Founders & Friends
Founders & Friends is where interior designers and creative entrepreneurs come for real conversations about building a business—and a life—that feels good.
Hosted by a designer-turned-founder, each episode dives into honest, behind-the-scenes stories from industry leaders, creative thinkers, and bold business owners who are shaping the design world on their own terms. We talk about the big wins, the hard lessons, the financial truths, and the messy middle of entrepreneurship.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling something big, this podcast is your reminder that you're not doing it alone—and that success can look a lot of different ways.
Come for the insights, stay for the community. This is Founders & Friends—where business gets personal, and conversations get real.
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13. Building Bold Brands & Better Clients with Rumble Interiors
In this episode of Founders & Friends, host Ronniesha Rivera sits down with Rumble Interiors to unpack their inspiring journey from a 30-year hairstyling career to launching a thriving interior design business during COVID-19. We talk about taking a leap of faith into design, finding clients through Instagram and word-of-mouth, and the power of playful, authentic branding.
Stephanie with Rumble Interiors shares candid insights on the financial realities of running a design business, why synergy with clients matters more than anything, and how transferable skills from hairstyling—like color theory and communication—have shaped their success. We also dive into their collaborative venture, The Collective, a unique shared space that fosters community and creativity among designers.
Whether you’re new to design or a seasoned pro, this episode offers practical lessons on building a business that’s both profitable and aligned with who you are.
You can find Stephanie at:
https://www.rumbleinteriors.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rumbleinteriors/
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