Design Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business Podcast
This is Design Boss Dialogue, the podcast that brings bold and ambitious women in Interior Design together where they come for real conversations to transform and take their design business to new heights. I am your host and fellow Interior Designer Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, here to share my experiences and insights into running an Interior Design business as well as empower you to build the confident, profitable design business you have been dreaming of and truly deserve.
Dive into the world of my interior design company and business mentoring business and I support you grow and build a thriving interior design company.
Design Boss Dialogue The Interior Design Business Podcast
Ep 43 The Art of Presence Of Being In The Right Rooms And The Impact Of In-Person Networking With Steff Bolton
Welcome to Day 10 of the Christmas Advent Calendar podcast and we are bringing another inspiring episode with another fabulous guest. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, empowering women through business strategy and soulful mindset work and today’s Christmas conversation is one that feels especially important as we head into a new year of opportunity and expansion.
Joining me is the incredible Steff Bolton, and together we’re diving into the real power of showing up, physically, intentionally, and unapologetically. Because as much as digital spaces matter, nothing replaces the influence, connection, and memorability that happens when you’re in the room.
In this episode, Steff and I explore:
- Why in-person interactions create deeper, more meaningful connections
- How your presence, from your dress to your energy, becomes part of your personal brand
- Why a single sentence, a moment of confidence, or one authentic exchange can make someone remember you instantly
- How face-to-face networking leads to stronger partnerships and bigger opportunities
- Why being physically present amplifies your influence far more than staying behind the screen
This conversation is your reminder that stepping into spaces, meeting people eye-to-eye, and allowing yourself to be seen will always elevate your business, your brand, and your confidence. Memorability is not accidental , it’s created through presence, intention, and the courage to show up.
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See you in the next episode you lovely lot! x