’ll also feature a special student-led episode—where the next generation of designers brings fresh topics, perspectives, and curiosity to the mic. Your host, Rachel Larraine Crawford—award-winning designer, founder of Tiger Veil, and voice behind the Holistic Interior Design and Hospitality Design Talks podcasts—brings her signature blend of wisdom and creativity. As a past Communications Director for ASID San Diego, Rachel understands the power of community and connection within our chapter and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an emerging designer, or a student just beginning your journey, this podcast is designed for you. T…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T08:19:33.873345+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756"},"episode":{"title":"017: How I Got Here: A Real Talk Design Career Deep Dive Student Edition w/ Lynn SalbatoS","slug":"017-how-i-got-here-a-real-talk-design-career-deep-dive-student-edition-w-lynn-salbatos","published_at":"2026-01-08T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756/017-how-i-got-here-a-real-talk-design-career-deep-dive-student-edition-w-lynn-salbatos","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756","url":"https://interior-design-sd.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/513d5280-68f4-40fc-84ba-a45bc30fffd0.mp3","summary":"In this special episode, we’re flipping the mic! Interior design student Lynn Salbato from Mesa College joins me for a candid Q&A that started as a school assignment—and turned into one of my favorite conversations about business, balance, and building a career in design. We cover everything from how I landed my first client (hi, Thumbtack!) to what I really wish someone told me before starting my own firm. Lynn brings the smart questions—and I’m sharing it all: the messy parts, the wins, and why community and mentorship (hello, ASID!) have mattered most along the way. Whether you’re a student, emerging designer, or just curious what happens behind the scenes of a boutique design studio, this episode is full of real talk and real tools. 👂 What you’ll hear in this episode: How I made the leap from showrooms to solo designer My philosophy on pricing, flat fees, and charging what you’re worth A business mistake I made recently —and what it taught me Why having a mentor (or becoming one) changes everything The role ASID San Diego has played in my career—and how to get involved now ✨ “If you’re not being invited to the table—make your own table.” About Lynn Salbato: Lynn Salbato is currently completing her Certificate in Interior Design at San Diego Mesa College, a path inspired by a lifelong love for the visual world and a desire to create evocative atmospheres. Working alongside her husband, she focuses on Interior Design for Masterworks Construction Co. and serves as a Realtor with Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, helping homeowners recognize the potential in a property and translate that vision into reality. When she isn’t focusing on her design work, Lynn is a volunteer for the San Diego Architectural Foundation’s annual Open House (OH!) event and an active…","meta_description":"In this special episode, we’re flipping the mic! 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