Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

Celebrate 300 episodes of Resilient by Design with this behind-the-mic special.

For the 300th episode, Rebecca Hay switches seats and becomes the guest! Darla Powell, founder of Wingnut Social, inter…

Clients who can’t decide, projects that grow beyond scope, and upholstery that’s tough to sell without a sit test — sound familiar? In this Ask Rebecca episode, Rebecca Hay shares how she tackles the…

Do you ever feel like you’re behind in your design business? Like you should already be further along, have more clients, or be making more money? That’s the mindset trap that keeps so many interior …

Do you ever feel excited at the thought of getting more clients, but then suddenly dread sets in? You’re not broken, you just don’t have the right systems in place.

In this episode, I’m sharing why m…

Four designers. One chance meeting. Unlimited opportunities.

What started as a spontaneous trip to an industry event turned into a powerhouse partnership that’s changing lives — both inside the desig…

If you’re trying to grow your interior design business but feel like you’re spinning your wheels, this episode will be a breath of fresh air.

Renee Bush, brand strategist and former Director of Opera…

This is your sign to hit pause and check in.

We’re a little over halfway through the year, can you believe it? Whether you’ve been crushing your 2025 goals or feel like they've slipped off your radar…

In this first Ask Rebecca Q&A episode, I'm answering your burning questions about running a design business—from staying organized on-site to handling awkward client scenarios.

Tune in to hear:

• My …

Good design speaks for itself, but what if you’re just starting out and don’t have a single client project to show?

In this episode, I’m sharing how I started my interior design business from scratch…

Feeling exhausted by emotional clients and endless design revisions? It might be time to rethink your interior design career path.

In this episode, Rebecca sits down with a designer who made a big pi…

Why You Need an Out-of-Office Email (And How to Write One)

Worried clients will think you’ve disappeared if you take time off? You’re not alone. Many interior designers avoid setting an out-of-office…

In this episode, luxury interior designer Erica Gelman returns to share how she evolved her contract from simple terms to a robust, 15-page agreement that protects her time, energy, and profitability…

If you’re still charging based on what you think your clients can afford… or afraid to raise your rates in case they push back… this episode is for you.

I’m sharing one of my worst pricing mistakes f…

If you’re in your first year of running an interior design business, this episode is for you.

Anna Baldi is the founder of Contrast Interior Design and a recent graduate of Power of Process. After sp…

Why Trade Day Is the Secret to a Smooth Design Project!!

In this episode, Rebecca shares the cringe-worthy story of a chaotic trade day early in her career—and how it nearly cost her a client (and a …

What if two months could totally transform your interior design business?

In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa McDonald of MelMac Designs, an interior designer with 15+ years of experience who rece…

What if you could triple your rates and confidently land your biggest design project yet — in just a few weeks?

In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Paige Leackfeldt of LANG Design Interiors to un…

Ever lost money (or sleep) over a wrong order, delayed shipment, or missing item? You’re not alone — and in this episode, Rebecca Hay shares the honest, behind-the-scenes mistakes she made in her own…

What makes a client say YES to you over someone else?

In this episode, I sit down with two of my real-life clients, Kelly & Glen Patchet, founders of Quarterback Digital, to pull back the curtain on …

We all have that one client project we should’ve walked away from. This is the story of mine—and the powerful (and expensive) lesson it taught me.

In this episode, I open up about one of the most ch…