{"podcast":{"title":"The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline","slug":"the-install-life-design-with-paloma-and-caroline-7774938","podcast_index_feed_id":7774938,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/mRX6hJvA.rss","website_url":"https://riverside.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/7cfe4834-3982-4efa-8e16-907de4885229/logos/f811a70a-4ed9-4a0e-ba53-8cfc0be2dad9.png","author":"TheInstallPodcast","episode_count":18,"summary":"The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline is a weekly conversation about creativity, business, and building a life shaped by good design. Hosted by interior designers and longtime friends, Paloma Contreras and Caroline Gidiere, the podcast offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of creative work. From running a design business and navigating growth, to travel, culture, and personal style, each episode blends industry insight with real-life reflection. Through thoughtful conversations—both between the hosts and with occasional guests— The Install is an inviting space for designers, creatives, and anyone drawn to intentional living and beautiful ideas.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T00:17:18.303348+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-install-life-design-with-paloma-and-caroline-7774938"},"episode":{"title":"Hiring A Designer","slug":"hiring-a-designer","published_at":"2026-04-21T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-install-life-design-with-paloma-and-caroline-7774938/hiring-a-designer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-install-life-design-with-paloma-and-caroline-7774938","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ecde74d04c4da6eb4a7e643f9bbe76d5be22373950bda5626f7d0f3142174c15/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlOGRiMTUxMS1iNGQ4LTQ1ODYtOWUwOC1iZWEyZGRhZjdlNzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3Y2ZlNDgzNC0zOTgyLTRlZmEtOGUxNi05MDdkZTQ4ODUyMjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTY5MDBmYmNiNTY4OTM1YWE2NWJkYTIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMjY1N2U1ZjBiOGJlODE3MDI3NmIyL3RoZWluc3RhbGxwb2RjYXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTE3X18xOC01My0xNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ecde74d04c4da6eb4a7e643f9bbe76d5be22373950bda5626f7d0f3142174c15/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlOGRiMTUxMS1iNGQ4LTQ1ODYtOWUwOC1iZWEyZGRhZjdlNzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3Y2ZlNDgzNC0zOTgyLTRlZmEtOGUxNi05MDdkZTQ4ODUyMjkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTY5MDBmYmNiNTY4OTM1YWE2NWJkYTIiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMjY1N2U1ZjBiOGJlODE3MDI3NmIyL3RoZWluc3RhbGxwb2RjYXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTE3X18xOC01My0xNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Paloma and Caroline tackle the recurring listener question what to know when hiring a designer. The conversation delves into the process of hiring an interior designer, the role of the designer in various project stages, considerations for client involvement, and the importance of trust and understanding in the client-designer relationship. Key takeaways include the significance of trust in the designer's process and the importance of a positive client-designer relationship based on mutual trust and respect. The two also discuss the challenges in the design industry, the importance of artisan craft and craftsmanship, using lotion, botox frequency, and the impact of aging on personal care and cosmetic procedures. Chapters 00:00 Connecting Through Design 09:02 The Value of Artisanship 16:52 The Aging Process 29:31 Introduction and Filler Inquiries 35:04 Considerations for Entertaining Spaces and Design Decisions 40:11 The Role of the Designer in Procurement and Delivery 45:11 Understanding Full-Service Design and Client Involvement 50:20 Experience and Expertise in Project Scope and Type 57:00 Building a Successful Client-Designer Relationship","meta_description":"Paloma and Caroline tackle the recurring listener question what to know when hiring a designer. The conversation delves into the process of hiring an inte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3471,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-install-life-design-with-paloma-and-caroline-7774938/episodes/hiring-a-designer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-install-life-design-with-paloma-and-caroline-7774938/hiring-a-designer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}