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Welcome to the final episode of Season Two! Caroline takes the mic this week for a solo episode, sharing this season's final confession and reflecting on her journey as a designer and business owner. She answers questions about starting your own business, what risks are worth taking, and what the best (and worst) bosses can teach you. Plus a bonus round of Red Flag, Beige Flag, Green Flag. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Announcements06:16: Confession: Nepo Baby Nightmare17:47: Questions27:27: Red Flag, Beige Flag, Green Flag34:19: What Made Caroline Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Kelsey Kline Haywood, founder of Chicago-based Kline Interiors. Raised in a family of builders, Kelsey brings a grounded, intuitive approach to design—valuing structure, restraint, and the reality of daily life. From her own 1920s Chicago bungalow to her client work, her spaces are made to be beautiful yet livable, shaped by her deeply personal approach. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelsey's Background25:23: Guest Vice29:34: Confession #1: Accomplice To An Affair42:10: Confession #2: My Client Ghosted Me51:59: Guest Questions65:37: What Made Kelsey Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @klineinteriorsWebsite: klineinteriors.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we are joined by Tom Stringer, founder of Tom Stringer Design Partners and a 25-time award winner of the American Society of Interior Designers’ Design Excellence Awards. Known for his blend of classic style and worldly sophistication, Tom creates interiors that are personal, elegant, and vibrant. His global travels inspire projects from mid-century estates in Beverly Hills to Georgian homes in Dublin—and even 50-meter motor yachts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Tom's Background20:50: Guest Vice21:39: Confession #1: Architect Kicked Me Off The Project29:26: Confession #2: Install Day Surprise Party39:53: Guest Questions61:59: What Made Tom Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @tomstringerdesignpartnersWebsite: tomstringer.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we are joined by Chandler Prewitt, a New Mexico–based designer whose work is deeply rooted in place, materiality, and art. After formative years in San Francisco working alongside leading designers, he returned to the Southwest in 2013 to establish his own studio. His background spans interior design, home staging, project management, furniture design, fine art consultation—shaping a practice grounded in curation, with a strong sensitivity to architecture and craftsmanship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Chandler's Background24:49: Guest Vice26:10: Confession #1: Discovery Call Took A Dark Turn44:09: Confession #2: Scammed By My Contractor59:42: Guest Questions64:46: What Made Chandler Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @chandler_prewittWebsite: chandlerprewitt.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by James Hunter, design director for The Wiseman Group. With formal training in art education and textile & surface design, he brings a strong sense of scale, color, and proportion to his work, and a perspective shaped by extensive travel and time spent living all around the country. He has been widely published, is a two-time Luxe Gold List honoree, and has been recognized as part of Architectural Digest’s AD100. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: James' Background21:52: Guest Vice23:30: Confession #1: Kleptomaniac38:42: Confession #2: Drunk On Site48:51: Guest Questions58:16: What Made James Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @the_wiseman_groupWebsite: wisemangroup.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Diana Wagenbach, founder and principal designer of Studio W, a full-service residential architectural and interior design studio based in Hinsdale, Illinois. With a background in business and years of experience in the design industry, she launched her firm in 2020 and has since built a reputation for her timeless, bespoke approach to design, and is recognized as a Feature Designer in the AD Pro Directory. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Diana's Background24:45: Guest Vice25:53: Confession #1: I Went Undercover to Save $50k42:01: Confession #2: Fossilized Hoarding House50:15: Guest Questions56:01: What Made Diana Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @studiow_chicagoWebsite: studiowchicago.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Jenny Brown, founder of Chicago-based Jenny Brown Designs. She launched her studio in 2010 after nearly a decade working with high-end residential design firms in both Chicago and San Francisco. Since then, she’s worked on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, and is known for interiors that feel traditionally rooted yet fresh, creating spaces that are both chic and inviting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Jenny's Background19:00: Guest Vice25:41: Confession #1: The Other Woman42:07: Confession #2: Design to Daycare55:56: Guest Questions73:32: What Made Jenny Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @jennybrowndesignsWebsite: jennybrown.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Zoe Lowres, co-founder of Programa, our amazing partner and sponsor. Zoe originally started her career in marketing before following her creative side into interior design, studying at Billy Blue College of Design and going on to work in both residential and hospitality design in Melbourne, Australia. With experience both inside design studios and now building tools for the industry, Zoe brings a unique perspective on the creative and operational sides of running a design business, and we’re excited to have her here today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Zoe's Background20:04: Guest Vice21:37: Confession #1: The Lockdown Leak28:07: Confession #2: A Hostage Situation47:13: Guest Questions67:12: What Made Zoe Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @programahqWebsite: programa.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Amy Vermillion, designer and founder of Charlotte-based Amy Vermillion Interiors. Amy is recognized for her expertise in renovation and new construction and her mastery of color, texture, and scale. Her work has been celebrated regionally and nationally, featured in The New York Times Magazine, and she’s a two-time Contractor of the Year Award winner. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Amy's Background36:26: Confession #1: Labor Stalled My Install43:13: Industry Talk56:39: Guest Questions68:30: What Made Amy Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @amyvermillioninteriorsWebsite: https://www.amyvermillion.com/ Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal of Rue Magazine, a leading voice in approachable, beautifully curated interior design. For over a decade, Kelli has helped shape Rue’s signature voice, and is also the author of Home with Rue: Style for Everyone, a guide packed with expert tips, designer insights, and hundreds of stunning interiors to help readers create spaces they truly love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelli's Background14:43: Guest Vice19:28: Confession #1: America's Most Wanted35:19: Confession #2: The Runaway43:40: Guest Questions75:42: What Made Kelli Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @kellilamb_Website: ruemag.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Sarah Annand, an artist and textile designer, and founder of OAT Studio. Her textiles are created with an architectural influence, and designed and made in Australia. With a background in art, photography, and over a decade in the textile industry, her work reflects a lifelong fascination with design, Canberra’s modernist and brutalist structures, and a thoughtful, considered use of color. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Sarah's Background19:33: Guest Vice22:36: Confession #1: The Reveal That Revealed Too Much30:38: Confession #2: Why Designers (& Divorces) Exist41:49: Guest Questions57:10: What Made Sarah Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @oat_studioWebsite: https://oatstudio.com.au/ Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! This episode is a special one. Gracie and Caroline have a candid (and a little bit emotional) conversation about the past, present, and future. Favorite memories, least favorite memories, and everything in between. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Gracie Returns08:09: How It Started17:17: Advice32:01: Gracie Asks Questions38:17: Memories & The Future42:25: Final Thoughts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner by Hema Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio. After starting her career as an attorney, Hema transitioned into fashion, spending years styling A-list celebrities and major campaigns before moving into interior design in 2021. She now leads residential and commercial projects across the country through Sagrada Studio, a practice rooted in the belief that our homes and creative spaces are sacred, and designed with a focus on culture, luxury, and comfort. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Hema's Background17:43: Guest Vice19:33: Confession #1: Frenemy Sabotage44:06: Confession #2: The Wallpaper Nightmare54:04: Guest Questions62:00: What Made Hema Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @hemaapersadWebsite: SagradaStudio.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Corey Lohmann, principal designer and founder of Corey Lohmann Design. With more than two decades in luxury interior design, and an international portfolio, Corey draws a unique inspiration from her travels, infusing global influence with a deep appreciation for historic details. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Corey's background18:58: Guest Vice20:01: Confession #1: My Project Went Up In Flames26:38: Confession #2: The Ex-Wife Erasure36:14: Guest Questions55:06: What Made Corey Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @corey.lohmann.designWebsite: coreylohmanndesign.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Tyka Pryde — an interior designer and Emmy-nominated production designer with eight seasons as lead Art Director on Netflix’s Queer Eye and credits across every major network. Tyka approaches interiors through beauty, wellness, and individuality, working across television, residential, and commercial projects while sharing industry insight with designers through her online platforms. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Tyka's background09:43: Guest Vice & Questions25:00: Confession #1: Daddy's Girl35:02: Confession #2: My Clients Were Cats42:25: Guest Questions55:43: What made Tyka feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @tykaprydeWebsite: tykapryde.com Got 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 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 & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography