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Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Designing Dreams: The Rise of an Interior Design Superstar with Ali Budd, President and Principal Designer of Ali Budd Interiors

Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff

Society & Culture

4.8543 Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Enjoy this video podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Despite working on multi-million dollar projects and hosting her own design television show, Toronto-based Ali Budd of Ali Budd Interiors didn't set out to be a superstar. According to her, she isn't even goal-oriented. In response to her father's advice not to make a decision based on fear, Ali enrolled in an interior design school. Having worked under some of Canada's top designers, Ali decided to start her own business in 2010. Divorced with two small children, Ali found herself even more motivated to succeed, fueling her current success. She now manages a team of ten women and is one of the most sought-after designers in North America. The key to Ali's success is not following a prescribed path and being open to opportunities that come her way, including her new TV show, House of Ali, streaming on Hulu. With this "authentic reality" show, Ali hopes to celebrate and uplift women in the interior design world. Guest Website: alibuddinteriors.com Social Media: @alibuddinteriors Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas:  How to make choices not based on fear How to use a personal failure as motivation to succeed How to build a business organically  The learning curve of hiring the right people to execute your creative visions How to navigate difficult client personalities Learning to pay attention to and follow your gut How to deliver bad news to someone Changing the way groups of women are portrayed in reality TV What someone should do if they can’t afford an interior designer Links: Watch House of Ali #BreaktheHate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Do you ever see a successful woman on your feed or in a magazine and think, wow, it must be

0:05.6

nice to have it so easy. Well, think again. Behind that glossy cover or smiling face is a ton of hard work,

0:12.8

countless failures, and endless learning experiences. I'm Rebecca Minkoff and I'm here to tell you

0:17.8

that success isn't a walk in the park. It takes grit, resilience,

0:22.5

and a willingness to take risks. That's why I created Superwoman, a podcast that peels back to

0:27.9

varnish and gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to make it as a woman in today's world.

0:32.6

From luminaries and game changers to women you've never heard of but should, this podcast is here to inspire you to take your next week, no matter how daunting it may seem.

0:42.4

We'll explore the sacrifices these women have made, the highs and loaves they've experienced, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

0:49.5

So if you're ready to be inspired and learn from some of the most successful women out there. Join me on Superwomen.

0:55.5

Together, we'll uncover the stories behind the successes and prove that with hard work,

1:00.7

determination, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible.

1:07.8

Hey, everyone, you're listening to Superwomen.

1:09.9

Today's guest is Allie Budd, the president and principal designer at Allie Bud Interiors. I am obsessed with Allie's work and she is celebrated for its expertise in turning houses into beloved homes. She leads a passionate team of artists and interior stylists all based in Toronto. Her creative influence

1:29.3

extends globally. She has been recognized in prestigious publications like Vogue and Archdioces,

1:35.1

and she is much sought after. We bonded over children, her incredible work ethic, and how she views

1:41.1

interior design through her lens and the world.

1:44.7

Take a listen.

1:46.9

So let's start at your beginnings.

1:54.9

What were you doing before Allie Butte interiors and what made you want to become an interior designer?

1:56.0

Or maybe you fell into it.

1:57.0

Maybe it wasn't your goal.

2:00.0

No, I mean, I'm not really, it's so crazy.

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