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Jul 7, 2015
Betsy Helmuth shares her journey in interior design, emphasizing the importance of education, professional classes, and hands-on experience. She discusses overcoming self-doubt and building a portfolio. The episode also introduces premium membership and announces a new YouTube channel.
0:00 Introduction to premium membership
1:31 Betsy Helmuth's career journey
2:42 Discovering a passion for interior design
3:10 The necessity of formal education in design
4:35 The value of professional classes
6:02 Gaining hands-on experience
7:45 Building a portfolio
10:48 Overcoming the fear of not being good enough
16:54 Announcing the YouTube channel
- Practical experience and small classes often provide more
applicable interior design skills than formal education
programs.
- Building a portfolio can start with redesigning your own space
and gradually taking on projects for friends and family.
- Gaining hands-on experience, even through unpaid internships or
volunteer work, is crucial for developing interior design
skills.
Additional show notes:
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