Designing with Intention: Molly Cooper on Curated Spaces & Guest Experiences
The Boostly Podcast
Mark Simpson
5 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 17 February 2025
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 766
In this episode of the Spotlight Series, we dive into the world of curated spaces with design expert Molly Cooper. Molly shares her journey into the field, her philosophy on intentional design, and how curated spaces can transform the way we experience our surroundings. From selecting the right elements to crafting visually compelling yet functional environments, she offers invaluable insights for designers, homeowners, and anyone passionate about aesthetics. We also explore the impact of curation on mood, productivity, and storytelling through space. Whether you're a design enthusiast or just curious about creating meaningful spaces, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways. Tune in and discover how to bring more purpose and creativity into your surroundings.
00:00 Introduction to Boostly Podcast and Curated Spaces
01:25 Molly Cooper's Journey and Curated Spaces' Origin
02:26 Molly Cooper's Journey into Hospitality
04:33 Impact of Guest Interactions on Hospitality Busines
06:44 Molly Cooper's Journey and the "Scroll Less, Live More" Mantra
08:34 Curated Spaces, Direct Bookings, and Host Experiences
09:06 The Importance of Unique Details in Guest Experiences
11:09 The Impact of Small Gestures and Homely Details
11:30 The Shift in Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategies
12:58 Influencer Marketing in Hospitality
14:46 Created Spaces: Access and Selection
15:19 Platform Expansion and Community Growth
17:20 Addressing Concerns about Creator-Led Marketing
19:40 Influencer Marketing and Storytelling for Social Media
22:01 Building Emotional Connections in Marketing
23:16 The Power of Emotiveness in Marketing: A Personal Anecdote
24:10 Enhancing Customer Experience Through Emotional Connection
25:36 Biggest Wow Moments and Challenges in Curated Spaces and Digital Platforms
26:21 Post-Day Job Bliss and Entrepreneurial Challenges
28:51 Sharing the Journey and Authenticity in Building a Brand
31:19 Authenticity and Connection in Curated Content
33:28 Curated Spaces Platform Launch and Future Plans
Connect with Guest
https://www.instagram.com/curatedspacesclub/
https://www.curatedspaces.club/
https://app.curatedspaces.club/
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Connect with Boostly
https://instagram.com/boostlyuk
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Boosley podcast. This is a podcast that gives hosts, the tools, the tactics, the training, and most importantly, the confidence so you can go out there and get yourself direct bookings. |
| 0:10.6 | Today, we've got a spotlight series on the Boosley podcast where we look at businesses, we look at other hospitality things that you as a host should know about. |
| 0:20.0 | And we're going to shine the Boosley spotlight on Molly Cooper from curated spaces. |
| 0:27.8 | She's the co-founder. |
| 0:28.9 | And this is an awesome podcast and a place that you can go to basically to really understand boutique spaces, style and putting the joy |
| 0:39.8 | back into travelling in general. So this is good for you if you're thinking, hey, how can I make my |
| 0:44.6 | places stand out? And just good for you is a host. If you want to find more information about |
| 0:50.0 | really making your places, give them the wow factor. So let's dive in. Welcome |
| 0:55.1 | along, Molly. Thank you for joining me. Thank you for the nice intro as well. Always helps. |
| 0:59.8 | No worries. I should just quickly mention, because if not, Mark will shoot me that we've sponsored |
| 1:05.8 | this podcast is sponsored by Hostfully, which is a property management system. And that's actually the one that I use to get my guests. |
| 1:13.8 | If anybody is looking for a property management software, then go and check out hostfully. |
| 1:19.5 | There will be a link somewhere around the podcast. |
| 1:22.1 | So Molly, let's dive in, shall we? |
| 1:24.3 | Yeah, let's do it. |
| 1:25.9 | Okay. |
| 1:26.4 | So first question is, what is curated spaces? What's the |
| 1:29.2 | elevator hitch? The million dollar question. Well, it will start as a podcast, sharing the stories |
| 1:34.9 | behind boutique spaces around the UK, and it's all snowballed in the best possible way into a |
| 1:40.4 | platform we're launching in the next couple of months to try and put the joy back into travel booking. So we've got an amazing collection of boutique spaces and we're bringing |
| 1:48.0 | them to life through creator and tastemaker content. Nice. And what inspired you to start it? |
| 1:53.5 | Sounds like there's a story there. Well, I was always that person growing up whose, you know, |
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