EP 117 | Never Give Your Power Away with Weston and Cristy Blankenship
How can interior designers overcome setbacks, charge what they’re worth, and build a business on their own terms?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Weston and Cristy Blankenship about their journey from financial hardship and homelessness to building a successful creative business. Their story highlights the mindset shifts that helped them move beyond fear, reclaim control of their future, and step confidently into business ownership.
For interior designers facing challenges, uncertainty, or growth obstacles, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that success begins when you stop giving away your power and start making intentional decisions.
In this episode, we learn:
• Why interior designers should never surrender their power to clients, circumstances, or fear
• How fear-based decisions can limit business growth and profitability
• Why F.E.A.R. often stands for False Evidence Appearing Real
• How raising your rates can push you to deliver greater value and operate at a higher level
• Why strong boundaries are essential for protecting your business, time, and profitability
• How taking ownership of your decisions creates new opportunities for success
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About Weston and Cristy Blankenship
E35 Design is the vision of husband and wife team Weston and Cristy Blankenship. With fifteen years of experience in occasions, interiors, and holiday design- the couple’s passion and love for all things creative have come together to serve you, their future client. E35 seeks to bring beauty, excellence, and your personality to every project. Weston and Cristy live in Historic Franklin, TN with their 4 boys.
Facebook: E35 Design
Instagram: @e35design
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