Sam Pothier on being true to yourself in your home & life
You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing, says Sam Pothier. You may know her as a @astylistguide but Sam is also an interior designer and stylist who has built a thriving business on the back of word of mouth recommendations. In this episode, she shares her journey from working in the world of fashion to design, and how she has built a strong following on Instagram thanks to pursuing her passion.
THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON
Growing up in and around Melbourne, Australia
Working in fashion merchandising for DKNY
Transitioning from working in the fashion industry to a focus on interiors & the home
How Sam started and grew her Instagram @astylistguide
Creating community through Instagram
Building her client base through word-of-mouth
Her design process when doing interiors projects
How she charges for her design services
Sam’s biggest tips on how to manage clients and trades
How her Australian roots give her a unique point of view in the US interior design landscape
How Sam structures her days/weeks
Creating work/life balance and focusing on what’s most important
Being true to yourself and having the courage to do things your own way
FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE
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Sam’s instagram @astylistguide
Sam’s website
DKNY clothing brand
Interior designer Becky Owens
Stylist Colin King
Interior designer Leanne Ford
Interior designer Jake Arnold
Stylist & decorator Lynda Gardener
Christopher Alexander’s book The timeless way of building
Yvon Chouinard’s book Let my people go surfing
James Clear’s book Atomic habits
Barack Obama’s book A Promised Land
Podcast production: Yaga Media