I am joined today by special guest, Angela Brown from the Ask a Housecleaner podcast.  This episode, we discuss… [1:07] About Angela Brown [3:36] Angela’s dads thoughts on her business [5:01] How Angela’s childhood experiences helped her shape her business into what it is today  [6:55] The biggest misconception about house cleaning [9:04] Why we clean before the cleaning lady comes [11:33] The importance of finding a system that works for you    [13:39] Weekly cleaning task examples  [16:38] How to get your family on board with your cleaning routine  [23:50] Frequently overlooked cleaning tasks  [28:32] Addressing cleaning blocks from our childhood  [30:35] Why Angela doesn’t believe in creating piles  [33:14] Overlooked cleaning routines for your pet   Connect with Angela Brown: Website: https://askahousecleaner.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8OUzZ0rKHOUZ19em4cEXyQ?sub_confirmation=1&via=tb  Cleaning Checklist: www.savvycleaner.com/worksheets   Links: Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign  

I hope you are having a great kickoff to your summer, we only have two more weeks of school left here and my kids are clamoring to get the summer started.   When you're an entrepreneur, sometimes it doesn't always feel so cyclical. Sometimes you have to ride the waves of your children or your spouse who may have a more regular job. Last year, I felt like I was really waiting around because everything was kind of pending with our move so we didn’t really make any summer plans.    Now, we’re settled in our home but experienced another curveball with a baby on the way so once again, we’re not making any plans.  Without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag.  This episode, we discuss… [3:09] Jazzing up a hallway (Andrea)  [10:04] Bathroom updates (Ranae)  Links:   Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign

Summer is quickly approaching and I am definitely not prepared. I’m honestly never prepared for the summer but this time I am blaming it on the fact that I am pregnant and the idea of planning a vacation in advance is not appealing.    We have two weeks at the end of summer where my kids aren’t in camp so I am ready to get out and explore the world before we have a newborn again but we may just be spending the summer exploring the local beaches and finally finishing our home.    Last episode I shared that I have been working on a really fun creative project that has been on my mind for years and I am excited to finally bring it to fruition. This project is a book of personal essays about my interior design career, my journey, the highs and lows as I have been in the industry for 18 years now. If there’s something you want to know more about, please send me an email at [email protected] with what you’re wanting to learn so I can make sure to include it in my book.    Without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag.  This episode, we discuss… [8:58] Changing up the backsplash and counters in the kitchen (Mel)  [14:03] Decorating fireplace mantles (Kristin)  [20:46] Using wall decals is a child’s room (Sara) Links:   Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign

I'm feeling really good. Most of my energy is back. I'm rarely feeling sick due to my pregnancy. And it is spring. And Connecticut is gorgeous. In the springtime. It's beautiful in the winter. Amazing in the fall. I haven't been here for a summer yet. But spring. Wow, there's so many flowers and so much to see.   I’ve also been working on a fun creative project that has been on my mind for years and I am excited to finally bring it to fruition. I'm working on a book of personal essays about my interior design career, my journey, the highs and lows as I have been in the industry for 18 years now. If there’s something you want to know more about, please send me an email at [email protected] with what you’re wanting to learn so I can make sure to include it in my book.    Without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag.    This episode, we discuss… [5:29] Window treatments for a 60’s home (Monica) [14:56] Putting the finishing touches on a living room (Stephanie)    Links:   Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign

I am joined today by special guest, Shannon Major, alumna of the Academy and Uploft Interior Design designer here to share her journey with you.     This episode, we discuss… [1:01] About Shannon Major  [1:22] How long it took Shannon to become an interior designer after joining the Academy [1:52] What inspired Shannon to join the Academy [2:45] What made Shannon look into interior design [3:53] Other career paths Shannon was exploring [4:35] Shannon’s experience with the Academy [7:27] What the process was like from student to interior designer [8:29] What Shannon’s day to day looks like as an interior designer [12:57] The most valuable thing Shannon learned in the Academy [16:45] Does Shannon still use the resources from the Academy? [19:39] Advice Shannon would give someone who is skeptical about pursuing a career in interior design [21:49] The positive changes Shannon has seen from taking the Academy [24:56] Skills Shannon was able to transfer from teaching to interior design Connect with Shannon:  Website: https://www.uploftinteriordesign.com/  Links:   Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign