Episode 83: Becki Owens Design: Southern California Interior Designer & Lifestyle Influencer
Today Brad speaks with Becki Owens, a Southern California based interior designer and lifestyle influencer known for her modern and inviting designs. Since 2001, Becki has worked on remodels and custom builds rooted in a clean and coastal, California aesthetic characterized as light-filled and livable.
Becki’s projects have been featured in several publications including Good Housekeeping, Luxe Magazine, Wall Street Journal and Architectural Digest. She has worked with other prestigious designers such as Amber Fillerup Clark.
Recently, Becki launched a lighting collection with Hudson Valley Lighting, signature home scents with Pura and a furniture and accessories collection in Home Goods retailers nationwide.
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Topics Discussed:
[02:09] How Becki came to pursue design
[05:59] What led Becki to take the leap and start her own design company
[09:21] How new designers should go about using Instagram
[15:53] What Becki would do differently if she could start her business over
[17:02] Learning from experience and valuing yourself
[22:12] How Becki’s team is structured and how she hires through social media
[24:27] Developing a product line and learning the ins-and-outs of licensing
[29:00] How much of Becki’s business goes beyond Southern California
[31:04] Achieving work-life balance
[33:00] Working with Amber Fillerup Clark
[35:01] How Becki uses social media for business
[37:20] How Becki’s blog has impacted her business
[41:30] Collaborating with other brands
[45:15] What’s next for Becki?
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Key Quotes by Becki:
Reach out and get into a space where you can communicate with designers. Start building relationships. What helped me grow is sharing other people’s work.
If you feel like you have the talent or if it’s something you’re just passionate about, I just say go for it and don’t be afraid. Start with your own home. Start with your friend’s home.
When you’re picking your jobs, make sure it’s something that you can shoot.
