{"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":"018: Laura Abrams - The Power of Presence: Building a Design Business with Heart.","slug":"018-laura-abrams-the-power-of-presence-building-a-design-business-with-heart","published_at":"2026-01-16T17:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756/018-laura-abrams-the-power-of-presence-building-a-design-business-with-heart","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/202d9d10-cc11-4ef2-b71f-fbd7965a3980.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Interior Design San Diego , host Rachel Lorraine Crawford is joined by Laura Abrams, founder and creative force behind Laura Abrams Design . Laura shares her journey from early design instincts to building a boutique design studio rooted in “livable luxury” — a philosophy centered on comfort, function, and elevated living . Laura opens up about what it takes to run a small design firm with intention, how to shape meaningful client experiences, and how she maintains creativity, balance, and joy in her business. This conversation dives deep into systems, process, boundaries, burnout, and evolution — offering practical insights for designers at every stage of their career. 🎧 What You’ll Learn 1. Defining Your Design Identity Laura describes her core design ethos — livable luxury — where beauty meets practical living, especially for families with pets and kids. She discusses discovering her creative calling early and pursuing interior design with purpose from the very beginning. 2. Intentional Business Choices Instead of building a large firm, Laura chose a small, personal studio to protect flexibility, quality, and client relationships — especially important once she started a family. 3. Team, Hiring & Scale Laura talks about finding the right team members, why design education mattered in her hiring decisions, and the moment she knew she needed help to sustain her business. 4. Defining Success on Your Terms Success, for Laura, has shifted from accolades and publication to quality of life — like taking a two‑week vacation knowing her business hums without her. 5. A Client Experience Built Around Trust & Process Laura walks through her three‑stage client journey (Kickoff → Concept → Detailed Design) that helps keep projects calm, clear, and colla…","meta_description":"In this episode of Interior Design San Diego , host Rachel Lorraine Crawford is joined by Laura Abrams, founder and creative force behind Laura Abrams Des…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2594,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756/episodes/018-laura-abrams-the-power-of-presence-building-a-design-business-with-heart/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/interior-design-san-diego-presented-by-asid-san-diego-7471756/018-laura-abrams-the-power-of-presence-building-a-design-business-with-heart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}