Ep 19: Faith Over Fear [Faith Blakeney]

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 the impact of cultural influences and travel on her creative process. She also reflects on the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals and the need to curate supportive relationships. About Faith Blakeney Faith Blakeney is a designer, seeker, lifestylist and mama. She launched her interior design studio after fifteen years studying and working in Switzerland, France, Italy & New York. Faith was raised in Berkeley, California. As a child she spent countless hours in her room redecorating, dressing up and dancing in the mirror. She studied architecture at UC Berkeley, and Bordeaux, France and immersed herself in all things old and beautiful at the auction house where she worked. Faith's love for the arts, and the art of living, brought her to Italy where she spent most of her 20’s. There she and her sister Justina opened Compai, a concept boutique and collective of dreamers & creatives. Together they also wrote and published a best-selling book series. After over a decade in Europe, Faith moved back home to California and in 2009 opened her interior design studio in Los Angeles. Since then, her studio has worked on projects from luxury homes for Hollywood celebrities with hefty budgets to charity design projects with zero design budget.  You may have seen her works in publications such as Architectural Digest, The LA Times, House Beautiful and many others. Faith and her team are committed to transforming lives, families and communities through design. She believes that the environment that surrounds us, the backdrop of our lives, has a profound impact on our quality of life. She creates spaces that inspire a sense of wellbeing and true self expression. Today Faith brings passion, purpose and play to her clients- designing their dream spaces. Where to find Faith -website: https://www.faithblakeney.com/ -Instagram: @studiofaithblakeney Golden Nuggets There are many ways to achieve our dreams without wealth. Navigating hustle culture requires letting the heart lead. Pivoting from fashion to interior design after years in the industry. Success is not just about reaching goals, but enjoying the journey. It's essential to align life choices with personal values. Building a design business requires community and word of mouth. Travel as an influencer of design perspective. Curating a supportive circle is crucial for personal growth. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction to Faith Blakeney 01:59 Faith's Journey into Design 07:34 Pivoting from Fashion to Interior Design 13:38 Design as Healing 17:04 Incorporating Cultural Background and Travel into Design 23:51 Inspiring Messages for Her Daughter 25:41 Choosing Faith Over Fear 26:48 The Illusion of Money and Happiness 28:04 The Journey vs. the Destination 30:10 The Power of Community and Connection 37:12 Following the Whispers of the Soul 41:43 Outro  Join our community! Follow this podcast and share with a friend! In the world of podcasts, reviews are everything! Please rate and review this episode on your favorite platform.  Visit our website to get the latest on episodes, behind the scenes info, and upcoming events & retreats.