I confess… I’m being sued

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner welcomes Shannon Claire, a talented interior designer from D.C. Shannon shares her journey from studying British literature to becoming a successful interior designer with a small but impactful firm. They discuss the challenges of transitioning careers, running a remote team, and creating boundaries in the design industry. Plus, Shannon confesses the highs and lows of her most memorable client projects, including navigating “regret residences” and unexpected romance on-site.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:16: Shannon Claire’s journey from literature to interior design02:11: The beginnings of Shannon’s design blog and her DIY journey08:09: Transitioning to a design business and finding her niche09:38: Returning to writing with Substack and its creative rewards13:40: Vices that are not quite vices18:04: Confession #1 — the “regret residence”20:56: Balancing work-life boundaries in design27:15: Confession #2 — design and romance31:54: The ethical challenges of client and contractor relationships44:07: Audience question on employee retention53:37: Audience question on firing clients64:09: Things that made Shannon feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Shannon for design and style insights:Instagram: @shannonclaireWebsite: shannonclaireinteriors.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerGracie Miller - ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography