133: Nicole White, The importance of strong relationships and boundaries

Don’t treat relationships as one-night stands. Build and maintain strong connections with clients and colleagues beyond just the project – it’s key to success. At the same time, set boundaries because giving too much can drain you. Respectful boundaries allow you to nurture relationships without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, Shaun and Rebecca talk with interior designer Nicole White about the importance of building strong relationships and how setting boundaries is key to staying balanced and successful.In this episode, they discuss:Nicole’s journey from being a journalist to becoming an interior designerThe challenges Nicole faced in her career as a self-taught designer without a formal design educationElitism and lack of support in the design industry when Nicole startedEvolution of the design industry and the shift in cultural attitudes toward helping and supporting each otherNicole’s approach to mentoring and supporting younger designersThe importance of building strong, long-lasting relationships in the industryBeing approachable and offering guidance while maintaining boundariesThe importance of self-care and separating personal and business lifePros and cons of social media for designersNicole’s strategy for managing social media presence and the importance of authenticity and not feeling pressured to conform to trendsNicole’s collaboration with LeftbankMentioned:Check out Nicole’s portfolio: https://nwdinteriors.com/Follow Nicole White Designs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewhitedesignsinteriors/Nicole draws inspiration from Mick De Giulio’s kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/degiuliodesign/Nicole’s collection with Leftbank Art: https://leftbankart.com/ARTIST-Nicole%20WhiteOur links:Subscribe and leave a review - Apple PodcastsLike, Comment, & Follow - Hot Young Designers Club InstagramRebecca’s InstagramShaun’s InstagramFor more information - Check out the websiteBecome a “Loyal Hottie” - Support us on Patreon Design Resources - Check out our shop