Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the intelligent and bubbly Sarah Bilicki to talk about her business journey and all of the changes that she has implemented since she started actively focusing on systemizing her business. About Sarah Bilicki Sarah is the Principal Designer of Sarah Elizabeth Design + interiors, a residential design studio based out of the west end of T...

Today's episode is a rebroadcast from our first season of the podcast all about project productivity. So what does this mean? In this episode, I talk about how every project I used to run was chaotic, I thought that was just the way it was in this industry. I share when things shifted for me and some sure-fire ways you can upgrade your productivity and efficiency when you're running your design pr...

If you are looking to grow a team or make your small team bigger, or scale your business in any way, you're going to love my chat with Regan Baker! In this episode, we talk about everything from Regan's internal company structure to her company's transformation over recent years to scheduling 1-hour lunch breaks for everyone, all the way to how internal systems are everything you need in your busi...

This episode comes directly from a question asked in our Designers Meet-up Facebook group, aka a dedicated listener! In episode 89 I spoke about my expenses and one I had listed was a publicist. This created curiosity about why I hired a publicist, what they did for me, and how much it all costs, and so in this episode, I delve into exactly that – my experience with hiring and working with a publi...

In this episode, I chat with Rhea Claire all about how to effectively use a paper planner as support for goal setting and to help keep you on track. We also dive into how she got around starting her lifestyle brand as a side hustle on top of having her full-time job in a design firm all during the pandemic, and lastly, she shares her passion for financial literacy. About Rhea Claire Rhea is the fo...

What is your relationship with money? In this episode, I chat with Erinn Bridgman who is a money management and mindset coach and we talk about the importance of paying yourself in your business, the idea that you can forecast your income and strategize as a design entrepreneur, and the power of money mindset! About Erinn Bridgman As a money management and mindset coach, Erinn Bridgman  empowers f...

Happy New Year & Happy new Season! This is the first official episode of Season 3! In this episode, I dive into the second part of my Annual Company Planning. You can find Part 1 of my Annual Company Planning by listening to episode 89.   I find it helpful to break up your Annual Company Review and Planning because part 1 allows you to do the financials and dwell on the previous year, while part 2...

Welcome to season 3, which also happens to be my third year doing this podcast in a pandemic- Wow! Here's hoping that by Season 4(2023), we'll be totally looking a little more "normal". I'm really excited, not only for 2022 but for the season of podcast guests that we have lined up, and the topics that I've started brainstorming. Today we are sharing a few snippets with you of some upcoming guests...

This year is so close to the end and to celebrate we are rebroadcasting a very special episode! Today marks the end of Season 2 of the Resilient by Design Podcast and to celebrate we're sharing the MOST LISTENED TO EPISODE OF THE YEAR! 🎉 Drum roll please... this year our top episode is no. 71 with the talented Karin Bennett of Karin Bennett Designs! 🙌  In this episode Rebecca and Karin have a ve...

Doing Year-End Reviews changed my business. I'm not even exaggerating! Up until a few years ago, I didn't review how I did the previous year and just kept plowing forward hoping for the best. But how can you really set goals and know whether you can achieve them or if you're running a sustainable business if you don't review how you did? Answer: you can't! In today's episode, I share how I do my Y...

As we near the end of the year I think its a great time to review your year and plan ahead. In the following episodes, I plan to share how I do my End of Year Review, but before we look back, and before we plan ahead, I think the first step is goal setting. In this episode, I share some goal-setting learnings that have been reinstated by the book I am currently reading, The ONE Thing: The Surprisi...

Interview with Mia Parres In this episode, I sit down with the talented and multi-passionate Mia Parres of Mia Parres Designs and talk all about her entrepreneurial journey that led her from HGTV to her own design business, to a brand new business venture.   Mia is the Principal Designer of Mia Parres Design, a high-end residential design firm based out of the Beaches in Toronto, Canada, with clie...

Today we are REBROADCASTING a brilliant episode all about process! Process is so incredibly necessary when you're building and growing your business for so many reasons, but here's just one: What happens to your business if you need to take a sick day or a week off for vacation?  You need to have processes and systems in place to help your business run without you being around 24/7. Having a proce...

Before we dive into the episode, I just wanted to say: HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY AMERICAN FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FOLLOWERS! 🦃 ----  Today's episode is a solo where I share how I manage the pipeline in my design business. We've received so many questions regarding pipeline management in our design community that I really wanted to provide some help by telling you how I keep track of things in my...

Interview with Louis Duncan-He In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Louis Duncan-He, a fantastic Calgary-based designer and multi-passionate entrepreneur to talk all about his entrepreneurial journey and having a resilient mindset that helps him rise about what others may think. Louis Duncan-He, founder and principal of  Louis Duncan-Designs is an award-winning, internationally publ...

In this episode, I share 7 BIG mistakes I've been over the years of being in the interior design industry and running my business! 😱 Recently in our design studio, we've been having conversations while onboarding new team members about design processes and why things are done the way they are, and it got me thinking about how I came with my processes and best practices. Guess what?! It was throug...

Interview Mike Chajecki I had a chance to sit down with my photographer Mike Chajecki and talk all about running successful photoshoots! Mike Chajecki is a leading Interiors Photographer with almost 2 decades of experience covering Interiors and Lifestyle projects. Many of his works have been published in many of Canada's top magazines, such as House & Home, Style at Home, Reno & Decor and countle...

We are rebroadcasting a brilliant episode with an amazing guest, Margot Austin! Margot is a former magazine editor and co-owner of AustinSmyth Communications. She has years of experience working with editorial teams and photoshoots! In this episode, Margot shares her thoughts on getting published and where you should invest when it comes to marketing. If you want to hear more from Margot, myself,...

Interview with Katie Storey In this episode, I had the amazing chance to talk about something that I have been passionate about for years with the talented and knowledgeable Katie Storey!  Katie Storey is the founder and principal designer of Storey Design, a full-service interiors firm based in San Francisco. She has been recognized by California Home & Design, Wallpaper, Vogue, Domino, Luxe Inte...

Interview with Sensei Victoria Whitfield This episode is a little different as we dive into gaining clarity for your business through meditation with Sensei Victoria Whitfield. As the world's first Business Reiki Master and hostess of the 5-star rated Journeypreneur Podcast on iTunes, Sensei Victoria Whitfield helps empathic entrepreneurs and leaders stay grounded and clear as they navigate the em...

In this episode, I talk all about what modern marketing is and the importance of finding your balance. I also share success notes from Momentum Alumni (MOGs) who have implemented all they learned last year and have come out the other end with a better understanding of how to present their business, and communicate to their ideal clients.  Modern marketing is not about just going digital, its about...

Interview with Cristalee Brinkworth  This bonus episode is another special one because I had the chance to sit down with another on one of my MOGs (Momentum Originals), Cristalee Brinkworth, and talk all about her journey to rebranding to her business and her experience in my Momentum Marketing course. Cristalee Brinkworth has been designing since 2015 and is the founder of Clay & Oak Design. She...

Interview with Dina Holland I had the absolutely pleasure to sit down with the wonderfully talented designer and my good friend, Dina Holland of Dina Holland Interiors & of Honey and Fitz! We covered a lot of ground in this episode! We chatted about the value of the process (Dina was speaking my language) and how to set up your systems so that your business and team are successful. We also talked...

Interview with Nikki Nash It's been awhile since I talked about marketing with another individual as passionate as today's guest! I sat down with Nikki Nash to talk about how you can market your unique self, stay authentic the entire way through, and develop a strategy that works to fit that. Nikki Nash is a Podcast Host, Hay House author, motivational speaker, and creator of the Genius Profit Soc...

Interview with Robbin Caskenette In this bonus episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with fellow designer and Momentum Alumni, Robbin Caskenette.   Robbin Caskenette is the principal designer and owner of Robbin Caskenette Interiors in Markham, Ontario. Last summer, Robbin took part in my inaugural course, Momentum Challenge (now named Momentum Marketing), followed by Power of Process, and is al...