28\\ Designing Your Success: Finding the Right Niche in Your Interior Design Career with Yvonne Harty

28\\ Designing Your Success: Finding the Right Niche in Your Interior Design Career with Yvonne Harty

On the surface, the world of aircraft & aviation seems light years away from the creativity and aesthetics of interior design, but today's guest, who dared to explore beyond the surface and pursued a long-hidden passion found a connection. It was that connection that made her thrive in her second career as an Interior Designer.

Join me in this week’s episode as Yvonne Harty, a NorCal Award-winning Luxury Interior Designer shares her journey of leaving her 20-year career in aviation, enrolling in a design school, overcoming challenges, discovering her niche in kitchen and bath design, and finding a renewed sense of fulfillment in her second career.

Featured Guest:
Yvonne Harty started Harty Interiors three years ago designing personalized and functional spaces in the greater Sacramento area.

Originally from Germany, where she began a beloved 20-year career in aviation, Yvonne’s passion for Interior Design was ignited when she decided to build her own home.

After moving to the US about 11 years ago, she had to start looking for a new career. While she continued her aviation career in the Sacramento area, she decided it was time to explore her talents by enrolling in a formal design school.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

  • Find out the main challenge a new interior designer face so you can avoid it
  • Learn the benefits of having a coach in your interior design career or business
  • Discover how staying on your lane attracts the type of clients or projects you want to work with

Check out the show notes >>> Designing Your Success: Finding the Right Niche in Your Interior Design Career

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Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

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