What does it actually take to build a community that people want to be a part of… and that actually moves the needle for your career?

This week, I’m sitting down with Laurie Laizure, founder of Interior Design Community, to talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes of the design industry right now.

We get into how she built one of the largest and most engaged interior design communities in the world, what designers are getting wrong when it comes to visibility, and why connection and collaboration are becoming more valuable than ever.

We also talk about profitability, industry standards, and how designers can start positioning themselves better in a crowded, scroll-heavy world.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re posting, showing up, and still not getting the traction you want… this episode is going to shift how you think about growth.

Follow @interiordesigncommunity and if you’re heading to High Point, make sure to look up their schedule.

If you’ve ever posted something you were proud of only to get barely any likes or comments, this episode will change how you see it.

It’s easy to assume your content is the problem, but that’s not what’s really happening. People aren’t engaging less because your work is bad. They’re engaging less because the way they consume content has completely changed.

We’re living in a world of fast scrolling, instant decisions, and constant dopamine hits. Most people are not carefully looking at posts anymore. They’re deciding in less than a second whether to stop or keep moving. And in that environment, even great content can get ignored.

If you’ve ever walked into a client meeting, pitch, or presentation and felt like your message just didn’t land, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m joined by Carmen Sederino, founder of Illuminated Story, who blends 18+ years of corporate leadership with a background in theatrical direction to help professionals completely transform how they show up.

We talk about why great ideas aren’t enough, how delivery is the difference between being remembered or ignored, and what it actually takes to command a room with confidence. Whether you’re pitching clients, leading meetings, or stepping on stage, this conversation will change the way you think about presenting.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about what you say… it’s about how you make people feel.