She DESIGNS Podcast

About Us  Christine is a Holistic Interior Designer and Feng Shui Practitioner who creates environments with an energetic touch. A nomadic lifestyle has allowed her to live all over the world and expand her ability to infuse designs with rich, global touches. Her approach emphasizes a profound connection between dweller and environment. She believes our homes support our lives and can be container...

About France Brunel  France Brunel is a Brooklyn- and Paris-based holistic interior designer and founder of Yoom, a studio and editorial platform at the intersection of design and well-being. With a background from RISD and studies in yoga and Ayurveda, she helps women create spaces that support sleep, focus, connection, intimacy, intuitive eating and overall well-being. Summary In this engaging c...

About Robin Zachary Robin Zachary is a New York based prop stylist and creative director for over 20+ years, a styling educator and author of the book STYLING BEYOND INSTAGRAM. She is passionate about vintage collecting, shopping and being surrounded by flowers as much as possible. Her clients include national brands, magazines and social media accounts. She mentors stylists entering the field thr...

About Estefany Perez Estefany Perez is an industrial designer with a unique multidisciplinary background spanning medical design, marketing, and wellness entrepreneurship. She began her career in Brazil as a maxilofacial 3D designer, specializing in prosthetics that combined precision, empathy, and advanced technology. After relocating to the United States, Estefany transitioned into marketing, wh...

About Justina Blakeney Justina Blakeney is an artist, designer, bestselling author, and the founder and creative force behind the beloved lifestyle brand Jungalow®. She’s known for her use of bold colors, lush botanicals, and eclectic style. What began as a tiny, plant-filled blog has blossomed into a global brand with heart - a certified B Corp rooted in beauty, purpose, and soulful living. Her l...

About Hilary Robertson Dollhouse, palazzo, loft, treehouse? Hilary Robertson has been arranging and rearranging her own and other people’s things in inspiring settings for decades. After working in London as a stylist and editor-at-large for European newspapers and magazines (Vogue Living, Livingetc, Elle) she moved to New York where she works as a multi- tasking creative for clients eg Sunbrella,...

About Lisa Haukom Lisa Haukom is a creative director and visibility strategist who helps founders and creatives do what they do best and be seen for it. As the founder of The Goldenbrand, Lisa has helped countless women define their personal brands, craft a presence that actually feels like them, and show up powerfully in their work and their lives. Known for her intuitive approach, she guides cli...

About Steph Zangeneh Azam  Steph Zangeneh Azam founded Studio Crone to serve women entering a new chapter and seeking visuals that reflect their depth, clarity, and experience. Focusing on brand identity, website design, and brand photo strategy, she guides clients toward designs that feel thoughtful, grounded, and fully aligned with who they’ve become. Summary When we were ready to dive deep into...

Summary In this conversation, we, your co-hosts, delve into the concept of 'The Void,' a liminal space experienced after significant life changes. Sharing personal experiences of discomfort and uncertainty during this phase, we discuss the importance of patience, trust, and self-care practices to navigate through it. The dialogue transitions into the emergence from the void, highlighting the rise...

About Ana Flores A visionary entrepreneur, writer, and community builder, she has been amplifying Latina voices since 2010. As the founder of #WeAllGrow® Latina, she spent 14 years growing a multi-million-dollar, Latina-owned ecosystem rooted in community, conscious entrepreneurship, and collective uplift. Her guiding philosophy, “When one grows, we all grow,” fueled a movement that now reaches mi...

Summary In this episode of the She Designs Podcast, Desha Peacock and Nicole Fisher of BNR Interiors discuss the inside scoop of being a creative female small business owner.  Nicole shares her unique journey from the fashion world to becoming a successful interior designer. She discusses her experiences working with high-profile clients (like Lady Gaga!!), the concept of 'beautiful chaos' in busi...

Summary In this episode of the She Designs Podcast, Desha Peacock and Shannon Tate discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, the importance of synchronicity, and the balance between motherhood and business. Shannon shares her evolution as an interior designer, the challenges she faced, and how her mindset and energy have influenced her success. They explore the personal growth that comes from runni...

Summary Rudy Larson, a textile artist based in Northern California, shares her journey of starting her own business and creating sustainable, eco-friendly garments and home goods using natural dyes. She discusses how her passion for sustainability and her love for different cultures and textiles influenced her work. Rudy emphasizes the importance of perseverance and taking leaps of faith in pursui...

Summary In this episode of the She Designs podcast, Desha Peacock interviews Rachel Beider, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and owner of Press Modern Massage and Canopy. Rachel shares her journey from being a massage therapist to running multiple businesses, emphasizing the importance of community, research, and personal experience in her ventures. She discusses her leadership style, the significa...

Summary In this conversation, Faith Blakeney shares her journey from a childhood passion for design to becoming a successful interior designer and author. She discusses the importance of pursuing dreams without the need for wealth, navigating hustle culture, and the significance of community and collaboration in her work. Faith emphasizes the transformative power of design on people's lives and th...

In this episode of the She Designs podcast, hosts Desha Peacock and Christine Martin engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jilan Carroll Glorfield, the owner of Long Story Short , a boutique gathering space in Hudson, New York. Jilan shares her inspiring journey from childhood dreams of creating spaces to navigating the challenges of life, including the loss of her husband to Early-onset Alzheim...

About Debra Rapoport is a New York style icon. She's a textile designer, visual artist, and creator of high-end fashion using found objects. She's been featured in three style books and Ari Seth Cohen's Advanced Style movie. You can find that on Netflix.  Her work has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and many more. A...

About Christine Chitnis is a journalist, photographer, and bestselling author of East Coasting (Artisan, 2024), Patterns of Portugal (Clarkson Potter, 2024) and Patterns of India (Clarkson Potter, 2020). As a contributor to publications including the New York Times, Elle, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, Christine has not only earned a reputation as a multi-talented storyteller, but also...

About Juliette Crane is an artist based in the scenic Driftless Region of Wisconsin. Dancing between abstraction and figuration, her colorful and enchanting paintings explore overlapping themes of imagination, memory, and elements in nature. When Juliette lost her job in 2009, she returned to what she loved most as a child: painting. She began by dripping and splashing color, then defining the fig...

About Michelle “Meeshie” Fahmy is the Los Angeles-based interior designer behind Haus of Meeshie. She was named one of Apartment Therapy’s Design Changemakers, a list of “the most talented and dynamic people in the design world,” and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, Palm Springs LIfe and Tastemade Home. Michelle’s work is driven by her love of...

About this episode Pretend you have a grand, well traveled, and stylish Auntie. She collects vintage dresses from London, Catrinas from Mexico, antique rugs from Morocco and storied jewelry from Paris. She is not old and she is not young. She says whatever she wants, she swears a lot, and is a bad influence on children, but only in the best possible way. She loves plants and animals, tarot cards a...

About this episode This is Madison Paige - Business Growth Specialist, Top Rated Business Podcast Host, & Industry Leading Online Community Builder. She helps brands build a ride or die online community so you can stand out & sell out your products & launches online. Her genuine spirit, high energy, and nine years of experience in the social media world supporting thousands of product...

Your favorite podcast is back after a summer hiatus! Small business coach & retreat leader, Desha Peacock , and holistic interior designer, Christine Martin kick start season 2 with reflections, intentions, and a very special invitation for you.  Be part of the magic unfolding! Shownotes 0:00   Intro 0:42  The Good Abode 1:48 Kicking off Season 2: we’re back! 2:32 Desha’s summer reflection; ta...

Sharlene Kayne of S.Kayne. Designs is a self taught collage artist.  She creates collages out of torn handmade-paper sourced from around the world, including Thailand, Nepal, India, Japan and Mexico. Each collage she creates takes several weeks to complete, and she generally has 3 or 4 going at a time. Sharlene loves recreating old master paintings as collages, as well as creating vintage style po...

Molly Berry, a San Francisco native, has been living in Central America for over 13 years with her husband and two children. A lover of travel and a creative in all regards, she is the founder and CEO of textile and lifestyle brand Luna Zorro. Molly collaborates with local artisans to create one-of-a-kind custom textiles and designs. Based out of her studio boutique in Antigua, Molly and her team...